Jahrome Hughes

The 2024 Dally M Medal sits in Jahrome Hughes’ trophy cabinet as proof of what the Storm always knew: that moving him from fullback to halfback would unleash a player capable of dominating the NRL. Hughes plays the halfback role with an electric running game that keeps defenders guessing and a creative instinct that conjures tries from situations that appear dead. At AAMI Park, where the Storm have built a dynasty on system and discipline, Hughes is the spark of individual brilliance that lights the fuse. Signed through 2030, he is Melbourne’s present and future in one compact, devastating package.

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Through 180 games and 50 tries, Hughes has evolved from a promising outside back into the most dynamic halfback in the competition. His running game, his playmaking, and his ability to produce moments of magic in the biggest games make him the centrepiece of the Storm’s attack. In 2026, the Dally M Medallist continues to orchestrate from the number seven jersey, the heartbeat of a club that demands excellence and receives it from Hughes every week.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com