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Ponga pips Johnson by a point to claim Dally M Medal

Newcastle duo Kalyn Ponga and Tamika Upton secured a NRL-NRLW Dally M Medal double. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Newcastle captain Kalyn Ponga has capped a remarkable turnaround in 2023, overcoming a career-threatening concussion scare to snatch the Dally M Medal, edging out hot favourite Shaun Johnson by a point.

Ponga was part of a Newcastle NRL-NRLW top individual honours double with Tamika Upton named the women's player of the year.

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