Dally M Medal be established in rugby league in Australia. The medal was sponsored by Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., a tobacco production company. There were two Rothmans Medals awarded each year: one for the best player in the New South Wales Rugby League, and one for the best player in the Brisbane Rugby League. The voting for the Rothmans Medal was the same basic format as the modern day Dally M, except that the votes were determined by the referees, rather than the media. The two Rothmans Medals were first awarded in 1968, and were awarded each year until 1996. In 1997,
Dally in the Alley each year displayed on their walls. Posters from each year can be found on the Dally's website. Dally in the Alley over the years has displayed numerous vendors. The vendors present a great place to shop, a place eat at the hotspots in Detroit, enjoy local music talent and drink beer throughout the whole day. The vendors are arranged in a first come, first served manner. A small fee is also applied to those partaking in the Dally as vendors. Vendors provide a plethora of items for Dally guests. A few things sold at the vendors are homemade jewelry, unique