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Dally M awards 2026 LIVE updates: Nathan Cleary tipped to claim first-ever Dally M Medal from hospital bed; Newcastle Knights’ open training session set to be swamped by fans

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Eder, B. (2026, September 30). Dally M awards 2026 LIVE updates: Nathan Cleary tipped to claim first-ever Dally M Medal from hospital bed; Newcastle Knights’ open training session set to be swamped by fans. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dally-m-awards-2026-live-updates-nathan-cleary-tipped-to-claim-first-ever-dally-m-medal-from-hospital-bed-newcastle-knights-open-training-session-set-to-be-swamped-by-fans-20260930-p611aa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Residents in New Lambton, particularly along James Street, are decorating their homes in Newcastle Knights colors ahead of an expected NRL semi-finals victory. The Jobbins family, with assistance from Aiden Kelaher, has painted their house and fences red and blue to show support for the team. Teigan and Sam Jobbins plan to celebrate extensively next week if the Knights advance, with Teigan mentioning "Mad Monday" as a kickoff point for festivities.

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In New Lambton, residents are showing their support for the Newcastle Knights by painting their homes and fences in team colors ahead of an expected victory. Teigan and Sam Jobbins, with help from friend Aiden Kelaher, have transformed their house into a celebration hub, repainting it red and blue. Fans honk approval as they drive past. Sam has even taken next week off work to fully enjoy the anticipated celebrations, starting with what Teigan calls "Mad Monday." This enthusiastic display mirrors broader community excitement for the team's upcoming matches.

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They have literally painted the town red (and blue). asserted

They → paint → town

Here, Teigan and Sam Jobbins, with a bit of help from their mate Aiden Kelaher, have Knight-washed their kingdom. asserted

Teigan → wash → kingdom

After painting their fences for the semi-finals series a few years ago, they went the extra step this week and decked out the house in team colours. asserted

they → paint → colours

“We’ve always wanted to do this,” Teigan said as passing cars toot their horns in approval. asserted

cars → want → approval

As he applies the finishing brushstrokes to his masterpiece, Sam reveals he has taken all of next week off work, in anticipation of a week-long celebration. asserted

he → apply → celebration

“Mad Monday will be just the start!” Teigan says. asserted

Teigan → say → ?

Dally M awards 2026 LIVE updates: Nathan Cleary tipped to claim first-ever Dally M Medal from hospital bed; Newcastle Knights’ open training session set to be swamped by fans

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