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Australian Kangaroos see new recruits pledging allegiance, with 23 debuting under coach Kevin Walters.

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The Australian Kangaroos have been put on notice by their opposing nations in 2025, with multiple stars pledging allegiance to their heritage this year.

While some might say incoming head coach Kevin Walters has been thrown into recruitment hell ahead of this year's Ashes, it seems the Brisbane Broncos legend is set to get his hands on a host of stars regardless; 23 to be exact.

It has been reported that Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh, Sydney Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase, Cronulla Sharks captain Blayke Brailey, Canterbury Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston, Newcastle Knights centre Bradman Best, South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Keaon Koloamatangi and Canberra Raiders half Ethan Strange are all set to make their Kangaroos debut under Walters this year.

Staggs and Koloamatangi are two key inclusions, following doubts around their desire to represent the Kangaroos due to their international ties to Tonga.

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The Dally M Awards had low attendance, reflecting changing sentiments among fans and coaches.

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The Dally M Awards faced a lukewarm reception from fans after the recent broadcast, reflecting a sentiment echoed by some of the league's prominent figures.

Although Ricky Stuart, the Coach of the Year from the Canberra Raiders, and nominee Cameron Ciraldo from the Canterbury Bulldogs were present, they represented a dwindling number of attendees.

This year's ceremony marks one of the lowest turnouts for coaches in recent memory, indicating a significant cultural shift regarding one of the NRL's hallmark events.

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The Dally M Awards received mixed reactions; many coaches, including Grand Final mentors, skipped the event.

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The Dally M Awards received mixed reception from fans following Wednesday Night's broadcast, and it seems the league's largest figures felt the same.

While Coach of the Year recipient Ricky Stuart, of the Canberra Raiders, and nominee Cameron Ciraldo of the Canterbury Bulldogs, both attended the prestigious awards, they joined a short list of those who bothered to show up.

The only coaches interested in the award show were the aforementioned Ciraldo and Stuart, as well as New Zealand Warriors' Andrew Webster and Cronulla Sharks' Craig Fitzgibbon, and Dolphins' Kristian Woolf.

This left a whopping 12 coaches turning their backs on the Dally M's including both of this weekend's Grand Final mentors, Craig Bellamy and Michael Maguire.

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