Dally M 2023: A look back at the WORST dressed from last year’s red carpet

The NRL WAGs will steal the show again with their dazzling gowns at the Dally M Medal 2023 ceremony in Sydney on Wednesday evening.

And while there will certainly be some best-dressed guests, several women will fall short with their questionable fashion choices as they grace the red carpet with their rugby stars.

Last year, several attendees didn’t quite look right in their Dally M red carpet outfits, choosing clashing colors, ill-fitting fabrics and cuts that didn’t flatter their figures.

Unfortunately, the stars didn’t align when the Cowboys’ Jeremiah Nanai and his partner opted for a gold-and-black baroque-style number.

The same could be said of Chad Townsend’s wife Marissa in her lingerie-inspired, healthy feathered gown with a matching handbag.

Chad’s wife Marissa Townsend tried to incorporate too many feathers and lingerie lace into the dress to really make a stylish impression

Meanwhile, Reuben Cotter of the Cowboys partner Mackenzie Falco immediately caught the camera’s attention when she donned an eccentric orange two-piece coordinate with ruffles.

But to make matters worse, she clashed with a fellow WAG who opted for the exact same ensemble in a lemon yellow color.

Both probably should have chosen something different to avoid the unfortunate misstep at the event.

Meanwhile, Reuben Cotter of the Cowboys partner Mackenzie Falco immediately caught the camera’s attention when she donned an eccentric orange two-piece coordinate with ruffles – but to make matters worse, she clashed with a fellow WAG who opted for the exact same ensemble in a lemon yellow color

Damien Cook and Courtney Blaine were far too bold for the evening, with Courtney’s dress offering her nothing in the way of shape

Ashley Klein and his partner tried out the sequin look, but to no avail

Lachlan Ilias’ partner dared to expose himself on the red carpet

Courtney Blaine and Lachlan’s partner Ilias both opted for bright pink ensembles, but didn’t quite pull it off for obvious reasons: the former’s dress lacked shape and the latter opted for cutouts of the unflattering kind.

Adam Reynolds of the Broncos partner Tallara Simon-Phillips chose a very unflattering cape to match her otherwise Audrey Hepburn-style dress, dragging it down with the excess fabric.

While the Titans’ partner Tino Fa’asuamaleaui got lost in her metallic corset dress with an off-the-shoulder top.

Those who made it in the best-dressed category included early frontrunners Claudia Schroder, partner of the Cowboys’ Murray Taulagi, and Tahlia Church – who is also dating a Cowboys player in Tom Dearden – who opted for perfectly bronzed skin , sleek ponytails that fell softly back. their cheeks and black and silver dresses with matching accessories.

Jake Trbojevic’s partner opted for a two-tone structure that did not quite meet the requirements

Tallara Simon-Phillips’ cape dragged down the otherwise Audrey Hepburn-style dress she opted for

Pink overwhelmed Kate Daly’s glowing figure

Some WAGS opted to lower the style stakes and opt for dresses they might otherwise have worn to a Sunday brunch – not on the NRL night of nights

There were plenty of thigh-high slits from the ladies, but also equally high stilettos, careful cutouts on their chests to reveal just the right amount of cleavage and fake tan galore.

Cowboys coach Todd Payten and his wife Julie Payten arrived in style, with the latter opting for a tight black dress with a bow tied around the back and a slit that just showed part of her hind leg as she walked. Extra points were earned for her modern side-swept hairstyle and bright silver jewelry.

Cameron Munster and Bianca McMahon chose to match in simple black ensembles this year, with Bianca choosing a 1920s number for the occasion that suited her figure perfectly.

Those who succeeded included early frontrunner Claudia Schroder (left), partner of the Cowboys’ Murray Taulagi, and Tahlia Church (right) – who is also dating a Cowboys player in Tom Dearden – who opted for a perfectly bronzed skin, sleek ponytails that fell softly back. across their cheeks and black and silver dresses with matching accessories

Cowboys coach Todd Payten and his wife Julie Payten (left) arrived in style, with the latter opting for a tight black dress with a bow tied around the back and a slit that just showed part of her hind leg as she walked

Cameron Munster and Bianca McMahon opted to match in black this year, with Bianca (left) choosing a 1920s style number, while Liana La Riva (middle) kept it simple with a feather dress and Ellie Carmichael (right) the took things up a notch in green