Melbourne Storm halfback Cooper Cronk has secured his first Dally M Medal in one of the closest finishes in the award's history.

Russell Crowe added some star power to the event, with the actor and South Sydney owner using his Academy Award experience to humorously smooth over some technical problems and countdown to Cronk's dramatic win.

Meanwhile in the NRL grand final, the Sydney Roosters will meet the Manly Sea Eagles this Sunday at 9.15pm.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso
Source: tvnz