The last time two players shared the Dally M stage in 2014, one left to pursue an American dream.But just days after reports of a similar interest in gridiron, as Jarryd Hayne did two years ago, newly-crowned Dally M medallist Jason Taumalolo has declared a desire to stay in the NRL and become one of the greats.Taumalolo and Melbourne star Cooper Cronk finished as joint winners of the most prestigious award in the game after a thrilling countdown at The Star on Wednesday night.Cronk became just the eighth player in the history of the medal to win the gong on multiple occasions, adding to his individual honour in 2013.Taumalolo became the first forward to claim the honour since Cameron Smith in 2006, and the first true forward since Cronullas Gavin Miller took out back-to-back honours in 1989.He is also the second Kiwi to win the prize after Gary Freeman in 1992 and comes just two weeks after winning the Players Champion award voted by opposition players.But it was the words he said after being bestowed the medal that would most send shivers down the spines of his rivals for the rest of the long summer.My plan is to retire playing rugby league and that hasnt changed over the last little while, he said.I want to be playing in the NRL for as long as I can and hopefully be recognised alongside (Cronk), (Johnathan Thurston) and (Cameron Smith) as one of the greats.Cronk, who will lead the Storm in Sundays NRL decider against Cronulla, praised Taumalolos efforts in becoming the first true forward to win the award in almost 30 years.To play the power game and the physicality that requires to do it for 26 weeks of the year is pretty impressive, he said.One, to be mentally strong. Two, physically. But you also need to be durable. He wouldnt have missed too many games this year. The way that he plays, thats pretty impressive.Johnathan Thurston gets a lot of raps at the cowboys, and rightly so for what he does. But most of it is on the back of what Jason, (Matt) Scott and James Tamou do.Jasons been a wrecking ball all year and theres a reason why hes standing here as the best player in the game and thats because he deserves it.Cronk said the 2016 season had been the most enjoyable of his career.2013 was a good year in terms of my performance, but 2016 has been the most enjoyable year of my football career. Theres no doubt about that, he said.Theres a few contributing factors to that, but Ive just really enjoyed both on and off the field and looking forward to what Sunday brings as well. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Authentic . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string. NFL Jerseys From China . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Lions have not announced the hiring, which was first reported by ESPN. Lombardi, the grandson of former Green Bay Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, has been an offensive assistant on Sean Paytons New Orleans staff since 2007. http://www.wholesalejerseyschinaonline.com/ . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. Cheap Jerseys From China . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. NORMAN, Okla. -- A University of Oklahoma student is suing the schools running back over a 2014 incident in which the player was charged with punching her in the face.Amelia Molitor filed a complaint Friday in U.S. District Court against Joe Mixon, alleging negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the confrontation at a restaurant in Norman. The suit seeks unspecified damages.Mixon accepted one year of probation in October 2014 after being charged. In his AAlford plea, he acknowledged there was likely enough evidence to convict him of misdemeanor assault while still asserting his innocence.dddddddddddd He performed community service and underwent counseling.Court documents dont list an attorney for Mixon who could comment about the lawsuit on his behalf.After being suspended during the 2014 season, Mixon returned to the team last year. ' ' '