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Kiwis Star Dylan Brown Misses Out on Golden Boot in Baffling Decision

Judges favored Harry Grant's leadership and consistency in Australia's Ashes series win despite Dylan Brown's standout performance at the Pacific Cup, with Joseph Tapine third.

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Analysis: Dylan Brown was a strong favourite to win rugby league's Golden Boot, but in a shock decision the award went to Australia's Harry Grant.

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Kiwis star Dylan Brown misses out on Golden Boot in baffling decision

Analysis: Dylan Brown was a strong favourite to win rugby league's Golden Boot, but in a shock decision the award went to Australia's Harry Grant.

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Dylan Brown denied rugby league Golden Boot in shock upset

New Zealand's Dylan Brown seemed a certainty to claim the Golden Boot as rugby league's best international player for 2025 but the Kiwi five-eighth has missed out in a stunning twist.

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Major upset as Golden Boot winner announced

Dylan Brown has shockingly failed to claim the Golden Boot award and the title of best international rugby league player for 2025.

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Superstar, wonder woman, history maker: Golden Boot winners announced

Kangaroos superstar Harry Grant, Jillaroos wonder woman Julia Robinson and England Wheelchair history maker Rob Hawkins have been crowned the 2025 International Rugby League Golden Boot winners.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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