http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arc...m/news-story/086ee083ba38fe2732635c2176f11d15
"In accordance with the rules of the Dally M award, Slater lost three points from his total for the suspension, leaving him three behind Orford heading into the final match of the regular season on Sunday evening."
Thats from
2008.
This is from
2014.
https://www.insidesport.com.au/more-sport/news/dally-m-award-forwards-need-not-apply-422094
"The fair-play spirit of the Rothmans does live on in the media-voted Dally M though, with three “points” lost for each week missed through suspension.
Now 2015.
http://www.bookiepromos.com.au/rugby-league/dally-m-medal-betting
"Also worth noting is that players who are suspended during the season will lose three votes for each week of suspension they occur. Players who are suspended can still win, but it is a pretty tough handicap to overcome."
Its had many inclinations, Loss of points after the Second suspension. Immediate loss of eligibility after the first suspension.
I repeat, one way or another, Suspensions have ALWAYS been apart of Dally M's.