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100 years of the game

 

Rugby league in Australia started as a rebel football competition established in defiance of the New South Wales Rugby Union. With its mix of hardness and athleticism, it has grown to become one of the most popular of Australian sports, a skilful fast-moving game that has the passionate support of its fans.

Here, relive some of the key moments and memorabilia, with photographs which bear testament to the great teams and personalities of the past.

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1984: Hawke and the 'dogs

Photo of Prime Minister Bob Hawke presenting the Winfield Cup to Canterbury-Bankstown captain Steve Mortimer after their win against Parramatta in the 1984 grand final

Photo: Colin Whelan Action Photographics.

Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke presents the Winfield Cup to Canterbury-Bankstown captain Steve Mortimer after the Bulldogs' 6-4 win over Parramatta in the 1984 grand final at the Sydney Cricket Ground.