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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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1972: Manly celebrates

Photo of Manly coach Ron Willey and bare-chested captain Fred Jones surrounded by fans and team members on their victory lap after the 1972 grand final.

Photo: Newspix/News Limited.

Coach Ron Willey and bare-chested captain Fred Jones lead Manly on their victory lap after claiming their first premiership in 1972. After five grand final losses and a 25-year wait, the Sea Eagles fans and players were ecstatic at their win.