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Treasures of the game

 

Over the past 100 years, rugby league teams have been united by a common goal: the desire to bring home the trophy. Awards including the Winfield cups and the State of Origin shield inspire players and fans, capturing the competitive spirit of the game.

These trophies, along with treasured caps, footballs and other memorabilia on show in the League of Legends exhibition are a link to the great moments and personalities of the past 100 years.

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Arch Foley Shield, 1948-present

Arch Foley Shield 1948-2008

Courtesy Queensland Rugby League Northern Division. Photo: Lannon Harley.

In Far North Queensland the Arch Foley shield symbolised all that was desirable in rugby league. Named after a leading player from Townsville in the 1920s, the shield has been in competition since 1948. It has been won by teams as far afield as Herbert River, Innisfail and Whitsunday.

After a break in competition in 1995, Foley Shield football recommenced in 2000, with Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Mount Isa competing for what is now one of the oldest rugby league trophies still in competition.




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