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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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Courtney Goodwill Trophy, 1936

The Courtney Goodwill Trophy was donated by New Zealand wool and sheep exporter Roy Courtney, for competition in international rugby league. It stands 1.76 metres high and has a 1.37 metre square base.

Surmounted by a winged woman on a silver globe, the lavish trophy depicts pioneering players including James Lomas (England), Jean Galla (France), Albert Baskerville (New Zealand) and Dally Messenger (Australia). The Goodwill Trophy was at stake whenever the current holders did battle with one of the other three countries.

Australia's dominance of the game and the difficulty of transporting this large trophy - meant it faded from public view in the 1960s.


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