Stated history
The precursor to the Hall of Fame tribute match was the state-of-origin series, played from 1977 to 1999.
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Interstate games were not all about flash and flair. Gritty Blues midfielder Brett Ratten was typical of the type of club stalwart who excelled at the higher level. Photo: Jack Atley