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Stated history

The precursor to the Hall of Fame tribute match was the state-of-origin series, played from 1977 to 1999.

Tony Lockett of St Kilda and Gary Ablett of Geelong together with the trophy after the State of Origin match between Victoria and South Australia in 1995.

Tony Lockett of St Kilda and Gary Ablett of Geelong together with the trophy after the State of Origin match between Victoria and South Australia in 1995. Photo: Tony Feder