QLD STATE OF ORIGIN 1997 NRL RETRO JERSEY
1997 was unlike any Origin series before or since. The Super League war had torn the game apart, with household names like Allan Langer, Gorden Tallis, Wendell Sailor and Bradley Clyde all ineligible, off playing in the rival Super League Tri-series. What remained was a leaner, younger Queensland side fighting for pride in one of the most turbulent seasons in rugby league history.
Younger talent like Ben Ikin, Matt Sing, Adrian Lam and Robbie O'Davis came of age in 1997, wearing the Maroon in a series that felt like it existed in a parallel universe - crowds were down, the game was divided, and yet the players gave everything. Queensland salvaged their dignity with an outstanding Game 3 win on the Blues' home ground, breaking a five-game losing streak.
For Maroons fans, this jersey represents something rare - loyalty and heart when the code itself was at war. That makes it a genuinely collectible piece of Queensland Origin history.
Features include:
- Cotton/Polyester blend
- 3/4 Sleeve Knitted Jersey
- Embroidered logos
- Licensed product
