Winfield State Of Origin 1980-1991 [Paperback] Harris Bret

**Winfield State of Origin 1980-1991** dives headfirst into rugby league's most brutal and beloved rivalry during its golden era. Author Bret Harris chronicles twelve years of bone-crunching tackles, legendary feuds, and the raw tribal passion that split Australia down the middle every Origin night. From Queensland's Cinderella story beginning to New South Wales' desperate attempts at dominance, this sports chronicle captures the sweat, blood, and beer-fueled atmosphere that made Origin appointment television.

Perfect for rugby league tragics, sports history buffs, and anyone who remembers when players had day jobs and mullets were tactical advantages. Harris brings insider knowledge as a veteran sports journalist who covered these epic battles firsthand.

This preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks offers an authentic slice of Australian sporting culture when State of Origin was still finding its feet but already breaking hearts and faces.

*"Brilliant nostalgic trip through Origin's wild early days - Harris nails the atmosphere perfectly."* - Sports Digest

*"Finally, someone captured what those early series really felt like."* - Rugby League Review