60+ photos from Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield

See all 60+ photos from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield in honour of the late beloved country kid and little league legend.

Cameron BatesPhotojournalist

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October 13, 2022 - 4:33PM

Townsville Bulletin

Outstanding player and future league prospect Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, scoring yet another try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

1/65Outstanding player and future league prospect Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, scoring yet another try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Jack Butcher, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

2/65Jack Butcher, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Bryce Butler, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

3/65Bryce Butler, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

4/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Connor Matsen, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

5/65Connor Matsen, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Patrick Galletly, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

6/65Patrick Galletly, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

7/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Grant Martin, Gilroy, slots a conversion. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

8/65Grant Martin, Gilroy, slots a conversion. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

9/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

10/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Shannon Currington, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

11/65Shannon Currington, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Matthew Giordani, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

12/65Matthew Giordani, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

13/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Xenon Winkle, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

14/65Xenon Winkle, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Nicholas Stokes, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

15/65Nicholas Stokes, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

16/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Matthew Spina, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

17/65Matthew Spina, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

18/65Jack Butcher, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Jack Butcher, Gilroy, on his way to the try line. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

19/65Jack Butcher, Gilroy, on his way to the try line. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

20/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Carter Bates, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

21/65Carter Bates, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

22/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Kelin Corradi, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

23/65Kelin Corradi, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

24/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

25/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

26/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

27/65Matthew Giordani, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

28/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila slots a converts off his own try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

29/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila slots a converts off his own try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, crosses over for a try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

30/65Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, crosses over for a try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Magic Mike Lopez. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

31/65Magic Mike Lopez. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Liam Holland, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

32/65Liam Holland, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

33/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

34/65Carter Bates, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

35/65Nicholas Stokes, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Connor ‘Curly’ Thompson. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

36/65Connor ‘Curly’ Thompson. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

37/65Carter Bates, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

38/65Nicholas Stokes, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

39/65Jack Butcher, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Matthew Spina, Gilroy, dots down. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

40/65Matthew Spina, Gilroy, dots down. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Connor Matsen, Gilroy, on his way to score with Jack Butcher in support. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

41/65Connor Matsen, Gilroy, on his way to score with Jack Butcher in support. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila scores. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

42/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila scores. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

43/65Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, on his way to score. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

44/65Kelin Corradi, Gilroy, on his way to score. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila, converts of his own try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

45/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila, converts of his own try. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

46/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

47/65Best and fairest player of the tournament Brandon Hamilton-Kaurila. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

48/65Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

49/65Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Rocky Jensen, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

50/65Rocky Jensen, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

51/65Jack Butcher, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

52/65Rocky Jensen, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

53/65Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

54/65Carter Bates, ISHS. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

55/65Patrick Galletly, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

56/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

57/65Shaun Devietti, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Tristan Milan, Gilroy, scores under the posts. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

58/65Tristan Milan, Gilroy, scores under the posts. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

59/65Patrick Galletly, Gilroy. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

60/65Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Matthew Spina, Gilroy, tackles around the laces. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

61/65Matthew Spina, Gilroy, tackles around the laces. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Will’s mother Kelly Murdoch speaks at the conclusion of the matches. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

62/65Will’s mother Kelly Murdoch speaks at the conclusion of the matches. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

NRWL winner with the Newcastle Nights Romy Teitzel. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

63/65NRWL winner with the Newcastle Nights Romy Teitzel. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Gilroy teacher Maddyn White with students Grant Martin and Connor Matsen read a touching poem by Jonny Pearce, ‘The Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield’. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

64/65Gilroy teacher Maddyn White with students Grant Martin and Connor Matsen read a touching poem by Jonny Pearce, ‘The Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield’. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

Will’s mother Kelly Murdoch and younger sister Kenzi (left) present Gilroy captain Shaun Devietti with the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

65/65Will’s mother Kelly Murdoch and younger sister Kenzi (left) present Gilroy captain Shaun Devietti with the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. Photographs from the Will Murdoch Perpetual Shield. The annual U14 rugby league competition, in its second year, involved Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham State High School and St Teresa's Catholic College Abergowrie. Picture: Cameron Bates

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