With the 2017 State of Origin Series fast approaching, XXXX today named 12 clubs across the state that have been chosen to appear on more than 45 million limited edition cans and bottles of XXXX Gold, XXXX Bitter and XXXX Gold Australian Pale Ale as part of their 27 year partnership with the QRL and XXXX Maroons.
The 12 Clubs featured on the limited edition XXXX State of Origin cans and bottle caps include the Quilpie Magpies, University Saints - JCU, Eastern Suburbs Magpies, Emu Park Emus, Noosa Pirates, Souths Mackay Sharks, Logan Brothers, Atherton Roosters, Normanton Stingers, Dalby Diehards, Eidsvold Eagles and Roma Cities Gladiators.
Richard Knight, XXXX Marketing Manager said the beer maker wanted to recognise local clubs and senior teams where many great players have come from in Queensland to form the state side.
“It’s these local Queensland footy clubs who’ve taught the legends of the game how to be great and we thought it fitting to recognise their support,” he said.
“We may have featured 12 clubs this year, but we reckon these special cans and bottles represent all the footy clubs, volunteers and supporters right across the state who week in, week out get behind local footy.”
Stephen Duff from the Roma Cities Gladiators said his club were strong and loyal supporters of the Maroons.
“We’ll be making sure we put away a few of our very own cans at the clubhouse and might even enjoy one or two at Origin,” Mr Duff said.