2002 NRL Challenge Trading Cards
The 2002 NRL Challenge release is a classic early-2000s rugby league trading card set from Select, featuring the stars, clubs, and award winners that defined the era. It’s a no-nonsense release built around a strong base set, with just enough chase cards to keep pack-ripping interesting.
What’s in the Set?
The base set spans all NRL clubs from the 2002 season, typically featuring player cards alongside club logos and checklists. On top of that, collectors could hunt down popular inserts such as Dally M Award winners, Club Players of the Year, Team of the Year selections, and Future Force cards highlighting emerging talent.
Why Collect 2002 NRL Challenge?
This release sits firmly in the nostalgia zone — affordable base cards, recognisable names, and inserts that still hold collector interest today. Whether you’re finishing a set, chasing specific players, or reliving peak early-2000s footy, the 2002 NRL Challenge delivers solid value without the modern-day overkill.
2002 NRL Challenge Base Trading Cards
2002 NRL Challenge Base Trading Cards
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NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #3 Newcastle Knights Logo -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #8 Ben Kennedy Newcastle Knights -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #9 John Morris Newcastle Knights -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #11 Steve Simpson Newcastle Knights -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #30 Colin Best Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #32 Nick Graham Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #34 Matthew Johns Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #35 Chris McKenna Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #36 Paul Mellor Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #37 Jason Stevens Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #38 Andrew Ettingshausen Cronulla Sutherland Sharks -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #39 Brisbane Broncos Logo -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #40 Gorden Tallis Brisbane Broncos -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #43 Petero Civoniceva Brisbane Broncos -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #52 Steven Price Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #57 Travis Norton Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #59 Nigel Vagana Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #64 Trent Barrett St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #65 Luke Bailey St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #66 Nathan Blacklock St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #67 Mark Gasnier St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #69 Willie Peters St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #70 Mark Riddell St George Illawarra Dragons -
NRL 2002 Challenge Base Card #71 Jason Ryles St George Illawarra Dragons
