Despite its name, the trophy was retired after the 1995 ARL season when cigarette manufacturer Winfield was forced to withdraw their sponsorship, following the Australian Federal Government's introduction of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992 which outlawed tobacco advertising in sports in Australia.
The trophy was retired after the 1995 ARL season due to cigarette manufacturer Winfield withdrawing their sponsorship, following Australia's ban on tobacco advertising in sports.