Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? (function() { Not in conjunction with any other offer. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Kilroy was a Bronco the following year and several of Brothers premiership stars headed for Sydney with Mark Coyne, Peter Gill, Steve Carter and Trevor Bailey all ending up at the Dragons. 2 tries in finals. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. Brisbane Rugby League. New customers only. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. Please call 1800 070 535. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. Whos fearful? Accordingly, Brisbane was divided into Eastern Suburbs (incorporating Coorparoo and Wynnum), Southern Suburbs (incorporating Carltons), Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (incorporating Past Grammars), Fortitude Valley and Past Brothers (whose players had to prove that they had attended a Christian Brothers school). 15. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. The Panthers added to their tally soon after when Twist crossed for his second, backing up Shaun Valentine who made a break down the field. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. 2. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Billy Johnstone Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. 9. 4. 1. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). No, I dont, I gave it all away. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. 10. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Yow Yeh was a freak talent but his life was cut short when he died of a heart attack in police custody in June 27, 1975. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. forms: { Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. New customers only. The complicated arrangement between the Brisbane Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League and Royal National Association (who administered the Exhibition Ground) led to Brisbane Cricket Ground being used for rugby league matches. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 7 tries in finals. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? LinkedIn. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. The Brethren were a formidable team, ready to make their mark in Sydney and after weathering a torrid first 20 minutes, they were never troubled in putting away the Dolphins, whose search for that elusive second premiership continued. Long may it continue. The Devils must repeat their unforgettable 1980 grand final win when they came from fourth place to stun Souths in the decider at Lang Park. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 4. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. Honourable mentions Duncan Hall, Artie Beetson, Harry Bath, Greg Veivers, Lloyd Weier. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. 2 tries in finals. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* Payment will be charged to your Google Account. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. To join the conversation, please He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. 8. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. 1 try and 5 goals 1979 minor semi-final, 1 try 5 goals in 1980 major semi-final, 1 try and 3 goals in 1980 grand final, 2 tries and 9 goals in 1981 final series. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. 13. 2000s. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? We were peaking at just the right time. 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. They said they had Graham Lowe and Mark Graham who I knew very well from home and they would pay my rent for two years, $500 sign on and $200 a game. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. If you wanted to order a wrecking ball from New Zealand to come to Norths Devils and wreak havoc then Stan Napa would be top of your list. Valleys would eventually win 17-16 but this is one of the all-time great grand final dust ups and we will never see anything like it again. { Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. The Devils, with a rookie captain Mark Murray and a hastily assembled squad, were expected to win the wooden spoon in 1980, instead they played a brilliant brand of football to take out the premiership beating the Magpies 17-15. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Followed categories will be added to My News. Did we get it right? Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL) was formed in 1908 by seven former rugby union players who were dissatisfied with the administration of the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU). Any Questions? Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. We want to see it! John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 8. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Today, the fullbacks. Kevin Walters won the grand final with the 2001 Toowoomba side (beating Redcliffe at Redcliffe) after taking over from Terry Matterson (who left to coach Norths) after five games, the same number of games that Norths made the switch this year from Rohan Smith to Ben King and Kevin Neighbour, Despite playing in 32 Brisbane Rugby League grand finals between them prior to the commencement of the Cup, Norths and Redcliffe never met in a BRL decider. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. We were such a good defensive team. The Devils, with a rookie captain Mark Murray and a hastily assembled squad, were expected to win the wooden spoon in 1980, instead they played a brilliant brand of football to take out the premiership beating the Magpies 17-15. Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Chris Garry, Steve Ricketts and Barry Dick present the top 10 moments of the Brisbane Rugby League and Queensland Cup in the past 50 years, featuring more controversy than the Cowboys could find in a Sydney final. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. We lost three times to the Magpies that season but we were getting closer and closer every time we played; the last time we lost 14-9. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 1. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. There's no club identity at all now. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. 1 try in finals. The clash went deep into extra time before unheralded prop Shane OFlanagan became the unlikely hero with a barge over try in the 97th minute to earn the Bears a 22-18 win. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. 10. From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. We used to have like a barbecue after the game and there'd be 100 or 200 people that would turn up for the barbecue, we had it at various areas. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Channel 9 streaming service 9Now will carry select games, as a global sporting giant pounced on rights to Australias elite competition - spreading the finals to more than 100 countries. Lowe was an innovator. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. They were everywhere. A Norths junior, he lit up the 1980 grand final with a blazing counterattacking run from the back that led to a try and gave the Devils momentum for an upset win over Souths. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. 11. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. My landlord came to see me and said your rent is not being paid so I rang Bob Bax and said my rent hasnt been paid; it was taken care of by the end of the day. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half } An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. on: function(evt, cb) { SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. In 1967 the Queensland Rugby League removed the residential qualifications for players in Brisbane Rugby League clubs, meaning that players did not have to reside in their certain suburbs to play for their teams. Ask Wayne himself whether that grand final in 1985 meant any less to him than the seven that followed, and he will tell you it was a career-defining moment for him.. The BRL became a state competition from 1995-97 until the Queensland Cup, which became a league-style competition in 1998, superseded the BRL as the top state league. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. 16. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Colin Scott The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. We've been winning the State of Origin, and you can imagine if we were keeping our players, the club competition would be just as good as what it was when I was playing. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. } NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? Please gamble responsibly. It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. There was four or five players here that were top-line footballers and we used to go up on the terrace and sell raffles in front of McCarthy's Jewellers store on the terrace and we'd do an hour there and then pop down to the Manly Hotel and do an hour there and then we'd pop down to Fishers (pub) and do an hour there. Devils v Dolphins The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. So in 1987, the QRL voted to allow a side to join the NSWRL, although surprisingly the establishment ticket led by Senator Ron McAullife (the driving force behind State of Origin) was beaten to the punch by Barry Maranta and Paul Porky Morgan. Those involved took particular exception to the salary being earned by Harry Sunderland as secretary of the Queensland Rugby League. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? He was young but just understood football and footballers. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. You already have a current subscription with us. However, Redcliffe were denied those dying seconds when Wests fans ran on to the field in the final minute to prevent Redcliffes final set with the ball. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. While the New South Wales Rugby League was originally negotiating a Brisbane team sponsored by the Queensland Rugby League, a private bid in the form of the Brisbane Broncos was instead accepted by the New South Wales Rugby League. Over the next week well look back at the outstanding players in each position, culminating in the naming of a BRL team of the 80s. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Please call 1800 070 535. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. [4][5], Last edited on 27 December 2022, at 07:55, "1998 QLD Cup Grand Final Norths 35 v Wests 16", "20 Years on - Remembering the 1998 Grand Final", "Where are they now: 1999 NRL grand finalists", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1998_Queensland_Cup&oldid=1129823821, This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 07:55. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 4. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. Gavin Jones News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership then became a second-tier competition until it ceased and was fully replaced at this level by the Queensland Cup before the 1998 season. 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