window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { It should never have happened because as it turned out, if we did lose players from Queensland to go to New South Wales we had the State of Origin. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. ); Brett French SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. It is also a source of pleasure to many who yearn for the days when rugby league was simpler and you could meet your idols pulling beers at the leagues club. log in. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. 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Billy Johnstone We were such a good defensive team. 25 years later, the competition now boasts teams from the Tweed all the way to Port Moresby and has become a source of quality footballers for the National Rugby League through its feeder team arrangements. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. For those Devils and later Dolphins fans who used to get frustrated watching referee Eddie Ward give Greg Conescu a hard time in the scrums then some memories may come flooding back here. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo As the Broncos began to represent Brisbane at rugby league in the public eye the Brisbane Rugby League competition entered the terminal phase of its decline. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( We had a special relationship. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. He was young but just understood football and footballers. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. [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. Any Questions? [6] Harry Bates Fonda Metassa Jack Reardon Henry Hegarty Joe Kilroy Bill Pearson Jack Stapleton Vic Rudd Cameron Smith Lloyd Weier Trevor Gillmeister Mark Graham Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. 5. VIDEO: The day Wayne Bennetts career was defined, When the NRL talks about heritage, it is about how South Sydney started life in 1908, Meninga wrote. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 2 tries in finals. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. In 1953 the friction between the Queensland Rugby League and Brisbane Rugby League ended, with the Brisbane Rugby League being replaced by the Brisbane division of the Queensland Rugby League. Out at Ipswich, the Walker brothers for one shining season in 2015 proved that a radical new (but actually very old) way of playing could win a premiership, and they also defeated Newcastle to win the NRL State Championship. Paul Khan It was 84 seconds of pure madness. 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). They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. I didnt know where Brisbane was. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Reserves No cancellations during the first 12 months. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. 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. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Peter Dawes New customers only. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. 1 try in finals. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 13. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. 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. 2 tries in finals. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? The 1960s were the decade of the North Devils. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. 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. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. 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. 1980 BRL Grand Final Souths v Norths 6,930 views May 9, 2009 11 Dislike Share Save Steven Feige 147 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Highlights - Southern Suburbs versus. Redcliffe had funds but still couldnt buy themselves a premiership, Souths had lost their stars to Canberra and had only one player left from their 1985 premiership side. If it occurred today, both teams would be sin-binned as punches flew in all directions with Meninga causing havoc in the middle of it all. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. 9. The dominance of the Brisbane Broncos in the media resulted in the Brisbane Rugby League losing live coverage of games and receiving only minor interest from the sports media. Manly) - 3,1,1. The competition was contested by sixteen teams over a 27-week long season (including finals), with the Norths Devils defeating the Wests Panthers 3516 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. The latest instalment of Queenslands first-grade league competition will be decided on Sunday when the Easts Tigers meet the Northern Pride at Suncorp Stadium in the Intrust Super Cup final. 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. so dire did the situation become, that by the late 1920s, the Queensland Rugby League commenced its own competition involving Ipswich clubs and two supporting Brisbane clubs. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. To join the conversation, please I remember the suits though. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. Oops! Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. If it occurred today, both teams would be sin-binned as punches flew in all directions with Meninga causing havoc in the middle of it all. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) New customers only. ); Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Peter Jackson They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Mark Graham (c) Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. Honourable mentions Duncan Hall, Artie Beetson, Harry Bath, Greg Veivers, Lloyd Weier. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Join the conversation, you are commenting as. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. No, I dont, I gave it all away. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Also in 1988, the Sydney Rugby League de facto superseded the Brisbane Rugby League by going national and including the Broncos and Giants clubs. Played for Parramatta in the NSWRL, winning two premierships. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. 3. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. They have gone head-to-head only once previously, with Redcliffe victorious 54-16, This is the second time a team that changed coaches during the season has made the grand final. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. 9. 2. Facebook Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. I won about seven of them during the 70s but the look at the time was safari suits and people laugh at me now if I wear them.. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Captain 1984 1985. So there are Australian Hall of Fame players and even an Immortal who miss out on this team, because they spent more of their career either in Sydney or Queensland Country. Coached by Brisbane legend Ross Strudwick, Brothers had many players on the rise that became good first graders in Sydney, including Mark Coyne, Peter Gill and Tony Rhea. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 It was an incredible game which went to extra time when an audacious chip and chase from Easts winger Steve Beattie led to a remarkable try in the dying minutes and Tigers half Dane Campbell slotted the conversion from the sideline. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 8. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Join the conversation, you are commenting as. log in. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, 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* 2. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. Follow Us I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Reserves Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. 8. Did we get it right? Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 5 tries in finals. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! 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. Norths - 1.Kilroy 2.Bird 3.Dunn 4.Dutton 5.Warnock 6.Murray (c) 7.Henrick 8.Draper 9.Graham 10.Walker 11.Dews 12.Conescu 13.Bernardin coach-Lowe Souths - 1.Glynn 2.Thompson 3.Meninga 4.Astill (c) 5.Gramm 6.Brackin 7.Sully 8.Phelan 9.Moroko 10.Lumby 11.Naylor 12.Johnstone 13.Brown coach-Bennett <u>Lower grade grand finals</u> 14. Please call 1800 070 535. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Followed categories will be added to My News. The players were prepared to do it because they were getting the support from this area and they would give it back on the playing field and however they could meet the people on the streets. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. 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. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 2000s. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. By the end of the season, distractions and a lack of depth saw them easily finished off by the Dolphins in the minor semi-final. 6. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. 1981 Rothmans Medal. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). Wayne Lindenberg P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! Brisbane Rugby League. Long may it continue. Any Questions? So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. 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.. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 10. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. 17. Wayne Bennett brought experience in the Sydney competition, where he had just co-coached Canberra to a grand final, but he had also coached Brisbane Souths to premiership glory against the might of Lewis Wynnum-Manly. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 12. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. New customers only. The competition was contested by sixteen teams over a 27-week long season (including finals), with the Norths Devils defeating the Wests Panthers 35-16 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). We were peaking at just the right time. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. [3] Golden Years [ edit] This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. 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. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. The BRLs time as a premier competition was over, but from the ashes, piece by painful piece, the State League and BRL were restructured by 1996 to form the Queensland Cup. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. } He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Don't have an account? 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). Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. 7. Brothers had surged but with a roster destined to be gouged apart by St George and finances under pressure, the club was headed for oblivion. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 3. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. For the next two years all in one hit. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 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The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. listeners: [], Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 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. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. } Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. New customers only. 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