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[4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. I remember Graham Lowe telling us we had dropped two balls at training during the finals. } Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. 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. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. 7. All times AEDT (GMT +11). But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 4. 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. We were such a good defensive team. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Wynnum-Manly owned probably the best roster in Brisbane and one of the best in the country but had drowned in debt, with only three of their eight Queensland stars left with the club by 1987. Paul McCabe 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. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. 1. We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. . 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. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. Peter Gill. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. 16. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. The Brisbane Rugby League however, had been in slow decline for some 15 years as large numbers of its players left to compete in the more lucrative Sydney Rugby League, and began to lose popular interest with the creation of the Brisbane Broncos in 1988. 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s 1981 Rothmans Medal. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Please call 1800 070 535. ); 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. Reserves However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. People would come up and talk to you, they'd stop you in the street and get your autograph and have a talk to you and wish you all the best and really support you in what you were doing and lifting the Club. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 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. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? They were everywhere. 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. To join the conversation, please 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. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. 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. event : evt, The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. You already have a current subscription with us. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The competition returned to a 16-team format in 1998 with the Bundaberg Grizzlies returning to the competition after a year's absence and the admission of the Townsville Stingers and Gold Coast Vikings. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. 15. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Manly) - 3,1,1. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 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Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. 10. 10. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Devils' prop Anthony Bonus crashed over right next to the posts to cut the lead to four, before Geyer scored his second to level the scores. Gavin Jones Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) How long does it take for my home delivery to start? 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. Long may it continue. 14. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. 2 tries in finals. 9. You already have a current subscription with us. 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. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. When it appears to stop, it flares again. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. 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. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. No cancellations during the first 12 months. In 1922 the Brisbane Rugby Football League (Brisbane Rugby Football League, later Brisbane Rugby League) was formed out of dissatisfaction with the way the Queensland Rugby League ran the game. Captain 1980. There's no club identity at all now. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 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. 5. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. Courier Mail Player of the year 1986. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. Redcliffe had Artie Beetson as captain-coach and looked certain to break their long premiership drought until Mal Meninga and Mick Reardon caught Dolphins winger Louta Atoi out of position and Reardon did the rest. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. 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. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Or listen via theSEN app. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. 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). Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. [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 Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! We were peaking at just the right time. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. My dad lived in the Cook Islands and once Mal Meninga happened to be there and my parents said 'our son is Stan Napa, will you come to our house?' Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Wayne Lindenberg Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Playing out of Pizzey Park (one of the great names for a sports ground), a Burleigh team has developed that was nearly as well-coached and organised as the most southern team in the NRL. Also in 1998, the Pine Rivers Brothers played as the Brisbane Brothers, while the Logan City Scorpions became the Logan Scorpions. We had a special relationship. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. Although the Queensland Rugby League attempted to regain control of the Brisbane Rugby League competition in 1923 and 1924, the Brisbane Rugby League remained steadfast and the dispute simmered into the next decade. David Green The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. callback: cb (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). This clip showcases the two teams'. [5] Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. 12. Despite the 1980s producing possibly the highest concentration of great players in Brisbane Rugby League history, clubs struggled to pay players and fight off advances from NSW. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. 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. A then-record crowd at Lang Park of 19,824 saw Northern Suburbs defeat Fortitude Valley in the Brisbane Rugby League grand final in September 1961. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). 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. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) 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. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Oops! Brett French Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 A then-record crowd at Lang Park of 19,824 saw Northern Suburbs defeat Fortitude Valley in the Brisbane Rugby League grand final in September 1961.[3]. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. [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. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. 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. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Reserves Peter Dawes Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. The QRL created the Winfield State League in 82 to bring in teams from around the state and rejuvenate the competition but it had not gained significant traction with either fans or sponsors. 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 epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Brad Backer The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 3. 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. Overall Redcliffe have won 18, Norths five with one drawn match, The teams have played three times in Cup finals, with Redcliffe winning two (the 1999 preliminary final at this venue 26-22 and the 2005 elimination semi-final at Bishop Park 33-10), and Norths one (the 1998 elimination semi-final 16-12 at Bishop Park), Apart from the inaugural year of the Cup, this is the first time first year coaches have met in the grand final. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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> No cancellations during the first 12 months. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Please gamble responsibly. { ); 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. (function() { Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. Played for Parramatta in the NSWRL, winning two premierships. })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, RED ROCK MATCH PREVIEW: Devils set for decider, Sio nears a final fling for beloved Devils, Gamble ready for grand final dance with the Devils, Devils dash of pink a tribute to special mum, Devils and Dolphins prepare for historic decider, Redcliffe have won the past two games between the sides, although Norths had won the previous three, Redcliffe have won the past six games between these two sides at this venue. } 15. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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