The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 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. Colin Scott 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. callback: cb This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: Was once paid for a season with a Harley. 17. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. } Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. } News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 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. 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. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. 7. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. forms: { The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. 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 automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Some of the clubs can trace their origins right back to the early years of rugby league (Souths-Logan to 1909), while others provide an identity for regional centres throughout the state (although not Toowoomba anymore, which I find incredible given its rich rugby league history). HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 12. Spectators cheered while a commentator was quoted as saying "that's as bad as I've seen in a Grand Final." When play resumed, a close game finished with Norths winning 17-15. Don't have an account? The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. } 9. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Billy Johnstone See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 15. To join the conversation, please Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Manly) - 3,1,1. Or listen via theSEN app. For the next two years all in one hit. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? 2. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. 2. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. 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. 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. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. 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. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm Please call 1800 070 535. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 10. 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. 16. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . 13. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Please call 1800 070 535. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. [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. 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. Captain Kevin Carmichael was the next to score for Norths, with second-rower Andrew Hamilton kicking a field goal 10 minutes later to extend Norths' lead to seven. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 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. You already have a current subscription with us. 1 try in finals. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. 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. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. 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. 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. 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. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. 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. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. 7. Lowe was an innovator. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 3. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. 7 tries in finals. 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. The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. } Long may it continue. We were peaking at just the right time. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 15. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 10. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 8. event : evt, This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. 4. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 5. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 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. 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. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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). 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. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. 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. Redcliffe did break Norths run of six consecutive premierships when the Dolphins won their first BRL title in 1965, beating Valleys in the decider, before Norths won again in 1966. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. ", "Yeah well the crowd was great, they supported you wholeheartedly, they came along but it wasn't only down here on the football field it was on the streets up there. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 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. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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