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. Some great old BRL names take the field here, including Ziggy Strasser, Mark Murray, Joe Kilroy, Campbell 'Zulu' Dews (minus the trademark beard), Ross Henrick, Johnny Payne, Yogi Dunn, Wally Lewis (playing halfback), Al McInnes and Bryan NieblingI'd better stop as I could go on forever! Dave Brown Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Please call 1800 070 535. Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) Facebook Moreton Daily Stadium. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. 3. 15. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Mitch Brennan The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Norths had their best season in some time on the back of veteran international forwards Paul McCabe and Greg Dowling, but lost to Brothers (after leading by 10 with 20 minutes to go) and then Redcliffe to go out in straight sets. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. We were such a good defensive team. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { They were everywhere. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Fury after supermodel named football official. 1. I came over and they laid it all out for me. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 Instagram Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. (function() { To join the conversation, please Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. [5] Don't have an account? Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. Or listen via theSEN app. 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. 10. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. 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. 3. 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. Whos fearful? He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. } I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. } In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. 7. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. 2 tries in finals. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. A first attempt to create a Brisbane side to join the NSWRL in 1986 failed to gain favour with the QRL in a narrow vote, but when a further raft of players left the competition for Sydney at the end of that year, it became obvious the existing situation was untenable. 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. Honourable mentions Duncan Hall, Artie Beetson, Harry Bath, Greg Veivers, Lloyd Weier. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 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. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. You already have a current subscription with us. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. [2][3], Geyer and Matt Rua would go onto play in the Melbourne Storm's NRL Grand Final win over the St George Illawarra Dragons a year later, while Steven Bell would win an NRL premiership with the Manly Sea Eagles in 2008. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! The Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. 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. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. Oops! New customers only. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. } New teams ready to make their mark in new season, Adrian Vowles Cup: The ultimate junior footy pilgrimage, Adrian Vowles Cup best and fairest, Dream Teams. 6. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Despite some New South Wales Rugby League (Sydney Rugby League) premiership games being re-broadcast during late night timeslots from the late 1970s, the Brisbane Rugby League remained the more popular competition in Queensland until 1988 with the weekly live broadcast of the Match of the Round being played at Lang Park. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Mark Graham (c) 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. 9. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. ); The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. I didnt know where Brisbane was. Bruce Astill 10. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 2 tries in finals. 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. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. 8. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 12. 4. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Long may it continue. 2. Brisbane Rugby League. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. 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> Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The Northern Pride also won the State Championships the year before, but we are in the midst of a four year streak for the southerners, although the Burleigh Bears came within four points of the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2019. 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. 5. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. 17. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 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?' 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. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. New customers only. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. 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. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 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. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 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. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 1.6K subscribers Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. 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. When it appears to stop, it flares again. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. log in. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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