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). The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. Facebook The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Wayne Bennett. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 8. (function() { Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. 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. 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. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. (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* No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. 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. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). 17. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. Reserves forms: { Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. 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. Or listen via theSEN app. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Peter Jackson Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. 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). 3. 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 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. 16. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. 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. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 2 tries in finals. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. } Brad Backer The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. Brisbane Rugby League. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. 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. Dave Brown The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? LinkedIn. 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s (function() { The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: 8. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. 10. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. 2. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. 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. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. [2] Former Brisbane Rugby League chairman and Queensland Rugby League secretary Ron McAullife eventually secured the use of Lang Park as a permanent home for rugby league in Queensland. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. Billy Johnstone News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. On 26 September 2014, the South East Queensland Division announced that they will be scrapping the existing FOGS Cup structure and reforming the Brisbane Rugby League as the state's secondary competition. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. I remember the suits though. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? 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. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. 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. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. 4. Also in 1988, the Sydney Rugby League de facto superseded the Brisbane Rugby League by going national and including the Broncos and Giants clubs. 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. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. log in. For the next two years all in one hit. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. There's no club identity at all now. 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. Followed categories will be added to My News. We want to see it! A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 12. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. 5. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. callback: cb on: function(evt, cb) { The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. New customers only. { Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 8. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. 2. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 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. We were peaking at just the right time. Paul McCabe 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. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. 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.. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Selected players from the Brisbane Rugby League clubs, represented Brisbane in matches against various Sydney Rugby League clubs.The representative team for Brisbane was called Combined Brisbane, but was also called Brisbane Capitals or Brisbane Firsts or Brisbane Poinsettias. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. 2. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. Not in conjunction with any other offer. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. New beginnings 1998 and beyond Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 9. He was young but just understood football and footballers. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 1. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. No cancellations during the first 12 months. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. 9. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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.. 1 try in finals. 9. 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. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. } Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. } 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. 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> Not in conjunction with any other offer. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. 13. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. 11. event : evt, 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?' 6. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. 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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. BRL State League Norths v Souths: 16-6: 1: Bottom placed Devils cause upset with great play from halves Craig Grauf & Geoff Bagnall: 1986: QRL Brisbane Minor Semi Final Brothers v Valleys: Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 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. Instagram window.mc4wp.listeners.push( No, I dont, I gave it all away. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. . The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . 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. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. Any Questions? In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. 14. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Brett French Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. 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! Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 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. 14. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. 2. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. All times AEST (GMT +10). Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 10. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. 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. 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