Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. 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. We lost three times to the Magpies that season but we were getting closer and closer every time we played; the last time we lost 14-9. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Wayne Bennett. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. I remember the suits though. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 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. 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. 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. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. [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 10. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. Whos fearful? cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. ", "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. 1. 1 try in finals. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 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 Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 6. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. 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. Any Questions? This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. 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> In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Instagram This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. 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. } News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Manly) - 3,1,1. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. He was young but just understood football and footballers. forms: { However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. 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. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. New customers only. Moreton Daily Stadium. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Reserves } Honourable mentions Duncan Hall, Artie Beetson, Harry Bath, Greg Veivers, Lloyd Weier. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. 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. You already have a current subscription with us. Kilroy was a Bronco the following year and several of Brothers premiership stars headed for Sydney with Mark Coyne, Peter Gill, Steve Carter and Trevor Bailey all ending up at the Dragons. 2. 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. The NRL Forecast: Year of the Rooster, new-look Tigers spin their wheels, Payten's reality check, The Roars NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 1, Very late ladder predictions: The race for the minor premiership is on, Storm aura slipping: Lifting depleted side into title contention would rank among Bellamys top achievements, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 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. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. I remember the suits though. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Followed categories will be added to My News. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. listeners: [], Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 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. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Don't have an account? 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. When it appears to stop, it flares again. 7. 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. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) 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. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Peter Dawes [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. log in. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. However, the BRL maintained legal top-flight status until the advent of the national Australian Rugby League premiership in 1995, which superseded both it and the Sydney Rugby League premiership. 9. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. Long may it continue. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. Also in 1998, the Pine Rivers Brothers played as the Brisbane Brothers, while the Logan City Scorpions became the Logan Scorpions. No, I dont, I gave it all away. 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). (function() { The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. 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. 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. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. [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. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. } 4. 1. Please gamble responsibly. Lowe was an innovator. callback: cb Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 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. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. 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. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Follow Us 13. 2. 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