Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 5. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. 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. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. 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. Bruce Astill Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 2 tries in finals. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. [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. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) 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. He was young but just understood football and footballers. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. 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. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 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?' John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 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. })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, Key Devils return for final trial matches, Devils topple Dolphins in pleasing trial match, Devils v Wynnum Trials Stihl Action Shots. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. Any Questions? He was my best mate since I was a teenager. 7 tries in finals. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. 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). 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. 12. 4. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. 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. 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. 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 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. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. 13. All times AEST (GMT +10). 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There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: 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. 2000s. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Brisbane Rugby League. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. 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. [3] Golden Years [ edit] In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. callback: cb Colin Scott 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. 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. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. Follow Us They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. The Brisbane Broncos were affiliated with Brisbane Brothers, the Gold Coast Chargers with the Gold Coast Vikings, the Melbourne Storm with the Norths Devils, the North Queensland Cowboys with the Townsville Stingers and the Adelaide Rams with the Wests Panthers. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 16. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. 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 Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. } cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Courier Mail Player of the year 1986. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. 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. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. News_Image_File: 1987 Brothers rugby grand final league team photograph: front row (from left) Mark Coyne, Clinton Mohr, Greg Smith, Ross Strudwick (coach), Trevor Bailey (captain), Gary Smith, Jeff Burns, Joe Kilroy, Robbie Moore (trainer). 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