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Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. 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. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. (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* John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. 10. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Please call 1800 070 535. } Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Facebook 7. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. 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. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. Peter Gill. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 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. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. 13. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Don't have an account? 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. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. 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. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. 5. 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. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. Captain 1980. We've been winning the State of Origin, and you can imagine if we were keeping our players, the club competition would be just as good as what it was when I was playing. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Fury after supermodel named football official. 5. It should never have happened because as it turned out, if we did lose players from Queensland to go to New South Wales we had the State of Origin. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. Colin Scott This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. 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. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. 9. Billy Johnstone Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Bruce Astill 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. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. 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] Harry Bates Fonda Metassa Jack Reardon Henry Hegarty Joe Kilroy Bill Pearson Jack Stapleton Vic Rudd Cameron Smith Lloyd Weier Trevor Gillmeister Mark Graham Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. 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. 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. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. Mal signed it! The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Gavin Jones 8. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. They were everywhere. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. When it appears to stop, it flares again. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): event : evt, 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). Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. 1. 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. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [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. Follow Us The BRL became a state competition from 1995-97 until the Queensland Cup, which became a league-style competition in 1998, superseded the BRL as the top state league. 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. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. We were peaking at just the right time. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. 15. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. 2. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . 1980 BRL Grand Final Souths v Norths 6,930 views May 9, 2009 11 Dislike Share Save Steven Feige 147 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Highlights - Southern Suburbs versus. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 16. . Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. I came over and they laid it all out for me. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Brethren were a formidable team, ready to make their mark in Sydney and after weathering a torrid first 20 minutes, they were never troubled in putting away the Dolphins, whose search for that elusive second premiership continued. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Followed categories will be added to My News. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. New customers only. Wayne Lindenberg Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. 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. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. 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.. Did we get it right? cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. 3. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. I didnt know where Brisbane was. Dave Brown Not in conjunction with any other offer. My landlord came to see me and said your rent is not being paid so I rang Bob Bax and said my rent hasnt been paid; it was taken care of by the end of the day. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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. Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. Devils v Dolphins 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. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) We want to see it! His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. David Green No cancellations during the first 12 months. 1. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. 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. 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. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 2 tries in finals. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. Don't have an account? 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. 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. 17. People would come up and talk to you, they'd stop you in the street and get your autograph and have a talk to you and wish you all the best and really support you in what you were doing and lifting the Club. 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This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. No, I dont, I gave it all away. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. No cancellations during the first 12 months. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? I won about seven of them during the 70s but the look at the time was safari suits and people laugh at me now if I wear them.. Captain 1984 1985. 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). 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. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { ", "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. Moreton Daily Stadium. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. (function() { I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Lowe was an innovator. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. For the next two years all in one hit. 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. Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. 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. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. 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. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. I remember the suits though. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Out at Ipswich, the Walker brothers for one shining season in 2015 proved that a radical new (but actually very old) way of playing could win a premiership, and they also defeated Newcastle to win the NRL State Championship. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. 2 tries in finals. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 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. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. 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. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. 7. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. Channel 9 streaming service 9Now will carry select games, as a global sporting giant pounced on rights to Australias elite competition - spreading the finals to more than 100 countries. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Norths Devils, Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Burleigh Bears and Tweed Seagulls will experience grand final fever one week early with this weekend's preliminary finals taking place as curtain raisers to the NRL decider. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. They have gone head-to-head only once previously, with Redcliffe victorious 54-16, This is the second time a team that changed coaches during the season has made the grand final. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. 7 tries in finals. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 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. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 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). 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. 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