The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. 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. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. 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: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 13. Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. In 1953 the friction between the Queensland Rugby League and Brisbane Rugby League ended, with the Brisbane Rugby League being replaced by the Brisbane division of the Queensland Rugby League. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Follow Us Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. You already have a current subscription with us. 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. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) Wayne Bennett. Peter Jackson Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. 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. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Brad Backer The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. } The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. 3. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. { They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Bruce Astill See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. 5. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Brett French A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. 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. Dave Brown 7. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. 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. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. 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. 14. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. No cancellations during the first 12 months. I was coached by him a lot. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? 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. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. [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. 17. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Mark Graham (c) We want to see it! In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). For the next two years all in one hit. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 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. There's no club identity at all now. Followed categories will be added to My News. 2. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. 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. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) The dominance of the Brisbane Broncos in the media resulted in the Brisbane Rugby League losing live coverage of games and receiving only minor interest from the sports media. 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: window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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. 4. log in. 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. We were peaking at just the right time. Accordingly, Brisbane was divided into Eastern Suburbs (incorporating Coorparoo and Wynnum), Southern Suburbs (incorporating Carltons), Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (incorporating Past Grammars), Fortitude Valley and Past Brothers (whose players had to prove that they had attended a Christian Brothers school). A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Mitch Brennan Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. 2. } Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 1981 Rothmans Medal. Peter Gill. })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, RED ROCK MATCH PREVIEW: Devils set for decider, Sio nears a final fling for beloved Devils, Gamble ready for grand final dance with the Devils, Devils dash of pink a tribute to special mum, Devils and Dolphins prepare for historic decider, Redcliffe have won the past two games between the sides, although Norths had won the previous three, Redcliffe have won the past six games between these two sides at this venue. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. 7. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. 8. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Payment will be charged to your Google 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. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Billy Johnstone } Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. To join the conversation, please Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 8. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. 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! 2 tries in finals. Captain Kevin Carmichael was the next to score for Norths, with second-rower Andrew Hamilton kicking a field goal 10 minutes later to extend Norths' lead to seven. 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. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Peter Dawes Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. })(); 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. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. 3. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. 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. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Not in conjunction with any other offer. ", "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. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. on: function(evt, cb) { Any Questions? 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.. 10. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Please call 1800 070 535. Ian French NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? listeners: [], The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. There was four or five players here that were top-line footballers and we used to go up on the terrace and sell raffles in front of McCarthy's Jewellers store on the terrace and we'd do an hour there and then pop down to the Manly Hotel and do an hour there and then we'd pop down to Fishers (pub) and do an hour there. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. 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. 16. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. 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. 5. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. ); [5] Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. No cancellations during the first 12 months. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. It explains that if you do not provide us with information we have requested from you, we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. 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. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. Please gamble responsibly. 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. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? 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. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. 3. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. 12. We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 14. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. 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 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. 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. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. You already have a current subscription with us. 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. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. I remember the suits though. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 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. Fury after supermodel named football official. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Captain 1984 1985. We had a special relationship. Manly) - 3,1,1. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. 3. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Or listen via theSEN app. 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. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. 7 tries in finals. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Devils v Dolphins Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Gavin Jones The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Did we get it right? This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. 4. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Lowe was an innovator. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. All times AEDT (GMT +11). 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. 2000s. That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 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. New customers only. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. 5. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. 9. 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. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. 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