Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. (function() { 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. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. [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. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS Bruce Astill 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. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. 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. 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. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). 5 tries in finals. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. 12. 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 highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. 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. 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. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. 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. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. 4. 5. 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. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. ); 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. 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. } 12. Long may it continue. listeners: [], However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. 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. 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Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. 15. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. 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. New customers only. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. ); This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. 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. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Manly) - 3,1,1. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. 3. Captain 1980. Reserves The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. While the New South Wales Rugby League was originally negotiating a Brisbane team sponsored by the Queensland Rugby League, a private bid in the form of the Brisbane Broncos was instead accepted by the New South Wales Rugby League. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. I remember the suits though. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. Please gamble responsibly. 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! (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 8. 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. I was coached by him a lot. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. David Green Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. 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. })(); 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. 11. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. 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: Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) Followed categories will be added to My News. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. [3] Golden Years [ edit] log in. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. 13. } The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . { 2. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. 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. 11. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Facebook 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.. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 14. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) 1. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. 17. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Or listen via theSEN app. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. I remember the suits though. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. 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. We want to see it! 17. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) You already have a current subscription with us. 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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. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. 7. Not in conjunction with any other offer. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Peter Jackson Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 5. That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. I came over and they laid it all out for me. 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. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. 16. 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. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. 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. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. 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. 9. Did we get it right? Dave Brown 10. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 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. 10. No cancellations during the first 12 months. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. 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. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { 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 FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. 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. 2. 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. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 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. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. You already have a current subscription with us. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Ian French Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. Billy Johnstone 3. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. Lowe was an innovator. 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. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. 9. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 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. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership then became a second-tier competition until it ceased and was fully replaced at this level by the Queensland Cup before the 1998 season. 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Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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.. 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. 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 first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. 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. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 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. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. We used to have like a barbecue after the game and there'd be 100 or 200 people that would turn up for the barbecue, we had it at various areas. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 6. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) No cancellations during the first 12 months. 7. 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). cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. [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 This is the most sensational grand final of all. 6. 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