Don't have an account? Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. The competition was contested by sixteen teams over a 27-week long season (including finals), with the Norths Devils defeating the Wests Panthers 35-16 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. { Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Mitch Brennan 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. Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. Reserves } The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. 2. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. 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. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. 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. Lowe was an innovator. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. 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 was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). 9. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. 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. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. Or listen via theSEN app. 6. 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! Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 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. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 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. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. 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. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. listeners: [], (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* THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 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. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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. 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. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. [4][5], Last edited on 27 December 2022, at 07:55, "1998 QLD Cup Grand Final Norths 35 v Wests 16", "20 Years on - Remembering the 1998 Grand Final", "Where are they now: 1999 NRL grand finalists", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1998_Queensland_Cup&oldid=1129823821, This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 07:55. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Today, the fullbacks. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Redcliffe had funds but still couldnt buy themselves a premiership, Souths had lost their stars to Canberra and had only one player left from their 1985 premiership side. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. 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. 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 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. 12. Instagram The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. ); But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 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. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. 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. } 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. 6. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Follow Us Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. 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). Followed categories will be added to My News. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. 1 try in finals. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. 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. The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. 8. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. 12. 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. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. 1 try in finals. (function() { I remember the suits though. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. 4. Lowe was an innovator. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. Not in conjunction with any other offer. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. [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 Billy Johnstone New customers only. 3. 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. 10. 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. ); callback: cb Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. 2. event : evt, Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. LinkedIn. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. 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. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Peter Dawes 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. Whos fearful? 1 try in finals. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. 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. 5. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. 11. 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. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . 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. 8. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 10. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. 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 final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. 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). I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. 7. 7. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). 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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). He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. We were peaking at just the right time. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Paul Khan Brad Backer See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. There's no club identity at all now. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Captain 1980. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. For the next two years all in one hit. 1. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. Also in 1998, the Pine Rivers Brothers played as the Brisbane Brothers, while the Logan City Scorpions became the Logan Scorpions. 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. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. 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. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 15. . 4. } Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. 5 tries in finals. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Any Questions? Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. Please call 1800 070 535. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. I didnt know where Brisbane was. 14. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. 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. I remember the suits though. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Did we get it right? 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 2. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. Did we get it right? Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Dave Brown Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 2. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. 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