If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Kevin Walters won the grand final with the 2001 Toowoomba side (beating Redcliffe at Redcliffe) after taking over from Terry Matterson (who left to coach Norths) after five games, the same number of games that Norths made the switch this year from Rohan Smith to Ben King and Kevin Neighbour, Despite playing in 32 Brisbane Rugby League grand finals between them prior to the commencement of the Cup, Norths and Redcliffe never met in a BRL decider. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 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: Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Honourable mentions Duncan Hall, Artie Beetson, Harry Bath, Greg Veivers, Lloyd Weier. [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. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. 6. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. 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 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. 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.. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Devils v Dolphins 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. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. 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! The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. New customers only. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. 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). Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Facebook Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. When it appears to stop, it flares again. 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. Whos fearful? I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. 7. 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. This clip showcases the two teams'. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. 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. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Lowe was an innovator. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Captain 1980. 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. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. 5. I remember the suits though. 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. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo By the end of the season, distractions and a lack of depth saw them easily finished off by the Dolphins in the minor semi-final. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. 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. Reserves Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Peter Dawes They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). 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. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (1952-1953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. 12. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. Bruce Astill The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Wayne Bennett. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. } log in. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. (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* 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. I came over and they laid it all out for me. New beginnings 1998 and beyond News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. 16. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. 14. { Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? 8. Back row: (from left) John Coppleman (runner), Robert Grogan, Tony Rea, Jim Stafford, Peter Gill, Eric Kennedy, Brett Le Man, Steve Carter, Gary Vernon, Shane McErlean, Mick Long (selector), Dick Healy (selector). Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. He was young but just understood football and footballers. 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. 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. 5. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 7. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. I was coached by him a lot. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. 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. [3] Golden Years [ edit] 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. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. 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. David Green But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. 2. 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. ); Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. All times AEDT (GMT +11). 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. 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. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. Gavin Jones Oops! Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. 8. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 9. Despite some New South Wales Rugby League (Sydney Rugby League) premiership games being re-broadcast during late night timeslots from the late 1970s, the Brisbane Rugby League remained the more popular competition in Queensland until 1988 with the weekly live broadcast of the Match of the Round being played at Lang Park. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. 5. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. 13. 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. 6. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. } 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. 1. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. Please call 1800 070 535. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Don't have an account? Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? Paul Khan Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. We were such a good defensive team. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. No cancellations during the first 12 months. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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 Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 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. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. 12. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) When it appears to stop, it flares again. All times AEST (GMT +10). 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. 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. 1 try in finals. 15. log in. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. Followed categories will be added to My News. 14. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. 17. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. } window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 10. 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. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. 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.. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Any Questions? Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. We want to see it! Manly) - 3,1,1. } Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. 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. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Paul McCabe 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. There's no club identity at all now. } Any Questions? 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. event : evt, Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. 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. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Mitch Brennan 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. 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. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. I remember Graham Lowe telling us we had dropped two balls at training during the finals. 6. 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. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. Colin Scott Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) Although the Queensland Rugby League attempted to regain control of the Brisbane Rugby League competition in 1923 and 1924, the Brisbane Rugby League remained steadfast and the dispute simmered into the next decade. Billy Johnstone Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. event : evt, featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Instagram Follow Us Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. No cancellations during the first 12 months. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. 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). Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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). 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Did we get it right? And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby 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. Is that it travels with you it flares again, see our Terms and Conditions providing the remarkable the. Help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information, didnt. 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