Dave Brown The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. 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. 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. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) Fury after supermodel named football official. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. New customers only. 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. 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. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 12. 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. 2. 2 tries in finals. To join the conversation, please In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. 2. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. All times AEDT (GMT +11). The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) 3. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 14. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. 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. 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 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. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? 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. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half For the next two years all in one hit. This is the most sensational grand final of all. You already have a current subscription with us. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. } SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. 7 tries in finals. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 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). But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. Followed categories will be added to My News. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) ", "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. 2. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 4. That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. 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. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. This clip showcases the two teams'. I remember Graham Lowe telling us we had dropped two balls at training during the finals. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. The money made from jersey sponsorships and advertising hoardings at grounds was not able to compete with poker machine money available to Sydney Rugby League clubs in the Sydney Rugby League, and an increasing number of players left the Brisbane Rugby League. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. 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. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. 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. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Colin Scott Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Oops! Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? 6. The competition was contested by sixteen teams over a 27-week long season (including finals), with the Norths Devils defeating the Wests Panthers 3516 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Lowe was an innovator. 9. 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. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. I remember the suits though. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 2. We had a special relationship. I remember the suits though. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. 5. News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. 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). 1 try in finals. 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. Mitch Brennan Any Questions? Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Mal signed it! More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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 truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. You already have a current subscription with us. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Wayne Lindenberg 10. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). Manly) - 3,1,1. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. 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. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. 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. Did we get it right? 2000s. Also in 1998, the Pine Rivers Brothers played as the Brisbane Brothers, while the Logan City Scorpions became the Logan Scorpions. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. 1. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. 9. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Brad Backer [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). 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.. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Don't have an account? I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. [3] Golden Years [ edit] forms: { Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. 6. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. [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 Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. [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. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. . Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. 1. Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. Despite the 1980s producing possibly the highest concentration of great players in Brisbane Rugby League history, clubs struggled to pay players and fight off advances from NSW. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. Peter Jackson HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . 8. 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. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 1981 Rothmans Medal. 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