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This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. 14. 3. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 17. event : evt, He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . This is the most sensational grand final of all. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. 17. 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. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. on: function(evt, cb) { Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. 1 try in finals. 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. 6. 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. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. } If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. ", "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. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? This is the most sensational grand final of all. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. 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). Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Mitch Brennan His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. 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. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. 6. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Colin Scott The competition returned to a 16-team format in 1998 with the Bundaberg Grizzlies returning to the competition after a year's absence and the admission of the Townsville Stingers and Gold Coast Vikings. For those Devils and later Dolphins fans who used to get frustrated watching referee Eddie Ward give Greg Conescu a hard time in the scrums then some memories may come flooding back here. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Today, the fullbacks. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. 10. 3. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. 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. 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. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Follow Us Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. My dad lived in the Cook Islands and once Mal Meninga happened to be there and my parents said 'our son is Stan Napa, will you come to our house?' 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. 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. Followed categories will be added to My News. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. All times AEST (GMT +10). 8. 7. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. 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.. 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. 10. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Facebook I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Mark Graham (c) Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 7. I came over and they laid it all out for me. log in. But when they brought in the Queensland side into the NSWRL that was the end of the Brisbane Rugby League, as far as that was concerned. . Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 5 tries in finals. 5. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. 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. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. 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. The Brethren were a formidable team, ready to make their mark in Sydney and after weathering a torrid first 20 minutes, they were never troubled in putting away the Dolphins, whose search for that elusive second premiership continued. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. New customers only. Wayne Lindenberg 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. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Those involved took particular exception to the salary being earned by Harry Sunderland as secretary of the Queensland Rugby League. 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. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Captain 1984 1985. We were peaking at just the right time. 12. No, I dont, I gave it all away. 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 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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: 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. Or listen via theSEN app. Devils v Dolphins Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half However, the BRL maintained legal top-flight status until the advent of the national Australian Rugby League premiership in 1995, which superseded both it and the Sydney Rugby League premiership. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. 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. log in. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. event : evt, The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. 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. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. LinkedIn. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Lowe was an innovator. 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. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. Coached by Brisbane legend Ross Strudwick, Brothers had many players on the rise that became good first graders in Sydney, including Mark Coyne, Peter Gill and Tony Rhea. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. 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. There's no club identity at all now. Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. 1.6K subscribers Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. We want to see it! Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. 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 first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. ); Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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. 11. 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. 2. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. When it appears to stop, it flares again. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Please gamble responsibly. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. 2. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Redcliffe had Artie Beetson as captain-coach and looked certain to break their long premiership drought until Mal Meninga and Mick Reardon caught Dolphins winger Louta Atoi out of position and Reardon did the rest. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, Key Devils return for final trial matches, Devils topple Dolphins in pleasing trial match, Devils v Wynnum Trials Stihl Action Shots. [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 He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. 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. 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). Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. Paul Khan Did we get it right? 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. Oops! [3] Golden Years [ edit] Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. on: function(evt, cb) { The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. No cancellations during the first 12 months. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. 1. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Don't have an account? 10. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. The Northern Pride also won the State Championships the year before, but we are in the midst of a four year streak for the southerners, although the Burleigh Bears came within four points of the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2019. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. To join the conversation, please News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 16. 9. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. (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* Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. I remember Graham Lowe telling us we had dropped two balls at training during the finals. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. 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. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. The Brisbane Broncos were affiliated with Brisbane Brothers, the Gold Coast Chargers with the Gold Coast Vikings, the Melbourne Storm with the Norths Devils, the North Queensland Cowboys with the Townsville Stingers and the Adelaide Rams with the Wests Panthers. This clip showcases the two teams'. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Gavin Jones News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. [5] The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 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. 1. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. (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* 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. 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