Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The BRL became a state competition from 1995-97 until the Queensland Cup, which became a league-style competition in 1998, superseded the BRL as the top state league. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. [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 Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. 15. 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. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 7. 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. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 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. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. New customers only. 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. Today, the fullbacks. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. event : evt, ", "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. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. [2][3], Geyer and Matt Rua would go onto play in the Melbourne Storm's NRL Grand Final win over the St George Illawarra Dragons a year later, while Steven Bell would win an NRL premiership with the Manly Sea Eagles in 2008. Facebook featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. 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. listeners: [], Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. 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. We want to see it! The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 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. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. { Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. 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. This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . 15. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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). callback: cb 12. 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. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. 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. ); Not in conjunction with any other offer. Ian French A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 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. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. Wayne Bennett. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 14. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. There was four or five players here that were top-line footballers and we used to go up on the terrace and sell raffles in front of McCarthy's Jewellers store on the terrace and we'd do an hour there and then pop down to the Manly Hotel and do an hour there and then we'd pop down to Fishers (pub) and do an hour there. listeners: [], Reserves 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. 2. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Played for Parramatta in the NSWRL, winning two premierships. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. 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. Don't have an account? 7. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. The QRL created the Winfield State League in 82 to bring in teams from around the state and rejuvenate the competition but it had not gained significant traction with either fans or sponsors. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Peter Dawes I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. } Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. 6. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. 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. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. })(); 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. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. 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. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful 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. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. For the next two years all in one hit. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. Norths - 1.Kilroy 2.Bird 3.Dunn 4.Dutton 5.Warnock 6.Murray (c) 7.Henrick 8.Draper 9.Graham 10.Walker 11.Dews 12.Conescu 13.Bernardin coach-Lowe Souths - 1.Glynn 2.Thompson 3.Meninga 4.Astill (c) 5.Gramm 6.Brackin 7.Sully 8.Phelan 9.Moroko 10.Lumby 11.Naylor 12.Johnstone 13.Brown coach-Bennett <u>Lower grade grand finals</u> Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. 3. })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, RED ROCK MATCH PREVIEW: Devils set for decider, Sio nears a final fling for beloved Devils, Gamble ready for grand final dance with the Devils, Devils dash of pink a tribute to special mum, Devils and Dolphins prepare for historic decider, Redcliffe have won the past two games between the sides, although Norths had won the previous three, Redcliffe have won the past six games between these two sides at this venue. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Followed categories will be added to My News. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. In 1953 the friction between the Queensland Rugby League and Brisbane Rugby League ended, with the Brisbane Rugby League being replaced by the Brisbane division of the Queensland Rugby League. We were such a good defensive team. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. 9. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 2. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . ); 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. 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. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. When it appears to stop, it flares again. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. 9. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. No cancellations during the first 12 months. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Any Questions? This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. Norths Devils, Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Burleigh Bears and Tweed Seagulls will experience grand final fever one week early with this weekend's preliminary finals taking place as curtain raisers to the NRL decider. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. Follow Us 8. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 4. 1 try and 5 goals 1979 minor semi-final, 1 try 5 goals in 1980 major semi-final, 1 try and 3 goals in 1980 grand final, 2 tries and 9 goals in 1981 final series. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. 7 tries in finals. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. (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* Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. 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. Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. 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. 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. [2] Former Brisbane Rugby League chairman and Queensland Rugby League secretary Ron McAullife eventually secured the use of Lang Park as a permanent home for rugby league in Queensland. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (1952-1953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). Please call 1800 070 535. 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. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 2. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. 5 tries in finals. 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: 1 try in finals. News_Image_File: 1987 Brothers rugby grand final league team photograph: front row (from left) Mark Coyne, Clinton Mohr, Greg Smith, Ross Strudwick (coach), Trevor Bailey (captain), Gary Smith, Jeff Burns, Joe Kilroy, Robbie Moore (trainer). 4. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 17. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Long may it continue. 10. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. 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. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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