Moreton Daily Stadium. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Bruce Astill News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. 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. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. 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. 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. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. } The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. New teams ready to make their mark in new season, Adrian Vowles Cup: The ultimate junior footy pilgrimage, Adrian Vowles Cup best and fairest, Dream Teams. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 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. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL) was formed in 1908 by seven former rugby union players who were dissatisfied with the administration of the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU). They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 2. 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 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. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. forms: { Brett French Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 2. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. 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. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. 2. 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. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. A Norths junior, he lit up the 1980 grand final with a blazing counterattacking run from the back that led to a try and gave the Devils momentum for an upset win over Souths. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Lowe was an innovator. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. 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. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. 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. For the next two years all in one hit. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. 13. Selected players from the Brisbane Rugby League clubs, represented Brisbane in matches against various Sydney Rugby League clubs.The representative team for Brisbane was called Combined Brisbane, but was also called Brisbane Capitals or Brisbane Firsts or Brisbane Poinsettias. 2. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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. ); But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 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. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Hooker: John Lang (Easts) ", "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. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. so dire did the situation become, that by the late 1920s, the Queensland Rugby League commenced its own competition involving Ipswich clubs and two supporting Brisbane clubs. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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). Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 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. [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 Not in conjunction with any other offer. We want to see it! Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Not in conjunction with any other offer. [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. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 10. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. Fury after supermodel named football official. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. } cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. 1. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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 Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 8. event : evt, The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Manly) - 3,1,1. })(); 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. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). listeners: [], The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. 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. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. 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. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. 3. You already have a current subscription with us. New customers only. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Reserves Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. { Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 7. Any Questions? 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. Devils' prop Anthony Bonus crashed over right next to the posts to cut the lead to four, before Geyer scored his second to level the scores. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. callback: cb Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. When it appears to stop, it flares again. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. 4. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) You already have a current subscription with us. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. 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.. 7. 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. I came over and they laid it all out for me. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) 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). This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. (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* The competition was contested by sixteen teams over a 27-week long season (including finals), with the Norths Devils defeating the Wests Panthers 35-16 in the Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. 5. All times AEST (GMT +10). Colin Scott Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Followed categories will be added to My News. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? 3. 16. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. 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