Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 5. 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. 11. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? 16. 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. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. 8. The Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 2. 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. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. 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. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. They were everywhere. 8. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. } However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Long may it continue. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. The Port Moresby Vipers withdrew after two seasons in the competition after they were unable to continue to pay their travel and accommodation costs. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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 second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. event : evt, The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. [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. 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. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Instagram 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. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. A then-record crowd at Lang Park of 19,824 saw Northern Suburbs defeat Fortitude Valley in the Brisbane Rugby League grand final in September 1961. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): No cancellations during the first 12 months. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? A then-record crowd at Lang Park of 19,824 saw Northern Suburbs defeat Fortitude Valley in the Brisbane Rugby League grand final in September 1961.[3]. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 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.. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) . The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. 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. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? He was my best mate since I was a teenager. New customers only. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. 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 clip showcases the two teams'. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. Mitch Brennan Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. 1 try in finals. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. I remember the suits though. Today, the fullbacks. 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). LinkedIn. Paul Khan This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. All times AEDT (GMT +11). This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. To join the conversation, please And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. 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). If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 1981 Rothmans Medal. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. 9. 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. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Did we get it right? } 7. Peter Gill. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (1952-1953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). 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. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Not in conjunction with any other offer. All times AEST (GMT +10). This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. 4. Bruce Astill The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. 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 final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Followed categories will be added to My News. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 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. 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. 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.. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. (function() { Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. } Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. 1. 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. 16. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Mal signed it! 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. Any Questions? 2000s. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. })(); 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. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. Not in conjunction with any other offer. I was coached by him a lot. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. 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. 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. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Dave Brown After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 4. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. 7 tries in finals. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. 8. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 25 years later, the competition now boasts teams from the Tweed all the way to Port Moresby and has become a source of quality footballers for the National Rugby League through its feeder team arrangements. 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. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. New customers only. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 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. 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. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 7. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS 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. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 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. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 2. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 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. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. 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. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. New beginnings 1998 and beyond Oops! We want to see it! 3. 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. 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. [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 Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? [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. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. 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. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. You already have a current subscription with us. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. 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