We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. 4. 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. We were such a good defensive team. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Followed categories will be added to My News. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. (function() { Wayne Bennett. To join the conversation, please Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. log in. David Green Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. 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. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. The 1960s were the decade of the North Devils. I didnt know where Brisbane was. No cancellations during the first 12 months. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. 6. 9. He was young but just understood football and footballers. 3. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. listeners: [], Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. 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. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. 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. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. 7. Playing out of Pizzey Park (one of the great names for a sports ground), a Burleigh team has developed that was nearly as well-coached and organised as the most southern team in the NRL. 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. 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. Fury after supermodel named football official. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. ); Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. } Manly) - 3,1,1. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. They said they had Graham Lowe and Mark Graham who I knew very well from home and they would pay my rent for two years, $500 sign on and $200 a game. 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). 7. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 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. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Whos fearful? Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. ); He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. 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. 2. 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. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Brett French Not in conjunction with any other offer. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. callback: cb Please call 1800 070 535. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. 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]. 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. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. [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 10. 1. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. 12. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. on: function(evt, cb) { Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. 8. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Did we get it right? cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. 3. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Any Questions? VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. LinkedIn. 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. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. When it appears to stop, it flares again. We want to see it! You already have a current subscription with us. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. 6. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. 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. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. 2. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. 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. 5. Brad Backer The Brisbane Rugby League however, had been in slow decline for some 15 years as large numbers of its players left to compete in the more lucrative Sydney Rugby League, and began to lose popular interest with the creation of the Brisbane Broncos in 1988. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. log in. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. Mark Graham (c) From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. 17. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. 13. 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 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. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 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. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. [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. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. 14. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 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: 5. 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. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. 2000s. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. 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. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. We lost three times to the Magpies that season but we were getting closer and closer every time we played; the last time we lost 14-9. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Reserves 2 tries in finals. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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 Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm 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. Lowe was an innovator. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Dave Brown Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Some of the clubs can trace their origins right back to the early years of rugby league (Souths-Logan to 1909), while others provide an identity for regional centres throughout the state (although not Toowoomba anymore, which I find incredible given its rich rugby league history). Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Today, the fullbacks. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 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. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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.. 16. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. 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. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. 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. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 13. 2. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 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. 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. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. 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. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. 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. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. 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. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. 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. forms: { How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Paul Khan I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. They were everywhere. 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. New customers only. I remember Graham Lowe telling us we had dropped two balls at training during the finals. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. 4. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. 2. 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. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Courier Mail Player of the year 1986. 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