Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) Reserves He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. 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. Spectators cheered while a commentator was quoted as saying "that's as bad as I've seen in a Grand Final." When play resumed, a close game finished with Norths winning 17-15. Dave Brown Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. } HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 2 tries in finals. Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. 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. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. For the next two years all in one hit. 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. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. event : evt, 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 valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. Norths played against Souths before a handful of spectators at Brisbane Cricket Ground. Peter Dawes People would come up and talk to you, they'd stop you in the street and get your autograph and have a talk to you and wish you all the best and really support you in what you were doing and lifting the Club. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm 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. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. [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. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 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. Billy Johnstone They were everywhere. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. I didnt know where Brisbane was. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. 9. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. { 11. 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. 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. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? 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. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. 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. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. To join the conversation, please Did we get it right? 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. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. 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. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. 2 tries in finals. 4. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. Played for Parramatta in the NSWRL, winning two premierships. (function() { They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. } Not in conjunction with any other offer. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. The complicated arrangement between the Brisbane Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League and Royal National Association (who administered the Exhibition Ground) led to Brisbane Cricket Ground being used for rugby league matches. 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 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. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Courier Mail Player of the year 1986. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. This clip showcases the two teams'. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Gavin Jones Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. 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. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 6. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). Head-to-head finals: Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. 13. While the New South Wales Rugby League was originally negotiating a Brisbane team sponsored by the Queensland Rugby League, a private bid in the form of the Brisbane Broncos was instead accepted by the New South Wales Rugby League. Wayne Bennett. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 8. 3. 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. 2. 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. New customers only. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Don't have an account? Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Brad Backer 6. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 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. [5] I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe) (8 Tests, QLD 12 games) 6,1,0. 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. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. 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. 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). 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. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? 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. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 5 tries in finals. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. 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. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. He was young but just understood football and footballers. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. 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 met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. 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. [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. I came over and they laid it all out for me. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? [3] Golden Years [ edit] LinkedIn. 4. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. Whos fearful? 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). The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. ", "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. 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. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. 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. 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. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. 1981 Rothmans Medal. })(); 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. Brett French 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. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. } In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 on: function(evt, cb) { 10. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Any Questions? He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. 5. 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. 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> Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. 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. 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. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 4. Please call 1800 070 535. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 10. 9. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. The Port Moresby Vipers withdrew after two seasons in the competition after they were unable to continue to pay their travel and accommodation costs. 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. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Please gamble responsibly. } In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. })(); 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. Long may it continue. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 8. Instagram News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. 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. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Followed categories will be added to My News. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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. 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. Paul Khan 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. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. We had a special relationship. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Or listen via theSEN app. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 1. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. Devils v Dolphins event : evt, Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. forms: { 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 15. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. 16. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. 10. . Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Not in conjunction with any other offer. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. 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. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. 11. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Any Questions? 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. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. 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