Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm 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. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. My dad lived in the Cook Islands and once Mal Meninga happened to be there and my parents said 'our son is Stan Napa, will you come to our house?' (function() { This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. 16. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. 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. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 7. 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. 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. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 9. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. event : evt, Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Long may it continue. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. 8. 2 tries in finals. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. Peter Jackson (function() { Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. 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. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. 7 tries in finals. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. 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Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. } Schism: establishment of the Brisbane Rugby League, Brisbane Rugby League Premiers (All Grades) (19221997), Return of the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership, "Leo Donovan special guest at Brisbane Rugby League celebrations", A History of Brisbane Rugby League (1909-2017), Queensland Rugby League South East Queensland Division, List of rugby league clubs in Queensland by competition, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brisbane_Rugby_League_premiership&oldid=1141655733, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from January 2011, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Well that is a tragedy, to be honest with you. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. 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A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. event : evt, Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 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. Whos fearful? Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 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). (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 10. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. This clip showcases the two teams'. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? 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 Panthers added to their tally soon after when Twist crossed for his second, backing up Shaun Valentine who made a break down the field. 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. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. 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). Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Also in 1988, the Sydney Rugby League de facto superseded the Brisbane Rugby League by going national and including the Broncos and Giants clubs. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . David Green The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. Paul Khan Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. 1 try in finals. Wayne Lindenberg This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. 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. Bruce Astill 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. Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. We want to see it! But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Don't have an account? VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. There's no club identity at all now. Courier Mail Player of the year 1986. Some great old BRL names take the field here, including Ziggy Strasser, Mark Murray, Joe Kilroy, Campbell 'Zulu' Dews (minus the trademark beard), Ross Henrick, Johnny Payne, Yogi Dunn, Wally Lewis (playing halfback), Al McInnes and Bryan NieblingI'd better stop as I could go on forever! He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. 14. 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. Lowe was an innovator. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. 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. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. 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). 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. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. 16. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. 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. Manly) - 3,1,1. Billy Johnstone However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. 3. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. I remember the suits though. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. log in. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. Please call 1800 070 535. 3. 10. This is the most sensational grand final of all. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. 2. Peter Dawes This is the most sensational grand final of all. Or listen via theSEN app. { Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Mitch Brennan 1 try in finals. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. forms: { Any Questions? Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. By the end of the season, distractions and a lack of depth saw them easily finished off by the Dolphins in the minor semi-final. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. 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. 15. 6. New customers only. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. 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. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 5. { In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. But when they brought in the Queensland side into the NSWRL that was the end of the Brisbane Rugby League, as far as that was concerned. 2000s. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. Lowe was an innovator. 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HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. Fury after supermodel named football official. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. 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. Oops! 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. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Moreton Daily Stadium. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. callback: cb Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Captain 1980. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 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. We were such a good defensive team. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. 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. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Colin Scott Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. } Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. 4. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. The Port Moresby Vipers withdrew after two seasons in the competition after they were unable to continue to pay their travel and accommodation costs. New beginnings 1998 and beyond When it appears to stop, it flares again. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. listeners: [], 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! 7. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. Followed categories will be added to My News. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. 2. 3. I remember the suits though. 6. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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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. })(); 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. 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. 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. 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. Channel 9 streaming service 9Now will carry select games, as a global sporting giant pounced on rights to Australias elite competition - spreading the finals to more than 100 countries. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 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 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. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 10. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Please gamble responsibly. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! 17. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 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 Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. 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: If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. 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