From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. Peter Jackson Today, the fullbacks. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. 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. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. } Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. We were such a good defensive team. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 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. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Lowe was an innovator. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. 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. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. 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?' Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 Redcliffe did break Norths run of six consecutive premierships when the Dolphins won their first BRL title in 1965, beating Valleys in the decider, before Norths won again in 1966. 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. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! 17. Moreton Daily Stadium. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. ", "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. 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 Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. 1 try in finals. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. 4. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. [2][3], Geyer and Matt Rua would go onto play in the Melbourne Storm's NRL Grand Final win over the St George Illawarra Dragons a year later, while Steven Bell would win an NRL premiership with the Manly Sea Eagles in 2008. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Accordingly, Brisbane was divided into Eastern Suburbs (incorporating Coorparoo and Wynnum), Southern Suburbs (incorporating Carltons), Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (incorporating Past Grammars), Fortitude Valley and Past Brothers (whose players had to prove that they had attended a Christian Brothers school). 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. 10. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. ); Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Lowe was an innovator. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. Wayne Bennett. forms: { 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Please call 1800 070 535. } Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. 1. 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.. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. 1. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. 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. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). 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. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. 10. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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. (function() { 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). Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Any Questions? THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. 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. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. New customers only. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 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. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. 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. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. 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. 2. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. listeners: [], You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. 2. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Manly) - 3,1,1. 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. Long may it continue. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. 10. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. 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. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. } The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. } In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. This Devils team has already knocked over minor premiers Burleigh and second-placed Sunshine Coast in the finals series. Don't have an account? 7. 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. The Port Moresby Vipers withdrew after two seasons in the competition after they were unable to continue to pay their travel and accommodation costs. 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. 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. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . 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. 6. 9. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. I came over and they laid it all out for me. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. 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. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Billy Johnstone But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 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