See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 2. Peter Dawes 3. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). 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. 6. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. 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. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 5 tries in finals. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) Wayne Lindenberg 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. New teams ready to make their mark in new season, Adrian Vowles Cup: The ultimate junior footy pilgrimage, Adrian Vowles Cup best and fairest, Dream Teams. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. } Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. 2 tries in finals. 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. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. listeners: [], Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. 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]. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Followed categories will be added to My News. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 14. 1981 Rothmans Medal. 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. 7 tries in finals. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. 1. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. 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. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. For the next two years all in one hit. 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. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. } 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. 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. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. Please call 1800 070 535. 7. 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. (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* 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. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Facebook The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Any Questions? Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. You already have a current subscription with us. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. event : evt, 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. 2000s. (function() { log in. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. 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. 7. callback: cb The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. 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. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. Those involved took particular exception to the salary being earned by Harry Sunderland as secretary of the Queensland Rugby League. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? Any Questions? 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. ", "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. 16. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. No, I dont, I gave it all away. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. 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. The BRL became a state competition from 1995-97 until the Queensland Cup, which became a league-style competition in 1998, superseded the BRL as the top state league. They were everywhere. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. 11. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . Don't have an account? Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 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. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. David Green [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. 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. New customers only. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. })(); 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. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. To join the conversation, please News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. 14. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. })(); 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. 2 tries in finals. 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. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Or listen via theSEN app. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. 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.. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. 10. 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. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Colin Scott The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. All times AEDT (GMT +11). Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 1. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. Captain 1984 1985. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Chris Phelan was the man we had identified to stop in the forwards. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. 12. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Followed categories will be added to My News. 1 try in finals. event : evt, on: function(evt, cb) { Reserves Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 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). VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. New customers only. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Not in conjunction with any other offer. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Played for Parramatta in the NSWRL, winning two premierships. [5] cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). 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. 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