See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. 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. 2 tries in finals. 2. Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. 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). Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 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. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. [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. We were peaking at just the right time. [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. However, the BRL maintained legal top-flight status until the advent of the national Australian Rugby League premiership in 1995, which superseded both it and the Sydney Rugby League premiership. 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BRL became a state competition from 1995-97 until the Queensland Cup, which became a league-style competition in 1998, superseded the BRL as the top state league. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. (function() { } Lowe was an innovator. listeners: [], I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. 15. ", "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. 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. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. New beginnings 1998 and beyond Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. 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. 8. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . 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. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. 16. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? 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. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Oops! 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. 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). 6. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 10. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. forms: { We want to see it! More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. Today, the fullbacks. (function() { The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. 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. 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. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. 9. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS 2. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. 1. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. 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. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 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. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. 3. Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. log in. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. The competition returned to a 16-team format in 1998 with the Bundaberg Grizzlies returning to the competition after a year's absence and the admission of the Townsville Stingers and Gold Coast Vikings. 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. 16. } } [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 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. 8. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. 7. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Facebook This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Any Questions? Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. } 5. I remember the suits though. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. 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. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. Paul Khan Whos fearful? 12. 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. Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 4. [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. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 5 tries in finals. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. 9. In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). 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. 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. There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: Did we get it right? I was coached by him a lot. 14. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Instagram Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 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. The NRL Forecast: Year of the Rooster, new-look Tigers spin their wheels, Payten's reality check, The Roars NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 1, Very late ladder predictions: The race for the minor premiership is on, Storm aura slipping: Lifting depleted side into title contention would rank among Bellamys top achievements, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. The Queensland Rugby Football League (QRFL) was formed in 1908 by seven former rugby union players who were dissatisfied with the administration of the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU). 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. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. so dire did the situation become, that by the late 1920s, the Queensland Rugby League commenced its own competition involving Ipswich clubs and two supporting Brisbane clubs. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. 7. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Don't have an account? 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. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. 5. 5. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. 1. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Those involved took particular exception to the salary being earned by Harry Sunderland as secretary of the Queensland Rugby League. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. 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. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. I remember the suits though. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. You already have a current subscription with us. Peter Gill. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. 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. 3. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. 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. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. 1. Follow Us 2 tries in finals. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. 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. New customers only. callback: cb In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 8. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Gavin Jones Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. 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.. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. 13. Mark Graham (c) The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. 4. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. 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. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. ); Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. The 1960s were the decade of the North Devils. 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. forms: { Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? 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. 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. 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. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. on: function(evt, cb) { In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. 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.. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). Reserves Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. No, I dont, I gave it all away. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. })(); 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. Captain 1980. New customers only. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. 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. Also in 1988, the Sydney Rugby League de facto superseded the Brisbane Rugby League by going national and including the Broncos and Giants clubs. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. We were such a good defensive team. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. 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. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. 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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. 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. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. 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). man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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