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). Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. 9. I was coached by him a lot. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 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. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. The Blackhawks have signalled the start of an exciting era for Townsville, naming a new-look side stacked with Cowboys talent. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. } Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) forms: { 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. 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). Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Gavin Jones The Port Moresby Vipers withdrew after two seasons in the competition after they were unable to continue to pay their travel and accommodation costs. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Captain Kevin Carmichael was the next to score for Norths, with second-rower Andrew Hamilton kicking a field goal 10 minutes later to extend Norths' lead to seven. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. 14. The Winfield State League was created in 1982. Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. 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. 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. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. (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* 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. [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. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. Captain 1984 1985. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. 7. event : evt, Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. 5 tries in finals. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. In 1933 district football was introduced to provide community support and player equalisation. The Northern Pride also won the State Championships the year before, but we are in the midst of a four year streak for the southerners, although the Burleigh Bears came within four points of the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2019. 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 Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. No, I dont, I gave it all away. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Instagram 2. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Reserves 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. on: function(evt, cb) { New customers only. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. The BRLs time as a premier competition was over, but from the ashes, piece by painful piece, the State League and BRL were restructured by 1996 to form the Queensland Cup. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. When it appears to stop, it flares again. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): Wayne Bennett. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. Peter Dawes The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. 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. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. 7 tries in finals. 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. The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. 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. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. 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. 3. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Peter Jackson Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Honourable mentions Jack Little, Charlie Martin, Les Geeves, Hugh ODoherty, Greg Conescu. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. 2 tries in finals. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 3. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Not in conjunction with any other offer. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Bruce Astill 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 foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. 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. 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. 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. He was young but just understood football and footballers. Wests halfback Jason Twist scored the first points of the game after four minutes with a try close the posts. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. } 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. 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 game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Hooker: John Lang (Easts) This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. 6. Facebook 5. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. 8. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? ); Whos fearful? man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. 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. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 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. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. 9. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. 2. 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. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. { 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . event : evt, VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. 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. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 4. [3] Golden Years [ edit] This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. 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. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. 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. The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . 2 tries in finals. Any Questions? No cancellations during the first 12 months. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. forms: { For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. 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. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. I think I'm sure that's what McAuliffe didn't want to happen. We were such a good defensive team. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). 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. 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. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. Reserves Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Captain 1980. 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. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership then became a second-tier competition until it ceased and was fully replaced at this level by the Queensland Cup before the 1998 season. 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. { Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. 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. 6. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. [5] Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. 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). That means you've got to follow a New South Wales side. Moreton Daily Stadium. Did we get it right? A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. callback: cb cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. My landlord came to see me and said your rent is not being paid so I rang Bob Bax and said my rent hasnt been paid; it was taken care of by the end of the day. Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. listeners: [], Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. 1981 Rothmans Medal. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney has received the results of scans after he injured his knee at training on Wednesday. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. 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! But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Followed categories will be added to My News. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. })(); 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. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. 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. 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). Follow Us You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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). 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