Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. 2 tries in finals. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. 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. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. In the 2006 NRL Grand Final Melbourne's 17 man team had 13 players who had played with Norths in past years, . The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. 8. 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. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 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 beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 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. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. 8. (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* News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. 2. 2. 9. 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. 14. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. [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. Oops! Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . Some of the clubs can trace their origins right back to the early years of rugby league (Souths-Logan to 1909), while others provide an identity for regional centres throughout the state (although not Toowoomba anymore, which I find incredible given its rich rugby league history). I was coached by him a lot. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. 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. Instagram See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. 7. Dave Brown HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 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. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. } Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . Chris Phelan (Souths) (QLD 4 games) Second Row 7,3,2. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Devils v Dolphins Followed categories will be added to My News. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 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. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. We beat Australia 19-15, we beat Great Britain 14-10 and France 17-0. Also in 1998, the Pine Rivers Brothers played as the Brisbane Brothers, while the Logan City Scorpions became the Logan Scorpions. Paul McCabe 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. No cancellations during the first 12 months. I didnt know where Brisbane was. 6. The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. 10. 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However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. 12. New customers only. Please call 1800 070 535. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? 1. The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. 4. 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 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. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. 10. 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. 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. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. 15. 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