Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 2. 5. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 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 said they had Graham Lowe and Mark Graham who I knew very well from home and they would pay my rent for two years, $500 sign on and $200 a game. I remember the suits though. 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. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. The Brisbane Rugby League however, had been in slow decline for some 15 years as large numbers of its players left to compete in the more lucrative Sydney Rugby League, and began to lose popular interest with the creation of the Brisbane Broncos in 1988. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. From 1988, Brisbane Rugby League players weren't chosen to represent Queensland again. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) 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. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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. 3. So there are Australian Hall of Fame players and even an Immortal who miss out on this team, because they spent more of their career either in Sydney or Queensland Country. 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. They were everywhere. 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. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. callback: cb cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 1981 Rothmans Medal. 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. 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. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. (function() { 1 try in finals. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. 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. There's no club identity at all now. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. 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. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Gavin Jones Today, the fullbacks. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. 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. 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.. 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. Billy Johnstone ); Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 1 try in finals. 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. We had a special relationship. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. 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. Brad Backer 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. We were such a good defensive team. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. This is the most sensational grand final of all. We were peaking at just the right time. Oops! Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. log in. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 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. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). 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. 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Brisbane Rugby League. It is also a source of pleasure to many who yearn for the days when rugby league was simpler and you could meet your idols pulling beers at the leagues club. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. forms: { Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. New customers only. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. 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. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. callback: cb Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. 5. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . 2 tries in finals. 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. David Green 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. 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. Bruce Astill 1. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. 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. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. 9. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Lowe was an innovator. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. New customers only. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm Devils v Dolphins 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. 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. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! 7. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. 14. Selected players from the Brisbane Rugby League clubs, represented Brisbane in matches against various Sydney Rugby League clubs.The representative team for Brisbane was called Combined Brisbane, but was also called Brisbane Capitals or Brisbane Firsts or Brisbane Poinsettias. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. When it appears to stop, it flares again. 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.. 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). 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