listeners: [], Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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]. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 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. Captain 1986 1987 (Wynnum) The 1960s were the decade of the North Devils. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. })(); 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. Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. Long may it continue. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. To join the conversation, please 2 tries in finals. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. 5 tries in finals. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. Colin Scott 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. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Peter Dawes I remember the suits though. 12 tries, 3 goals and 3 field goals in finals. New customers only. The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Mitch Brennan Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. 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. Did we get it right? The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. 17. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. Follow Us Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. Brad Backer Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. 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. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. 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. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. I didnt know where Brisbane was. [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 Until the 1980s it was the premier sporting competition in Brisbane, attracting large crowds and broad media coverage. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Chris Garry, Steve Ricketts and Barry Dick present the top 10 moments of the Brisbane Rugby League and Queensland Cup in the past 50 years, featuring more controversy than the Cowboys could find in a Sydney final. Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. 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. 13. 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. Peter Gill. 7. 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. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Facebook cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. New customers only. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Lock: Ed Babe Collins (Norths, Brothers) Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. 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). This reduced community support for teams, and club decisions began to be made on a more commercial basis. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. 9. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. Gary Badge Belcher (Souths) (21 Tests, QLD 16 games) 9,1,1. Channel 9 streaming service 9Now will carry select games, as a global sporting giant pounced on rights to Australias elite competition - spreading the finals to more than 100 countries. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. The State League competition ran in parallel to the Brisbane Rugby League competition from 1982 to 1995. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. The new organisation was attacked by both the local press and the QRU for introducing professionalism, which they claimed would destroy the sport. 15. 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. 3. 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.. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. You already have a current subscription with us. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. 4. The Panthers added to their tally soon after when Twist crossed for his second, backing up Shaun Valentine who made a break down the field. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Instagram 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. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. They have gone head-to-head only once previously, with Redcliffe victorious 54-16, This is the second time a team that changed coaches during the season has made the grand final. Donovan returns to the Devils for 2023; Premiership winner Gregorius back with Devils; Norths Devils partner with Ironforge Security; Reuben returns for Devils in . 17. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. New customers only. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Ian French I remember the suits though. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. We want to see it! Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. David Green How long does it take for my home delivery to start? NRL Round 1 Talking Points - early edition: Whos confident? The Club was first established as Past Grammars in 1923, as a Club for Old Boys of Brisbane Grammar School. The Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 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. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). No cancellations during the first 12 months. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. Norths - 1.Kilroy 2.Bird 3.Dunn 4.Dutton 5.Warnock 6.Murray (c) 7.Henrick 8.Draper 9.Graham 10.Walker 11.Dews 12.Conescu 13.Bernardin coach-Lowe Souths - 1.Glynn 2.Thompson 3.Meninga 4.Astill (c) 5.Gramm 6.Brackin 7.Sully 8.Phelan 9.Moroko 10.Lumby 11.Naylor 12.Johnstone 13.Brown coach-Bennett <u>Lower grade grand finals</u> Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 16. 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. 5. Hashtags:#HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS Today, the fullbacks. Don't have an account? (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 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.. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. } 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. (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* Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Join the conversation, you are commenting as. 11. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? 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. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. 7. Wayne Lindenberg 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. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . 7 tries in finals. 2. There has never been a period of dominance like it in Brisbane club football. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 5. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. 3 tries and 1 field goal in finals. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 2. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. 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. 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. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. This clip showcases the two teams'. 8. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) I came over and they laid it all out for me. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. THIS is an ode to real rugby league; the unsanitised version of the code where Queensland rivalries are fiercer than anything Sydney tosses up. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. This is the most sensational grand final of all. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. Please call 1800 070 535. News_Image_File: Captain Norm Carr hoists the 1985 premiership trophy and Mal Meninga in action for Souths. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. 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). 4. Brothers win the 1987 premiership at the end of the BRL era. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. } 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. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. Gavin Jones The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. 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. 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. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. 10. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. (function() { The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Paul McCabe Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. 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.. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. 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. 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. 6. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership.