Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Don't have an account? 14. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. 9. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Please call 1800 070 535. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 8. The truth is, he has won eight, having masterminded Souths 1985 win over Wynnum. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. From there, the Panthers won three straight elimination games to qualify for the decider. Today, the fullbacks. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The galaxy of stars who have worn the colours of the famous Norths Devils over the years make for one almighty . Not in conjunction with any other offer. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 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. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. 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. 6. 5. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. 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). listeners: [], })(); 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. Wings: Fonda Metassa (Norths) and Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) log in. 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. 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. Geyer was the star, scoring three tries that hauled Norths off the canvas after they trailed 16-0 early in the match. 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. The Brisbane Rugby League premiership was fully superseded by the ARL Premiership which took nationwide first-class status in 1995. Any Questions? Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. I was coached by him a lot. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 No cancellations during the first 12 months. 10. } . 11. We were peaking at just the right time. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. (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* 3. Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 15. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. 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. 17. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. 15. 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. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. 6. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. The Queensland Rugby League commissioned Eric White Associates to investigate the administrative structure of the game in Queensland in 1977. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Wayne Lindenberg New customers only. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. Oops! 8. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. } The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . 2. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. } Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. 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. 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Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) 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. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. You already have a current subscription with us. 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. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. Lowe was an innovator. 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). Lowe was an innovator. This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. listeners: [], Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. forms: { 9. Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. 9. To join the conversation, please NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. 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. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. News_Image_File: Jeff Fyfe is doused with beer by Valleys opponent Russell Hughes in 1972. We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. 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 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. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 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