In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. 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. 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. } Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. 5. Not in conjunction with any other offer. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. The QRL created the Winfield State League in 82 to bring in teams from around the state and rejuvenate the competition but it had not gained significant traction with either fans or sponsors. 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. Follow Us 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). There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. 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. 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. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 We want to see it! Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. This meant that players had to live within a certain distance of their club. Billy Johnstone Long may it continue. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. The money made from jersey sponsorships and advertising hoardings at grounds was not able to compete with poker machine money available to Sydney Rugby League clubs in the Sydney Rugby League, and an increasing number of players left the Brisbane Rugby League. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. 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. 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. As recent NRL finals have proven rugby league has a habit of providing the remarkable in the dying seconds. Almost every remaining high-profile player in the city was snapped up by the new franchise. 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. I remember Rothmans handing out cigarettes on the night. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Followed categories will be added to My News. Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. 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. (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* The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Head-to-head: Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2. Ian French Norths have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. 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. They won again in 1966 and 1969 to claim eight premierships in 11 years and were also runners up in 1967 and 1970. It was an incredible game which went to extra time when an audacious chip and chase from Easts winger Steve Beattie led to a remarkable try in the dying minutes and Tigers half Dane Campbell slotted the conversion from the sideline. In 1998, a number of NRL clubs partnered with Queensland Cup sides, sending players not selected in first grade to play in the competition. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work forms: { My dad lived in the Cook Islands and once Mal Meninga happened to be there and my parents said 'our son is Stan Napa, will you come to our house?' 17. } 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. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. Any Questions? This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. [3] Golden Years [ edit] Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. 10. 2000s. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. [5] 2. 3. Paul Khan The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. Kevin Walters won the grand final with the 2001 Toowoomba side (beating Redcliffe at Redcliffe) after taking over from Terry Matterson (who left to coach Norths) after five games, the same number of games that Norths made the switch this year from Rohan Smith to Ben King and Kevin Neighbour, Despite playing in 32 Brisbane Rugby League grand finals between them prior to the commencement of the Cup, Norths and Redcliffe never met in a BRL decider. Followed categories will be added to My News. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. 13. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) This coincided with the commencement of television broadcasts of Brisbane Rugby League games in the same year. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. 14 Tests, QLD 21 games) 13,4,3. The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 2. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. (function() { 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. event : evt, So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. We beat Valleys in the prelim final and Muppet scored twice to get us home. Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. Paul McCabe Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. 9. New beginnings 1998 and beyond Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. 12. 9. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. 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. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. 15. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . 6. All times AEDT (GMT +11). How long does it take for my home delivery to start? See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 2 tries in finals. 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). Find out what Aaron Payne said ahead of the clash. 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. The FOGS Cup, a third-tier competition under the NRL and Queensland Cup, changed its name to the Brisbane Rugby League in 2016. To join the conversation, please Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? 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. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. 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. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. The second half was all Norths, as they ran in 29 unanswered points to secure their maiden premiership. Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. Not in conjunction with any other offer. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Captain 1984 1985. The Chook Pen at Wynnum Manly can still get pretty intense, especially when they play their Bayside rivals, the Redcliffe Dolphins. forms: { 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. I was coached by him a lot. 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. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. Peter Dawes Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. 5. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. Instagram Facebook If he wasnt coming over here I wouldnt have come over. This clip showcases the two teams' first clash of the season and it was another close affair, but this time the Diehards would prevail. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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.. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 13. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. LinkedIn. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. 4. Not in conjunction with any other offer. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. ", "Yeah well the crowd was great, they supported you wholeheartedly, they came along but it wasn't only down here on the football field it was on the streets up there. The Norths Devils are one of the oldest Rugby League Clubs in Australia. (function() { 3. Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. Peter Gill. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. 6. They won six titles in a row between 1959 and 1964 to rival St George's dominance in the south. 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. Wynnum-Manly owned probably the best roster in Brisbane and one of the best in the country but had drowned in debt, with only three of their eight Queensland stars left with the club by 1987. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. In 1922 the Brisbane Rugby Football League (Brisbane Rugby Football League, later Brisbane Rugby League) was formed out of dissatisfaction with the way the Queensland Rugby League ran the game. I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. When the two sides met in the regular season, Norths defeated the Panthers 4222 in Round 5 at Purtell Park.[1]. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. } Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. 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> New customers only. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. 2 tries in finals. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Any Questions? Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were . It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. No cancellations during the first 12 months. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. 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. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet 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.. News_Image_File: Matt Geyer in action for Melbourne Storm. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Gavin Jones Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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. They were everywhere. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? 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. Please call 1800 070 535. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. For those Devils and later Dolphins fans who used to get frustrated watching referee Eddie Ward give Greg Conescu a hard time in the scrums then some memories may come flooding back here. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Norths finished with two late tries to Craig O'Dwyer and Geyer to cap a remarkable 19-point win. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. They seem to forget Brisbane Souths started in 1910. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 2. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. This clip showcases the two teams'. 11. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. Mal signed it! Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half 4. [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. Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Lowe was an innovator. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. 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. Greg Dish Head Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths) (12 Tests, QLD 13 games) 10,3,2. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. 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.. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Mark Graham (c) Bennett would go on to win another seven premierships, six with the Broncos and one with St George Illawarra. Five-eighth: Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum) We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. ", This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 04:07. 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 NRL Forecast: Year of the Rooster, new-look Tigers spin their wheels, Payten's reality check, The Roars NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 1, Very late ladder predictions: The race for the minor premiership is on, Storm aura slipping: Lifting depleted side into title contention would rank among Bellamys top achievements, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Mitch Brennan 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. 2 tries in finals. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm The Queensland Cup would eventually replace both the State league and the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1996 and 1998. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. We used to have like a barbecue after the game and there'd be 100 or 200 people that would turn up for the barbecue, we had it at various areas. In the grand final, Brothers survived an initial onslaught from the Dolphins international front row before running their opponents ragged. 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 epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Manly) - 3,1,1. John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. When it appears to stop, it flares again. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): 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. Easts Tigers win the 1972 grand final with a field goal in the last minute. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. } Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. 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. 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. } The epic 1990 grand final brawl between Norths and Valleys. Despite the 1980s producing possibly the highest concentration of great players in Brisbane Rugby League history, clubs struggled to pay players and fight off advances from NSW. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. 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. Fullback: Norm Pope (Valleys) Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. 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. Moreton Daily Stadium. 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. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. 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