Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Not in conjunction with any other offer. I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. 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. NORTHS DEVILS Joe Kilroy, Brian Bird, Brian Dunn, Peter Dutton, Gary Warnock, Mark. 10. In 1978 the premiership trophy, the Kirks Cup was replaced by the Winfield Cup. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Not in conjunction with any other offer. event : evt, However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. 8. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Maybe most importantly, the club signed a baby-faced halfback from Ipswich, fresh from his breakout Origin debut the year before. Peter Dawes Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). 1981 Rothmans Medal. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. } HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 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. 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. More than 30,000 packed into Lang Park that day but only the Souths supporters went home happy. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. [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 Paul McCabe 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. This is the most sensational grand final of all. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 13. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. The Brisbane Rugby League was a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. A Norths junior, he lit up the 1980 grand final with a blazing counterattacking run from the back that led to a try and gave the Devils momentum for an upset win over Souths. I remember the suits though. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. New beginnings 1998 and beyond Honourable mentions Charlie Thorogood, Jeff Moores, Johnny Gleeson, Geoff Richardson, Marty Scanlan. Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 1. Reserves The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Captain 1980. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. I remember the suits though. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Please call 1800 070 535. 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. There's no club identity at all now. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) 15. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. This was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. 11. Norths, who finished the season as minor premiers, qualified for their first Grand Final after defeating Brothers and Redcliffe in the finals series. 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?' Peter Jackson This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Honourable mentions Tom Gorman, Fred Firpo Newman, Jack Reardon, Mick Retchless, Gene Miles. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). I sat down with Napa to talk about his great career. 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. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. Peter Gill. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. 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. 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. Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Oops! We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. [3] Golden Years [ edit] Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. The Brisbane Rugby League took control of the local competition. 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. Don't have an account? You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. } The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. })(); View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Facebook, View northsdevilsrlfcs profile on Instagram, RED ROCK MATCH PREVIEW: Devils set for decider, Sio nears a final fling for beloved Devils, Gamble ready for grand final dance with the Devils, Devils dash of pink a tribute to special mum, Devils and Dolphins prepare for historic decider, Redcliffe have won the past two games between the sides, although Norths had won the previous three, Redcliffe have won the past six games between these two sides at this venue. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Please gamble responsibly. Matt Geyer scores three tries in 1998 for Norths Devils as they beat Wests. 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. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. Redcliffes maiden title was a special one as it launched the brilliant career of Arthur Beetson and the tragic career of Kevin Yow Yeh. 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. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. They have also helped bring about the rise of PNG on the international stage (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images). VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. 2. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 2000s. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Mitch Brennan 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.
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