3. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { 7 tries 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. 3 tries in 1982 preliminary finals and 1 in the grand final. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. 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. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Reserves 1. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? Broadcast:This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo Bruce Astill 16. 14. 10. Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. He won a premiership for Melbourne in the NRL a year later. log in. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. Mark Murray -Great communicator, smart and I remember the first time I head him speak I thought I can listen to him. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. We were such a good defensive team. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. To join the conversation, please Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. Not in conjunction with any other offer. All times AEST (GMT +10). Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $208 (min.cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $16 every 4 weeks. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Miles and Rod Morris were selected for the Kangaroos on the back of their efforts in Wynnums premiership season. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. Paul Khan Any Questions? 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Or listen via theSEN app. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. 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. 6. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Meanwhile, the last rights of the BRL as a top-flight competition were being played out. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. listeners: [], Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. Do you remember Brisbane club rugby league in the 1980s? A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images). 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Please call 1800 070 535. If it occurred today, both teams would be sin-binned as punches flew in all directions with Meninga causing havoc in the middle of it all. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. 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. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Norths Devils, Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Burleigh Bears and Tweed Seagulls will experience grand final fever one week early with this weekend's preliminary finals taking place as curtain raisers to the NRL decider. 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. Captained Norths between 1985 and 1993. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. Half: Ross Strudwick (Valleys) See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Brad Backer 1980 grand final By northsdevilsrlfc | October 7 . Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Followed categories will be added to My News. I didnt know where Brisbane was. On 26 September 2014, the South East Queensland Division announced that they will be scrapping the existing FOGS Cup structure and reforming the Brisbane Rugby League as the state's secondary competition. The Devils must repeat their unforgettable 1980 grand final win when they came from fourth place to stun Souths in the decider at Lang Park. 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. Please note that this is not necessarily the greatest players to have played in the competition, otherwise Clive Churchill would be the fullback. } 3. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly) (QLD Team of the Century, 24 Tests, QLD 25 games) 5,2,1. 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. [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 VIDEO: Extra-time heroics from Bear OFlanagan. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. Team of the BRL 1909 to 1987 Smokin Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers) (QLD 6 games) 8,2,2. man of the match 1980 grand final. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. We were peaking at just the right time. } The North Queensland sides show the same talent and passion as their Cowboy cousins. [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. Today, the fullbacks. 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. Several longstanding clubs were not able to survive the impact over the coming years. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. [3] Golden Years [ edit] Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. 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. Played a mighty game in Norths famous 1980 grand final win. If you don't follow the Broncos well who do you follow? News_Image_File: Shane O'Flanagan (Burleigh). I was coached by him a lot. Redcliffe won the last Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final in 1997 defeating Easts 356, and the league was declared defunct. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. On 16 August 2008 in the year of the Centenary of Rugby League, Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. SPECIAL MENTION: 1981, Souths and Mick Reardon deny Artie. 7. 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. Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers, Ipswich) (QLD 1 game) 7,2,0. By the end of the season, distractions and a lack of depth saw them easily finished off by the Dolphins in the minor semi-final. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.couriermail.com.au/connectedterms. 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 was the first sign that the Queensland Cup, now the Intrust Super Cup, could be a legitimate competition sitting below the NRL. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Paul McCabe Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. The game is best remembered for a vicious all-in brawl. This was Bennetts first grand final triumph, a 10-8 grinding victory, and a game he later declared was his defining moment. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. 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. 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. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 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> You beat Brothers and Valleys in the finals and then the big one. Beetson would become an immortal and arguably the games best forward. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. [2] Former Brisbane Rugby League chairman and Queensland Rugby League secretary Ron McAullife eventually secured the use of Lang Park as a permanent home for rugby league in Queensland. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. The Seagulls had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. event : evt, The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. I didnt watch Brisbane or Sydney football. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. Eleven of the starting 13 were signed to NSWRL clubs for 1988 and Brothers had entered receivership. 1. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 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.. Also, like with Sydney's competition, Brisbane's competition was also called the Winfield Cup during the 1980s, due to sponsorship from Winfield cigarettes. For the next two years all in one hit. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. Mal Meninga, Ross Henrick, Billy Johnstone all involved. 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. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. 1 try in finals. (function() { John Wilshire's sideline conversion put Norths in front by two, their first lead of the game coming in the 60th minute. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. 2 tries in finals. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. 8. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. 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. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. 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. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. 16. News_Image_File: Joe Kilroy in action for Brothers. I remember the suits though. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 17. ); Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. Did we get it right? Ian French Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. News_Image_File: Souths winger Mick Reardon douses himself in champagne after he scored the winning try 30secs from fulltime in 1981. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. 11. The 16-0 deficit they overcame is (as of 2019), the biggest comeback in a Queensland Cup Grand Final. 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). Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. 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. So Mal came around and dad showed him the big framed 1980 premiership Norths photo. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. Arthur Denovan and Johnny Brown are your commentators! Kilroy signed for the Brethren for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. Wayne Bennett. 2. Whos fearful? The famous Brisbane rugby league club Norths Devils greatest ever team revealed. Next time I will finish off with brief biographies of every club who ever played in the BRL. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Props: Norm Potter (Wests) and Peter Gallagher (Brothers) 2 tries in finals. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. News_Image_File: The huge crowd at the 1975 decider. Redcliffes first premiership in 1965, defeating Valleys 15-2. Yow Yeh was a freak talent but his life was cut short when he died of a heart attack in police custody in June 27, 1975. on: function(evt, cb) { 9. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. Grand Finals 'stats pack" with all the number you need to know for this weekend's game, courtesy of Brad Tallon. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. We had Mark Graham, Olsen Filipaina and Kurt Sorenson. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. 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. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. LinkedIn. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Brisbane Rugby League. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. Centres: Alex Watson (Wests) and Mal Meninga (Souths) Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. Hashtags: #HostplusCup #PHINSvDEVILS. Wayne Lindenberg 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. 1.6K subscribers Norths met Valleys several times in 1980, with their final dual of the season coming in the preliminary final won by Norths 15-14. No, I dont, I gave it all away. 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. Not in conjunction with any other offer. 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. All times AEDT (GMT +11). (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): 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). cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. However, before the ball landed fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests receiver into an error. 10. In Alfie Langer, Bennett found someone to build the club around. 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. 5. 5. Trailing 16-0, Norths finally got on the board when centre Matt Geyer scored the first of his three tries. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Honourable mentions Bill Tyquin, Jack Gunboat Ryrie, Norm Carr, Bob Lindner, Ian French. 15. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. A decision to appoint a supermodel as the face of FIFAs global campaign has been described as tone deaf among other things. 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. Saturday 17 September | Kick off 3:15pm I don't think anyone turned away from you, it was just one big happy family. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. The Winfield State League was created 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. Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. News_Image_File: Gene Miles in action for the Seagulls. 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. He was young but just understood football and footballers. Honourable mentions Len Kenny, Len Dawson, Frank Melit, Reg Bubbles Pegg, Lionel Morgan. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) 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. 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. The final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. Those PNG boys can play too, as evidenced by their grand final victory in 2017. VIDEO: Devils and Diehards rip in to each other. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The Club has a proud record of success having been crowned Club Champions 14 times, along with 14 A Grade/State Premierships. 1981 Rothmans Medal. 6. I remember the suits though. 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. Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. 3. Moreton Daily Stadium. 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. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $24 every 4 weeks. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. 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. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied 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. Brothers folded in 2004 but have launched a bid to become an NRL club. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? callback: cb 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. In the 1980s, two further teams were added to the Brisbane Rugby League competition: Ipswich (1986) and Logan (1987). { Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. 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. Captain Kevin Carmichael was the next to score for Norths, with second-rower Andrew Hamilton kicking a field goal 10 minutes later to extend Norths' lead to seven. 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. Head-to-head finals:Redcliffe Dolphins 2, Norths Devils 1 Wynnum Manly win their first premiership in 1982. Head-to-head:Redcliffe Dolphins 33, Norths Devils 15, draws 2 Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. Redcliffe had funds but still couldnt buy themselves a premiership, Souths had lost their stars to Canberra and had only one player left from their 1985 premiership side. There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. Souths had Mal Meninga, Bruce Astill Ash Lumby, Chris Phelan and Billy Johnstone and South Sydney great Bob McCarthy as coach. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. 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