I came over and they laid it all out for me. 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. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Ian French Facebook Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. In 1934, the University Amateur Rugby League Club folded and disappeared from the competition. [5] Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. 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 had to wait 31 years for premiership success, beating Souths 17-3 in front of 36,000 people at Lang Park. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. 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). Between Souths Brisbane and Paramatta Phelan played in 5 consecutive grand finals, winning four. Both were superstars in the Dolphins premiership season and joined Balmain in Sydney for the 1966 season. 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. Mark Muppet Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe) (6 Tests, QLD 16 games) 7,2,1. Broadcast: This game will be broadcast via Channel 9, 9Now, FOX and Kayo. 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.. Magpies first team into the 1980 Grand Final. Wests, who finished third, had a tougher road to their first Grand Final appearance, losing in Week 1 to Redcliffe. 816 subscribers 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. In 1978, Norths come last and then win the grand final in 1980 as massive underdogs against Souths. He won a $100 George Symons suit and a $60 transistor radio. 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. Instead, referee Eddie Ward gave a caution to all players. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Wests beat Redcliffe in the 1975 grand final in a controversial ending. Any Questions? Burleigh however were the fitter side in a game that almost stretched to 100 minutes. Queensland Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Manly) - 3,1,1. Brothers defeated Redcliffe 26-8 at Lang Park. Played a mighty game in Norths' famous 1980 grand . on: function(evt, cb) { Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. Any Questions? 14. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( 3. Wayne Bennett, as an example, is rightly lauded for winning seven premierships as a coach with Brisbane and St George Illawarra. He was my best mate since I was a teenager. Mal Meninga & Bryan Neibling the best on ground: 1981: BRL Grand Final Souths v Redcliffe: 13-9: 1: . cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. His death in a watch house has long been the subject of controversy. Was once paid for a season with a Harley. 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. Mal Meninga wasnt going to be my problem; he was Brian Dunns issue. One of the recommendations was the creation of a statewide competition. Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. [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. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. 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. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. VIDEO: Brothers farewell the BRL in style. 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. Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. A last-minute field goal from Easts lock Jeff Fyfe engineered a 16-15 victory for the Tigers over a gallant Valleys team. New customers only. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. The 87 grand final saw Brothers take on Redcliffe in one last hurrah at Lang Park. News_Image_File: Henry Holloway in action for the Dolphins in 1965. Devils v Dolphins The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Wayne Bennett. 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. (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* Prior to 1922, the competition was conducted under the auspices of the Queensland Rugby League. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work HOSTPLUS CUP TEAM; Women's Rugby League; 2023 Cyril Connell Challenge; 2023 Mal Meninga Cup; 2023 Hastings Deering Colts . [4] Legally, although they share the same name, this competition is completely separate from the original BRL. I think the only issue we had was Muppet banging his head in a car accident. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. 820 subscribers Massive fight (punch up) in the 1980 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final Norths Devils v Souths Magpies at Lang Park. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. 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. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Home Delivery is not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition. Mate, I have no idea where the radio is, Morris said this week. Previously, forwards would stand where the ball was predicted to land and often drop it before they could hit it up. He was the first coach to position his halves and backs to receive kick offs and pass then to a forward. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. The highlight of the match was an amazing Brian Dunn try, set up by Kilory. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. 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. Norths beat Wests 35-16 at Lang Park. We were peaking at just the right time. Mal Meninga (Souths) (Immortal, ARL and QLD Teams of the Century, ARL Hall of Fame, 46 Tests, QLD 38 games) 16,6,2. The field goal was the first in Fyfes career. Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. 2 tries in finals. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly) (QLD 1 game) 10,3,2. } 15. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. The competition was reinstated in 2001, known as the FOGS premiership under the Queensland Cup. 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. New beginnings 1998 and beyond I started on the bench which I was so cranky about. Peter Jackson Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? The 1998 Queensland Cup season was the 3rd season of Queensland's top-level statewide rugby league competition. (function() { But that is a tragedy as far as I'm concerned is that the people miss that club identity. Napa came to Brisbane, won a premiership and has never gone back, loving his life in Brisbane and his Devils forever. Contents 1 Teams 2 Results 3 Ladder 4 Finals series 5 Grand Final 5.1 First half 1. We want to see it! 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. 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. 1978 Colt of the Year, Captain 1982 1983 (Valleys). 9. 11. (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* Also in 1998, the club won its first First Grade premiership since 1980, [4] beating Wests in the Grand Final. Don't miss out on the headlines from Sport. Beetson wrote in his biography that Yow Yehs story is a tragedy in too many ways. Followed categories will be added to My News. The 1960s were the decade of the North Devils. In 1982, rugby league was thriving and glamour club Wynnum Manly surged to their maiden premiership on the back of Gene Miles brilliance. Wayne Bennetts Souths shock Wally Lewis Wynnum Manly to win the 1985 grand final. 10. 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. man of the match in 1979 and 1986 grand finals. This also affected the popularity of the Bulimba Cup which had been held between the cities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba since the 1930s. 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). 34 Tests, QLD 35 games) 19,5,3. 2. Today, the fullbacks. But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. The "founding fathers" of the QRFL included John Fihelly, an Australian Labor Party Member of Parliament who became Minister for Railways and Deputy Premier. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. 4BC Radios BRL Team of the 80s 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. 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 final season before the Broncos were born and the competitions best players moved to Red Hill or migrated to Sydney clubs. The win ended a 22-year premiership drought for Easts. 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. News_Image_File: Norths captain Mark Murray in action in 1980. Reserves on: function(evt, cb) { Instagram David Green Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Burleighs extra time triumph of Easts Tigers to win the 2004 premiership. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (19521953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). 12. Tue 28 Feb 2023, 08:42 AM. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. Graham Lowe went with Shane Bernadin. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. (finals appearances, grand finals, premierships): 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. Paul Khan See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. In 1998, the Queensland Cup became a full 22-round competition, unlike the previous two seasons which had 17 and 18 regular season rounds. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. In 1986 the New South Wales Rugby League decided to allow a team from Brisbane to enter the Sydney Rugby League premiership. Shirts torn, eyes bruised, respect earned. Did we get it right? Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? Logan halfback Shane Perry was named the competition's Player of the Year. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 7. event : evt, No, I dont, I gave it all away. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. 3 tries in 1984 major semi-final, 2 tries and 1 field goal in 1985 minor semi-final. Both games will be played at Suncorp Stadium, adding even more incentive to play well during an already exciting time of year. The foundation clubs were: Note: Queensland Rugby League era statistics are not counted as Brisbane Rugby League statistics. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Selected players from the Brisbane Rugby League clubs, represented Brisbane in matches against various Sydney Rugby League clubs.The representative team for Brisbane was called Combined Brisbane, but was also called Brisbane Capitals or Brisbane Firsts or Brisbane Poinsettias. 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. 11. Norths Devils announced their greatest team ever. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Campbell Zulu Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly) 3,1,1. The competition consists of Brisbane's top six rugby league clubs. 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. 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. } Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe) (13 Tests, QLD 11 games) 11,1,0. P.S - If anyone knows of any other footage from Norths;' 1980 premiership season (barring the finals), please drop me a line! Des Morris, now the Tigers chief executive and Maroons chairman of selectors, was man of the match. } This automatically renews to be charged as $16 (min. Won the Rothmans Medal in 1991 post Broncos. 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. But first Wynnum-Manly signed off on their golden era with a fourth consecutive State League title, defeating Redcliffe yet again. News_Image_File: Devils and Diehards get stuck in in 1990. 8. 5. There's no club identity at all now. This is the most sensational grand final of all. 16. 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Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Mal Meninga recently wrote that Bennetts achievement with Souths should no longer be ignored by historians and Sydney-centric media and officialdom. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths) Second Row 4,0,0. 12. 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 beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. 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. 6. 1 try in finals. The Brisbane Rugby League however, had been in slow decline for some 15 years as large numbers of its players left to compete in the more lucrative Sydney Rugby League, and began to lose popular interest with the creation of the Brisbane Broncos in 1988. This was the end of the BRL competition as league fans knew it. Wests won 2624 but Redcliffe had the ball with seconds remaining and launched a bomb. 3. Please call 1800 070 535. He kicked the winning goal despite carrying an ankle injury which occurred while running a coaching clinic shortly before the decider. All times AEST (GMT +10). Some great old BRL names take the field here, including Ziggy Strasser, Mark Murray, Joe Kilroy, Campbell 'Zulu' Dews (minus the trademark beard), Ross Henrick, Johnny Payne, Yogi Dunn, Wally Lewis (playing halfback), Al McInnes and Bryan NieblingI'd better stop as I could go on forever! There were so many great players in the 1980s that here is a second team that would hold its own against anyone: The Grand Final, attended by over 32,000 people, was most notable for a fight which occurred in the first half of the match. Join the conversation, you are commenting as. Or listen via theSEN app. 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> The quality of football convinced the public that the Queensland Cup would survive long term. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. 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 have only won the one game at Moreton Daily Stadium since 2009 (in 2013) against the Dolphins. Played with the North QLD Marlins in 1984 when they became the first country team to make the finals of the State League. 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. 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. When it appears to stop, it flares again. 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. Kilroy fielded a Mal Meninga clearing kick in his own half and blitzed past five Souths defenders before finding Dunn for the try. Second row: Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum) and Brian Davies (Souths) 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. 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. Competing in the Brisbane Rugby League competition that year were Brothers, Carltons, Coorparoo, University, Valley and Wests, with Past Grammars rejoining in 1924. 7 tries in finals. Wally Lewis was the inaugural captain, but the more significant signing in hindsight was the coach. 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. Lowe was an innovator. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. VOTE FOR YOU FAVOURITE. [1] Matches were played under the auspices of the Queensland Amateur Rugby Football League (later renamed Queensland Rugby League). Payment will be charged to your Google Account. This is the most thrilling game of the Queensland Cup era. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Teams that joined the Brisbane Rugby League competition around this time were South Coast (1952-1953), Wynnum-Manly (1951) and Redcliffe (1960). forms: { Until 1932 Brisbane Exhibition Ground was the home of rugby league in the city. Honourable mentions Ken McCrohon, Frank Drake, Ian Bunny Pearce, Colin Scott, Gary Belcher. It was 84 seconds of pure madness. 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. The Seagulls side, coached by Des Morris, included future Origin stars Miles, Terry Butler, Ian French, Greg Dowling and Rod Morris. Honourable mentions Arthur Fatty Edwards, Barry Muir, Greg Oliphant, Mark Murray, Wayne Lindenberg. They took me to the Brekky Creek and to the Gold Coast so I was sold on north Brisbane. 9. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Flashback to our 1980 premiership team and one of our greatest club figures - Mark Murray - in today's Northside Chronicle. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. LinkedIn. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Mark Graham -Would be a super star today, running freely, was just a great player. News_Image_File: 1987 Brothers rugby grand final league team photograph: front row (from left) Mark Coyne, Clinton Mohr, Greg Smith, Ross Strudwick (coach), Trevor Bailey (captain), Gary Smith, Jeff Burns, Joe Kilroy, Robbie Moore (trainer). Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly) (ARL Hall of Fame. The challenge is set & we are ready to take on the Dolphins for GRAND FINAL glory! The Brisbane Broncos debuted in the Sydney Rugby League premiership in 1988. 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. An estimated crowd of 10,000 people swarmed Kougari Oval for the post-match club presentations. 15 minutes later, Wests added four more points when winger Mark Maguire crossed in the corner. Did we get it right? Moreton Daily Stadium. Kevin Yow Yeh is in the background. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Broadcast war: Channel 9 dealt basketball finals blow, First look at Blackhawks future as Cowboys-stacked side gets named. Greg Turtle Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe) (9 Tests, QLD 21 games) 8,2,1. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. HAVE A SAY: Weve sorted through the Brisbane/Queensland grand finals of the past 50 years and picked the top 10. 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. LIVE BLOG: Join Chris Garry from Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 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. Norths win the 1980 grand final, beating a star-studded Souths Magpies side. Honourable mentions Harold Mick Crocker, Eddie Brosnan, Dennis Manteit, Bryan Neibling, Mark Graham. The drop in interest saw the Brisbane Rugby League, its clubs and its junior development base incurring significant and crippling financial losses. Not in conjunction with any other offer. (Not available in all areas and is not the Regional edition). Bruce Astill Subscribe with Google lets you purchase a subscription, using your Google account. 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. The Dolphins have won both matches against the Devils this season but Ahearn told . The team is made up of players in their entire 75-year tenure. Played for the Broncos and Canterbury in a successful career. And by inviting in the men from Port Moresby, the QCup became the third international club competition in rugby league. 4. Everyone, especially the media, declared Norths were no chance. 8. Kevins relative Jharal also had a heartbreaking end to his career, when a compound fracture called curtains on his incredible talent at age 24. 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. 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. 5. The first official club competition kicked off in Brisbane on 8 May 1909. 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. Peter Gill. Joe Kilroy starred again, this time for Brothers. Norths tries were brilliant, several involved six or seven passes. The room looked like it was a fire. Relive Drapers medal-winning night and toughest Ipswich duo to stop. Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe) (7 Tests, QLD 13 games) Centre. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. Please call 1800 070 535. You already have a current subscription with us. Radio call:SENQ 693 AM and DAB+ in Brisbane. However, they didnt account for the mercurial brilliance of Smoking Joe Kilroy and blow-in Kiwi coach Graham Lowe. We cant put them all in but Mick Readons last-minute try for the Magpies in 1981 was pretty special. 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.