RIGHT TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER
‘How Rugby League Explains Queensland’ It’s an interesting discussion point, and one that is explored by independent journalist and author, Joe Gorman in his latest book, ‘Heartland’. Brisbane born, but […]
Tag Archives: Gene Miles
FLASHBACK: March 1989
FLASHBACK MARCH 1989 THE Brisbane Broncos recorded one of their finest victories when they showed amazing grit and stamina to beat Manly-Warringah 22-18 in the mud of Brookvale Oval, despite […]
FLASHBACK: August 1988
AUGUST 1988 Broncos’ skipper, Wally Lewis scored two tries against Newcastle at Lang Park, taking his season tally to 15, with one round remaining of a 22 round season. He would […]
FLASHBACK: May 1988
MAY 1988 Gold Coast Giants caused one of the upsets of the 1988 New South Wales Rugby League season when they defeated the Brisbane Broncos in an absorbing ‘derby’ at […]
FLASHBACK: February 1982
Valleys’ rugby league coach, Ross Strudwick predicted Murgon product, Bryan Niebling would play for Australia that season, either against the touring Kiwis or on the Kangaroos’ European tour. Strudwick, who […]
FLASHBACK: December 1986
Australia belted France 52-0 at Carcassonne in a Test match that also was played for World Cup points. Australian winger, Dale Shearer scored four tries and fullback, Garry Jack three, in […]
FLASHBACK: June 1986
State of Origin stalwarts, Chris Close, Colin Scott and Dave Brown were axed from the Queensland side to play New South Wales in the second match of the 1986 series. […]
FLASHBACK: March 1981
Redcliffe rugby league coach, the great Arthur Beetson, used the unlimited tackle rule to his side’s advantage in a 20-13 win over Brothers at Dolphin Oval, and then immediately called for […]
FLASHBACK: March 1976
REFEREE, Bernie Pramberg sent five players from the field in a sensational Woolies pre-season semi-final between Redcliffe and Wests at Lang Park. The match, won 37-0 by Wests, was condemned as […]
FLASHBACK: January 1986
The damage being done to the Brisbane competition by Sydney raids was graphically illustrated by The Courier-Mail’s list of Gains and Losses for the nine clubs. With the help of […]
