The Redcliffe Dolphins' fairytale journey to the NRL, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news, For the latestflood and weather warnings, search onABC Emergency, Keep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Steven Crawford Football Operations Manager Teams 580944 2022 PHINS REFEREES The Dolphins are putting together their squad for the 2023 NRL season and Jason Oliver is breaking down all of the moves along the way. We'll kick it off with the rumour (basically confirmed at this point) that Wayne Bennett will be the inaugural coach of the Dolphins on a three year deal. The Old Boys Club led by Neil Okamura made life a lot easier when at a cost of $2780 they paid for a perimeter cyclone fence around the main oval. 1960 Redcliffe is officially accepted into the Brisbane Rugby League premiership, with the club known as The Seagulls. Coach John Boxsell. The hooter went and it was over," Benson said. The under 14 zone games will be played at Centenary Club on June 1 and at Banyo Club on Wednesday, June 8 starting at 7pm. But if the NRL do eventually come calling, he is convinced his club can stand the heat in the kitchen. Civoniceva played his club football for the Brisbane Broncos, with whom he won the 1998, 2000 and 2006 NRL Premierships . ? Sean O'Sullivan 8. Bunny passed away in tragic circumstances in a freak road accident. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. ". This committee which was dubbed by Barry Muller as the ?Golden Five? He returns time and time again to the video of Bevan Bleakleys try in the 1975 grand final. Welcome to Redcliffe Leagues Club | Corner Klingner & Ashmole Roads, Redcliffe QLD 4020 | 07 3203 7333 | Elite Rewards. He has been a member of the Redcliffe Leagues Club since 1980. They reckon there was more than 35,000 people there. When William McInnes mother died, one of the clubs star players, Peter Leis, turned up unannounced. The cash-rich Queenslanders want to stake an NRL claim, not as a feeder club, or as a partner in a new Brisbane franchise, but as a team in their own right. Dozens of jerseys worn by Dolphins alumni adorn the walls of the clubhouse, from Tom Maules tattered old representative jumper to the Queensland and Kangaroos jerseys of the modern era. Turner, the former president of the Redcliffe Football club. As the years went by and the popularity of Rugby League grew in Redcliffe, the Leagues Club continued to grow as well. A lot of the elderly ladies supported the club year in, year out, whether we were getting flogged or winning premierships.. There is talk about a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose, but how many should I already have and who is eligible? 2003 Another Grand Final triumph makes it three Queensland Cup trophy wins in four seasons. Before the official opening match in May 1979 against fittingly our proposer into the big league Northern Suburbs, finances were stretched to the limit. Rocco Berry (#258), Reece Walsh (#259), Edward Kosi (#260), Taniela Otukolo (#261), Viliami Vailea (#264) and Jackson Frei (#265) all played for the Dolphins before stepping up to the NRL. In 1966, Arthur Beetson and Kevin Yow Yeh transferred to Balmain for similar fees. Anthony Milford 7. New guidelines from Canada say there's not, Child abuser superannuation loophole to be closed by federal government, 'I didn't want to retire': Nadal driven by pride as he plays through injury in Australian Open loss. Redcliffe's Hostplus Cup coach Ben Te'o has signed Kelly to his 2023 roster. But the team still only finished one game short of yet another grand final and can be very proud of their efforts. Cnr. The first fixture game for the club was played against Souths at Davies Park on April 2 1960. "I would've been disappointed if I wasn't involved in that piece of Redcliffe's history," he said. Dolphins set to win Bennett with Redcliffe to be unveiled as NRL's 17th team BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Coach Wayne Bennett gives a smile as he watches on during a South Sydney Rabbitohs . Most Improved Forward: Col Raaen The great thing about the club is that they put so much back into the community. In the first decade as a district club the clubs semi-final appearances were Founded in 1947 the Dolphins have played in the . The appointment of Ken McCrohon, the 1956 and 1957 Australian fullback, as player-coach was seen by the Brisbane Rugby League as authenticity that the club wanted to further its standards. Given normal trading conditions, the loans undertaken could be maintained with such a wonderful facility to service members and their guests in comfort unavailable to them in the old clubhouse. The grandstand almost shook at the old Lang Park as the final whistle blew. The Queensland Rugby League had no accreditation courses available and to become qualified one had to do it by correspondence with the New South Wales Rugby League. These conditions were met and it must be noted that the Western Suburbs Club, without exception returned the 5-pound cheque for the two years these conditions applied. Apart from those who played for Brisbane, Bob Gehrke was the first Redcliffe player to be chosen for Queensland. 1965 Redcliffe triumph - winning their first Brisbane Rugby League first grade premiership. Redcliffe's current home ground, Kayo Stadium, formerly known as Moreton Daily Stadium and Dolphin Oval, was first opened in 1979. Redcliffe defeated Toowoomba in the 2006 Queensland Cup grand final at Suncorp Stadium under the coaching of Anthony Griffin. According to cluboral history, one punter had already popped the champagne when hopes were dashed. ? It was a day those who played and those who sat in the stands will never forget. Click here to purchase your ticket for the RedPhins Event and secure your limited edition Heritage Jersey. Shaken by Nepal's Yeti Airlines crash, how can Australians ensure they fly safely overseas? We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Tom Maule was 22 then, living in nearby Scarborough and playing second row for the mighty Brothers club from Brisbane. When he was chosen for Australia he received a telegram and 25 pounds from the club. Ive been connected with the club ever since in one way or another.. Not as a feeder club, or as a partner in a new Brisbane franchise, but as a team in its own right. Since the competition was established in 1996, Redcliffe have qualified for 11 grand finals, lost six and won five. The Redcliffe Dolphins say the partnership will create the ideal pathway for central Queensland players into the NRL Dolphins CEO Terry Reader says creating the team was as much about opportunities for regional Queensland as it was for Brisbane The new club is also hoping to create a fanbase in central Queensland through the new affiliation Redcliffe Dolphins Representative Players Australian Representatives Arthur Beetson Bob Gehrke Brad Tessmann Brent Tate Bryan Niebling Chris Close Dane Carlaw Dane Gagai Dave Brown Dave Trewhella David Shillington Greg Conescu Greg Oliphant Henry Holloway John Ribot Ken McCrohon Mark Murray Michael Crocker Petero Civoniceva Ray Higgs Stephen Crear As we came to the end of the decade we finished one win short of a clean sweep on grand final day. The competition comprised of the nine BRL sides, Port Moresby and six country centres. So thats dramatic it was a whole change of culture.. 24 Host Plus Cup Grand Final Redcliffe Dolphins Vs Norths Devils 1:30pm - 5:00pm, 24 Sep 2022 August 28 Host Plus Cup Round 20 Redcliffe Dolphins Vs Sunshine Coast Falcons 1:00pm - 5:00pm, 28 Aug 2022 August 20 Host Plus Cup Round 19 Redcliffe Dolphins Vs Northern Pride 4:00pm, 20 Aug 2022 - 8:30pm, 21 Aug 2022 August 14 Andrew Dawson Ed Chisholm. Redcliffe Dolphins. Adam Mogg is about to embark on his seventh season as Redcliffe head coachand he's keen to help steer them into their first NRL season. This forward planning precluded objections in the years ahead when the club would eventually build and served to notify intending housing developers that a licensed club was on line for that particular area. After two hours of nominations, motions and lively discussion about everything from membership fees to jerseys, grounds and fixture lists, Redcliffe Peninsula Rugby League Football Club was born. PH (07) 3203 7333. Arthur Beetson playing for the Redcliffe Dolphins. Second Grade: 1962 (premiers), 1964, 1965, 1966 (premiers), and 1968, 1969 He approached two local men Tom Maule and Hughie Harvey to their interest in helping form and play with a new Rugby League based in Redcliffe. In the late 1980s, the Dolphins, like many BRL clubs, went through tough times financially. However, the 1988 admission of the Brisbane Broncos team in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition caused the decline of the BRL.[1]. The former front rower has been an often unheralded force near the front and centre of the Redcliffe Dolphins, throughout a proud ascent to the top of the Queensland Cup. and across the Arafura Sea to Papua New Guinea, A mans gotta have a hobby: Long summers with my dad, Redcliffe supporter and actor William McInnes, video of Bevan Bleakleys try in the 1975 grand final. 2022 Players | QRL Players / Hostplus Cup All Teams Trending Tyrone Roberts Five-Eighth Devils Alan White Halfback Capras Jaleel Seve-Derbas 2nd Row Seagulls Wyatt Reynolds Prop Falcons Ryan Jeffery Lock Falcons Tom Farr Centre WM Seagulls Josh Chudleigh Hooker Blackhawks Callum Eggerling Hooker Magpies Whyatt Barnes Lock Pride Ezra Mam Halfback Power, sewerage and the building of suitable dressing rooms and public toilets had to be undertaken. The decision to accept the Club came with conditions. The Redcliffe Dolphins have preliminary designs for the stadium, which will include covered grandstand sections on the . Reader is a former commercial director at the Broncos, and exudes confidence that the Dolphins could stand on . campaign of the government. 4 min read. September 11 1994 will go down as possibly the greatest day in the club?s history. ? "I'm still the only born and bred local junior-premiership-winning captain.". On February 27, the club celebrates its 75 th birthday and everything it has achieved since that initial meeting. McInnes, who now lives in Melbourne, returns home often to watch the club play. Former test halfback Mark Murray was appointed first grade coach after winning two successive colts premierships. The players were then told that there was no guarantee they could be paid for the remainder of the season and if they wanted to leave the club before it ended, they could and would be paid up until that point. Partly Sourced through "From Shellgrit to Dolphins - a history of the Redcliffe Rugby League Club" NRL Home Draw Scores Ladder Tipping Champions Dally M While it was so necessary to have first and foremost players and coaches the Club enjoyed in the 60?s, it was just as important to have leaders to guide the Club. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. of a downward economy was developing. Redcliffe Dolphins currently play in the InTrust Super Cup, a competition that meanders up Queenslands east coast from the southern-most point in Tweed Heads, through Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and across the Arafura Sea to Papua New Guinea. Growing up through the club, I got to meet guys like Bob Jones and Des Webb, and they were really instrumental in my childhood and junior football, says Civoniceva. When he was chosen for Australia he received a telegram and 25 pounds from the club. And it represented yet another change of direction for the club. The NRL has revealed the new team that will join the league in 2023 will be The Dolphins. The Dolphins have been accepted by the Australian Rugby League to compete in the 2023 NRL premiership competition. If we were going to go in the NRL, it would be as the Dolphins, said Jones. A general view of Moreton Bay Stadium, home of the Redcliffe Dolphins. He came to the Dolphins from Rockhampton BRL Player of the Year 1971, Courier-Mail Player of the Year 1973. 2002 The Dolphins are Queensland Cup champions again. Toby Elliott, 21 Position: Half/hooker Height: 180cm Weight: 83kg Favourite workout tune: Jamboree Favourite post-game meal: Macca's Worst training drill: 1 on 1 full contact Sporting hero: Shaun Johnson Background: Toby is a smart half-back that reads the game well. Photograph: Redcliffe Dolphins Today Redcliffe Leagues Club boasts almost 30,000 members and over 200 staff who all help the Club live up to its motto as 'The Friendly Club'. After securing the club championship for the fourth year in succession, voted the best Football club at the annual club awards for the second year in succession and winning the colts? Redcliffe Dolphins has revealed plans for a $12 million stadium at Dolphin Oval. I knew your mum loved her footy, Leis told McInnes simply. They had a proud history to begin with! 128 T he year was 1978. The way that club has grown, its not just a sporting club, its a community. The Redcliffe Dolphins have had connections with 26 Queensland Origin players. ? Best Clubman: Des Webb Over the past few years there has been talk of a Brisbane Bombers franchise, although nothing has come to fruition. Sources with . ?I couldn?t believe I would have to go to my grave without seeing it again,? Join our mailing list for all the latest news and views from the world of Rugby League. The Redcliffe Dolphins are a rugby league team from the city of Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. 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