In 1998 the goalposts for the competition again moved with the introduction of feeder clubs into the competition from the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, Townsville Cowboys and Adelaide Rams. Here's what you need to know, The Australian coach who helped transform Roger Federer from a temperamental kid to a tennis icon, How an Icelandic footballer has changed the game for pregnant players everywhere, Unheralded Aussie steals the show with freakish moment at Australian Open, Gauff triumphs over Raducanu in battle of young guns, 'That chapter of my life is a full one': AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce retires, Four teenagers in custody after shooting incident in Queensland's Western Downs sparks emergency. and it was fitting that he was in the chair for the club?s first two years as a district club. Unfortunately the Burleigh Bears pipped us at the post in first grade 12-10 but the season can be considered a success going from no teams in the grand final in 1998 to three teams in 1999. In 1972, Redcliffe were coached by former Kangaroo Ken Day. The club's star-studded history, decisive investments and focus on juniors have all helped it make an impact far beyond the peninsula it hails from. Within 12 months of the sod turning ceremony, the building was ready to be officially opened by the Mayor of Redcliffe and Past President of the Redcliffe Football Club, Alderman Alf Charlish. He was also the Brisbane Rugby league player of the . Bennett '99 per cent sure' of Dolphins deal as a secret Bunnies contract clause is revealed The Dolphins were officially unveiled as the NRL's 17th team . The clubhouse had a nice bar area already established, but to meet the requirements of the liquor laws in relation to licensed premises, alterations had to be firstly carried out to meet the those pressures and later in the decade to accommodate the growth in membership of the club. So his family found a new way, Dolphins the NRL's 17th franchise aim to grow the game in northern Brisbane, Dolphins' talks with Wayne Bennett to coach NRL expansion club 'progressing nicely', The NRL is set to announce its new expansion team. This was a strong competition for the boys to be introduced into often playing without the full compliment of players. At the end of the season Barry qualified at the New South Wales Narrabeen base as a grade 2 coach. The club now runs a fitness and aquatic centre and the Dolphins Central shopping centre, which contains a supermarket. Most Improved Forward: Col Raaen A sub-committee of senior representation of Dick Boxsell, Fergie Ebert, Des Cornish, Ernie Kirkgaard, Mick Cronin and Norm Frost assisted greatly in revamping the junior club and within 12 months had all the teams sharing the facilities at Dolphin Oval. Best Clubman: Des Webb The clubhouse had a nice bar area already established, but to meet the requirements of the liquor laws in relation to licensed premises, alterations had to be carried out firstly to meet those pressures and later in the decade to accommodate the growth in membership of the club. Greats from the '70s like Tony Obst, Ian "Bunny" Pearce and Beetson gave way to younger players including Mitch Brennan, Wally Fullerton-Smith, Ian Thiney, Mark Murray, Greg Conescu, Steve Bleakley and Steve Cherry among others. Are property investors the solution to Australia's rental crisis? Bulletin Latest Headlines direct to your inbox, LeagueUnlimited | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. That ride began in 1996, and has culminated in Redcliffe assuming the mantle as the state competition's most successful club. In 1981, the Dolphins had a strong season and it was thought a grand final victory against Southern Suburbs was in the bag. Kenneath Bromwich 13. The Redcliffe club won further premierships in 1994, 1996 and 1997 and has also appeared in 12 Queensland Cup grand finals, making it the most successful team in that competition. In January 1979, the committee proposed to name the complex Don McLennan Oval, but at the recipients request the ground was declared Dolphin Oval within the sporting development area of Talobilla Park. "Our charter, asthe league's club, is to look after the Redcliffe and District Rugby League Football Club," he said. The club begins its history in the Sandgate Suburban League. Despite all the mergers and expansion over the past three decades, the competition is still heavily stacked in favour of NSW, and more than half of the current NRL clubs are from Sydney. Redcliffe Dolphins has revealed plans for a $12 million stadium at Dolphin Oval. In that first season our club won the under 17 and reserve grade competitions and the first grade team got knocked out in the semi finals. Through this NRL licence, the Dolphins organisation has become the only former BRL club to regain top-flight status after that competition became a second-tier league with the advent of the Brisbane Broncos in 1988, similar to the SANFL team Port Adelaide's AFL franchise, the Power. Former test halfback Mark Murray was appointed first grade coach after winning two successive colts premierships. And Brian Winney has seen everyone of them play in the red and white jersey. The NRL has handed the Dolphins a licence to enter the competition in 2023, and now the southern Queensland club must begin preparations to compete in the world's top league. In one of the most brutal games of Origin football in recent history, Gilbert played 78 minutes on debut, breaking a tackle and putting in an enormous . Its a way of reconnecting with friends and remembering where you come from, he says. Benson said as a 19-year-old he couldn't believe his luck running onto the pitch with his childhood heroes, including captain-coach Arthur Beetson. Euan Aitken 5. He achieved this goal by playing a possible 109 out of 111 games from 1960 to 1964. Redcliffe Dolphins 2023. The celebration of four premiership wins in 1994 was the ultimate DOLPHINS 2023 NRL SQUAD Development players: Harrison Graham, Michael Roberts, Jack Bostock, Jeremiah Simbiken Train and trail contracts: Cody Hunter, Setu Tu, Trai Fuller, Bailey Butler, Tyler. . L.U. Redcliffes team manager and number one supporter, Jon Sloan, sends him updates and memorabilia, and McInnes regularly watches grainy old footage from the BRL on YouTube. Power, sewerage and the building of suitable dressing rooms and public toilets had to be undertaken. In the 2000s, a new National Rugby League team based on the Gold Coast proposed calling itself the Gold Coast Dolphins. I never wanted to play for another club. Hes been with the club ever since. Wally Fullerton-Smith #229. 1997 saw the club celebrate its 50th anniversary. Redcliffe is also a club that treasures its history and traditions. They were able to provide a budget never before attainable for the promulgation of Rugby League in the schools and juniors. The club received 1500 pounds as a transfer fee. With the licensed club struggling off the field the club was not able to chase the quality of player it needed to take them to that elusive premiership. Over the past few years there has been talk of a Brisbane Bombers franchise, although nothing has come to fruition. The NRL has revealed the new team that will join the league in 2023 will be The Dolphins. Andrew Dawson This competition formerly consisted of teams from Wynnum Manly, Beaudesert and the South Coast. The list "Redcliffe Dolphins players" has been viewed 287 times. The first grade team lost but were not disgraced going down 23-18. PH (07) 3203 7333. Many remember the bar running out of beer and the club having no money to buy more. Established just after World War II, they had no less than the mighty Artie Beetson playing for them in the mid-1960s, have won countless premierships and their whole storied past is a cherished part of the rich fabric of the region. When Matthew died suddenly, there were only old photos to remember him. Whenever theyre ready.. Ed Chisholm. Above all, the dream of the 50?s that all players should have the right to represent at higher levels has now been extended for their entry, if so desired, into the highest level of competition in the land. Most Consistent Back: Peter Haggett They also contributed a $5000 loan at 8.75% towards suitable floodlighting. A general view of Moreton Bay Stadium, home of the Redcliffe Dolphins. I made a promise: I was born here in Redcliffe and I would have walked over broken glass to play here to get them started. 1962 Redcliffe wins its first Brisbane Rugby League title, the reserve grade premiership. The main mode of transport to games was the back of gravel trucks with all players putting in 2 shillings for fuel. Sean O'Sullivan 8. ? He hadpenned it that day on the back of a beer coaster and a piece of toilet paper on his way from Lang Park to Dolphin Oval. a first grade premiership. ? Coach John Boxsell. The club, which turns 70 this year, has grown into the most successful side in Queensland. Pic Chris Higgins The Geraghty Cup was won by the club in 1954-55-56 and is still on display in the clubhouse at Dolphin Oval today. But if the NRL do eventually come calling, he is convinced his club can stand the heat in the kitchen. At the time the club?s only ?home? The marquee signing is just whining by the same old news limited journalists . Trevor Benson started with the club in the '70s as a junior and played 237 first grade games for the Dolphins. 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. In 1965, Redcliffe won its first Brisbane Rugby League Premiership. The success of the Dolphins on the football field has been mirrored by the success of the Leagues Club in the community. Third Grade: 1968. The Redcliffe Dolphins have a proud history of player development. Best and Fairest: Col Weier "Back then, I was getting $300 a win and nothing if we lost so it was a real struggle," he said. Redcliffe have a good forward pack and the best club rugby league coach of all time I think they will threaten the 8. There was no suggestion of misappropriation, but people as unfortunately in many cases of clubs, were not prepared to adhere to the law and naturally had their neighbours offside. He said at that time it looked impossible that a club like Redcliffe could join a national competition, but it started to change as the team began winning during the '90s. Redcliffe still has a bit of a country feel about it, says Jones. However, another ?change of direction? Previously the club ran under 18, reserve and first grade teams. In 1958, as further development towards the future, the club employed former Norths first grader Dick Turner to coach Redcliffe's first under 16 team to play in the Brisbane Junior Rugby League fixtures of a Saturday and in the Murrumba League of a Sunday. A booking fee applies to tickets purchased online. The Redcliffe Dolphins were founded in 1947, accepted into the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1960, and since 1996 have played in the Queensland Cup. Stability not only in its finances but in its board is something the club has prided itself on. The Redcliffe Dolpjhins Under-8s team in 1997, featuring current Manly and Queensland player Daly Cherry-Evans, holding the ball in the front row. That . "I grew up with that folklore, that fairytale, that romance of the Dolphins that had gone before," he said. For now, Redcliffe Dolphins are set to open the 2017 season with a grand final rematch against Burleigh Bears. Redcliffe's halfback Greg Oliphant was selected to go on the 1978 Kangaroo tour but did not play in any Test matches. * Receive important messages directly from your Club! As a revenue raiser and from a social point of view, it met the criteria of its charter: To foster Rugby League and for its members to enjoy a convivial meeting place where a common bond may be enjoyed.. Dolphins Past Players Reunion Calling all PAST AND PRESENT SENIOR PLAYERS AND COACHES The night will be a great chance to catchup + Celebrate 1981 & honour the Reserve Grade and Third Grade . The game was an exciting and absorbing battle with our boys putting in a magnificent effort only to go down in a photo finish to the Toowoomba Clydesdales. As the Vodafone Warriors' feeder club, Redcliffe has provided a platform through its Intrust Super Cup for six players to make their NRL debuts this year. Although a separately licensed Dolphins (NRL) team is scheduled to compete in the fully professional 2023 national competition,[2] the Redcliffe squad will continue to play in the Queensland competition. Also two weeks earlier the third grade side won their grand final to make it four out of a possible four grand finals. As the hooter sounded the majority of the 18,000 crowd dressed in red and white got to their feet as one. Redcliffe Dolphins Representative PlayersAustralian RepresentativesArthur Beetson, Australian Representative CoachesFrank Stanton, Queensland Representatives (including State of Origin)Bob Gerhke. I know Redcliffe really defined itself through its league team. The great thing about the club is that they put so much back into the community. Redcliffe's current home ground, Kayo Stadium, formerly known as Moreton Daily Stadium and Dolphin Oval, was first opened in 1979. Alf Charlish became President in time to enjoy the fruits of the previous duo?s labour when the 1965 premiership came along. A lot of the elderly ladies supported the club year in, year out, whether we were getting flogged or winning premierships.. Harvey who had strong Rugby Union ties and Maule who was playing for Brothers in the Brisbane competition both accepted readily and enthusiastically .So shortly after on Thursday, 27th February, 1947 the Redcliffe Peninsula Rugby League Football Club was born. Parent lists expand_more. The Dolphins become the NRL's first expansion team since Gold Coast, who joined the premiership in 2007. My dad passed away in June that year, and he was like my old man in a lot of ways.". Under head coach John Boxsell the first grade side again made the semi finals, finishing fourth in the minor premiership. The Redcliffe Dolphins hung on and in 1994 won their first premiership in nearly three decades. Every second Sunday, he would perch on the "sacred turf" of Dolphin Oval, clutching a sarsaparilla snow cone anda bucket of hot chips, dressed in red and white as part of a "ritual and a pilgrimage". The Redcliffe Dolpjhins Under-8s team in 1997, featuring current Manly and Queensland player Daly Cherry-Evans, holding the ball in the front row. With his initiative to get things going and financial backing to get a new club up off the ground and running, Bill soon gathered a group of people around him who were also very keen to get the club up and running. Redcliffe Dolphins. Then I went to the grand final in 1988 and there were 13,000. Under the control of full-time junior coordinator Bob Crossley, this transition period was achieved with as little disruption as necessary and firm policies were in place for coaches and managers to be guided by. NRL fans have raised eyebrows after it was revealed Redcliffe will now simply be known as 'The Dolphins' upon joining the NRL in 2023. Steve Beakley (Director) Director since 2007. 2003 Another Grand Final triumph makes it three Queensland Cup trophy wins in four seasons. The result three wins to the mighty Dolphins. Most Consistent Forward: Nev Edwards The repayment of this loan was not necessary as in 1983 the Old Boys turned it into a grant. For many this was a dream come true with the chance to play representative football for those worthy. Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Inc. Brisbane Rugby League (BRL) premiership competition, National Rugby League reserves affiliations, "Redcliffe Dolphins: 70 years growing and with ambitious plans for future in NRL", "Dolphins granted licence to become NRL's 17th team in 2023", "Injured Tigers dazzled by Dolphins dangerman", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Redcliffe_Dolphins&oldid=1126128068, This page was last edited on 7 December 2022, at 18:04. Under-17 and reserve grade teams win the grand finals in their debut year. said Dick ?Tosser? Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Clu Oliver Gildart 4. was a wing of the original Moreton Bay hotel, transported for use as dressing rooms and a clubhouse. In the first decade as a district club the clubs semi-final appearances were "That was my upbringing, and Dolphin Oval was central to my childhood.". Before the Brisbane Broncos, the club was a member of the thriving Brisbane Rugby League competition. "At the end of 80 minutes of rugby league, we would flood the field with our autographbooks, just trying to get the names of our heroes inscribed on those pages," he said. 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. The team will be known solely as the Dolphins and not the Brisbane or Redcliffe Dolphins, with home games to played primarily at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium - the Broncos' home ground - but also as . As a revenue raiser and from a social point of view, it met the criteria of its charter: ?To foster Rugby League and provide for it?s members a convivial meeting place where a common bond may be enjoyed.? Wayne Bennett has officially been confirmed as The Dolphins head coach and will lead the Redcliffe-based team into their inaugural NRL season in 2023 after signing a four-year deal. With Graham's return, he also brought back his Raider's homework book essentially a "handbook"of patterns of plays on the field. As we came to the end of 1995 which will be remembered as the most tumultuous years in the history of this game we came to the end of the BRL competition as we know it. But while Beetson would go on to become Queenslands first captain in State of Origin and the first Indigenous captain of Australia, Yow Yeh died in the watch house at Mackay jail in 1975. In 1992, the Queensland government allowed sporting clubs to put poker machines in their venues and things changed, with more revenue coming in. The land on which until recently was home to the SEQEB depot and offices and the Jock Kelly Park complex which is home to the Peninsula Power soccer club in Anzac avenue. NRL 2021: Redcliffe Dolphins roster, Wayne Bennett, top 30, signings, who will they target, Kalyn Ponga, Cameron Munster, Harry Grant HOME NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Bargain buys and two million-dollar stars: What Bennett's 2023 Dolphins could look like Could these three be lining up for the Dolphins under Wayne Bennett? To be based at Redcliffe . However when the opportunity arose, the club?s management called for an all systems go policy. See the bios for the 2022 Redcliffe Dolphins Hostplus Cup squad below. . [4][5] In 2018, Redcliffe won their sixth Queensland Cup title, defeating Easts Tigers 36-22.[6]. It would be great to see them one day realise those dreams of becoming an NRL team.. The Dolphins have a rich 73-year history and have produced a plethora of greats including Petero Civoniceva, Brent Tate and Peter Leis. He says 99% of the people involved in the Redcliffe club are givers, not takers. "I'm still the only born and bred local junior-premiership-winning captain.". But I think the crowning achievement for the club was the hosting the Queensland Cup Final while Lang Park is being redeveloped. Many of Queenslands most iconic players and coaches passed through the club, including Barry Muir, Dick Tosser Turner, Bryan Niebling, Peter Leis, Adam Mogg, Daly Cherry-Evans, Wally Fullerton-Smith, Brent Tate, Petero Civoniceva and, of course, the late, great Arthur Beetson a man once described as the tribal elder of the Queensland State of Origin side. [7][8] Notwithstanding, the semi-professional Redcliffe Dolphins continue to compete as they are in the Queensland Cup and other Queensland rugby league competitions. Aware of a growth in the club's senior and junior ranks and the lack of coaches with the basic skills to cope with this expansion, An approach was made to the Queensland Rugby League was made and permission was granted for Redcliffe to negotiate and deal directly with the New South Wales coaching panel. This year promises to be a big one for the Dolphins, and not only because of the 70th anniversary celebrations. For the second time in three years the club was the BRL first grade premiers. Cnr. And also soon to strike the thriving bar trade was the heavily publicised ?Don?t dink and drive? This gave the players additional exposure to players from other areas and certainly helped in the consolidation of the clubs progression into the Brisbane competition. Shaken by Nepal's Yeti Airlines crash, how can Australians ensure they fly safely overseas? I played every game. It's hard to believe its humble beginnings when you visit the site today. It was in 1976 that the club made it?s most significant contribution to the game of Rugby League in Queensland. Employment for long term unemployed tradesmen and labourers were one of the criteria necessary. In this regard we were again equal to the occasion to have Presidents to carry the Club through. Most Improved Back: Wal Henricks The Dolphins have a rich history beginning in 1947 that has led to an NRL berth in 2023. 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. Don McLennan was propositioned to take up a permanent position of Secretary, in the first instance this offer was declined, but after a similar offer from Norths President Bob Bax, a career with the club was launched and it lasted until December 1989. In the early '90s, he was playing with the Canberra Raiders under then-captain Craig Bellamy. Don was seconded to the chairmanship of the juniors and did not return to Secretarial duties until 1970. And it represented yet another change of direction for the club. The big prop forward grew up just over the road from Dolphin Oval, went to the local schools, jumped off the famous old jetty, progressed through the junior ranks at the Dolphins and described Redcliffe in his autobiography as my heartland. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. I think theyre quite aware of their position in Redcliffe and on the Sunshine Coast.. Despite being club champions for the first time since 1993 the Dolphins were not represented on grand final day. Redcliffe Leagues Club. Gehrke became the first player to transfer to Sydney. Once again the Dolphins rose to the challenge making the grand final. Apart from those who played for Brisbane, Bob Gehrke was the first Redcliffe player to be chosen for Queensland. Throughout the 1960s, a number of famous players came through the ranks of the Dolphins to represent Queensland and Australia, including Trevor Harken and Arthur Beetson. Despite not being Club champions for the first time in three seasons, Easts pipped us by a point but we got the ultimate revenge defeating the Tigers in the Qld Cup grand final as well as the three BRL grand finals. Redcliffe Dolphins' top 75 players revealed in its 75th year Tony Obst, Peter Leis, Artie Beetson, Ian Pearce, Wally Fullerton-Smith | The Courier Mail Redcliffe Dolphins' top 75 players revealed in its 75th year Who is the Redcliffe Dolphins greatest player? Welcome to Redcliffe Leagues Club | Corner Klingner & Ashmole Roads, Redcliffe QLD 4020 | 07 3203 7333 | Elite Rewards. "We thought we shouldn't be left at the whim of someone making a decision outside our club, we should put ourselves in a position where we can, you know, be in control of our own destiny," he said. 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. "In 50 years, we have had three chairmen and I am the shortest-serving one in my 11th year," Jones said. Its big enough for people not to know all your business, but small enough for you to know a lot of people. for the club. Benson said he felt privileged to play during a periodthat marked a handing over of the old guard to a new generation of players who became entrenched in the club's history. ON one hand the government funded the new licensed club and on the other it placed restrictions. Oct 14th, 2021. Civoniceva played his club football for the Brisbane Broncos, with whom he won the 1998, 2000 and 2006 NRL Premierships . Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. As wait times and financial pressures increase, more people are delaying dental treatment, Man drowns at northern NSW beach while trying to save daughter, 'I was hitting it so soft': Aussie wildcard reflects on 70-shot rally in Australian Open loss, The art of taxidermy and tanning to give animals 'a second life', Live: Wall Street rally ends as inflation and tech lay-offs bite, ASX to follow, After launching three NASA rockets, this remote space centre unveils more sky-high ambitions. "I remember Dessy Webb assembling the whole club before the training session kicked off and saying, 'listen, guys, things aren't travelling that well financially for the club'," Murray said. Moreton Bay Regional Council sent a letter to ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys after the Dolphins refused to add a geographical reference to their name, having dropped "Redcliffe" for the NRL side. It was a day those who played and those who sat in the stands will never forget. The club had suffered three grand final losses: in 1981 to Souths, in 1983 to Easts and in 1987 to Brothers. 2018 The Dolphins take out the Queensland Cup again, now known as the Intrust Super Cup. In 1966, Arthur Beetson and Kevin Yow Yeh transferred to Balmain for similar fees. What these kids done today takes care of 30 years of unfinished business for some of us old blokes. Catch up with old friends and team mates and take in all the action of the Village Motors Dolphins Round 12 clash against the PNG Hunters from the Corporate Area at Dolphin Stadium. ? The list consists of 115 members. The Australian Rugby League Commission confirmed on . 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