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The 1975 [[Brisbane Rugby League premiership]] was the 67th season of [[Brisbane]]'s semi-professional [[rugby league]] football competition. Eight teams from across Brisbane competed for the premiership, which culminated in a [[grand final]] match between the [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]] and [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] clubs.
The '''1975 Brisbane Rugby League season''' was the 67th season of [[Brisbane Rugby League premiership]]. Eight [[rugby league]] teams from across [[Brisbane]] competed for the premiership, which culminated in a [[grand final]] match between the [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]] and [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] clubs.


== Season summary ==
== Season summary ==
Teams played each other three times, with 21 rounds of competition played. It resulted in a top five of [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]], [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]], [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]], [[Easts Tigers|Eastern Suburbs]] and [[Wynnum Manly Seagulls|Wynnum-Manly]].
Teams played each other three times, with 21 rounds of competition played. It resulted in a top five of [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]], [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]], [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]], [[Easts Tigers|Eastern Suburbs]] and [[Wynnum Manly Seagulls|Wynnum-Manly]].


The 1975 season's [[Rothmans Medal]]list was [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]] played Steve Calder.<ref>[https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/02/vale-steve-calder/ '''QRL Media''']</ref>
The 1975 season's [[Rothmans Medal]]list was [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]] player Steve Calder.<ref>[https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2015/11/02/vale-steve-calder/ '''QRL Media''']</ref>


With seconds remaining in the decider, [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] were trailing 26-24 to minor premiers [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]]. The Dolphins had the ball and launched a bomb hoping for the best. However, before the ball landed, fans had flooded [[Lang Park]] ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests' receiver into an error.<ref>"Best 10 Brisbane or QRL grand finals in past 50 years" in ''Courier Mail'', September 26, 2014</ref> The ball ended up going into touch, ensuring that the fans to not ruin the final play of the game.
With seconds remaining in the decider, [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] were trailing 26–24 to minor premiers [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]]. The Dolphins had the ball and launched a bomb hoping for the best. However, before the ball landed, fans had flooded [[Lang Park]] ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests' receiver into an error.<ref>"Best 10 Brisbane or QRL grand finals in past 50 years" in ''Courier Mail'', September 26, 2014</ref> The ball ended up going into touch, ensuring that the fans did not ruin the final play of the game.


=== Teams ===
=== Teams ===
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| {{leagueicon|Easts Tigers|16}} [[Easts Tigers|Eastern Suburbs]] || [[Langlands Park]] || [[Des Morris]] || [[Des Morris]]
| {{leagueicon|Easts Tigers|16}} [[Easts Tigers|Eastern Suburbs]] || [[Langlands Park]] || [[Des Morris]] || [[Des Morris]]
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Valleys|16}} [[Fortitude Valley Diehards|Fortitude Valley]] || Neumann Oval || ||
| {{leagueicon|Valleys|16}} [[Fortitude Valley Diehards|Fortitude Valley]] || [[Allan Border Field|Neumann Oval]] || Henry Holloway || Marty Scanlan
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Norths Devils|16}} [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]] || Bishop Park || [[Tommy Bishop]] || Tommy Bishop
| {{leagueicon|Norths Devils|16}} [[Norths Devils|Northern Suburbs]] || Bishop Park || [[Tommy Bishop]] || Tommy Bishop
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Brothers|16}} [[Past Brothers]] || Corbett Park || ||
| {{leagueicon|Brothers|16}} [[Past Brothers]] || Corbett Park || Brian Fitzsimmons || [[Wayne Bennett (rugby league)|Wayne Bennett]]
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] || [[Dolphin Oval]] || ||
| {{leagueicon|Redcliffe|16}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]] || [[Redcliffe Showgrounds]] || [[Barry Muir]] || [[Ian Pearce (rugby league)|Ian Pearce]]
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Souths Magpies|16}} [[Souths Magpies|Southern Suburbs]] || [[Davies Park]] || ||
| {{leagueicon|Souths Magpies|16}} [[Souths Magpies|Southern Suburbs]] || [[Davies Park]] || Harry Bath || Gary Dobrich
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Wests Panthers|16}} [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]] || [[Purtell Park]] || [[Ron Raper]] || K. Brown
| {{leagueicon|Wests Panthers|16}} [[Wests Panthers|Western Suburbs]] || [[Purtell Park]] || [[Ron Raper]] || [[Harry Cameron (rugby league)|Harry Cameron]]
|-
|-
| {{leagueicon|Wynnum|16}} [[Wynnum Manly Seagulls|Wynnum-Manly]] || [[Kougari Oval]] || [[T. Berry]]
| {{leagueicon|Wynnum|16}} [[Wynnum Manly Seagulls|Wynnum-Manly]] || [[Kougari Oval]] || [[T. Berry]] || Nev Hornery
|}
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| colspan=7 | '''Semi Finals'''
| colspan=7 | '''Semi-finals'''
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|align=left | {{leagueicon|Redcliffe|23}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]]
|align=left | {{leagueicon|Redcliffe|23}} [[Redcliffe Dolphins|Redcliffe]]
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! align="centre" style="width:140px; border:3px solid red; background: red; color: white"|Redcliffe
! align="centre" style="width:140px; border:3px solid red; background: red; color: white"|Redcliffe
|- align=center
|- align=center
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| Greg McCarthy ||[[Fullback (rugby league)|FB]]|| Tony Obst
# Greg McCarthy
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|[[Fullback (rugby league)|FB]]||
# Tony Obst
|- align=center
|- align=center
| M. Flesser || [[Rugby league positions#Wing|WG]]|| B. Gardiner
| 2. Michael Flesser || [[Rugby league positions#Wing|WG]]|| 2. Brian Gardiner
|- align=center
|- align=center
| [[Harry Cameron (rugby league)|Harry Cameron]] || [[Rugby league positions#Centre|CE]]|| P. Flanders
| 3. [[Harry Cameron (rugby league)|Harry Cameron]] (c) || [[Rugby league positions#Centre|CE]]|| 3. Peter Flanders
|- align=center
|- align=center
| G. Heading || [[Rugby league positions#Centre|CE]]|| Ian Pearce (c)
| 4. Greg Heading || [[Rugby league positions#Centre|CE]]|| 4. Ian Pearce (c)
|- align=center
|- align=center
| Wayne Stewart || [[Rugby league positions#Wing|WG]] || V. Tighe
| 5. Wayne Stewart || [[Rugby league positions#Wing|WG]] || 5. Victor Tighe
|- align=center
|- align=center
| [[Geoff Richardson (rugby)|Geoff Richardson]] || [[Five-eighth|FE]]|| S. Williams
| 6. [[Geoff Richardson (rugby)|Geoff Richardson]] || [[Five-eighth|FE]]|| 6. Steve Williams
|- align=center
|- align=center
| [[Greg Oliphant]] || [[Rugby league positions#Scrum half|HB]] || B. Winney
| 7. [[Greg Oliphant]] || [[Rugby league positions#Scrum half|HB]] || 7. Brian Winney
|- align=center
|- align=center
| [[Norm Carr]] || [[Rugby league positions#Prop forward|PR]]|| I. Thinee
| 8. [[Norm Carr]] || [[Rugby league positions#Prop forward|LK]]|| 8. Ian Thinee
|- align=center
|- align=center
| Rod Bradshaw ||[[Hooker (rugby league)|HK]]|| R. Halley
| 9. Rod Bradshaw ||[[Hooker (rugby league)|SR]]|| 9. Rod Halley
|- align=center
|- align=center
| Henry Williamson || [[Rugby league positions#Prop forward|PR]] || F. Grayson
| 10. Henry Williamson || [[Rugby league positions#Prop forward|SR]] || 10. Forrester Grayson
|- align=center
|- align=center
| Max Williamson || [[Rugby league positions#Second-row forward|SR]] || Bevan Bleakley
| 11. Max Williamson || [[Rugby league positions#Second-row forward|PR]] || 11. Bevan Bleakley
|- align=center
|- align=center
| K. Brown (c) || [[Rugby league positions#Second-row forward|SR]] || R. Jones
| 12. Kel Brown || [[Rugby league positions#Second-row forward|HK]] || 12. Bob Jones
|- align=center
|- align=center
| John Young || [[Lock (rugby league)|LK]] || S. Bullow
| 13. John Young || [[Lock (rugby league)|PR]] || 13. Steve Bullow
|- align=center
|- align=center
| C. Anderson || Reserves || P. Leis
| 14. Bob Green || Reserves || 14. Chris Mason
|- align=center
|- align=center
| R. Green || Reserves || B. McArthur
| 19. Carlo Costa || Reserves || 15. Geoff Russell
|- align=center
|- align=center
| C. Costa || Reserves || C. Mason
| 20. C Anderson || Reserves || 16. Peter Leis
|- align=center
|- align=center
| || Reserves || Geoff Russell
| || Reserves || 19. Brad McArthur
|- align=center
|- align=center
| [[Ron Raper]] || Coach || [[Barry Muir]]
| [[Ron Raper]] || Coach || [[Barry Muir]]
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Redcliffe's storming finish was not enough, as Western Suburbs held on to claim its first premiership in 21 years.
Redcliffe's storming finish was not enough, as Western Suburbs held on to claim its first premiership in 21 years.


Redcliffe were trailing 26-24, but Panthers held on, to win their ninth premiership and first since 1954. Redcliffe won the scrum count 7-4, the Dolphins winning the penalties 11-7 as well.
Redcliffe were coming home strong 26–24, but Panthers held on, to win their ninth premiership and first since 1954. Redcliffe won the scrum count 7–4, the Dolphins winning the penalties 11-7 as well.


'''Western Suburbs''' 26 (Tries: H. Cameron, B. Bradshaw, G. McCarthy, G. Heading. Goals: W. Stewart)
'''Western Suburbs''' 26 (Tries: H. Cameron, R. Bradshaw, G. McCarthy, G. Heading. Goals: W. Stewart)


'''Redcliffe''' 24 (Tries: T. Obst, I. Pearce, G. Russell, B. Bleakley. Goals: I. Pearce 6)<ref>1975 BRL Grand Final Highlights Wests 26 v Redcliffe 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBHXh5M4icY</ref><ref>1975 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final https://web.archive.org/web/20060214040520/http://queensland.rleague.com/flashback/1975gf.php</ref>
'''Redcliffe''' 24 (Tries: T. Obst, I. Pearce, G. Russell, B. Bleakley. Goals: I. Pearce 6)<ref>1975 BRL Grand Final Highlights Wests 26 v Redcliffe 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBHXh5M4icY</ref><ref>1975 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final https://web.archive.org/web/20060214040520/http://queensland.rleague.com/flashback/1975gf.php</ref>


== References ==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 11:08, 2 October 2023

1975 Brisbane Rugby League
Teams8
Premiers Western Suburbs
Minor premiers Western Suburbs
Player of the year Steve Calder (Rothmans Medal)
Top try-scorer(s) Wayne Bennett
← 1974
1976 →

The 1975 Brisbane Rugby League season was the 67th season of Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Eight rugby league teams from across Brisbane competed for the premiership, which culminated in a grand final match between the Western Suburbs and Redcliffe clubs.

Season summary

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Teams played each other three times, with 21 rounds of competition played. It resulted in a top five of Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Redcliffe, Eastern Suburbs and Wynnum-Manly.

The 1975 season's Rothmans Medallist was Northern Suburbs player Steve Calder.[1]

With seconds remaining in the decider, Redcliffe were trailing 26–24 to minor premiers Western Suburbs. The Dolphins had the ball and launched a bomb hoping for the best. However, before the ball landed, fans had flooded Lang Park ensuring there was no chance for Redcliffe to pressure Wests' receiver into an error.[2] The ball ended up going into touch, ensuring that the fans did not ruin the final play of the game.

Teams

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Club Home ground Coach Captain
Eastern Suburbs Langlands Park Des Morris Des Morris
Fortitude Valley Neumann Oval Henry Holloway Marty Scanlan
Northern Suburbs Bishop Park Tommy Bishop Tommy Bishop
Past Brothers Corbett Park Brian Fitzsimmons Wayne Bennett
Redcliffe Redcliffe Showgrounds Barry Muir Ian Pearce
Southern Suburbs Davies Park Harry Bath Gary Dobrich
Western Suburbs Purtell Park Ron Raper Harry Cameron
Wynnum-Manly Kougari Oval T. Berry Nev Hornery

Ladder

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Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
1 Western Suburbs 21 16 0 5 473 296 +177 32
2 Northern Suburbs 21 13 1 7 467 346 +121 27
3 Redcliffe 21 13 0 8 387 337 +50 26
4 Eastern Suburbs 21 11 2 8 390 338 +52 24
5 Wynnum-Manly 21 10 1 10 352 342 +10 21
6 Past Brothers 21 8 1 12 347 385 -38 17
7 Southern Suburbs 21 6 0 15 331 490 -159 12
8 Fortitude Valley 21 4 1 16 289 495 -206 9

Finals

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Startseite Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Crowd
Qualifying Finals
Eastern Suburbs 7-9 Wynnum-Manly 30 August 1975 Lang Park Eddie Ward 8,000
Northern Suburbs 15–2 Redcliffe 31 August 1975 Lang Park Ian Smith
Semi-finals
Redcliffe 22-15 Wynnum-Manly 6 September 1975 Lang Park Ian Smith
Western Suburbs 21-11 Northern Suburbs 7 September 1975 Lang Park Eddie Ward
Preliminary Final
Northern Suburbs 2-25 Redcliffe 13 September 1975 Lang Park Eddie Ward
Grand Final
Western Suburbs 26-24 Redcliffe 21 September 1975 Lang Park Ian Smith 41,000

Grand Final

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Western Suburbs Position Redcliffe
  1. Greg McCarthy
 FB
  1. Tony Obst
2. Michael Flesser WG 2. Brian Gardiner
3. Harry Cameron (c) CE 3. Peter Flanders
4. Greg Heading CE 4. Ian Pearce (c)
5. Wayne Stewart WG 5. Victor Tighe
6. Geoff Richardson FE 6. Steve Williams
7. Greg Oliphant HB 7. Brian Winney
8. Norm Carr LK 8. Ian Thinee
9. Rod Bradshaw SR 9. Rod Halley
10. Henry Williamson SR 10. Forrester Grayson
11. Max Williamson PR 11. Bevan Bleakley
12. Kel Brown HK 12. Bob Jones
13. John Young PR 13. Steve Bullow
14. Bob Green Reserves 14. Chris Mason
19. Carlo Costa Reserves 15. Geoff Russell
20. C Anderson Reserves 16. Peter Leis
Reserves 19. Brad McArthur
Ron Raper Coach Barry Muir

Redcliffe's storming finish was not enough, as Western Suburbs held on to claim its first premiership in 21 years.

Redcliffe were coming home strong 26–24, but Panthers held on, to win their ninth premiership and first since 1954. Redcliffe won the scrum count 7–4, the Dolphins winning the penalties 11-7 as well.

Western Suburbs 26 (Tries: H. Cameron, R. Bradshaw, G. McCarthy, G. Heading. Goals: W. Stewart)

Redcliffe 24 (Tries: T. Obst, I. Pearce, G. Russell, B. Bleakley. Goals: I. Pearce 6)[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ QRL Media
  2. ^ "Best 10 Brisbane or QRL grand finals in past 50 years" in Courier Mail, September 26, 2014
  3. ^ 1975 BRL Grand Final Highlights Wests 26 v Redcliffe 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBHXh5M4icY
  4. ^ 1975 Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final https://web.archive.org/web/20060214040520/http://queensland.rleague.com/flashback/1975gf.php
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