Big Artie, who played 56 game for Redcliffe, was a key figure in the clubs first ever premiership win in 1965. Oct 14th, 2021. First Grade: 1961,1963,1964,1965 (premiers) 1966 ? The result three wins to the mighty Dolphins. 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? If we were going to go in the NRL, it would be as the Dolphins, said Jones. 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. Mark Nicholls 11. Redcliffe's Hostplus Cup coach Ben Te'o has signed Kelly to his 2023 roster. The modern era of the Redcliffe Dolphins began at Dolphin Park in the late 1970s. 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. The Redcliffe Dolphins hung on and in 1994 won their first premiership in nearly three decades. After this bruising encounter it was a difficult task to back up against Souths in the Brisbane Rugby League Grand Final with a number of players missing through injury and suspension. Pressure to build a licensed club at Dolphin Oval was mounting, but to leave the old club which was a financially viable operation and to go into large debt had to be met with a great deal of caution. Redcliffe Dolphins fans in the stands. Previously the club ran under 18, reserve and first grade teams. I never wanted to play for another club. From 2023 onwards, the Redcliffe Dolphins' fully professional spin-off team, known simply as the Dolphins, compete separately in the National Rugby League. Now 92, he believes that he is the sole surviving member from that inaugural club meeting. Gehrke became the first player to transfer to Sydney. "We have done that and we continue to do that.". 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. So thats dramatic it was a whole change of culture.. The Redcliffe and District Rugby League Football Club may have only been in the Brisbane Rugby League first grade competition since 1960, but the club has a very proud history, which dates back to 1947. Peninsula Power Football Club is a football (soccer) club in Redcliffe. The Geraghty Cup was won by the club in 1954-55-56 and is still on display in the clubhouse at Dolphin Oval today. He still lives in the area and his young sons, Jacobi and Kaden, now play for the Dolphins in the Under-9s and Under-10s respectively. Here is how the Dolphins are shaping up for 2023. He achieved this goal by playing a possible 109 out of 111 games from 1960 to 1964. The Dolphins will tomorrow release for sale single-game membership options that contain seats at what will be the biggest . After a decade of coming of age, the club looked to the 1970?s as their next step in establishing itself as a progressive club in the Brisbane Rugby League. Redcliffe Dolphins Representative PlayersAustralian RepresentativesArthur Beetson, Australian Representative CoachesFrank Stanton, Queensland Representatives (including State of Origin)Bob Gerhke. The list consists of 115 members. Former DolphinIan Grahamsaid he remembered once seeing an old car bonnet surface from below the pitch, while others recall tripping on the odd piece of tyre which had also worked its way up. The club had now acquired a tract of land, which they could develop through the years and at their own pace for senior and junior members and they would be able to control their own destiny all year round. ? Also two weeks earlier the third grade side won their grand final to make it four out of a possible four grand finals. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/qld-redcliffe-dolphins-nrl-rugby-league/100543074, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, Dolphins' coach 'super excited' for future, Aviation industry awaits answers why Qantas issued 'unusual' mayday alert, Are the climate wars really over? a first grade premiership. Anthony Milford 7. Normal services had to be brought in. 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. If the club saw fit to name the projected oval after Mr.Kreb?s wife a reduction in the purchase price would have been considered. Steve Beakley (Director) Director since 2007. In the 1970?s, Eric Harris as the National Fitness Council and Brisbane Junior Rugby League Secretary ran fitness camps at Tallebudgera and clubs could take advantage of the facility to organise fitness programs with passing, tackling and playing the ball variations. It is to be replaced by a statewide competition. Second Grade: 1962 (premiers), 1964, 1965, 1966 (premiers), and 1968, 1969 in 2009 he broke the record for most international matches for Australia of any forward in history. In 1961 Norths became the first team since Valleys in 1919 to win a premiership hat trick. Ian Thinee: 164 games for Redcliffe. "There is something about the peninsula and the lay of the land around Moreton Daily Stadium that just harnessed the passion of a city a tribe I supposed that loved it's footy," McCall said. 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.? Best Clubman: Des Webb 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. In 1990, he was awarded the Rothmans Medal, the premier individual award in the competition. Under-17 and reserve grade teams win the grand finals in their debut year. Pic Chris Higgins Historian Greg Mallory believes that geographic separation is one of the reasons behind Redcliffe Dolphins survival and recent success, while Bob Jones reckons it has given the club a distinct character. Trevor Benson started with the club in the '70s as a junior and played 237 first grade games for the Dolphins. They were still cheaper than procurable at the time from the eastern states.? 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. ? At the end of the season Barry qualified at the New South Wales Narrabeen base as a grade 2 coach. Are property investors the solution to Australia's rental crisis? Between 1986 and 1996 Stanley played 113 first-grade games for the Dolphins and captained the club to the premiership in 1994. Redcliffe Dolphins Club Website Club Stats Overview / Founded: - Members: 10,000 Nickname: Dolphins Stadium: Dolphin Stadium Competition Record / Premierships 6 Minor Premierships 6 Runner Up 6 Total Wins 111 Total Losses 71 Win Percentage 58% 2022 Season / Points Scored 578 Points Conceded 407 Completion Rate 74% Tackle Efficiency 87.1% A young player from Roma named Arthur Beetson stars before being enticed to Sydney to become an international and legend of the game. The lights at the showgrounds were superior to those on the new fields and the club administration and licensed club was still located at the showgrounds. Without the help of the federal member for Petrie Dean Wells, and his government?s contribution through their C.E.P funding, combined with our own financial arrangements with the Commonwealth Bank, the project would not have been possible. Dick Turner became President in 1971 after Alf Charlish relinquished the chair, an office he had held with distinction since 1965. 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. ? He later went on to become the Chairman of the Brisbane Rugby League and then President of the Queensland Rugby League. The BRL, as it turned out were right in their opposition to accepting the Club. He said there was "no doubt"having a financially secure club influenced the success of the NRL bid. It was in 1976 that the club made it?s most significant contribution to the game of Rugby League in Queensland. 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. Redcliffe have a good forward pack and the best club rugby league coach of all time I think they will threaten the 8. 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. To McCall's delight, Arthur Beetson once left a bloodied thumbprint in his autograph book. There is talk about a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose, but how many should I already have and who is eligible? Bennett '99 per cent sure' of Dolphins deal as a secret Bunnies contract clause is revealed The decision to accept the Club came with conditions. 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. [4][5] In 2018, Redcliffe won their sixth Queensland Cup title, defeating Easts Tigers 36-22.[6]. Photograph: Redcliffe Dolphins Beetson, whoserved as the captain in Queensland's first Origin side in 1980, became the game's seventh immortal in 2003. 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. 1962 Redcliffe wins its first Brisbane Rugby League title, the reserve grade premiership. Employment for long term unemployed tradesmen and labourers were one of the criteria necessary. Tom Maule was 22 then, living in nearby Scarborough and playing second row for the mighty Brothers club from Brisbane. 1997 The Dolphins magic double they win both the Brisbane Rugby League competition and secure the Queensland Cup title for the first time. He is a prominent real estate agent on the Peninsula and has been involved with The Redcliffe District Rugby League Football Club Incorporated as a player, coach and Football Manager since 1980. 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. 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. With reunions being staged for each decade it was a tremendous way for old friends to catch up and talk about the old days. . Contents 1 History 2 Name and colours 2.1 Jerseys 2.2 Kit sponsors and manufacturers 3 Players 3.1 2023 Signings 4 Home grounds 5 Further notes 6 References History [ edit] President of the juniors at the time Noel McGrath felt that the control of the club was not heading in the right direction and with seven other signatories of his committee requested the senior club assess the situation. Besides those coming from Redcliffe other players had to be brought in from outside and they came from rugby union (Eagle Junction Club) and players from Brisbane Rugby League clubs who were invited to play for the club on Sundays. . 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. Ross O?Reilly and his squad of 17 players broke the hoodoo that has haunted Redcliffe sides since the sole premiership win of 1965. In the middle 50's, the club once again saw the need to further expand. ON one hand the government funded the new licensed club and on the other it placed restrictions. They were able to provide a budget never before attainable for the promulgation of Rugby League in the schools and juniors. I played all my senior football at Redcliffe, says Stanley. 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