You knew you were in trouble if you got the stare. "They were the kings of the Foley Shield. In 1948 the competition was structured into a Northern Zone (Cairns, Babinda, Tully and Eacham) and a Southern Zone (Mackay, Ayr and Townsville). . The Regions of Queensland refer to the geographic areas of the Australian state of Queensland. 2022 Draw and Results; Gene Miles and Colin Scott, two of the Maroons mainstays of the 1980s, were taught lessons they took with them through their football careers by Mount Isa legends Vern and Frank Daisy, two of the best country footballers to have not played in the Origin arena. "He said he was going to ask me a question to camera and that he wanted me to say well see who is number one. Gene Miles and Colin Scott, two of the Maroons mainstays of the 1980s, were taught lessons they took with them through their football careers by Mount Isa legends Vern and Frank Daisy, two of the best country footballers to have not played in the Origin arena. "When the reporter asked me how I'd go, I went along with it and said well see who is number one.". In 2011, the competition moved to the 20th to 22 May to be played in Townsville, with no preliminary round played. (RARL). Each region varies somewhat in terms of its economy, population, climate, geography, flora and fauna. "I've never seen so many happy people in my life, enjoying each other's company, it was a magnificent weekend.". Butterfield held the record for most test caps . "They threw me a pair of shorts and they were five sizes too big for me, so I had to take them off and get another pair.". In 2010, the competition was moved to the Labour Day Long Weekend, with a preliminary round played in regional centres over the Anzac Day Long Weekend. In an attempt to re-invent the competition and renew the tradition and passion in the shield, Mount Isa, with the Mid-West league, (Mount Isa-Mid West) and Innisfail-Eacham returned to the competition and Cape York/Torres Strait joined the competition, and the Shield was played as a round robin at the Townsville Sports Reserve over the Easter weekend in 2009. The history of the North Queensland Cowboys goes back to 1995 when they were admitted to the Australian Rugby League Premiership. It is in the dry tropics region of Queensland, adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef. Miles, while playing for Townsville, recalled the day Vern used him as a "rotary hoe" in the Foley Shield final of 1979, the same afternoon Scott, playing fullback, lost his pants in a tackle by a fired up opposite number Frank Daisy. Yeah, YOU! He also played for 14 games for Queensland from 1963 until 1968 and played for Australia against Great Britain in 1966. Not many people would recognise the name Harold Roberts but he was a magnificent winger in the Mackay teams that dominated North Queensland football from 1934 until 1937. "I give him so much credit for toughening up all of those footballers that left North Queensland, me being one of them, to come down here to Brisbane to play in the big league," Miles said. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. Queensland is a massive state, larger than many countries, and the tropical northern part of it has been historically remote and undeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity. "He was an intimidator. Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. He never left the north and played for Queensland from 1962 until 1966. Subscribed to personalized events updates! Laurie Joseph Spina is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who currently works as a commentator. In 2000 the competition was reinstated, and was contested by Cairns, Mackay and Townsville. If you wish to register and unable to do it on line, then text me the following. "Together, the Daisy brothers were brilliant. To see more jump on to our Facebook Page CLICK HERE! The Cairns District Rugby League was formed on 5 August 1918 and is the administrative body for the game of rugby league football in Cairns, Queensland. Celebrating our Foley Shield Milestones ''When asked if they would have liked to represent an Indigenous All-Stars side in their playing days, they both responded, ''Oh yes, mate!''. "That would be bloody good,'' Vern responded.Frank was a fullback while Vern was a barnstorming backrower in his heyday and has already made an impact in Brisbane, having roused on his famous nephew for not visiting his hometown more. JavaScript is disabled. Scotty had the pleasure of playing for North Queensland in a rep jersey with them. The line though the centre of Rockhampton runs down the middle of Denison Street. In an attempt to re-invent the competition and renew the tradition and passion in the shield, Mount Isa, with the Mid-West league, (Mount Isa-Mid West) and Innisfail-Eacham returned to the competition and Cape York/Torres Strait joined the competition, and the Shield was played as a round robin at the Townsville Sports Reserve over the Easter weekend in 2009. Mr Moran said the following day there was another event for all players who played in the Foley Shield competition for Mount Isa between 1966 and 1993. "I went over to get them and could see they were ripped to shreds so I hung my head and went over to the sideline all embarrassed because the crowd was giving it to me. (RARL), Former Top-Flight Competition: Brisbane Rugby League premiership. They were telepathic and that particular day of the 1979 Foley Shield final they threw balls over their shoulder and there was someone there to catch it. He just has these big mother hands. Miles reinforced his old Wynnum Manly and Broncos teammate's assessment. (RARL). Read our Privacy Policy. Rugby league football is a full-contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular field. Publishers purchase ISBNs from an affiliate of the International ISBN Agency. The grand final was played in Townsville, and was a highlight of the rugby league calendar. 1959 Mackay 29 defeated Cairns 18 The Northern Division of the Queensland Rugby League is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in North Queensland, specifically in the area from Sarina in the south to Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands in the north and west to Mount Isa as well as into the Gulf Communities. Mount Pellegrino is a hill facing east on the bay of Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy, located north of the city.. 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''I've told Bruno that I will get square one day,'' Vern laughed. It commences at Roma Street station, Brisbane, and largely parallels the Queensland coast to Cairns in Far North Queensland. Fullback: Frank Daisy (Mount Isa) whose record of eight Foley Shield Finals is second to none. Bert Peterson - Steering Committee The players below are his home-grown heroes. [3] A New Zealand international representative forward, he played his club football in various places in New Zealand, New South Wales and Queensland. It is the centre of a sugarcane-growing region. BUSH footy legends Vern and Frank Daisy would have loved the chance to play for an Indigenous All-Stars team. From Melbourne to North Queensland, I worked with some wonderful Rugby League people under these circumstances including Wayne Pearce, Gorden Tallis, Scott Sattler and Gary Freeman, effectively in. "That would be good,'' Frank said. He won the Foley Shield with Tully in 1964. NRL Telstra Premiership. The grand final was played in Townsville, and was a highlight of the rugby league calendar. He is also hoping to catch up with old Mt Isa teammate and former Broncos CEO Bruno Cullen who is responsible for an old shoulder injury that still gives him a little trouble. "I thought, 'oh man, I dont want that to be on TV'. NSWRL U19 Tarsha Gale Cup. North Queensland or the Northern Region is the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland that lies just south of Far North Queensland. He retired with the record for most games for North Queensland, having captained the side to victories over Great Britain and France. Self storage units servicing Townsville area 399 Woolcock Street, Townsville, QLD, Australia 4814 In 1948 the competition was structured into a Northern Zone (Cairns, Babinda, Tully and Eacham) and a Southern Zone (Mackay, Ayr and Townsville). Absent was Stan Suchowiecki while confined to nursing homes were Tiger Slater, Kev Weinart and Bruce Phillip (the latter in Bundaberg and whose whereabouts were unknown until John Moran put the call out earlier this year). The great games are mentioned in detail like the 110 minute marathon in 1982 when Townsville and Herbert River fought out a 22/22 draw, the 100 minute Carlton Shield final in 1938 when Cairns and Townsville drew and the great effort from the 1962 Far North Queensland team in Cairns who went down to a magnificent Great Britain team 33/31.This touring team had beaten all corners including Australia. Also, the re-introduction of Bowen to the Foley Shield (Formerly part of Whitsunday) who will combine with Palm Island, who play a 7 team A-Grade Competition. It is on the east coast of Far North Queensland. You'll gain access to the full features of the site and you can jump in with your comments whenever you want. DODGE BALL Townsville's Sam Faust looks to weave his way, Test of depth: Injuries rock Mackay - 1-point loss, `New boys' triumph in Foley Shield final in Townsville, HOW SWEET IT IS Innisfail-Eacham with the Foley Shield, Townsville Shield title dream ends as rest option backfires, Shield success: Innsifail-Eachams victorious Foley Shield team, Mackay's Jim Bryant was among the familiar faces at the Sea Eagles, Foley Shield success may see more expansion. Prior to 1948 an inter-town competition known as the Carlton Cup was contested in North Queensland. Attend, Share & Influence! In previous years it has also been contested by Ayr, Babinda, Burdekin, Eacham, Herbert River, Innisfail, Mount Isa, Tully and Whitsunday. Photo: Robert Hiette The surviving members of Mount Isa's first ever victorious Foley Shield side have come together for a weekend of celebrations in the 50 th anniversary of that win. Brothers Leagues Club Townsville, Hervey Range Rd, Townsville, Queensland 4817, Condon, Australia. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a population of 173,815 as of the 2016 Australian census. The city is also a major industrial centre, home to one of the world's largest zinc refineries, a nickel refinery and many other similar activities. Two men in hats. The book written in chronological order tells about the great North Queensland team that supplied nine Queensland players in 1915 and also tells about the success of the North Queensland Cowboys, Mackay Cutters and Northern Pride. The full 1969 team was: Bruce Phillips (wing), Bruno Cullen (fullback), Mick Bakhash (wing), Gavin Shepherd (centre), George Herwig (centre), Bob Wilson (five-eighth, captain), Ken Mucken (halfback), Mel Brosnan (lock), Bill Bawden (second row), Bryan Woodcock (second row), Terry Hammond (front row), Les Smith (hooker), Tom Tassell (front row), Kev Weinert (reserve), Tiger Slater (reserve), Stan Suchowiecki (reserve), Col Wilson (reserve), Kev Duve (reserve). In 2010, the competition was moved to the Labour Day Long Weekend, with a preliminary round played in regional centres over the Anzac Day Long Weekend. An Australian international and Queensland interstate representative forward, he played club football throughout the state of Queensland during his career. This was revamped, and renamed in honour of Arch Foley, a member of the 1918 Townsville representative team that travelled north to Cairns, and south throughout Central Queensland. 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