Oh the Memories! BRL Team of the 80s Revealed
from www.qrl.com.au

THE VOTES are in and the 4BC Brisbane Rugby League Team of the 80s has been announced.

Reviving memories of a truly golden era for local league, fans called and emailed Radio 4BC with their nominations over the past three weeks.

Among plenty of colourful banter, as could be expected, there was also cause for much debate.

Where are the likes of Peter Jackson, Ian French, Brad Backer, Ross Strudwick, Trevor Benson, Norm Carr and Colin Scott?

Who would you leave out to accommodate them?

Did many of those included play their best football at BRL, NSWRL or State of Origin level?

Regardless, there?s no doubting the team produced could hold its own in any era. Indeed, one suspects the names Wally Lewis, Mal Meninga and Gene Miles in particular will live on as long as the great game is played.

Plans are afoot for 4BC Sports Today to host a function for the team, from where they will broadcast live. Special commemorative jersey will also be presented to each member of the team.

Mike Higgison, BRL historian and 4BC special guest, said the initiative had revealed a strong undercurrent of support for community rugby league.

?The phones and general discusion indicate the interest in the halcyon days of the Brisbane Rugby League is alive and kicking,? Higgison said.

?This year, people were even getting together at different venues to tune in between 7-8pm on 4BC each night, just for the segment, then kicking on later with old videos of games etc. It's been simply huge!?

The Team of the 80s follows on from last year?s successful 4BC Team of the 70s promotion.

Both Teams are listed below. Which side would be your pick in a head-to-head battle?



4BC - BRL Team Of The 80's

1. Gary Belcher (Souths)
2. Joe Kilroy (Norths, Brothers)
3. Mal Meninga (Souths)
4. Gene Miles (Wynnum-Manly)
5. Terry Butler (Wynnum-Manly)
6. Wally Lewis (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly)
7. Mark Murray (Norths, Valleys, Redcliffe)
8. Bob Lindner (Souths, Wynnum-Manly)
9. Bryan Niebling (Valleys, Redcliffe)
10. Wally Fullerton-Smith (Redcliffe)
11. Bob Kellaway (Souths, Brothers , Ipswich)
12. Greg Conescu (Norths, Redcliffe)
13. Greg Dowling (Wynnum-Manly, Norths)

Reserves
14. Darryl Duncan (Valleys, Norths)
15. Tony Currie (Wests, Redcliffe)
16. Chris Phelan (Souths)
17. Campbell Dews (Norths, Wynnum-Manly)

Coach : Des Morris (Wynnum-Manly, Easts)


4BC - BRL Team Of The 70's

1. Ian 'Bunny' Pearce (Redcliffe)
2. Warren Orr (Wests, Wynnum-Manly)
3. Gerry Fitzpatrick (Valleys)
4. Peter Leis (Redcliffe, Wests)
5. Jeff Denman (Easts)
6. Geoff Richardson (Wests)
7. Ross Strudwick (Valleys)
8. Norm Carr (Wests, Souths)
9. Des Morris (Easts, Wynnum-Manly)
10. Lew Platz (Souths, Wynnum-Manly)
11. Rod Morris (Easts, Wynnum-Manly)
12. John Lang (Easts)
13. Greg Veivers (Souths)

Reserves
14. Tony Obst (Redcliffe, Brothers)
15. John McCabe (Valleys)

Coach : Henry Holloway (Valleys, Wynnum-Manly)