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There were several players who were probably better rugby league players but nobody in Australian Rugby League ever beat Fitzsimmons in the scrums. The following year, a Central Zone (Herbert River, Charters Towers and Home Hill) was added. Cairns is a city in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Mount Isa won the Foley Shield final 26-6 in 1979 and Miles can still remember one incident vividly, and with good reason. North Queensland's finest rugby league players immortalised in book by cancer survivor Tony Price . "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. We care about the protection of your data. NSWRL U19 Tarsha Gale Cup. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. NSWRL U19 SG Ball Cup. 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. 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Vern and Frank were every bit as big as Prince, Johnathan Thurston or Greg Inglis up in the far north in the prime of their football careers. Off it, Scott could always see them coming from a distance. Mount Isa-Mid West will be known as Northern Outback, and Cape-Torres will be known as Remote Areas Rugby League. Townsville will split into two zones, Townsville City and Townsville Country. "That would be good,'' Frank said. "I did it, but not to the degree he did it. The mountain is home to the Santuario di Santa Rosalia . A new mini-doco has captured the staggering work Storm superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen is doing to return to the NRL. Ricky Page, who was born and bred in Mount Isa, is spending evenings and weekends toiling away on the publication which he calls a "labour of love". You must log in or register to reply here. 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When you got tackled by Vern, youd get up and play the ball and avoid eye contact. After the Queensland trials in 1947, a Brisbane paper was scathing of his omission from the Queensland team referring to him simply as, Mighty, Magnificent McHardie. Vern just had eyes that would kill you," Miles said. His record would have been more impressive had he not played a season in the Burdekin in 1977 and was missing for some reason in 1983. Hooker: Brian Fitzsimmons (Eacham, Innisfail and Cairns) is the hooker and in the days when winning the ball was an art, he was the best in the business. "He was an intimidator. [2] He was named amongst the finest that New Zealand produced during the 20th century. Wellington was a speed-machine that tore the NSW defensive to threads on several occasions and toured New Zealand with the 1965 Australian team. Go-to place to discover events for more than 20M people globally. "I still say that Vern and Frank would have been household names in the Sydney comp. Rleague.com World of Rugby League Queensland website, List of rugby league clubs in Queensland by competition, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Foley_Shield&oldid=983958431, Recurring sporting events established in 1948, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 1953, 1955, 1958, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1986, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2008, 1949, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1982 (Drawn with Herbert River), 1987, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010, Mount Isa, Mount Isa/Mid West, Northern Outback, 1969, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1952, 1965, 1980, 1982 (Drawn with Townsville), 1952: Herbert River 15 defeated Babinda 4, 1960: Innisfail 12 defeated Herbert River 9, 1967: Townsville 16 defeated Innisfail 15, 1973: Whitsunday 19 defeated Innisfail 16, 1980: Herbert River 18 defeated Burdekin 13, 1982: Townsville 25 drew with Herbert River 25 (both teams were declared joint winners after the scores were tied after extra time), 1983: Mount Isa 22 defeated Townsville 10, 1989: Innisfail-Eacham 40 defeated Mackay 12, 1990: Innisfail-Eacham 28 defeated Cairns 14, 2009: Innisfail-Eacham 32 defeated Cape-Torres 22, 2010: Townsville 48 defeated Mount Isa-Mid West 12, 2011: Mackay 30 defeated Townsville City 14, This page was last edited on 17 October 2020, at 08:36. They will be known as Bowen-Palm Island. Laurie Joseph Spina is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who currently works as a commentator. Woggie Wilson (see here with Sam Backo) was the captain of the Mount Isa side which won the Foley Shield in 1990 but sadly he passed away recently. Its rules progressively changed with the aim of producing a faster, more entertaining game for spectators. "We thought so highly of Frank and Vern. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. It commences at Roma Street station, Brisbane, and largely parallels the Queensland coast to Cairns in Far North Queensland. Second row: Jimmy Paterson (Townsville) and Angelo Crema (Tully), both members of the North Queensland Team of the Century are my pairing with Paterson simply outstanding as he ran onto the field playing 24 games for Queensland and eight tests for Australia. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "We've always wanted to come down and watch this game and support the boys and the game of rugby league in general so it's a great honour for myself,'' Vern said.Frank added: ''I know all the boys in the team feel privileged to be representing their people and we feel privileged to be watching them play. "Vern was just feared. The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a numeric commercial book identifier which is intended to be unique. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All times AEDT (GMT +11). But walking into Suncorp Stadium tonight to watch the Indigenous All-Stars do battle will be something special. "The Foley Shield was a big gathering spot for the whole of north Queensland, it was a big talking point in who was going to win it," Daisy said. Attend, Share & Influence! Maroons legends have hailed the famous and feared Daisy brothers for preparing them for State of Origin football and called for statues to be erected in their honour. He won the Foley Shield with Tully in 1964. Eleven country sub-unions are grouped into three regional divisions in Northern, Central, and Southern Queensland for the championships. "I went into half-time with gravel rash all over my face. Teams Grand Final results 1948: Babinda 7 defeated Ayr 2 1949: Townsville 22 defeated Cairns 13 1950: Ayr 23 defeated Cairns 15 1951: Babinda 19 defeated Ayr 15 1952: Herbert River 15 defeated Babinda 4 He managed to pick up one of my legs, put his forearm in the back of my head and used me like a rotary hoe into that barren part of the deck. 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. In tomorrows The North West Star, Price will nominate his best players from the period 1968-1995 which preceded the Cowboys. But Mount Isa is not where the story of Vern and . NORTH Queensland rugby league historian Tony Price will be in Mount Isa on Saturday to launch his book More Than the Foley Shield. "On the field Vern was a great ball player, could read play and see plays in advance. They helped guide Mt Isa to seven Foley Shield titles between 1977 and 1988 and gave touring international and representative sides all sorts of problems when they donned the North Queensland jumper. Mount Isas attempt to win the B Grade title in 1950 after drafting McHardie into the team late in the year is still remembered with scepticism. "They were happy to play for Mount Isa. I sat there listening to the coach with a wet sponge on my face trying to soothe the pain. 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. ''When asked if they would have liked to represent an Indigenous All-Stars side in their playing days, they both responded, ''Oh yes, mate!''. Represented by their widows at the night were Tom Tassell who died this year, and George Herwig. To see more jump on to our Facebook Page CLICK HERE! More than the Foley Shield tells all. It services North Queensland and Far North Queensland, and is the largest TAFE region in Queensland with close to 20 campus locations in sixteen localities, covering an area of 52'000 kilometres. 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. Each selected player received a replica North Queensland jersey with their number and name embroidered on it, along with their achievements. That journo didnt know the Daisy boys and what they were capable of," he said. "Together, the Daisy brothers were brilliant. The family of a former Mount Isa footy champion who died recently has raised a funding campaign to bring him back to country. . 2 talking about this. E.g. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Prior to 1948 an inter-town competition known as the Carlton Cup was contested in North Queensland. Mount Isa Foley Shield Players Anniversary Dinner - 1969 Team . "We had 30 of those handed out on the night, 18 for the team and the others for all the convenors.". http://www.qrl.com.au/display.php?pg_id=4564, http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/04/09/37401_local-sport-news.html, http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/04/08/mackay-keen-to-win-foley-shield/, http://mountisa.yourguide.com.au/neeague/north-west-up-to-challenge/1482903.aspx, http://www.torresnews.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1120&Itemid=1, http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/04/11/37541_local-sport-news.html, http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/04/11/48615_sport.html, http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/04/10/test-depth-injuries-rock-mackay-1-point-loss/, http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/04/13/48691_sport.html, http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/04/13/48695_sport.html, http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/04/13/37701_local-sport-news.html, http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2009/04/12/Innisfail-Eacham-Mackay-Foley-Shield-Sea-Eagles/, http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2009/04/15/48941_sport.html. Derek Barry I tried not to look at him. The Northern Division is responsible for the historic Foley Shield competition that is held each year. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth. 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). The Foley Shield was named in his honour. "It'll hopefully install some pride back into the players. Stay tuned with the most relevant events happening around you. One of the two codes of rugby, it originated in Northern England in 1895 as a split from the Rugby Football Union over the issue of payments to players. Mount Isa Foley Shield Players Only Renunion (Main Event), International Women's Day Celebrations In Australia, Holi Celebration @ Seven Hills Hotels, Puri. It is affiliated with the Queensland Rugby Union. "Frank was the North Queensland fullback in 1979 and I was the Queensland fullback. Please note, all ex-Mount Isa Foley Shield Players. " John, I will be at the Reunion Saturday 21st and will pay my $35 at the door, signed Joe Blow " Send it to 0459 105 603 or phone me on the same number. The win started a period of Mount Isa dominance with nine shields in the next 20 years (1969, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985 and 1988). BUSH footy legends Vern and Frank Daisy would have loved the chance to play for an Indigenous All-Stars team. Jack is first name and Mandanka is last name. They just blew us off the park. It is 606 metres (1,970 ft) high with panorama views of the city, its surrounding mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea.In his book Travels in Italy, Goethe described Monte Pellegrino as the most beautiful promontory in the world.. The Foley Shield was named in honour of Arch Foley - a member of the 1918 Townsville representative team who founded Townsville Souths rugby league club and formed North Queensland Rugby League in 1919 - the inter-region competition began in 1948 after the Carlton Cup was revamped to include more teams; including Cairns, Mackay and the Mid-West "I was invited up to the Indigenous carnival the year before last and me and Vern were the ambassadors. 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. His best year for representative football was 1968 when he represented Queensland against New South Wales from the North. Gil and Wellington played together in the great North Queensland teams of the mid 1960s that dominated Queensland rugby league. He was coming from behind me. Event starts on Saturday, 21 September 2019 and happening at Brothers Leagues Club Townsville, Condon, QL. 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. The region extends from the Capricorn Coast west to the Central Highlands at Emerald, north to the Mackay Regional Council southern boundary, and south to Gladstone. Subscribed to personalized events updates! 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 Regions of Queensland refer to the geographic areas of the Australian state of Queensland. "When the reporter asked me how I'd go, I went along with it and said well see who is number one.". Due to its large size and decentralised population, the state is often divided into regions for statistical and administrative purposes. If you wish to register and unable to do it on line, then text me the following. 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. The 65-year-old is considered one of the all-time greats of rugby league in this district, and is glad Mount Isa will return to the Foley Shield tournament in 2009. 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. . The grand final was played in Townsville, and was a highlight of the rugby league calendar. Gil did play a couple of seasons in Toowoomba but played 15 games for Queensland between 1960 and 1963 and played for Australia in 1961 and 1962. An Australian international and Queensland interstate representative forward, he played club football throughout the state of Queensland during his career. The Foley Shield continued to be held annually until the introduction of the statewide Queensland Cup competition in 1996. 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