Formed in 2000 from a merger between Margate and Redcliffe Soccer Clubs, the team competes in . The juniors, now under one administration, along with the training and playing facilities of Dolphin Oval which are a show piece of Rugby League in Queensland. The response to a big new policy last week provides some clues, Ukraine's interior minister among 14 dead after helicopter crashes near kindergarten outside Kyiv, Deadly Ukraine helicopter crash cause unknown, Elon Musk auctions off Twitter's furniture, and an awkward tennis win, Is there a safe limit of alcohol you can drink? Most Improved Back: Wal Henricks Coach John Boxsell. To give you an idea of the toll it took, at the start of the season I was at 16 stone 10, and I finished it at 12 stone six. Euan Aitken 5. Redcliffe Dolphins players to watch in 2023. ? were not afraid to make hard decisions for the betterment of the club.? We'll kick it off with the rumour (basically confirmed at this point) that Wayne Bennett will be the inaugural coach of the Dolphins on a three year deal. Redcliffe Dolphins have great supporters, says Stanley. To McCall's delight, Arthur Beetson once left a bloodied thumbprint in his autograph book. . "At the end of 80 minutes of rugby league, we would flood the field with our autographbooks, just trying to get the names of our heroes inscribed on those pages," he said. They argued the Club had insufficient number of players to fulfill a complete season in a demanding competition. The club, which turns 70 this year, has grown into the most successful side in Queensland. Aware of a growth in the club's senior and junior ranks and the lack of coaches with the basic skills to cope with this expansion, An approach was made to the Queensland Rugby League was made and permission was granted for Redcliffe to negotiate and deal directly with the New South Wales coaching panel. The club entered 3 teams in the first season an u-17, reserve grade and first grade teams in the Sandgate Suburban Rugby League competition which was played on Sundays, in those days the Brisbane Rugby League competition was played on a Saturday. 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. Once we heard that, Barry Muir said, lets not disappoint them.. 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] It hasbeen a 74-year-long tale of wins, losses, resurgence from bad bank balances, and the tireless devotion of generations that has culminated in a fairytale new chapter for a team once called "Shellgrit". The Broncos had joined the New South Wales Rugby League's competition in 1988 and some of Queensland's best players were being lured to wealthier clubs with poker machine revenue down south. I knew your mum loved her footy, Leis told McInnes simply. 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. 2006 The Dolphins again win the Queensland Cup. Steven Crawford Football Operations Manager Teams 580944 2022 PHINS REFEREES The first club unofficial club emblem or at least nickname was the Shellgrit, no doubt spawned by the abundance of shell grit on the peninsulas beaches. In January 1979, the committee proposed to name the complex Don McLennan Oval, but at the recipients request the ground was declared Dolphin Oval within the sporting development area of Talobilla Park. He said at that time it looked impossible that a club like Redcliffe could join a national competition, but it started to change as the team began winning during the '90s. Throughout the 1960s, a number of famous players came through the ranks of the Dolphins to represent Queensland and Australia, including Trevor Harken and Arthur Beetson. The president at the time, Des Webb, called it the greatest day in the clubs history, while the current president, Bob Jones, believes it marked the beginning of a golden era that lasted until 2006. Redcliffe Dolphins players. The long awaited change came in 1952 when, on our first visit to play in the Kilcoy competition, three Hornibrook buses including the detached semi-trailer bus moved off in convoy from the Redcliffe Showgrounds to make the trip to Kilcoy. As for the clubs long-term aspirations, Tom Maule doesnt know if hell ever see his beloved Redcliffe Dolphins play in the national league. ? This soon became a problem and it was then resolved that the Murrumba League fixture would be drawn up so that Redcliffe could promote themselves into the stronger Geraghty Cup competition. The great thing about the club is that they put so much back into the community. The Golden Five were believed to be Dick Turner, Eric Keam, Kevin F. Simpson, Des Webb and Don McLennan. Big Artie, who played 56 game for Redcliffe, was a key figure in the clubs first ever premiership win in 1965. Ian Thinee: 164 games for Redcliffe. Although Bob Jones concedes that expansion is not a high priority for the NRL, he also believes the market is saturated in Sydney and that there is room for a second team in Brisbane. "When they did the redevelopment, they cut out half those hills and you would still see rubbish bags, so it has come a long way from there," Graham said. Jamayne Isaako 3. November 1st is when the Dolphins can officially start signing players for the 2023 season. Established just after World War II, they had no less than the mighty Artie Beetson playing for them in the mid-1960s, have won countless premierships and their whole storied past is a cherished part of the rich fabric of the region. The result three wins to the mighty Dolphins. Redcliffe defeated Toowoomba in the 2006 Queensland Cup grand final at Suncorp Stadium under the coaching of Anthony Griffin. As a revenue raiser and from a social point of view, it met the criteria of its charter: To foster Rugby League and for its members to enjoy a convivial meeting place where a common bond may be enjoyed.. Oct 14th, 2021. 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 club received 1500 pounds as a transfer fee. From time to time they made use of this mode of income too add further facilities to Dolphin oval and jerseys for schools within the district. It started at 11.00am when the siren sounded to start the Colt?s grand final through to 4.30pm the end of the A grade grand final. Through the 1950s, Redcliffe also played in the Kilcoy, Murrumba and Geraghty Cup competitions. It would be great to see them one day realise those dreams of becoming an NRL team.. "Three mighty rocks of rugby league on the peninsula just sowed the seeds and laid the platform for something that was destined for bigger things," he said. "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. Mark Nicholls 11. ? Such a sudden loss of a genuine and sincere bloke as Bunny filled the club deep sorrow. Here is how the Dolphins are shaping up for 2023. Rugby league fans can now ensure they are part of history with one-game memberships available from tomorrow that include guaranteed seats at two of the biggest matches of the 2023 NRL season. ". Ed Chisholm. Before the official opening match in May 1979 against fittingly our proposer into the big league Northern Suburbs, finances were stretched to the limit. Indeed the Redcliffe Dolphins are one of the great survivors of Australian rugby league. There was no suggestion of misappropriation, but people as unfortunately in many cases of clubs, were not prepared to adhere to the law and naturally had their neighbours offside. The beginning of the new millennium was a memorable year for the Redcliffe Dolphins being voted best Football club at the at the annual Club awards, secured the club championship for the third successive year and the crowning glory, winning the Bundy Gold cup. On February 27, the club celebrates its 75 th birthday and everything it has achieved since that initial meeting. premiership. Catch up with old friends and team mates and take in all the action of the Village Motors Dolphins Round 12 clash against the PNG Hunters from the Corporate Area at Dolphin Stadium. 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. Every second Sunday, he would perch on the "sacred turf" of Dolphin Oval, clutching a sarsaparilla snow cone anda bucket of hot chips, dressed in red and white as part of a "ritual and a pilgrimage". He has been a member of the Redcliffe Leagues Club since 1980. Outside of a few classic NRL controversies Israel Folau and Payne Haas have seen to that the talk of the town in the offseason heading into 2021 has been one thing: Brisbane expansion. We won two finals but two losses in a row put an end to dreams of back to back Qld Cups. Features include: * Playable Games! McCall described the win as "shaking the monkey off the club's back". Strengths/weaknesses of the bid: The club has a rich history and an army of rusted on fans ready to support the Dolphins' NRL expansion team. Redcliffe has always paid its way., PNG Hunters prove popular as they blaze a trail for a rugby league-mad nation | Patrick Skene, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. New guidelines from Canada say there's not, Child abuser superannuation loophole to be closed by federal government, 'I didn't want to retire': Nadal driven by pride as he plays through injury in Australian Open loss. "When we were winning, that place was packed and everyone was just happy.". Bennett '99 per cent sure' of Dolphins deal as a secret Bunnies contract clause is revealed Best and Fairest: Col Weier In 2023, the Redcliffe Dolphins renamed to be a more inclusive Queensland side will become the NRL's 17th side and the fourthfor the state. 1965 Redcliffe triumph - winning their first Brisbane Rugby League first grade premiership. A lot of the elderly ladies supported the club year in, year out, whether we were getting flogged or winning premierships.. I played all 1947 with the Brothers club in the Brisbane Rugby League, and on Sunday with Redcliffe in the Sandgate competition, says Maule. Previously the club ran under 18, reserve and first grade teams. He said the club has grown and become financially stable but remained focused on the sport. Redcliffe Dolphins Representative PlayersAustralian RepresentativesArthur Beetson, Australian Representative CoachesFrank Stanton, Queensland Representatives (including State of Origin)Bob Gerhke. 4 min read. Despite some initial problems the competition was a successful innovation by the Queensland Rugby League with most of the games proving to be of a high standard. The Redcliffe Dolphins have a proud history of player development. Redcliffe celebrates its history and status as Queensland's . This would morph into the traditional dark red and white that was the genesis of the Dolphins NRL colours of red, white and gold. Before the Brisbane Broncos, the club was a member of the thriving Brisbane Rugby League competition. He said the foundation for future success was laid by three past club administrators Dick "Tosser" Turner, Don McLennan and Des Webb as well as countless others who believed in the club. Employment for long term unemployed tradesmen and labourers were one of the criteria necessary. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, as Brisbane rugby league fans found a new loyalty for Broncos, iconic clubs such as Brothers and Fortitude Valley were forced to merge and many others had to fight to remain relevant. The Redcliffe Dolpjhins Under-8s team in 1997, featuring current Manly and Queensland player Daly Cherry-Evans, holding the ball in the front row. Adam Mogg is about to embark on his seventh season as Redcliffe head coachand he's keen to help steer them into their first NRL season. Redcliffes team manager and number one supporter, Jon Sloan, sends him updates and memorabilia, and McInnes regularly watches grainy old footage from the BRL on YouTube. Ross O?Reilly and his squad of 17 players broke the hoodoo that has haunted Redcliffe sides since the sole premiership win of 1965. Looking at the rate of urban development in the area, in 1979 the Club applied to council for building permits to build a licensed club. Redcliffe players in the 14s are Anthony Allison, Shaun Barnier, Mitchell Breed, Josh Elks and Blake Marshall. At the end of the season Barry qualified at the New South Wales Narrabeen base as a grade 2 coach. Dick Turner and John Fallon arranged commercial finance and the responsibility of the submission for funding through the C.E.P was undertaken successfully by Kevin Benson. My dad passed away in June that year, and he was like my old man in a lot of ways.". This list has 114 members. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Also two weeks earlier the third grade side won their grand final to make it four out of a possible four grand finals. 1981 Beetson returns to captain-coach the Dolphins, with the team falling short in the BRL Grand Final. Wally Fullerton-Smith #229. In the early '90s, he was playing with the Canberra Raiders under then-captain Craig Bellamy. was a wing of the original Moreton Bay hotel, transported for use as dressing rooms and a clubhouse. The Dolphins, led by star captain Ken McCrohon, finished the regular season in second position. The off to the club was made by local timber miller and businessman Kevin Krebs, whose mill covered where Peninsula Fair is today. In response, their coaching director Frank Johnson and panel member Ken Gittoes came to Redcliffe for a two-day seminar. 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. He said he can still feel each grand final loss from the '80s era with the heartbreak he felt as he watched on. In 1990, he was awarded the Rothmans Medal, the premier individual award in the competition. 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. Felise Kaufusi 12. Under-17 and reserve grade teams win the grand finals in their debut year. With reunions being staged for each decade it was a tremendous way for old friends to catch up and talk about the old days. In one of the most brutal games of Origin football in recent history, Gilbert played 78 minutes on debut, breaking a tackle and putting in an enormous . One of those players was Waverley Stanley, the founding director of Yalari, a not-for-profit Indigenous education organisation. PH (07) 3203 7333. Kodi Nikorima 15. Keep up to date with the latest news and signings coming out of Redcliffe and our analysis on it all at The Dolphins Hub. The Dolphins respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Moreton Daily Stadium, Dolphin Oval and the hills around it were developed on the site of an old refuse dump when the team outgrew their original home at the Redcliffe Showgrounds. and it was fitting that he was in the chair for the club?s first two years as a district club. Mark returned the first grade side to the semi-finals, however soon after he accepted the first grade coaching job with Eastern Suburbs in Sydney. Willie Atkins #230. Stability not only in its finances but in its board is something the club has prided itself on. "I remember Dessy Webb assembling the whole club before the training session kicked off and saying, 'listen, guys, things aren't travelling that well financially for the club'," Murray said. I know Redcliffe really defined itself through its league team. In 1980 after 15 years of independent operation, the Redcliffe Junior League was brought back under the wing and administration of the senior club. The club's star-studded history, decisive investments and focus on juniors have all helped it make an impact far beyond the peninsula it hails from. This season, the ground hosted multiple NRL games and was the home ground for the A-League's Brisbane Roar. In the 2000s, a new National Rugby League team based on the Gold Coast proposed calling itself the Gold Coast Dolphins. Waverley Stanley of the Redcliffe Dolphins. 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