2009 Queensland Cup Draw

The 2009 season promises to be another exciting one in the QLD Cup.  The QRL have today released the 2009 season draw, which follows.

The Norths Devils have drawn two ABC Television Match of the Rounds in the first four weeks of the compeition, hosting the newly formed Sunshine Coast Eagles at Bishop Park in Round 2, then away to the Wynnum Seagulls in Round 4.

The season is shaping as an exciting one for the Devils after a terrible 2008, with a host of new signings, the arrival of key members of the Broncos NYC Grand Final team and a new Coaching staff lead by one of the Devils favourite son's in Kevin Carmichael.

There will be some exciting announcements as the season draws closer so stay tuned.

ROUND 1 - Saturday 14 March - 3.00pm - Langlands Park
Easts Tigers v Norths Devils  
 
ROUND 2 - Saturday 21 March - 2.00pm - Bishop Park **ABC TV Game
Norths Devils v Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles  

ROUND 3 - Sunday 29 March - 3.00pm - Pizzey Park
Burleigh Bears v Norths Devils  
 
ROUND 4 - Saturday 4 April - 2.00pm - Kougari Oval **ABC TV Game
Wynnum Manly Seagulls v Norths Devils 
  
ROUND 5 - Sunday 12 April - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Redcliffe Dolphins 

ROUND 6 - Saturday 18 April - 7.30pm - Browne Park
Central Comets v Norths Devils  

ROUND 7 - Sunday 26 April - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Mackay Cutters   

ROUND 8 - Sunday 3 May - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Northern Pride    

ROUND 9 - Sunday 10 May - 3.00pm - Davies Park
Souths Logan Magpies v Norths Devils      

ROUND 10 - Sunday 17 May - 3.00pm - Cudgen Oval
Tweed Heads Seagulls v Norths Devils   

ROUND 11 - Sunday 24 May - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Ipswich Jets   

ROUND 12 - Saturday 30 May - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Easts Tigers   

ROUND 13 - Saturday 13 June - 2.00pm - Stockland Park
Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles v Norths Devils   

ROUND 14 - Sunday 21 June - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Burleigh Bears   

ROUND 15 - Sunday 28 June - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Wynnum Manly Seagulls  

ROUND 16 - Sunday 12 July - 3.00pm - Dolphin Oval
Redcliffe Dolphins v Norths Devils   

ROUND 17 - Sunday 19 July - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Central Comets   

ROUND 18 - Saturday 25 July - 7.00pm - Mackay Juniors
Mackay Cutters v Norths Devils   

ROUND 19 - Saturday 1 August - 7.00pm - Barlow Park 
Northern Pride v Norths Devils       

ROUND 20 - Sunday 9 August - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Souths Logan Magpies   

ROUND 21 - Sunday 16 August - 3.00pm - Bishop Park
Norths Devils v Tweed Heads Seagulls   

ROUND 22 - Saturday 22 August - 3.00pm - Briggs Road
Ipswich Jets v Norths Devils

Source: www.northsdevils.com

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Slater Wins Golden Boot

For the second successive year a former Norths Devils player has won the most prestigous individual prize in Rugby League, with Billy Slater winning the Golden Boot.

Slater, adds the Golden Boot to his World Cup Player of the Tournament and the RLIF's World Player of the Year accolades.  Slater joined the Norths Devils as an 18 year old trialist, going on to star for the Melbourne Storm and representing his state and country.

Slater was named Fullback of the Year in the World Team of the Year, and was joined in team by three other former Norths Devils players. Israel Folau, Greg Inglis and last year's Golden Boot winner Cameron Smith.

Both Smith and Inglis were chosen in the Norths Devils Greatest Team earlier in the year, with Slater being selected in the list of Greatest 75 Devils.

The World Team selection is as follows:

Fullback: Billy Slater - Melbourne, Queensland and Australia
Winger: Manu Vatuvei - Warriors and New Zealand
Centre: Israel Folau - Melbourne, Queensland and Australia
Five-eighth: Greg Inglis - Melbourne, Queensland and Australia
Halfback: Scott Prince - Gold Coast, Queensland and Australia
Lock: Paul Gallen - Cronulla, NSW and Australia
Second rower: Gareth Ellis (tied vote) - Leeds and England
Anthony Laffranchi (tie) - Gold Coast, NSW and Australia
Front Rower: James Graham - St Helens and England
Hooker: Cameron Smith - Melbourne, Queensland and Australia

Source: www.qrl.com.au

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2008 Queensland Cup Review

WITH the inclusion of two new teams and the rapid rise of a couple of perennial battlers, the 2008 Queensland Wizard Cup season ushered in a new era.

But above all else, this truly remarkable season will be remembered most for its unpredictability.

The upsets began in round one and the trend of unexpected results continued until the very end when the Souths Logan Magpies upset red-hot favourites the Ipswich Jets in a pulsating grand final.

The wounded Magpies entered the premiership decider without key personnel after a tough finals schedule which included a thrilling extra-time preliminary final win over newcomers the Northern Pride.

In contrast, the minor premiership-winning Jets had sailed into just their second Queensland Cup grand final with a minimum of fuss.

With popular coach Kevin Walters leading his home town team into one more battle before venturing overseas, the Jets had it all to play for.

Additionally, the Jets had the luxury of playing the match in front of a parochial “home” crowd at the North Ipswich Reserve after the Ipswich City Council successfully applied to host the match when Suncorp Stadium was made unavailable.

But Walters was denied a fairytale finish to his two-year coaching tenure with Ipswich after the gritty Magpies outplayed the Jets on their way to an amazing 24-18 win.

The Magpies silenced a large contingent of Ipswich fans in the 6000-strong crowd after racing to an 18-0 lead by half-time.

The Jets stormed back into the contest to level the score at 18-18 and the match appeared to be headed for extra time.

That was until Alby Talipeau stepped in. Talipeau, who received the Duncan Hall Medal for the Best and Fairest player post-game, caught the Ipswich defence napping with a clever play out of dummy half to send Kyle Lodge on his way to the try-line for the stunning match-winner in the final minute.

A sea of black and white descended over the North Ipswich Reserve as passionate Magpies fans celebrated the club’s first Queensland Cup premiership.

In a remarkable achievement, the Magpies had gone from finishing second last in the five previous campaigns to holding aloft the prized silverware as well as being Club Champions for the 2008 season.

The Magpies’ new partnership with the Canberra Raiders, along with the outstanding work of first-year coach Paul Bramley and his dedicated support team, played key roles in the club’s revival.

Although bitterly disappointed with the loss, the Jets can take many positives out of a strong campaign.

The two newcomers to the Queensland Wizard Cup – the Northern Pride and Mackay Cutters – could also be happy with their debut seasons.

The ultra-professional Pride set the early pace in the competition and came within a whisker of qualifying for the grand final.

The Cutters weren’t quite as successful, but they did snare seven wins and a draw to finish the season in a creditable ninth spot.

Both the Cutters and Pride played in front of bumper home crowds, further extending the Queensland Wizard Cup’s reach.

With the likely inclusion of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles next year, that statewide exposure will only increase in 2009.

This year’s Queensland Wizard Cup Competition was again supported by the highly-successful FOGS Cup and FOGS Colts Challenge.

The FOGS Cup produced an epic final, with an Easts penalty goal in extra-time handing the Tigers a 12-10 grand final victory over Wynnum Manly.

The Western Districts Panthers were the FOGS Colts premiers after beating the Aspley Devils 30-16.

The FOGS Competitions, and in particular the Queensland Wizard Cup, received outstanding media coverage from local Quest and APN Newspapers.

The QRL extends its thanks to all journalists and media organisations for their support.

The ABC’s first-class television coverage of the match of the round was also a shining light throughout the 2008 season.

A healthy audience tuned into the weekly coverage and the QRL would like to acknowledge the fine work of the ABC.

The QRL would also like to acknowledge the contribution from Wizard Home Loans.

Wizard’s strong support has allowed the Queensland Wizard Cup to maintain its widely-acclaimed standing as the second best Competition in Australia. 

Source: www.qrl.com.au

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New Look For Young Norths Devils

THE Norths Devils will field a new-look team next season as they attempt to climb out of the Queensland Cup wilderness.

The Devils endured a nightmare season in 2008, winning just two matches on their way to collecting the wooden-spoon.

But the slate has been wiped clean, with the majority of last season’s squad having moved on in the off-season.

Two of the biggest losses will be popular clubman Marc Brentnall and big prop Will Scanlan (pictured).

Brentnall is heading overseas, while Scanlan has agreed to terms with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

Despite the setbacks, Norths CEO Mark Murray is quietly confident the Devils can secure better on-field results in 2009.

The Devils are likely to have the services of some of the Broncos’ best young talent. The Nundah-based club has also signed a host of players fresh from the Toyota Cup (Under 20s).

Eddy Purcell (NZ Warriors), Jace Brown, Nathan Dureau (St George Illawarra), Kieran Turner, James Sharkie (Cronulla), Blayne Harling (NQ Cowboys), Brendon Gibb (Broncos) and Jay Aston (Storm) are among the new faces.

Kevin Carmichael will coach the Devils’ Queensland Cup side in 2008. He replaces Mark Gee.

Gains: Blayne Harling (NQ Cowboys), Brendon Gibb (Broncos), Ryan Hansen, Jay Aston (Storm), Asher Elemani, Matt Gillett (Western Districts), Nathan Cleaver (Parramatta), Eddy Purcell (NZ Warriors), Jace Brown, Nathan Dureau (St George Illawarra), Kieran Turner, James Sharkie (Cronulla).

Losses: Marc Brentnall (overseas), Jacob Fauid (Burleigh), Ryan Barton (Ipswich), Blake Blackburn, Will Scanlan (Wynnum Manly), Ryan Tongia (Souths Logan), Paul Ivan (Redcliffe), Jack Pearson (Sunshine Coast), Rodney Davies (Rugby).

Source: www.qrl.com.au

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Qld Cup Player Gains And Losses

THE 12 Queensland Cup clubs have released their major signings for the new season. 

CENTRAL COMETS

Gains: Ian Webster, Aaron Summers (Celtic Crusaders), Alan Rothery (Canberra Raiders), Gerard Parle (Redcliffe), Nathan Barraclough (NQ Cowboys).

Losses: Marty Hatfield (Redcliffe), Mitch Zornig (NQ Cowboys), Shanan Wood (Sydney).

BURLEIGH BEARS

Gains: Tanu Wulf, Daniel Isaac, Martin Paulson (Newcastle Knights), Chris Enahoro, Matthew Pow, Andre Amato, Dennis Gordon (Tweed Heads), Jacob Fauid (Norths Devils), Joel Rapana, Matt Nuttall (Titans), Kiel Burton.

Losses: Adam Hutchison, Aseri Laing, Trent Purdon (retired), John Flint (Southport), Blake Morrison, Josh Blatch, Murray Emmerson (France), Liam Capewell, Jeremy Golf (Ipswich).

IPSWICH JETS

Gains: Matt Sharp, Tyne Owen, Jacob Ling (Newcastle Knights), Tamati Talanoa, Lorenzo Maafu, Chris Veafaga (Canterbury Bulldogs), Chris Afamasaga (Northern Pride), Tyson Muscat (Penrith), Troy Grace (Macksville Bulldogs), Daniel Bligh (Tweed Heads), Ryan Barton (Norths Devils), Liam Capewell, Jeremy Golf (Burleigh), Tyson Lofipo (Tweed Heads), Farran Willett (Northern Pride).

Losses: Donald Malone (NQ Cowboys), Josh Lewis (Balmain), Trevor Exton (Sheffield), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Broncos), Scott Alo, Steven West (Easts), Jason Bulgarelli (retired), Aaron Sweeney (Broncos).

EASTS TIGERS

Gains: Ryan Cullen (Redcliffe), Rickie Dodd (Ormeau), Steven West (Ipswich), Scott Alo (Ipswich), Alby Talipeau, Daniel Bell (Souths Logan), Mark Offerdahl, Junior Ahio (Manly).

Losses: Dane Campbell (Redcliffe), Scott Sipple, Pat Gardner, Cameron Durnford, Damian Petrie (retired).

WYNNUM MANLY

Gains: David Georgiou (Penrith), Will Scanlan, Blake Blackburn, Adam Kambouris (Norths Devils), Will Raston (Canberra), Geno Costin (Oldham), Lachlan Morgan (Redcliffe), Brett Thomas (Tweed Heads), Ben Green (Newtown), Alex Glenn, Mitchell Dodds, Gerard Beale (Broncos).

Losses: Chris McQueen (South Sydney), Luke Smith, Cameron Joyce (Sunshine Coast), Kerry Smith, Dallas McIlwain, Steve Irwin Ben Czislowski (retired), Denny Lambert (Souths Logan), Kieran Whalley (Souths Logan).

MACKAY CUTTERS

Gains: Jardine Bobongie (Dragons), Roy Baira (Townsville), Chance Bunce (Southern Sydney), Darren Griffiths (Charters Towers), Tom Parker (Mackay Wests), Jerome Iakimo (Mackay Souths), Matt Griffin (Mackay Brothers), Kaylib Gray (Ipswich Jets), Dan Hill (Proserpine), Dane Vogel (Mackay Norths), Craig Bowering (Barcaldine), Quentin Mitchell (Townsville), Grant Moore (Western Districts), Dylan Sadd (Mackay Norths), Tony Beaumont (Mackay Brothers).

Losses: Shane Muspratt (retired), Jamie McDonald (retired), Cody Norton (Sunshine Coast), Kerrod Toby (work).

REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS

Gains: Trent Clayton (Toulouse), Paul Ivan (Norths), James Nightingale (Penrith), Peter Faletipu (Innisfail), Kris Kahler (Titans), Marty Hatfield (Comets), Allan Heldsinger (Roosters), Chris Borgese (Salford), Dane Campbell (Easts), Chris Farrell (Tweed Heads),  Matt Handcock (Broncos), Troy Giess (Western Districts), Josh Hoffman (Broncos), Michael Spence (Broncos), Adam Heathwood (Dayboro), Zac Webber (Western Districts), Alwyn Simpson (year off).

Losses: Troy Lindsay, Craig Heslop, Nathan Tutt, Mark Shipway, Marty Turner, Jamie Tomlinson (retired), Shane Perry (Catalans), Mick Roberts (Villenueve), Nick Walker (Dalby Diehards), Nick Emmett (St George Illawarra), Daniel Green (Western Districts), Ryan Cullen (Easts), Lachlan Morgan (Wynnum Manly), Gerard Parle (Comets).

SOUTHS LOGAN

Gains: Andrew Edwards, Nick Skinner, Michael Brophy, Matt Smith, James Stuart, Zac Russ (Canberra Raiders), Denny Lambert, Kieran Whalley (Wynnum Manly), Matt King (Tweed Heads), Ryan Tongia (Norths).

Losses: Alby Talipeau, Daniel Bell (Easts), Kyle Lodge (Newtown Jets), Quentin Laulu-Togagae (Sheffield Eagles), McKanah Gibson (year off).

NORTHERN PRIDE

Gains: Rod Jensen (Huddersfield), Germaine Paulson (South Sydney), Steve Kim (Kangaroos), Tom Humble, Scott Idec, Chris Riesen, Ben Spina (NQ Cowboys).

Losses: Jackson Nicolau (Titans), Stephen Sheppard (Mareeba), Farran Willett (Ipswich).

SUNSHINE COAST

Gains: Cameron Joyce, Luke Smith (Wynnum Manly), Jack Pearson (Norths), Mark Page, Jake Lingard (Manly), Michael Chapman (Rugby), Cody Norton (Mackay), Anthony Zipf (Noosa), Sam McGregor (Noosa), Paul Cohen (Kawana).

Losses: Rohan Molineux (retired), Danny Cross (Parramatta).

TWEED HEADS

Gains: Bodene Thompson, Brock Hunter, Kingi Akau Ola, David Moore, Jared McCarthy, Ryan Simpkins, Richard Barrett, Geoff Holcombe (Titans 20s).

Losses: Roy Friend (Retired), Matt King (Souths Logan), Chris Farrell (Redcliffe), Chris Enahoro, Matthew Pow, Andre Amato, Dennis Gordon (Burleigh), Tyson Lofipo, Daniel Bligh (Ipswich), Brett Thomas (Wynnum Manly).

NORTHS DEVILS

Gains: Blayne Harling (NQ Cowboys), Brendon Gibb (Broncos), Ryan Hansen, Jay Aston (Storm), Asher Elemani, Matt Gillett (Western Districts), Nathan Cleaver (Parramatta), Eddy Purcell (NZ Warriors), Jace Brown, Nathan Dureau (St George Illawarra), Kieran Turner, James Sharkie (Cronulla).

Losses: Marc Brentnall (overseas), Jacob Fauid (Burleigh), Ryan Barton (Ipswich), Blake Blackburn, Will Scanlan, Adam Kambouris (Wynnum Manly), Ryan Tongia (Souths Logan), Paul Ivan (Redcliffe), Jack Pearson (Sunshine Coast), Rodney Davies (Rugby).

November 26 - 2008

Source: www.qrl.com.au

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Norths Devils Greatest Team

The Norths Devils announced their Greatest Team at a Gala Dinner held at Norths Leagues & Services Club on the 16th of August.

The Team was announced by Life Member and Chairman of the Selection Committee Kevin Brasch, along with Rupert McCall.

1. Harry Bates
Premiership Player - 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963

2. Fonda Metassa
Queensland, Premiership Player - 1959, 1962, 1963,1964 and 1969, 177 1st Grade Games

3. Jack Reardon
Australia, Kangaroos Vice Captain, NSW - 1934, Queensland - 1936 to 1941, QLD Captain - 1939, Premiership Player - 1938 and 1940, Premiership Captain - 1938

4. Henry Hegarty
Premiership Player - 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1966, Player of the Year - 1962 and 1966

5. Joe Kilroy
Queensland, Premiership Player - 1980

6. Bill Pearson
Queensland - 1957 to 1958, Premiership Player - 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963, Premiership Captain - 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963, Player of the Year - 1959 and 1960

7. Jack Stapleton
Foundation Player, Premiership Player - 1934, 1938 and 1940, Queensland, Brisbane (Played 53 Bulimba Cup Games), 189 1st Grade and over 300 Club Games 

8. Vic Rudd
Queensland, Premiership Player - 1934, 1938 and 1940

9. Cameron Smith
2007 Golden Boot (World Player of the Year 2007), Australian Captain, Queensland Captain, Player of the Year – 2002, NRL Premiership

10. Lloyd Weier
Australia - 1965, Queensland - 1962, Premiership Player - 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963

11. Trevor Gillmeister
Australia, Queensland Captain, NRL Premierships

12. Mark Graham
New Zealand Player of the Century, New Zealand Captain, Premiership Player - 1980

13. Edward “Babe” Collins
Australia, Queensland Captain - 1940 to 1941, Premiership Player - 1934, 1938 and 1940, Premiership Captain - 1940, Scored 76 tries in 1939 and 1940

14. Mark Murray
Australia, Queensland, Premiership Captain - 1980, Premiership Coach - 1998

15. Greg Inglis
Australia, QLD, Courier Mail Best & Fairest – 2005, Clive Churchill Medallist – 2007, NRL Premiership

16. Greg Conescu
Australia, Queensland, Premiership Player - 1980

17. Ian Massie
Queensland - 1968 to 1970, Premiership Player - 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1969, Player of the Year - 1961
 
Coach: Bob Bax
Premiership Coach - 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1969, Queensland Coach - 1971 to 1973, Club President, Life Member

Manager: Albert Bishop
Team Manager - Australia, Foundation Member, President, Life Member

Source: www.northsdevils.com

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Rupert McCall Poem

THE GHOSTS OF BISHOP PARK

It was silent and dark when a blue and gold spark
Caught the eye of a groundsman one night
The hour was late, he was locking the gate
And it gave him a fair dinkum fright

For the feeling condensed in a presence he sensed
Like a spirit or ghost that he knew
And the smell of a pie was alive in the sky
With a good dose of Dencorub too

The flags on the posts came alive with the ghosts
And the turf was aglow with the spell
And then stepping forth from a shed in the north
Came the men that he knew oh so well!

The team from his dream in the fog and the steam
In the light of the moon, stood abreast
They were different in style still they carried one smile
And a Devilish brand on their chest

They were hard as old nails with a wind in their sails
That rekindled the brilliance they shared
But their chemistry stirred when a whistle was heard
And the roar of a crowd fairly blared!

Jack Stapleton caught and he fed his support
There was class in the way that he did
With a thump and a thud it was big Victor Rudd
In the brunt of a barnstorming skid

Good metres were found before going to ground
Then continued the regime of fear
The next ten ton truck smashing one off the ruck
Was the kid from Kilkivan Lloyd Weier!

His courage immense as he drew the defence
Then off-loaded a gem of a seed
To the mountain Mark Graham preparing to slay em!
The Kiwi colossus at speed

The best of his nation with pure inspiration
And that was the way that it went
The skilful incisions and brutal collisions
No place for the soft of intent

More magic than myth was the wiz Cameron Smith
A true revelation at nine
As with talent uncharted, he scooped and he darted
Then beautifully kicked down the line

And monstered the winger – his hit a humdinger!
His back-rowers followed in suit
They hunted in packs namely Babe and The Axe
Like assassins with bad guys to shoot

Defenders at random – they picked off in tandem
Both mighty men in maroon
Collins from Grammars with try-scoring glamours
And Gilly with shoulders of stone

Another caboose! and the ball jolted loose
The gentleman halfback was there
And Stapleton passed with an action so fast
That the great coach stood up in his chair!

From Bob Bax’s flock - Billy Pearson took stock
With a sidestep, the show and the go!
And as you’ve assumed, Henry Hegarty loomed
With the whole town of Cherbourg in tow!

Pearson to Hegas belief hardly beggars
The fullback was chiming inside
From the bloodline of Bates Harry flew from the gates!
Then he looked for his wingman out wide

And have a guess who? With his comb in his shoe
And a golden persuasion to guide him!
With his foot on the gasser young Fonda Metassa
The ambulance revved up beside him!

Ah Fonda was flying! The cover complying
He centred a kick on the arc
The crowd fever grew and Albert rose too
Neath the sign that proclaimed ‘Bishop Park’!

Doug Duncan as well – he was cheering like hell
As Reardon was blessed with the bounce!
“Supremely exciting!” the journos were writing
The lightning Lismorian pounced!

But the last tackler came from the left of the frame
And he threatened to spoil the whole show
So Jack looked to the right and behold! What a sight!
The moustaka of old Smokin Joe!

Giddy up matey! Just like Nineteen Eighty
The Harley was now in full cry
With no one to match him! They won’t bloody catch him!
Joe Kilroy! You beaut! Scored the try!

It was brilliantly raw but the crowd wanted more
So then Baxie came good with some changes
There was nothing too sassy from big Ian Massie
For hard work and he were no strangers

And Turtle ran out for a cameo bout
He was brave and as busy as ever
And in linking with Muppet decided to up it!
For one final thrilling endeavour

Murray at half went the blind for a laugh
He sliced his way through them with cheek
The clock counted down there in old Banyo town
His pass found a genuine freak

‘Greg Inglis Unplugged’ – three defenders were mugged!
With a fend then he sprinted away!
And in crossing the line it was hard to define
But the colours all faded to grey?

The atmosphere cleared…the crowd disappeared
And the fog and the darkness returned
Just the groundsman alone with the wind that had blown
Though the pride of his vision still burned…

And that’s what remains in the rugby league veins
Of the men who have answered the call
Every player that played – every coach through the grade
Every loyal supporter and all

From the Oxenham days to the modern day gaze
That exists without hint of a failure
In a young Devils’ eye – to be scoring that try
For Norths, Queensland…maybe Australia

And sometimes at night when the feeling is right
And the light of the moon shimmers forth
Well if you’re around on that most sacred ground
You might see a spark in the north

For the story is true of the blue, gold and blue
When those wonderful ghosts reappear
On a glorious tide and with Devilish pride
You too will stand up and cheer!

Rupert McCall 2008

Source: www.northsdevils.com

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Norths Devils 7 Legends

The Norths Devils announced the inaugural seven Devils Legends at a Gala Dinner held at Norths Leagues & Services Club on the 16th of August.

The 7 Legends of the Norths Devils announced are those individuals whose dedication to the Club epitomise the spirit of the Devils, both on and off the field. They are true Legends and their contributions will long be remembered at this great Club.

The 7 Legends are:

• Bill Pearson
• Jack Stapleton
• Doug Duncan
• Edward “Babe” Collins
• Albert Bishop
• Jack Reardon
• Bob Bax

It is the intention to add other Norths Devils players, coaches and officials to this group in the future, and to mark their contribution at Bishop Park.

Source: www.northsdevils.com

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Greatest 75 Devils

 

The Norths Devils announced their Greatest 75 Devils at a Gala Dinner held at Norths Leagues & Services Club on the 16th of August.

The Greatest 75 include players, coaches, adminastrators, volunteers and supporters who's contributions have established and continued to build the Norths Devils club over it's first 75 years.

David Adams
Jimmy Adams
Vic Armbruster
Geoff Bagnall
Harry Bates
Jack Bates
John Bates
Bob Bax
Steven Bell
Tommy Bishop
Albert Bishop
Kevin Brasch
Neville Broadfoot
Darryl Brohman
John Brown
Bill Burrup
Steve Calder
Kevin Carmichael
Gordon Carneige
Ray Cattanach
Bill Champion
Dave Christison
Clive Churchill
Edward "Babe" Collins
Greg Conescu
Bobby Cook
Brian Cook
R Cooper
Cooper Cronk
Neville Draper
Doug Duncan
Bob Duncan
Peter Fraser
Les Geeves
Nick Geiger
Trevor Gillmeister
Mark Graham
Peter Hall
Don Hamilton
Jim Hannam
Glen Harrison
Henry Hegarty
Ross Henrick
Lee Hutchinson
Greg Inglis
Dallas Johnson
Reg Kay
Joe Kilroy
Stewie Lane
Peter Lobegeiger
George Lockie
Graham Lowe
Bluey Martin
Ian Massie
Paul McCabe
Allan McLean
Barry McTaggart
Hugh Melrose
Fonda Metassa
Mark Murray
Bill Norris
Bill Pearson
Hillary Pocock
Jack Reardon
Vic Rudd
Don Simpson
Billy Slater
Cameron Smith
Jack Stapleton
Ron Stewart
Clarrie Thomas
Ellice Thomas
Elwyn Walters
Steve Walters
Lloyd Weier

Source: www.northsdevils.com

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