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Balmain 1908 to 1999 Trivia Quiz

A short quiz of the Balmain club throughout its 91 year history in First Grade. Should be quiet easy.

A multiple-choice quiz by minardifan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
minardifan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,545

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
302

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Question 1 of 10

1. What has been Balmain's home ground throughout most of their time in the NSWRL and ARL? Hint

Kogarah Oval

Brookvale Oval

Balmain Oval

Leichhardt Oval

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did Balmain win their first premiership? Hint

1915

1911

1914

1922

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many premierships did Reg 'Whip' Latta compete in for Balmain? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Balmain beat to get into the 1936 Final at the SCG? Hint

North Sydney

Western Suburbs

South Sydney

Canterbury-Bankstown

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Question 5 of 10

5. What were the traditional club colours of Balmain? Hint

Black and Blue

Black and Orange

Blue and Gold

Orange and White

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many first grade titles did or have the Tigers won? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Balmain beat in a superb Grand Final victory in 1969? Hint

South Sydney

Canterbury-Bankstown

Eastern Suburbs

Manly-Warringah

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who captained Balmain into successive Grand Final appearances in 1988 and 1989? Hint

Wayne Pearce

Paul Sironen

Benny Elias

Michael Neil

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many times have the Tigers taken the 'wooden spoon'? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the most games for the Balmain Tigers? Hint

Paul Sironen

Garry Jack

Benny Elias

Wayne Pearce

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What has been Balmain's home ground throughout most of their time in the NSWRL and ARL?

Answer: Leichhardt Oval

Leichhardt has seen its fair share of good and bad times for the Tigers.

2. When did Balmain win their first premiership?

Answer: 1915

Balmain went through the season undefeated, in a time when finals were not played.

3. How many premierships did Reg 'Whip' Latta compete in for Balmain?

Answer: 5

Reg played in 1916-17, 1919-20 and 1924 for the Tigers title teams.

4. Who did Balmain beat to get into the 1936 Final at the SCG?

Answer: North Sydney

Saldy, Balmain were beaten by a great Eastern Suburbs side 32-12.

5. What were the traditional club colours of Balmain?

Answer: Black and Orange

Balmain kept their club colours throughout their entire stay in the premiership.

6. How many first grade titles did or have the Tigers won?

Answer: 11

Years won were 1915-17, 1919-20, 1924, 1939, 1944, 1946-47, and their last was in 1969.

7. Who did Balmain beat in a superb Grand Final victory in 1969?

Answer: South Sydney

It would be the Tigers last Grand Final victory although a much heralded, and memorable, one thoughout the next 30 years.

8. Who captained Balmain into successive Grand Final appearances in 1988 and 1989?

Answer: Wayne Pearce

Sadly for 'Junior' he would never win a title with his beloved Tigers.

9. How many times have the Tigers taken the 'wooden spoon'?

Answer: 4

The Tigers have always been midfield runners at least, and only finished last in 1911, 1974, 1981 and 1994.

10. Who played the most games for the Balmain Tigers?

Answer: Paul Sironen

'Siro' would play 246 games for the Tigers, 2 more than Garry Jack. He would prove an inspiration for a struggling Tigers during the 1990s.

Source: Author minardifan

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