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Quiz about Balmain 1908 to 1999
Quiz about Balmain 1908 to 1999

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.
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. When did Balmain win their first premiership? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many premierships did Reg 'Whip' Latta compete in for Balmain? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who did Balmain beat to get into the 1936 Final at the SCG? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What were the traditional club colours of Balmain? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many first grade titles did or have the Tigers won? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who did Balmain beat in a superb Grand Final victory in 1969? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who captained Balmain into successive Grand Final appearances in 1988 and 1989? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many times have the Tigers taken the 'wooden spoon'? Hint


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



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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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