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Balmain Tigers Trivia Quiz

The former Balmain club has merged but will forever live on in our hearts .. hope you enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,916

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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470

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Balmain Tigers join the Australian competition? Hint

1919

1970

1925

1908

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the last year Balmain played in the competition before merging with Wests? Hint

2000

1998

1999

1996

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Balmain win their first premiership? Hint

1935

1919

1915

1928

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Balmain win their last premiership? Hint

1975

1988

1969

1989

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many first grade premierships did Balmain win? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was captain of the Balmain team in 1988 and 1989, when they lost 2 consecutive grand finals? Hint

Wayne Pearce

Steve Roach

Paul Sironen

Ben Elias

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is true about the 1988 and 1989 grand finals for Balmain? Hint

They were favourites in both games

They scored the first try in both games

The same team took the field in both games

They lost both by the same margin

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Question 8 of 10

8. The fullback who played 244 games for Balmain, and also represented NSW at State of Origin and Australia, was Garry ______ ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The record for most tries in a match is shared between past greats Sid Goodwin (in 1935), Arthur patten (1944) and Dave Topliss (1977). How many tries is this?

Answer: (a single digit number)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who beat Balmain in their last ever match? Hint

Canberra Raiders

Parramatta Eels

Brisbane Broncos

North Queensland Cowboys

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Balmain Tigers join the Australian competition?

Answer: 1908

Yes, they were one of the original founding members of the NSWRL.

2. What was the last year Balmain played in the competition before merging with Wests?

Answer: 1999

They became the Wests Tigers in 2000.

3. When did Balmain win their first premiership?

Answer: 1915

In fact they won their first, second and third 3 years in a row, 1915-1917.

4. When did Balmain win their last premiership?

Answer: 1969

They defeated Souths in a massive boilover, 11-2. Alas, it was to be their last ever grand final win.

5. How many first grade premierships did Balmain win?

Answer: 11

1915-16-17, 1919-20, 1924, 1939, 1944, 1946-47 and 1969.

6. Who was captain of the Balmain team in 1988 and 1989, when they lost 2 consecutive grand finals?

Answer: Wayne Pearce

'Junior' had a great career but couldn't quite grab a premiership.

7. Which of the following is true about the 1988 and 1989 grand finals for Balmain?

Answer: They scored the first try in both games

Benny Elias scored first off a bomb in 1988, while James Grant got an intercept try in 1989.

8. The fullback who played 244 games for Balmain, and also represented NSW at State of Origin and Australia, was Garry ______ ?

Answer: Jack

9. The record for most tries in a match is shared between past greats Sid Goodwin (in 1935), Arthur patten (1944) and Dave Topliss (1977). How many tries is this?

Answer: 5

10. Who beat Balmain in their last ever match?

Answer: Canberra Raiders

Canberra beat Balmain 42-14 at Bruce Stadium on August 29th, 1999.

Source: Author timence

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