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Grand Final History Trivia Quiz

History of rugby league Grand Final football.

A multiple-choice quiz by Warriorz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Warriorz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1019

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (15/15), Guest 110 (14/15), Guest 120 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Kevin Moran of Manchester United and Republic of Ireland was sent off in the 1985 FA Cup final for a professional foul on Peter Reid.
Who was the first player sent off in a Rugby League Grand Final? Hint

Phil Sigsworth

John Lomax

Terry Lamb

Paul Langmack

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Question 2 of 15

2. What player scored two tries in three consecutive Grand Final victories? Hint

Steve Renouf

Eric Grothe Snr

Brett Kenny

Reg Gasnier

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Question 3 of 15

3. What team lost to Parramatta in the 1981 Grand Final? Hint

Manly Warringah

Canterbury-Bankstown

Newtown

Eastern Suburbs

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Question 4 of 15

4. Name the player who scored a try in the last 33 seconds of the 1989 Grand Final to take the game into extra time?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who captained Canterbury-Bankstown to their 1980 Grand Final victory? Hint

Steve Mortimer

George Peponis

Gary Hughes

Greg Brentnall

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Question 6 of 15

6. What St. George legend played in ten of the eleven consecutive premierships won by the Dragons between 1955 and 1966, the last four as captain and coach? Hint

Norm Provan

Ian Walsh

Peter Provan

Reg Gasnier

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 1997 there were two premiership competitions, the Super League and the ARL. Name the two teams that won these premierships Hint

Cronulla and St George

Cronulla and Manly

Brisbane and Newcastle

St George and Brisbane

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Question 8 of 15

8. The first drawn Grand Final was played between which two teams? Hint

Manly-Warringah and Parramatta

Manly-Warringah and Cronulla-Sutherland

St George and Parramatta

Parramatta and Canterbury-Bankstown

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was awarded the first ever Clive Churchill medal for best and fairest Player in a Grand Final?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who is the only player to win three premierships with three different clubs? Hint

Steve Edge

John Mayes

Geoff Gerard

Glen Lazarus

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who captained St George to their 17-13 defeat of Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1979 Grand Final? Hint

Steve Edge

Graeme O'Grady

Robert Finch

Craig Young

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who captained Penrith to the 1991 Grand Final victory? Hint

Greg Alexander

Royce Simmons

Brad Fittler

Mark Geyer

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who is the only player to win two Clive Churchill Medals? Hint

Peter Sterling

Darren Lockyer

Alan Langer

Bradley Clyde

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Question 14 of 15

14. What player was concussed in the 1999 Grand Final when attempting to catch a bomb to score a try? Hint

Aron Moule

Marcus Bai

Craig Smith

Jamie Ainscough

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Question 15 of 15

15. What team lost 38-0 to Eastern Suburbs in the 1975 Grand Final? Hint

St George

Newtown

South Sydney

Western Suburbs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kevin Moran of Manchester United and Republic of Ireland was sent off in the 1985 FA Cup final for a professional foul on Peter Reid. Who was the first player sent off in a Rugby League Grand Final?

Answer: Phil Sigsworth

Phil Sigsworth was sent off in the 1986 Grand Final played between Parramatta and Canterbury-Bankstown, for a head high tackle on Brett Kenny. Parramatta won 4-2 in a tryless Grand Final.

2. What player scored two tries in three consecutive Grand Final victories?

Answer: Brett Kenny

Brett Kenny scored two tries in the 1981 victory over Newtown 20-11 ,the 1982 victory over Manly 21-8, and the 1983 victory over Manly 18-6.

3. What team lost to Parramatta in the 1981 Grand Final?

Answer: Newtown

The score was 20-11.

4. Name the player who scored a try in the last 33 seconds of the 1989 Grand Final to take the game into extra time?

Answer: John Ferguson

John 'Chika' Ferguson scored a try for Canberra in the last 33 seconds of the 1989 Grand Final to take the game into extra time. Chris O'Sullivan kicked a field goal in extra time to give Canberra a 1 point lead before replacement prop Steve Jackson scored the winning try with a barnstorming run from the Balmain quarter line to give Canberra their first rugby league premiership 19-14.

5. Who captained Canterbury-Bankstown to their 1980 Grand Final victory?

Answer: George Peponis

The score was 18-4, with the most memorable moment being the try scored by winger Steve Gearin off a Greg Brentnall kick.

6. What St. George legend played in ten of the eleven consecutive premierships won by the Dragons between 1955 and 1966, the last four as captain and coach?

Answer: Norm Provan

Norm Provan announced his retirement prior to the 1965 Grand Final, and 78,000 fans came to farewell him in that Grand Final.

7. In 1997 there were two premiership competitions, the Super League and the ARL. Name the two teams that won these premierships

Answer: Brisbane and Newcastle

Brisbane defeated Cronulla in the Super League Grand Final 26-8, and Newcastle won their maiden premiership in the ARL competition 22-16.

8. The first drawn Grand Final was played between which two teams?

Answer: St George and Parramatta

The 1977 Grand Final was drawn 9 all, and in the replay, St George were convincing winners 22-0.

9. Who was awarded the first ever Clive Churchill medal for best and fairest Player in a Grand Final?

Answer: Peter Sterling

The Clive Churchill Medal was introduced in the 1986 Grand Final in honour of the 'Little Master' himself.

10. Who is the only player to win three premierships with three different clubs?

Answer: Glen Lazarus

Glen Lazarus won premierships with Canberra, Brisbane and as captain of the Melbourne Storm.

11. Who captained St George to their 17-13 defeat of Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1979 Grand Final?

Answer: Craig Young

12. Who captained Penrith to the 1991 Grand Final victory?

Answer: Greg Alexander

Royce Simmons scored two tries in the Grand Final, his last game of football.

13. Who is the only player to win two Clive Churchill Medals?

Answer: Bradley Clyde

Brad Clyde won his first in the 1989 Grand Final victory over Balmain, and his second in the 1991 Grand Final loss to Penrith.

14. What player was concussed in the 1999 Grand Final when attempting to catch a bomb to score a try?

Answer: Craig Smith

Craig Smith was heavily concussed by Jamie Aisncough when attempting to catch a bomb off the boot of Brett Kimmorley in the St George in goal area. Referee Bill Harrigan with the aid of the video referee awarded a penalty try which handed Melbourne their maiden premiership.

15. What team lost 38-0 to Eastern Suburbs in the 1975 Grand Final?

Answer: St George

This was the game where Graeme Langlands wore the now infamous white boots, and had the worst game of his career.

Source: Author Warriorz

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