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NRL 2001: The Finals Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on NRL season 2001. It is part 2 round 26 to Grand Final (Part 1 was Rounds 1 to 26).

A multiple-choice quiz by twinkles76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
twinkles76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,296

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Round 26: which team ended with the wooden spoon in season 2001? Hint

North Queensland

Canberra

Wests Tigers

Penrith

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Question 2 of 10

2. Finals Series Week 1: which team did Newcastle beat 40-6 at Marathon Stadium? Hint

Sydney Roosters

St George Illawarra

Sharks

Bulldogs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Final Series Week 1: which 2 teams were eliminated in the first week of the NRL final series? Hint

Warriors and Sydney Roosters

Warriors and St George Illawarra

St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters

Sharks and St George Illawarra

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Question 4 of 10

4. Finals Series Week 2: what was the score in the Sharks v Bulldogs game? Hint

Sharks 36-12

Sharks 28-8

Sharks 44-16

Sharks 52-10

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Question 5 of 10

5. Final Series Week 2: what was the score in the Brisbane v St George- Illawara semi-final game? Hint

Brisbane 36-24

Brisbane 44-28

Brisbane 40-28

Brisbane 34-22

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Question 6 of 10

6. Final Series Week 3: the Newcastle Knights defeated the Sharks to advance to the Grand Final?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Finals Series Week 3: what was the score in the Parramatta v Brisbane semi-final game? Hint

Eels 20-18

Eels 22-16

Eels 24-16

Eels 26-18

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Question 8 of 10

8. Grand Final: who was the first tryscorer of the 2001 grand final? Hint

Bill Peden

Ben Kennedy

Steve Simpson

Timana Tahu

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Question 9 of 10

9. Grand Final: Andrew Johns won the Clive Churchill Medal for best player in the Grand Final?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Grand Final: Newcastle won the Grand Final 30-22?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Round 26: which team ended with the wooden spoon in season 2001?

Answer: Penrith

North Queensland won their last game against the Warriors 30-18 to end up on 14 points equal with Penrith. Penrith had a worse for and against therefore earning the honours of wooden spooners for 2001.

2. Finals Series Week 1: which team did Newcastle beat 40-6 at Marathon Stadium?

Answer: Sydney Roosters

After being knocked unconsious early in the game Andrew Johns came back and steered his side to victory. Ten minutes after he staggered and stumbled he scored one of the best individual tries you will ever see.

3. Final Series Week 1: which 2 teams were eliminated in the first week of the NRL final series?

Answer: Warriors and Sydney Roosters

The Warriors lost 56-12 to Parramatta and Sydney Roosters losing 40-6, being the 2 lowest ranking losers.

4. Finals Series Week 2: what was the score in the Sharks v Bulldogs game?

Answer: Sharks 52-10

The Sharks were red hot racing to a 18-0 lead after 18 minutes and never letting the Bulldogs into the game.

5. Final Series Week 2: what was the score in the Brisbane v St George- Illawara semi-final game?

Answer: Brisbane 44-28

Wendell Sailor playing one of his last rugby league games before switching to rugby union in 2002, scored 4 tries in his team's win over the Dragons.

6. Final Series Week 3: the Newcastle Knights defeated the Sharks to advance to the Grand Final?

Answer: True

The Knights defeated the Sharks 18-10.

7. Finals Series Week 3: what was the score in the Parramatta v Brisbane semi-final game?

Answer: Eels 24-16

Parramatta earning their first grand final appearance since 1986.

8. Grand Final: who was the first tryscorer of the 2001 grand final?

Answer: Bill Peden

The Knights were red hot on the right night, racing to a 24-0 lead at half time.

9. Grand Final: Andrew Johns won the Clive Churchill Medal for best player in the Grand Final?

Answer: True

Even after being named Clive Churchill Medalist, Johns wasn't outstanding but directed his team well.

10. Grand Final: Newcastle won the Grand Final 30-22?

Answer: False

Newcastle were leading 24-0 at halftime, eventually winning the game 30-24.

Source: Author twinkles76

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