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NRL 2005 Finals Series Trivia Quiz

The 2005 finals series was an amazing one, featuring some unexpected scorelines and amazing upsets. This quiz covers all 2005 NRL finals up to and including the Grand Final.

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

Author
timence

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

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534

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Question 1 of 20

1. Qualifying Final 1 (4th v 5th): What was the half-time score in the match between the Tigers and Cowboys? Hint

Tigers 6-0

Cowboys 6-0

Tigers 14-6

6-6

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Question 2 of 20

2. Qualifying Final 1 (4th v 5th): In the Tigers' 50-6 win, how many points did fullback Brett Hodgson score? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. Qualifying Final 2 (3rd v 6th): Melbourne defeated Brisbane at the same venue, at the same finals fixture, and by the same margin in 2005 as in 2004.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

4. Qualifying Final 2 (3rd v 6th): Brisbane's loss to the Storm in this match was their ___ loss in a row? Hint

6th

7th

5th

8th

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Question 5 of 20

5. Qualifying Final 3 (2nd v 7th): Where was this match between St George-Illawarra and Cronulla played? Hint

Aussie Stadium (Sydney)

Kogarah Oval (Sydney)

WIN Stadium (Wollongong)

Telstra Stadium (Homebush, Sydney)

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Question 6 of 20

6. Qualifying Final 3 (2nd v 7th): What was the result of this match between St George-Illawarra and Cronulla? Hint

St George-Illawarra won by 6 points

Cronulla won by 6 points

St George-Illawarra won by 4 points

Cronulla won by 4 points

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Question 7 of 20

7. Qualifying Final 4 (1st v 8th): Minor premiers Parramatta came out and basically had this match against Manly-Warringah won by half time. What was the score? Hint

20-0

28-0

18-0

24-0

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Question 8 of 20

8. Qualifying Final 4 (1st v 8th): Timana Tahu scored 3 tries in Parramatta's 46-22 win over Manly-Warringah?

True

False

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Question 9 of 20

9. Semi Final 1: North Queensland led early by 16-0, before Melbourne came back into the match. What was the final result? Hint

North Queensland won 24-16

North Queensland won 22-16

North Queensland won 18-16

Melbourne won 18-16

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Question 10 of 20

10. Semi Final 1: Melbourne's loss to North Queensland was the third consecutive time that they lost in the second week of finals.

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. Semi Final 2: Who scored the sole try for the Broncos in their loss to Wests Tigers? Hint

Darren Smith

Brett Seymour

Darren Lockyer

Shane Webcke

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Question 12 of 20

12. Semi Final 2: What was the final score of the match between the Tigers and Broncos? Hint

24-6

28-6

34-6

36-6

13. Preliminary Final 1: Several commentators in the media saw the turning point of the game between Wests Tigers and St George-Illawarra occurring when a penalty was given for a player playing on after he was called 'held'. Who was that player?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Preliminary Final 1: What was the winning margin for Wests Tigers over St George-Illawarra? Hint

12 points

6 points

8 points

10 points

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Question 15 of 20

15. Peliminary Final 2: The half-time score of the match was 18-0 in favour of the Cowboys over Parramatta. What was the score at the 34 minute mark? Hint

6-0

0-0

12-0

10-0

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Question 16 of 20

16. Preliminary Final 2: Who scored the last try for the Cowboys to extend their lead over the Eels to an amazing 28 points? Hint

Rod Jensen

Matt Bowen

Josh Hannay

Ty Williams

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Question 17 of 20

17. Grand Final 2005: How many players in the Wests Tigers and Cowboys teams combined had played in a Grand Final prior to 2005? Hint

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Question 18 of 20

18. Grand Final 2005: Matt Bowen scored the first try of the match, taking the Cowboys to a 6-0 lead.

True

False

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Question 19 of 20

19. Grand Final 2005: Just before half-time, Benji Marshall made a massive break and threw a flick pass to a team-mate, who went on to score. This memeorable try will be talked about for many years to come. Who was the man that scored the try? Hint

Brett Hodgson

Daniel Fitzhenry

Pat Richards

Shane Elford

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Question 20 of 20

20. Grand Final 2005: What was the final score of the game? Hint

North Queensland 18-16

Wests Tigers 32-18

Wests Tigers 30-14

Wests Tigers 30-16

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Qualifying Final 1 (4th v 5th): What was the half-time score in the match between the Tigers and Cowboys?

Answer: Tigers 14-6

The Tigers went on to score an amazing 34 points to nil in the second half. The match ended with a 50-6 thumping.

2. Qualifying Final 1 (4th v 5th): In the Tigers' 50-6 win, how many points did fullback Brett Hodgson score?

Answer: 30

His 3 tries and 9 goals was a club record for Wests Tigers in any match.

3. Qualifying Final 2 (3rd v 6th): Melbourne defeated Brisbane at the same venue, at the same finals fixture, and by the same margin in 2005 as in 2004.

Answer: False

Melbourne won the 2005 finals match by 6 points (24-18) but in 2004 they won the corresponding match (at the same venue, Suncorp Stadium) by 17 points (31-14).

4. Qualifying Final 2 (3rd v 6th): Brisbane's loss to the Storm in this match was their ___ loss in a row?

Answer: 6th

Melbourne's win kept them alive in 2005, but it meant the Broncos would have to play sudden death from then on.

5. Qualifying Final 3 (2nd v 7th): Where was this match between St George-Illawarra and Cronulla played?

Answer: WIN Stadium (Wollongong)

This was the first finals match played in Wollongong, a home game for the Dragons.

6. Qualifying Final 3 (2nd v 7th): What was the result of this match between St George-Illawarra and Cronulla?

Answer: St George-Illawarra won by 6 points

The final score was 28-22, with Dragons winger Colin Best scoring 2 tries.

7. Qualifying Final 4 (1st v 8th): Minor premiers Parramatta came out and basically had this match against Manly-Warringah won by half time. What was the score?

Answer: 28-0

Parramatta scored 5 tries in the first half to take an unbeatable lead into half time.

8. Qualifying Final 4 (1st v 8th): Timana Tahu scored 3 tries in Parramatta's 46-22 win over Manly-Warringah?

Answer: False

Tahu got 2 tries. Parramatta scored 8 tries in all to Manly's 4.

9. Semi Final 1: North Queensland led early by 16-0, before Melbourne came back into the match. What was the final result?

Answer: North Queensland won 24-16

The score was 18-16 in the Cowboys' favour with only 11 minutes to go, but they wrapped up the match with a try to David Faiumu with only 2 minutes remaining.

10. Semi Final 1: Melbourne's loss to North Queensland was the third consecutive time that they lost in the second week of finals.

Answer: True

Melbourne lost to the Bulldogs 30-0 in week 2 of the 2003 finals, and 43-18 in week 2 of the 2004 finals. The only year they went further than week 2 of the finals was in 1999, when they won the premiership.

11. Semi Final 2: Who scored the sole try for the Broncos in their loss to Wests Tigers?

Answer: Darren Lockyer

The Broncos' loss took their run of losses in finals matches to 6.

12. Semi Final 2: What was the final score of the match between the Tigers and Broncos?

Answer: 34-6

The Tigers score 6 tries to one, leading 10-0 at half time and going on with the job in the second half.

Answer: trent barrett

The Tigers led by 4 points at the time and went on to win. In reality, the dropped ball rate from the Dragons played a much bigger part in their loss.

14. Preliminary Final 1: What was the winning margin for Wests Tigers over St George-Illawarra?

Answer: 8 points

The Tigers won 20-12 after leading 16-6 at half time. They were into their first ever Grand Final (as a joint venture team).

15. Peliminary Final 2: The half-time score of the match was 18-0 in favour of the Cowboys over Parramatta. What was the score at the 34 minute mark?

Answer: 6-0

The Cowboys scored twice in 6 minutes to create a big lead going into the break.

16. Preliminary Final 2: Who scored the last try for the Cowboys to extend their lead over the Eels to an amazing 28 points?

Answer: Josh Hannay

Johnathon Thurston added a field goal to complete an incredible 29-0 result and a Grand Final berth for the Cowboys.

17. Grand Final 2005: How many players in the Wests Tigers and Cowboys teams combined had played in a Grand Final prior to 2005?

Answer: 5

Brett Hodgson, Paul Whatuira, Matt Sing, Johnathon Thurston and Travis Norton were these players.

18. Grand Final 2005: Matt Bowen scored the first try of the match, taking the Cowboys to a 6-0 lead.

Answer: True

Matt Bowen scored the first try in the previous 2 finals matches for the Cowboys as well.

Answer: Pat Richards

This try gave the Tigers a half-time lead of 12-6.

20. Grand Final 2005: What was the final score of the game?

Answer: Wests Tigers 30-16

The Wests Tigers won their first premiership in the first year of a finals appearance - a feat not achieved since Newtown in 1910. The Tigers were the form team for the second half of the season, winning 13 of their last 15 games, finishing in 4th spot. Well done Wests Tigers, 2005 Premiers.

Source: Author timence

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