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Northern Eagles Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the merged Eagles, now defunct ... good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
timence

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
463

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the Northern Eagles first play in the NRL? Hint

1999

1995

2001

2000

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the result of the first ever Northern Eagles match (against Newcastle)? Hint

Lost 24-14

Won 24-14

Won 28-12

Lost 28-12

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two grounds did the Northern Eagles call home? Hint

Bear Park, Gosford and Brookvale Oval, Sydney

Northpower Stadium, Gosford and Brookvale Oval, Sydney

Northpower Stadium, Gosford and North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Central Park, Gosford and Parramatta Stadium, Sydney

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who topped the Eagles' pointscoring list in 2000? Hint

Albert Torrens

Jason Taylor

Matt Orford

Brendan Reeves

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where did the Eagles finish on the ladder in 2000? Hint

12th

8th

10th

14th

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many of the original 4 colours (2 from Manly-Warringah, and 2 from North Sydney) did the Eagles retain in their playing strip? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. During their first 2 seasons, the Northern Eagles did not beat the Brisbane Broncos.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2000, the coach of the Eagles was Peter _______?

Answer: (One word ... surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many players played in all 26 matches for the Eagles in 2000? Hint

none

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two teams racked up 50 points against the Eagles during 2000? Hint

Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers

Newcastle Knights and Brisbane Broncos

Newcastle Knights and North Queensland

Parramatta and Canterbury Bulldogs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the Northern Eagles first play in the NRL?

Answer: 2000

They were the last of the joint ventures, coming together in October 1999.

2. What was the result of the first ever Northern Eagles match (against Newcastle)?

Answer: Won 24-14

Quite an upset.

3. Which two grounds did the Northern Eagles call home?

Answer: Northpower Stadium, Gosford and Brookvale Oval, Sydney

4. Who topped the Eagles' pointscoring list in 2000?

Answer: Jason Taylor

He scored 82 points from 1 try, 38 goals and 2 field goals.

5. Where did the Eagles finish on the ladder in 2000?

Answer: 12th

With 9 wins and 17 losses.

6. How many of the original 4 colours (2 from Manly-Warringah, and 2 from North Sydney) did the Eagles retain in their playing strip?

Answer: 4

They kept maroon and white from Manly and black and red from Norths.

7. During their first 2 seasons, the Northern Eagles did not beat the Brisbane Broncos.

Answer: False

In fact they beat them 16-6 the first time they played, round 12, 2000 at Brookvale Oval.

8. In 2000, the coach of the Eagles was Peter _______?

Answer: Sharp

He also coached them in 2001.

9. How many players played in all 26 matches for the Eagles in 2000?

Answer: 2

Albert Torrens and Owen 'OJ' Cunningham were ever present in the 2000 season.

10. Which two teams racked up 50 points against the Eagles during 2000?

Answer: Newcastle Knights and North Queensland

The Knights beat them 52-20 in round 20 and, surprisingly, the Cowboys beat them 50-10 in round 8.

Source: Author timence

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