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Quiz about Northern Eagles
Quiz about Northern Eagles

Northern Eagles Trivia Quiz


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

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


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the result of the first ever Northern Eagles match (against Newcastle)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which two grounds did the Northern Eagles call home? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who topped the Eagles' pointscoring list in 2000? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where did the Eagles finish on the ladder in 2000? Hint


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


Question 7 of 10
7. During their first 2 seasons, the Northern Eagles did not beat the Brisbane Broncos.


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2000, the coach of the Eagles was Peter _______?

Answer: (One word ... surname)
Question 9 of 10
9. How many players played in all 26 matches for the Eagles in 2000? Hint


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



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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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