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Perth Reds Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about when the Western Reds were known as the Perth Reds, when competing in the Super League competition in 1997.

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

Author
Superleague

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,641

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
265

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Perth Reds played their last match, scored their biggest win and their worst defeat against this club. Who was it? Hint

Cronulla Sharks

Hunter Mariners

Penrith Panthers

Canterbury Bulldogs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who were one of the only two sponsors of the Perth Reds in 1997? Hint

QBE West

Qantas

Chandlers

Trick Question, they had no sponsors

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Question 3 of 10

3. Julian O' Neill was one club international. Who was the other? Hint

Rodney Howe

Steven Kearney

Brett Kimmorley

Matt Fuller

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did the Perth Reds finish in the Super League standings in 1997? Hint

10th

5th

8th

9th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the score in the first Perth Reds v Adelaide Rams game? Hint

18-16 Adelaide

20-12 Adelaide

20-16 Perth

18-16 Perth

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the score in the second Adelaide Rams v Perth Reds game? Hint

28-4 Perth

28-10 Perth

28-22 Adelaide

28-4 Adelaide

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did the team finish in their World Club Challenge pool? Hint

1st (Winners)

3rd

Last (4th)

2nd

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Perth Reds played their first match in the Super League against the Penrith Panthers. What was the score? Hint

30-20 Perth

30-20 Penrith

32-30 Penrith

20-4 Perth

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the highest ever points score by the Perth Reds in one match? Hint

34 Points

35 Points

32 Points

30 Points

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which day did the Perth Reds die? Hint

September 28th, 1997

August 23rd, 1997

December 19th, 1997

September 20th, 1997

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Perth Reds played their last match, scored their biggest win and their worst defeat against this club. Who was it?

Answer: Canterbury Bulldogs

The score from their last match was 16-36 in favour of Canterbury, their biggest win was 34-6 obviously in favour of the Perth Reds and their worst defeat, which happened when they were known as the Western Reds was 42-0 obviously in favour of Sydney Bulldogs, which is what Canterbury were known as then.

2. Who were one of the only two sponsors of the Perth Reds in 1997?

Answer: QBE West

QBE West also sponsor the Perth Glory NSL Team. Ansett Australia sponsored them on the sleeves. Ansett were involved with most, if not all, Super League Teams.

3. Julian O' Neill was one club international. Who was the other?

Answer: Rodney Howe

Rodney Howe and Julian O' Neill were the only 2 players to play internationally ever, not only when they were known as the Perth Reds, but the Western Reds as well.

4. Where did the Perth Reds finish in the Super League standings in 1997?

Answer: 8th

They finished above the Adelaide Rams and the North Queensland Cowboys.

5. What was the score in the first Perth Reds v Adelaide Rams game?

Answer: 18-16 Perth

The match was played in round 5.

6. What was the score in the second Adelaide Rams v Perth Reds game?

Answer: 28-4 Adelaide

This match was played in round 13 (it was the first normal Super League round in almost a month).

7. Where did the team finish in their World Club Challenge pool?

Answer: Last (4th)

The Perth Reds finished last with only 8 points.

8. The Perth Reds played their first match in the Super League against the Penrith Panthers. What was the score?

Answer: 30-20 Penrith

This game was the first match ever for the Western Reds playing as the Perth Reds.

9. What was the highest ever points score by the Perth Reds in one match?

Answer: 35 Points

This, like a lot of the other records, was an all-time record for the Perth Reds as well as the Western Reds.

10. Which day did the Perth Reds die?

Answer: December 19th, 1997

That day was the day which the ARL and Super League came back together. It was agreed that there would be a twenty-team competition for 1998 and, to form that, the Perth Reds were culled.

Source: Author Superleague

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