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South Sydney to 1999 Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the South Sydney Rabbitohs, who were removed from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,728

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
625

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did South Sydney first enter the premiership? Hint

1915

1967

1935

1908

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many first grade titles had Souths won, when they were expelled at the end of the 1999 season? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. When did Souths last win the premiership? Hint

1971

1972

1970

1975

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Question 4 of 10

4. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. When did Souths last make the semi-finals? Hint

1992

1991

1990

1989

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Question 5 of 10

5. In mid-2001 the Rabbitohs coach for the 2002 season was announced. Who is he? Hint

Craig Coleman

Wayne Pearce

George Piggins

Bob McCarthy

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Question 6 of 10

6. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. How many times had Souths 'won' the wooden spoon in first grade? Hint

3 times

Never

5 times

Once

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Question 7 of 10

7. In their first match ever, South Sydney beat North Sydney, by what score? Hint

12-5

3-0

11-7

7-3

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Question 8 of 10

8. The great Souths goalkicker, who once kicked 11 goals in a match, was Eric _____ .

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. Who had played the most ever games for the Rabbitohs? Hint

Bob McCarthy

Phil Blake

Craig Coleman

John Sattler

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where did South Sydney play their home matches between 1948 and 1997, before their move to the Sydney Football Stadium? _________ Oval

Answer: ( Just one word, but sounds like two)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did South Sydney first enter the premiership?

Answer: 1908

The only other foundation club along with Eastern Suburbs (now Sydney Roosters) still in the competition as a stand alone club in 1999.

2. How many first grade titles had Souths won, when they were expelled at the end of the 1999 season?

Answer: 20

This is the record. The St.George club won 15 before they merged with the Illawarra Steelers.

3. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. When did Souths last win the premiership?

Answer: 1971

They beat St. George 16-10 in the Grand final of 1971.

4. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. When did Souths last make the semi-finals?

Answer: 1989

They were minor premiers but were beaten by the eventual premiers Canberra and runners-up Balmain.

5. In mid-2001 the Rabbitohs coach for the 2002 season was announced. Who is he?

Answer: Craig Coleman

The former half-back returned.

6. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. How many times had Souths 'won' the wooden spoon in first grade?

Answer: 5 times

1945, 1946, 1962, 1975 and 1990.

7. In their first match ever, South Sydney beat North Sydney, by what score?

Answer: 11-7

At Birchgrove Oval, way back on 20th April 1908. In the same year they put together 22 wins in a row!

8. The great Souths goalkicker, who once kicked 11 goals in a match, was Eric _____ .

Answer: Simms

Against Cronulla in 1969 he got the 11 goals, and in the same year in a match against Penrith, he kicked 6 goals and 5 field goals!

9. South Sydney were expelled from the NRL premiership at the end of the 1999 season. Who had played the most ever games for the Rabbitohs?

Answer: Bob McCarthy

Bob played 211, followed by 'Tugger' Coleman who played 208, John Sattler played 195. Phil Blake did play for them but also for many other clubs.

10. Where did South Sydney play their home matches between 1948 and 1997, before their move to the Sydney Football Stadium? _________ Oval

Answer: Redfern

Hope you liked my Souths quiz ... stay tuned for quizzes on all the former clubs that have played in the Aussie premiership.

Source: Author timence

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