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The Defunct Gold Coast Team Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the team that entered the comp the same year as the Broncos, but unlike the Broncos, didn't last...

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

Author
timence

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,284

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
489

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Gold Coast first join the rugby league? Hint

1986

1988

1984

1990

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Question 2 of 10

2. Gold Coast entered the competition as the Giants, and exited the competition as the Chargers. What name did they play under in between? Hint

The Thunder

Nothing

The Suns

The Seagulls

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Gold Coast play its last season? Hint

1999

1998

1996

1995

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many premierships did Gold Coast win, including reserve grade and under-21 titles? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many internationals played for the Gold Coast? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gold Coast played the Western Reds 8 times. How many of these did they win? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Gold Coast's biggest ever win was which of the following? Hint

40-0 win over Penrith

52-4 win over South Queensland

68-0 win over Parramatta

33-12 win over Western Suburbs

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was appointed coach of the Gold Coast in 1996: _____ Economidis?

Answer: ( One Word .. four letters)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following about the club is FALSE? Hint

They once conceded 70 points

They once lost 16 games in a row

In 1998 their official colours included 'Jade'

In 1992 they beat the Roosters 30-10

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the result of the Gold Coast's last ever match? Hint

Win 20-18

Win 24-0

Loss 24-0

Loss 20-18

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Gold Coast first join the rugby league?

Answer: 1988

A milestone year for Rugby League. We welcomed three new teams to the comp', Brisbane Broncos, Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Giants. It was also the year the Sydney Football Stadium was opened, and became league headquarters.

2. Gold Coast entered the competition as the Giants, and exited the competition as the Chargers. What name did they play under in between?

Answer: The Seagulls

The only team in league history to play under three different names! They were actually called the Gladiators for a brief period (just before the 1996 kick-off) but they never played under the name.

3. When did Gold Coast play its last season?

Answer: 1998

4. How many premierships did Gold Coast win, including reserve grade and under-21 titles?

Answer: 0

Not any unfortunately. The closest they came was in the 1997 premiership where they made the ARL's top seven. They beat Illawarra in their first ever semi-final, but were knocked out by the Roosters the following week. In 1998 they came a dismal 19th from 20 teams.

5. How many internationals played for the Gold Coast?

Answer: 6

Wally Lewis, Dale Shearer (both Australia), Brent Todd (NZ), Daryll Powell (England), plus Marcus Bai and Tom O'Reilly (both PNG).

6. Gold Coast played the Western Reds 8 times. How many of these did they win?

Answer: 0

Yep, they never beat the Western Reds, closest they came was a 14-14 draw, the other seven were losses.

7. Gold Coast's biggest ever win was which of the following?

Answer: 52-4 win over South Queensland

July 21, 1996. Also the only time the boys ever managed 50 points in a match.

8. Who was appointed coach of the Gold Coast in 1996: _____ Economidis?

Answer: Phil

They had 5 coaches in their short history.

9. Which of the following about the club is FALSE?

Answer: They once conceded 70 points

The biggest score they ever conceded was against Melbourne. They lost 62-6. All the rest are true!

10. What was the result of the Gold Coast's last ever match?

Answer: Loss 20-18

They lost to Cronulla at Carrara Stadium, August 22, 1998.

Source: Author timence

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