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Western Reds Trivia Quiz

For a little while there was a team from Western Australia known as the Western Reds. Like several other clubs, it was short lived, being shut down not long after the Super League war ended. Enjoy the quiz.

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

Author
timence

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,710

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
318

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did the Western Reds play their first season? Hint

1998

1996

1995

1997

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was their last in the competition? Hint

1997

1998

1996

1999

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a 'Red'? Hint

Redback spider

Red kangaroo

Red cattle dog

Red sunset

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the club known as when it played in the Super League? Hint

West Reds

Perth Reds

Western Australia Reds

Western Reds

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did the club win 50 percent or more of their games in a season? Hint

Never

Thrice

Twice

Once

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is true about the club's first match? Hint

It was the only time they ever scored 5 tries in a match

It was the only time they ever drew a match

It was also a home crowd record

It was the first rugby league game played in Western Australia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What 4 letters form the name of the Reds' home ground?

Answer: (One word, four letters)

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Question 8 of 10

8. The club never beat which team(s)? Hint

All of these

Eastern Suburbs

Brisbane

Canberra

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Question 9 of 10

9. The club's biggest ever win was against which Sydney club (hint: that club came 5th in Super League)? Hint

Penrith

Western Suburbs

Balmain

Canterbury

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Question 10 of 10

10. The coach of the Reds in their last season was former Canberra Raider ______
______ ?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did the Western Reds play their first season?

Answer: 1995

They joined the ARL in 1995, then moved over to the Super League competition in 1997.

2. What year was their last in the competition?

Answer: 1997

They only played 3 seasons. There was no room for them in the 20-team NRL competition of 1998.

3. What is a 'Red'?

Answer: Red kangaroo

They used a hopping kangaroo for their emblem.

4. What was the club known as when it played in the Super League?

Answer: Perth Reds

In 1997 they became the Perth Reds.

5. How many times did the club win 50 percent or more of their games in a season?

Answer: Once

In 1995 they managaed 11 wins from 22 games. They came 11th out of 20 teams, not bad for a first season.

6. Which of the following is true about the club's first match?

Answer: It was also a home crowd record

The inaugural Western Reds match drew 24,932 fans. They beat St George 28-16, achieving the rare feat of winning the first match of their existence.

7. What 4 letters form the name of the Reds' home ground?

Answer: WACA

The WACA in Perth is a traditional cricket ground, but the Reds used it during the league season.

8. The club never beat which team(s)?

Answer: All of these

9. The club's biggest ever win was against which Sydney club (hint: that club came 5th in Super League)?

Answer: Canterbury

They beat Canterbury 34-6. Still only managed 8th out of 10 teams in 1997 though.

10. The coach of the Reds in their last season was former Canberra Raider ______ ______ ?

Answer: Dean Lance

Hopefully one day the game may expand again to WA.

Source: Author timence

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