Although they were nicknamed the "Diehards", which came about from their reported "Diehard spirit" in tough games, until the Queensland Rugby League's rebranding process in the 1980s, which saw all BRL clubs adopt a logo framed by a stylised Q, Valleys identified themselves with a simple VFC (Valleys Football Club) monogram. They competed in the Brisbane Rugby League from 1934 to 1996. Brothers-Valleys were a rugby league team formed from a merger between the Brothers and Fortitude Valley Diehards teams in 2002. Their colours were royal blue, with a white collar, and a white butcher stripe (irregular hoop) vertically on each side of the shorts. The team debuted in a pre-season match against St George-Illawarra in 2002, and for the next two seasons competed in the Brisbane A Grade Mixwell Cup and Mixwell Colts competitions, playing out of Perry Park in Mayne, Brisbane. Although they were nicknamed the "Diehards", which came about from their reported "Diehard spirit" in tough games, until the Queensland Rugby League's rebranding process in the 1980s, which saw all BRL clubs adopt a logo framed by a stylised Q, Valleys identified themselves with a simple VFC (Valleys Football Club) monogram. Perhaps the greatest ever year for Valleys was their 1955 success during which the side remained undefeated under the peerless leadership of fullback Norm Pope. Queensland Rugby League South East Queensland Division. Connexion. After many years competing in the Brisbane Second Division they returned to the newly formed BRL competition in 2015. He played against England, France and New Zealand touring test sides. With the introduction of the new logo in the 1980s, the monogram was relocated to the shield of the newly adopted Gladiator moniker, although for the next few seasons, the monogram remained on the jersey beneath the AVCO sponsorship logo. In 2002, Valleys entered a partnership with another former Brisbane Rugby League team, Brothers, playing under the name Brothers-Valleys. The Diehards still however compete in the Amateur Brisbane Second Division along with other Brisbane Clubs. Currently Valleys Juniors, who evolved from the BRL team in 1951, play full-time at Emerson Park, Grange, and have done so since gradually moving out of Neumann Oval in the early 1970s. Strudwick later embarked on a coaching career in Queensland and England. We are very excited to be in charge of the media presentation of this wonderful club in 2016 . Steele Retchless is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, and 2000s. In 2002, Valleys entered a partnership with another former Brisbane Rugby League team, Brothers, playing under the name Brothers-Valleys. During the 1940s he played in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership as a half back for the Brothers club and also played for the Brisbane rugby league team in the Bulimba Cup. Raymond Kehm "Ray" Smith is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1970s. Valleys Diehards. The Division was formed in 2010 as part of an amalgamation between the then Central, South West and Wide Bay divisions. Reactions: Big Pete and subsbligh. The Eastern Suburbs Tigers, East Brisbane Tigers, or Easts Tigers, while club supporters typically call it Easts, are a rugby league club based at Langlands Park, which is in the suburb of Coorparoo in Brisbane, Australia. Pre State of Origin/Bulimba Cup Albert Park. Sections de cette Page. They have roots tracing to 1908 and the first rugby league game in the state, between North Brisbane and Toombul, who would combine with Valleys in 1911. With the introduction of the Brisbane Broncos into the Sydney Rugby League in 1988, Valleys formed a short-lived joint venture with the Tweed Heads Seagulls playing under the name Seagulls-Diehards, winning the 1988 premiership. Nicknamed "The Angry Ant", he was a Queensland State of Origin representative halfback, and played club football in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership for Fortitude Valley, Norths and Redcliffe. The Brisbane Second Division Rugby League is the second division of rugby league clubs in Brisbane. Hohn played club football in Australia for the Fortitude Valley Diehards, Brisbane Broncos and South Queensland Crushers, and in England for Wigan and Hunslet. With the introduction of the new logo in the 1980s, the monogram was relocated to the shield of the newly adopted Gladiator moniker, although for the next few seasons, the monogram remained on the jersey beneath the AVCO sponsorship logo. Valleys Juniors, Valleys Hawthorne and Valleys United Stars (now Easts Bulimba Stars) were the only junior clubs that belonged to Valleys. Full list of Queensland State of Origin players We've collated a list of every Queensland State of Origin player ever, where they were born and how much they've contributed to the team. A front-rower, he represented Queensland in the State of Origin on nine occasions and played one Test for Australia as a reserve forward against France in mid-1994. Introducing our newest client the famous Valleys club in Brisbane. Producing many of the games legendary players like Wally Lewis, Marty Scanlan, Ross Strudwick and Norm Pope. VALLEYS DIEHARDS Introducing our newest client the famous Valleys club in Brisbane. They were by far and away Brisbane’s most successful rugby league team and one of Australia's greatest clubs in Australian history, having won a total of 24 premierships in their 86 seasons, including seven of the first eleven premierships. The Northern Suburbs Devils, or North Brisbane Devils, or often simply referred to as Norths for short, are a rugby league club representing the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Australia. At season’s end, Brothers Valleys announced a name change to Brothers Diehards, but were not accepted into the 2005 Queensland Cup, on the basis of club finance. From 1956 to 1970 Bax coached Brothers and Norths, reaching 14 grand finals and taking nine premierships. The Past Brothers Rugby League Football Club, or Brisbane Brothers Rugby League Football Club nicknamed the Leprechauns, or more commonly known as Brothers, or as The Brethren, was a rugby league club based in the city of Brisbane, Australia, that played in the top level of football from its foundation in 1929 until 1998. The Brisbane Rugby League Premiership is a rugby league football competition in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Perhaps the greatest ever year for Valleys was their 1955 success during which the side remained undefeated under the peerless leadership of fullback Norm Pope. Producing many of the games legendary players like Wally Lewis, Marty Scanlan, Ross Strudwick and Norm Pope. One of the players was Mick Retchless, who captained the Diehards to two senior premierships, also skippered Queensland and was named one of Valleys five top players of the 20th century. DIEHARD NYC Player. He played club football in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership for Fortitude Valley and in the NSWRL premiership for the St. George Dragons and Brisbane Broncos, achieving selection to play for Queensland in State of Origin series, and London Broncos. The VFC monogram was white, as was the majority of sponsorship logos placed on the jersey. The Fortitude Valley Diehards, often referred to simply as Valleys, are an Australian semi-professional rugby league football club based in the Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley. Ross Strudwick is an Australian former rugby league footballer and coach. In 2004 they moved to O'Callaghan Park in Zillmere and were accepted into the Queensland Cup, but in a year of poor performances both on and off the field they failed to win a single game and only managed a draw against the Souths Logan Magpies. The team colours are sky blue, navy blue and gold. In 2013, the club entered a voluntary hiatus, but was announced to be part of the revived Brisbane Rugby League. Although not technically in the Fortitude Valley area, the Diehards played out of what was then known as Neumann Oval in Albion, in the same area as the Albion Park trots and Brothers Rugby Union's Crosby Park. Their socks were blue, although again were complemented by a white butcher stripe in the middle on occasion. The Diehards went through the season undefeated - a feat only achieved once previously in the … Based at O'Callagahn Park in Zillmere, the club’s only premiership points that season were from a first round draw. Their jersey is red, green and white. The mighty Diehards are Queensland Rugby League's oldest and most successful club forming in 1908 and winning 24 BRL premierships. Unlike many other rugby league teams in Australia, until it was forced upon them Valleys never had an official moniker. They competed in the Brisbane Rugby League from 1951 to 1997. Shortly after the amalgamation three Regions of Central Rugby League were established. Valleys Juniors, Valleys Hawthorne and Valleys United Stars (now Easts Bulimba Stars) were the only junior clubs that belonged to Valleys. It was first held in 1922 and for every year until 1997. My name is Danny Walker and this is my 10 th consecutive year as President of the “Mighty Valleys Diehards ”. He has been named amongst the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century. They were by far and away Brisbane’s most successful rugby league team and one of Australia's greatest clubs in Australian history, having won a total of 24 premierships in their 86 seasons, including seven of the first eleven premierships. Unlike many other rugby league teams in Australia, until it was forced upon them Valleys never had an official moniker. Until their demise in 1995, the Fortitude Valley Diehards, were the oldest surviving rugby league team in Brisbane, Australia, being formed in, and winning their first premiership, in 1909 – also the year of the inaugural Brisbane Rugby League premiership. Playing for Valleys has been a family tradition for the Walker family. Currently Valleys Juniors, who evolved from the BRL team in 1951, play full-time at Emerson Park, Grange, and have done so since gradually moving out of Neumann Oval in the early 1970s. Each participating team is a feeder club for the Queensland Cup. The mighty Diehards are Queensland Rugby League's oldest and most successful club forming in 1908 and winning  24 BRL premierships. Stay tuned for updates on this page of the Champion Valley Diehards in 2016....the boys in royal blue. Valleys had a very traditional playing strip, and were the simplest of the Brisbane Rugby League clubs. He also played professional rugby league for Fortitude Valley in 1970 and was a part of their premiership-winning team. 9,247 6,154 Ipswich. In 2019 the club introduced the original single black 'V' to its jersey and branding. However the club folded at season’s end, preventing the foundation club from playing in the inaugural Queensland Cup in 1996. Mar 13, 2014. 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