Queensland Rugby League Central Division

Central Rugby League
Current season or competition:
47th Battalion Shield
Sport Rugby league
Formerly known as Central Rugby League
South West Rugby League
Wide Bay Rugby League
Instituted 2010
Country  Australia
Queensland
Related competition Northern Division
South-East Division

The Central Division of the Queensland Rugby League is responsible for the promotion, administration and facilitation of rugby league throughout most of regional Queensland. Regional areas include the Darling Downs, Wide Bay–Burnett, the South West, the Central West, and Fitzroy & Mackay.

The Division was formed in 2010 as part of an amalgamation between the then Central, South West and Wide Bay divisions. Shortly after the amalgamation three Regions of Central Rugby League were established. The Division's three Region's are the Capricorn Region responsible for the former Central Division, the South West Region responsible for the former South West Division, and the Wide Bay Region responsible for the former Wide Bay Division.

47th Battalion Shield

Like the Northern Division's "Foley Shield" or the South-East Division's "Bulimba Cup" the "47th Battalion Shield" is run as a regional Carnival and none of the teams are club teams, with the only exception being some of the Women's teams. Its traditionally held over one weekend and normally at one venue with multiple grounds to play on.

Carnival Compertition Rules
Period of Play:

  • Each match will be played in 2 × 25 minute halves with NO time off for injuries.
  • The referee may signal time off in the last 10 minutes of the 2nd half at his or her discretion.
  • A half-time break of 10 minutes will be allowed for all matches.

Players:

  • All competing squads will comprise a maximum of 25 people, including no more than 20 players.
  • All 20 players may play in any match on an unlimited interchange basis.
  • To be eligible to play at the Carnival, a player must have played in at least 1 Local League fixture match in the current season.
  • Any player whose name has appeared on the Match Report sheet for more than three (3) Queensland Cup matches in the current season is ineligible to play at the Carnival.
  • Each team must complete a Match Report sheet for each match it participates in.
  • A player must play in the same jersey number as the program in every match irrespective of position played. (replacement players take the jersey number in the program of the person they replaced).
  • An interchange player must report to a Touch Judge and must not enter the field of play until such time as the player he is interchanging has left the field.

Competition Points:

  • Points will be awarded for each match as follows
  • Win = 3 points
  • Draw = 1½ points
  • Loss = 0 points
  • Most points scored 1st half = 1 point
  • Most points scored 2nd half = 1 point
  • If a match is cancelled, each team will be awarded 2½ points.

If teams are tied on points at the conclusion of all matches, their final standings will be determined as follows:

  • (i) Most wins, then (if equal)
  • (ii) Points For and Against, then (if equal)
  • (iii) Most tries scored, then (if equal)
  • (iv) Least penalties incurred

General:

  • All matches will be played in accordance with the International Laws of the Game, the ARL On-Field Policy, and any other such Rules as might apply.
  • Player misconduct during the course of the Carnival will be dealt with forthwith by a Judiciary Tribunal comprising 3 independent persons. QRL Rules 33-64 apply except that the time limitations stated in Rules 44 and 45 shall be suspended.[1]

Capricorn Region

The Capricorn Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Central area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the Central Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the South West & Wide Bay divisions to form the current Central Division.

The Region's boundaries take in Miriam Vale and Gladstone to the south, out to Winton in the west and north to Moranbah. There are 3150 players in this region, playing for 25 senior clubs and 32 junior clubs. The Division has four senior Local Leagues. Additionally, Central Region club, Moura, played in the Central Burnett competition until recently becoming defunct. Another Club, Tambo, plays in the Western League competition in the South West Region.

Central Division Team of the Century (1908-2008)
First team squad Coaching staff
  • 14 Peter Apps (?)
  • 15 Jack Kelly (?)
  • 16 Greg Reynolds (?)
  • 17 PJ Marsh (Gladstone)

Head coach

  • Not named


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from. No Coach or Captain was named. Had to play at senior level (excludes Central Division Juniors such as Jason Hetherington who left before senior level).

Rockhampton competitions

Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League (2018)
Previously known as "Rockhampton District Rugby League"
Club Established City / Town Home ground(s) A Grade Reserve Grade Under 20s Inter City Womens
Brothers Rockhampton 1918 Rockhampton Victoria Park
Biloela Panthers 1954 Biloela "Biloela"
Calliope Roosters 1960 Calliope Liz Cunningham Park
Emu Park Emus 2015 Emu Park Bicentennial Park
Fitzroy Gracemere Sharks 2004 Rockhampton
& Gracemere		 Saleyards Park
& Cedric Archer Park
Norths Chargers 1921 Rockhampton Browne Park
Past Brothers Gladstone 1930 Gladstone Marley Brown Oval
Tannum Sands Seagulls 1994 Boyne Island Dennis Park
Valleys Gladstone Diehards 1919 Gladstone Valleys Grounds
Wallabys 1923 Gladstone Albion Park
Woorabinda Warriors ? Woorabinda "Woorabinda"
Yeppoon Seagulls 1968 Yeppoon Webb Park
Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League Premierships

A-Grade (Established: 1918)

  • 1992: Norths Chargers
  • 1993: Norths Chargers
  • 1994: Norths Chargers
  • 1995: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 1996: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 1997: Yeppoon Seagulls
  • 1998: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 1999: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2000: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2001: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2002: Yeppoon Seagulls
  • 2003: Norths Chargers
  • 2004: Norths Chargers
  • 2005: Norths Chargers
  • 2006: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2007: Norths Chargers
  • 2008: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2009: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2010: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2011: Yeppoon Seagulls
  • 2012: Fitzroy-Gracemere Sharks
  • 2013: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2014: Yeppoon Seagulls
  • 2015: Yeppoon Seagulls
  • 2016: Norths Chargers
  • 2017: Brothers Rockhampton
  • 2018: Brothers Rockhampton

Womens (Established: 2016)

  • 2016: Wallabys (1)
  • 2017: Emu Park Emus (1)
  • 2018: Tannum Sands (1)
Rockhampton & District Junior Rugby League (2018)
Club Established City / Town Home ground(s) Boys U18's Boys U16's Boys U15's Boys U14's Boys U13's Girls U17's Girls U14's
Brothers Rockhampton 1918 Rockhampton Victoria Park
2
Capricorn Coast Brothers 2007 Pacific Heights St Benedicts
^
Emu Park Emus 2015 Emu Park Bicentennial Park
Fitzroy Sharks ? Rockhampton Saleyards Park
Gladstone Raiders ? Gladstone Marley Brown Oval
Gracemere Lions ? Gracemere Cedric Archer Park
North Rockhampton Knights 1921 Rockhampton Jimmy Grounds
2
Rockhampton Tigers ? Rockhampton Elizabeth Park
^
^
Woorabinda Warriors ? Woorabinda "Woorabinda"
Yeppoon Seagulls 1968 Yeppoon Webb Park

Gladstone competitions

The Gladstone District Rugby League (GDRL) is a rugby league competition which currently dormant (abandoned). Its most recent season of competition was 2017 for Inter City Womens, 2016 for Reserve Grade, and 2015 for A-Grade & Under 20's. Today the Rockhampton Senior Local Rugby League incorporates many of the former GDRL clubs before their final season, with A-Grade & Under 20's since 2016, Reserve Grade since 2017, and Inter City Womens since 2018.

Gladstone District Rugby League
(1918-1921; 1923-1941; 1944-1960; 1966-2016) / Previously known as "Port Curtis Rugby League" (1918-1952)
Club[2] Established City / Town Home ground(s) Seasons
Biloela Panthers 1954 Biloela "Biloela" 1954-1961; 2006-2012
(?) Boyne Valley Bluebells 1933 Boyne Valley "Boyne Valley" 1933; 1935-1936; 1960; ^
Calliope Roosters 1960 Calliope Liz Cunningham Park 1960-1961; ^; 1991-1992; 2013-2016
Miriam Vale Magpies 1966 Miriam Vale Gary Larson Oval 1966-1968
Past Brothers Gladstone 1930 Gladstone Marley Brown Oval 1930-1932; 1968-2015
Tannum Sands Seagulls 1994 Boyne Island Dennis Park 1994-2015
Valleys Gladstone Diehards 1919 Gladstone Valleys Grounds 1919-1941; 1944-1961; 1966-2008; ^; 2010-2015
Wallabys 1923 Gladstone Albion Park 1923-1941; 1944-1951; 1954-1961; 1966-1983; 1993-2008; ^; 2010-2016
Wests Seagulls 1949 Gladstone "Gladstone" 1949-1960; 1969-1983; 1985-1990
  • TO ADD:
    • Calliope Boyne Valley United: est. 1980 / 1980-1982
    • Colts: est. 1939 / 1939-1940
    • Country: est. 1929 / 1929-1929
    • Dawson Valley: est. 2016 / 2016-2016 - Dawson Valley (Moura, QLD) - green & gold
    • Gladstone Rebels: est.2016 / 2016-2016 - Marley Brown Oval (Gladstone, QLD) - Red & Black
    • Meatworks: est. 1919 / 1919-1922
    • Natives: est. 1918 / 1918-1926
    • QASC/CBU "Red Devils": (J/V) est. 1983 / 1983-1991
    • Railway: est.1918 / 1918; 1927-1928; 1944-1948; 1951-1952.
    • Wanderers: est.1918 / 1918-1918.
    • Waratahs: est.1937 / 1937-1941.
    • Yaralla / QLD Alumina Sports Club "Red Devils": Est. 1966 / 1966; 1978-1979; 1992
Gladstone District Rugby League Premierships

A-Grade (Established: 1918)

  • 1918: Railways (1)
  • 1919: Meatworks (1)
  • 1920: Natives (1)
  • 1921: Valleys Gladstone Diehards (1)
  • 1922: abandoned
  • 1923: Wallabys (1)
  • 1924: Natives (2)
  • 1925: ?
  • 1926: ?
  • 1927: ?
  • 1928: ?
  • 1929: Wallabys (?)
  • 1930: ?
  • 1931: ?
  • 1932: ?
  • 1933: ?
  • 1934: ?
  • 1935: ?
  • 1936: ?
  • 1937: ?
  • 1938: Waratahs (1)
  • 1939: Colts (1)
  • 1940: Wallabys (?)
  • 1941: Wallabys (?)
  • 1942: Break - WWII
  • 1943: Break - WWII
  • 1944: Wallabys (?)
  • 1945: Wallabys (?)
  • 1946: Wallabys (?)
  • 1947: Wallabys (?)
  • 1948: Wallabys (?)
  • 1949: Wallabys (?)
  • 1950: ?
  • 1951: Wests Seagulls (1)
  • 1952: ?
  • 1953: ?
  • 1954: ?
  • 1955: ?
  • 1956: ?
  • 1957: ?
  • 1958: Biloela (1)
  • 1959: ?
  • 1960: Biloela (2)
  • 1961: abandoned
  • 1962: abandoned
  • 1963: abandoned
  • 1964: abandoned
  • 1965: abandoned
  • 1966: ?
  • 1967: Miriam Vale (1)
  • 1968: ?
  • 1969: ?
  • 1970: ?
  • 1971: Past Brothers Gladstone (1)
  • 1972: ?
  • 1973: ?
  • 1974: ?
  • 1975: ?
  • 1976: ?
  • 1977: ?
  • 1978: ?
  • 1979: ?
  • 1980: ?
  • 1980: QASC Red Devils (1)
  • 1981: ?
  • 1982: QASC Red Devils (2)
  • 1983: Wests Seagulls (6)
  • 1984: ?
  • 1985: ?
  • 1986: ?
  • 1987: QASC Red Devils (3)
  • 1988: ?
  • 1989: Past Brothers Gladstone (8)
  • 1990: Past Brothers Gladstone (9)
  • 1991: No A-Grade competition^
  • 1992: No A-Grade competition^
  • 1992: Valleys Galdstone Diehards (14)
  • 1993: Valleys Galdstone Diehards (15)
  • 1994: Past Brothers Gladstone (10)
  • 1995: Tannum Sands (1)
  • 1996: Tannum Sands (2)
  • 1997: Tannum Sands (3)
  • 1998: Tannum Sands (4)
  • 1999: Wallabys (25)
  • 2000: Valleys Galdstone Diehards (16)
  • 2001: Past Brothers Gladstone (11)
  • 2002: Wallabys (26)
  • 2003: Past Brothers Gladstone (12)
  • 2004: Wallabys (27)
  • 2005: Wallabys (28)
  • 2006: Wallabys (29)
  • 2007: Past Brothers Gladstone (13)
  • 2008: Tannum Sands (5)
  • 2009: Wallabys-Valleys (1)
  • 2010: Past Brothers Gladstone (14)
  • 2011: Past Brothers Gladstone (15)
  • 2012: Wallabys (30)
  • 2013: Valleys Gladstone Diehards (?)
  • 2014: Past Brothers Gladstone (16)
  • 2015: Past Brothers Gladstone (17)
  • 2016: No A-Grade competition^
  • 2017: abandoned^[3]
  • Unknown Premiership Years[4]
    • Past Brothers Gladstone: winners of 13 grand finals between 1971 - 2007.
    • Valleys Gladstone Diehards: winners of 16 grand finals between 1921 - 2000.
    • Wallabys: winners of 29 grand finals between 1923 - 2006.
    • Wests Seagulls: winners of 6 grand finals between 1951 - 1983.

Reserve Grade (Established: ?)

  • 1990: ?
  • 1991: ?^
  • 1992: ?^
  • 1993: ?
  • 1994: ?
  • 1995: ?
  • 1996: ?
  • 1997: ?
  • 1998: ?
  • 1999: ?
  • 2000: ?
  • 2001: ?
  • 2002: ?
  • 2003: ?
  • 2004: ?
  • 2005: ?
  • 2006: ?
  • 2007: ?
  • 2008: ?
  • 2009: ?
  • 2010: ?
  • 2011: ?
  • 2012: ?
  • 2013: ?
  • 2014: ?
  • 2015: ?
  • 2016: Calliope Roosters^
  • 2017: abandoned^[5]

Gladstone District Junior Rugby League

To Be Updated

Callide-Dawson Junior Rugby League

Central Highlands Rugby League

Noticeable Defunct Clubs: Alpha Brumbies (2004); Bunyip (1997); Capella Roadrunners (2006); Gemfields Giants (2009 - Premiership 1997); Peak Downs Pirates (2014 - Premierships: 2009, 2011, 2012), Tieri (Premiership 1995). Emerald won premierships in 1998 & 2001. Emerald Seagulls won a premiership in 1996.

Central Highlands Junior Rugby League

Noticeable Defunct Clubs: Moranbah Miners (2012).

Central West Rugby League

Central West Junior Rugby League

South West Region

The South West Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Southern area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the South West Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & Wide Bay divisions to form the current Central Division.

It is also responsible for the Toowoomba Clydesdales team who use to compete in the Queensland Cup, and the Toowoomba Fillies women's Rugby League team. The representative side, South West Mustangs, currently wear Blue, Gold and White jerseys.

South West Division Team of the Century (1908-2008) [6]
First team squad Coaching staff

Head coach


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from. No Captain was named.

Balonne-Barwon Junior Rugby League

  • Dirranbandi
  • Lightning Ridge
  • Mungindi
  • St George

Border Rugby League

  • Goondiwindi
  • Inglewood
  • Killarney
  • Stanthorpe
  • Texas
  • Wallangarra
  • Warwick

Roma District Rugby League

  • Chinchilla Bulldogs
  • Roma Cities Gladiators
  • Miles Devils
  • Mitchell Magpies
  • St George Dragons
  • Wallumbilla-Surat Red Bulls

Toowoomba Rugby League

  • Brothers
  • Dalby Diehards
  • Gatton
  • Highfields
  • Oakey
  • Pittsworth
  • Souths
  • Valleys
  • Warwick
  • Wattles

Toowoomba Junior Rugby League

  • All Whites
  • Dalby Devils
  • Gatton
  • Newtown
  • Oakey
  • Pittsworth
  • Southern Suburbs
  • Toowoomba Valleys
  • Highfields & District

Warwick & District Junior Rugby League

  • Border Bears
  • Collegians
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Goondiwindi
  • Inglewood
  • Millmerran
  • Stanthorpe
  • Wattles

Western Rugby League

  • Augathella
  • Charleville
  • Cunnamulla
  • Quilpie

Western Junior Rugby League

  • Augathella
  • Charleville
  • Cunnamulla
  • Quilpie

Wide Bay Region

The Wide Bay Region of the Queensland Rugby League Central Division is responsible for administering the game of rugby league in the Wide Bay area of Queensland under the QRL. Formally known as the Wide Bay Division until 2010 when it was amalgamated with the Central & South West divisions to form the current Central Division.

The Wide Bay Bulls had previously represented the division in the 1980s and 1990s in the Winfield State League. At that time they wore Mustard and Dark Brown jerseys. They currently wear Red, Black and White jerseys.

Wide Bay Division Team of the Century (1908-2008) [7]
First team squad Coaching staff
  • 14 Phil Braithwaite (South Burnett)
  • 15 Mick Plant (Sunshine Coast)
  • 16 Don Nixon (Bundaberg)
  • 17 Brad Kennedy (Gympie)

Head coach

  • Rex McGlynn (c) (Bundaberg)


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice captain(s)

Notice: The names listed in the brackets above represent the league the player was from and not the club(s) the player was from.

Bundaberg Rugby League

  • Bargara Stingers
  • Cherbourg Hornets

Bundaberg Junior Rugby League

  • Wallaroos won Bundaberg A-Grade premierships in 2003 and 2009.

Central Burnett Rugby League

  • Blackbutt-Yarraman Timbertowners
  • Cherbourg Hornets
  • Eidsvold Eagles
  • Gayndah Gladiators
  • Kingaroy Red Ants
  • Mundubbera Tigers
  • Murgon Mustangs
  • Nanango Stags
  • Theodore Roosters
  • Wondai-Proston Wolves

Fraser Coast Rugby League

Fraser Coast Junior Rugby League

Northern Districts Rugby League

  • Biggenden won the 2006 and 2007 A-Grade premierships.
  • Miriam Vale and South Kolan contested the 2015 Grand Final

South Burnett Rugby League

South Burnett Junior Rugby League

Sunshine Coast-Gympie Rugby League

  • Beerwah
  • Bribie Island Warrigals
  • Caboolture
  • Caloundra Sharks
  • Gympie Cooloola
  • Kawana Dolphins
  • Kilcoy
  • Maroochydore Swans
  • Mary Valley Stags
  • Nambour Crushers
  • Noosa Pirates

Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby League

  • Beachmere
  • Beerwah & District Bulldogs
  • Bribie Island & District
  • Caboolture Snakes
  • Caloundra Sharks
  • Coolum Beach Colts
  • Gympie Devils
  • Kawana Dolphins
  • Maroochydore Swans
  • Nambour Crushers
  • Noosa District Pirates
  • Palmwoods Western District
  • Stanley Rivers JRLFC

Major Venues

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2291-0-0-0&sID=254360&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=29075597
  2. ↑ http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=7-2259-0-0-0&sID=119680 "SUMMARY GLADSTONE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUBS"
  3. ↑ https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/breaking-massive-announcement-for-gladstone-rugby-/3123206/ BREAKING: Massive announcement for Gladstone rugby league
  4. ↑ http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=7-2259-0-0-0&sID=119680 Our History - "PORT CURTIS / GLADSTONE RUGBY LEAGUE"
  5. ↑ https://www.gladstoneobserver.com.au/news/breaking-massive-announcement-for-gladstone-rugby-/3123206/ BREAKING: Massive announcement for Gladstone rugby league
  6. ↑ http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=7-2045-0-0-0&sID=49143&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=6321113
  7. ↑ http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=7-2046-0-0-0&sID=15988&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=5455475
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