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Official Magazine of Queensland’s Former Origin Greats
EDITION 30 | SUMMER 2018
A NEW
DAWN
Rookies rise to the challenge as
we say goodbye to the greats
Picture: Courtesy News Queensland
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IT is easy sometimes to fall into the trap of Origin game held at North Sydney Oval. Academy.
worrying about the end of an era, instead While our girls in Maroon narrowly lost The ARTIE Academy will go to new heights
of being excited and optimistic about a on the night, it was a tremendous leap next year on the back of a new funding
whole new era beginning. forward for the Women’s game to have agreement with the Federal Government.
For the Former Origin Greats and Rugby such a high-quality game, broadcast live In July, then-Prime Minister Malcolm
League in Queensland, 2019 represents in prime-time, under the State of Origin Turnbull announced the new agreement at
the start of exciting new eras brought banner for the first time. Suncorp Stadium.
about through hard work, tough times and Our girls, under the coaching of Jason This allows us to spread our wings a
valuable lessons learned along the way. Hetherington and Trevor Gillmeister, did little further back into the far north of
On the football field, new eras have us all proud. Queensland – a particularly pleasing result
already begun for Queensland. The rapid rise of Women’s Rugby League is because we had established ourselves
While the 2018 series loss to the Blues just brilliant for the game, and that is why there in the early days of the program.
was tough to swallow at the time, that we at the FOGS were so keen to support Unfortunately due to regional government
disappointment should not overshadow the Queensland girls as major sponsors divides we had to vacate Townsville and
the terrific positives to come out of the this year. You can read all about it on Page North Queensland, so it is great to be back
year. Some hard lessons were learned, 8 inside. there again.
but that is the only way that you get It is also the start of a new era for the
experience. I know those lessons will serve FOGS as an organisation as we head To all of the members of FOGS, our
us well in the years to come. into 2019, with an increase in staff, new sponsors and supporters – old and
There was another Queensland “loss” on sponsorship partners, the continued new – thank you all once again for
the field this year that we can count as success of our Annual Charity Lunch being involved and for all of your hard
a victory – the historic Women’s State of and the incredible results of our ARTIE work in making FOGS the success that
our Founding Chairman Dick “Tosser”
Turner wanted it to be.
To you and all of your families and
loved ones, our best wishes for
Christmas and the New Year.
Gene Miles
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Wally, Geno and the other “Big Mal”: Then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces more Federal
Government support for the FOGS’ ARTIE Academy at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: Courtesy News Queensland
BARTONS HYUNDAI IS KEEPING THE ARTIE ACADEMY ON THE ROAD MEMBERS of the Former Origin Greats have always been driven to succeed. Now, thanks to a new partnership with Bartons Hyundai, that drive will go even further. THE incredible success of the FOGS’ ARTIE based coordinators on the ground right “Mark is a long-time supporter of rugby Academy has seen a greater demand for throughout southeast Queensland. league in Queensland, especially through the program’s coordinators to get to and “As a growing organisation, with so the Wynnum Manly Seagulls club. from the participating schools. many students in our program enjoying “So it was a really natural fit for us to To help make that happen, Bartons – wonderful success and producing amazing work together with Bartons and Hyundai through Dealer Principal Mark Beitz – have results, we needed to get even more here, giving us the extra support we need donated six new Hyundai cars to keep the coordinators and more resources out to get out and reach as many students ARTIE Academy and the academic careers there to build on what we were doing. as we can and make a difference in their of young Indigenous Queenslanders on “Dealer Principal Mark Beitz and his lives.” the road. team at Bartons could not have been Rowen said the partnership was also a “This new partnership with Bartons is more generous and appreciative of the “unique” sponsorship arrangement, with massive for FOGS,” said FOGS General work that the FOGS are doing. the FOGS standing to benefit even more Manager Marty Rowen. “To have six Bartons Hyundai cars thanks to the generosity of Bartons. “It assists us at such a huge level given coming into the FOGS ARTIE Academy fleet we have so many ARTIE Academy school- is quite unbelievable. 4| www.fogs.com.au
“They are not only helping us out with
the provision of the vehicles, but Bartons
have also added a commercial element
that will see $500 from every new vehicle
sold donated to the FOGS’ programs,” he
said.
“All any friend of FOGS needs to do is
show the dealership the Bartons ad from
this edition of the magazine, or mention
that they are a friend of FOGS, and that
money will come back to us to support
even more causes and charities in the
community.”
Bartons Dealer Principal Mark Beitz
said their organisation had always been
centred around serving their community,
so the opportunity to begin a partnership
“$500 FROM EVERY
with FOGS was a natural step forward.
“We are all very proud of the fact that
Bartons has been such a strong part
NEW VEHICLE SOLD “Like the FOGS, we started off with
humble beginnings. But through hard
work and dedication to what we do we
of the Wynnum, Manly and Redlands
communities for nearly 75 years,” Beitz
said.
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dealerships in Queensland.
“But like the FOGS too, we are also
FOGS’ PROGRAMS” big believers in giving back to the
communities that made us successful.
“We have been long-time supporters
of various programs and sports in our
community, but particularly Rugby League.
“We have been major sponsors of the
Wynnum Manly Seagulls for many years
now, and we do that not just because we
love the game, but because of the positive
difference it can make in the lives of young
people.
“The work of the FOGS through the
ARTIE Academy has taken that to a whole
new level, and the results they have been
achieving are remarkable.
“So we were more than happy to show
our support of the FOGS and the work
they are doing by providing six new
Hyundai cars, to ensure those results and
good work continues.”
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IMMORTAL
Mal receives the game’s highest honour as Gordie and Petero join the Hall of Fame
THREE more Former Origin spoke warmly, proudly and
Greats were invited to walk passionately about their early
with the giants of the game at days, and how their brilliant
the glittering Rugby League careers could only have been
Hall of Fame ceremony held in possible with the love and
Sydney in July. support of their parents,
Former Maroons captain families and junior coaches.
and coach Mal Meninga They were sentiments
received the highest honour echoed by Meninga who, along
the game can bestow on an with St George legend Norm
individual by being named as Provan, joined pre-war greats
the 13th Immortal. Dally Messenger, Frank Burge
Meninga joins fellow and Dave Brown as the five
Queenslanders Wally Lewis new Immortals announced by Gorden Tallis and partner Gemma Elder arrive for the 2018 NRL Hall of Fame Induction
and Arthur Beetson in this NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.
select group of men chosen “Upon reflection, it is all to become the player I was there.
as the 13 greatest to ever play a bit surreal,” FOG #4 told and the person that I became. “It was like being amongst
rugby league in Australia. Queenslander Magazine. “To be named as an friends and family, because
FOG #82 Gorden Tallis and “It is certainly a tremendous Immortal is recognition for all everyone in the room was
FOG #120 Petero Civoniceva personal honour. But I think of those people that had faith there to celebrate what is good
were also honoured for their the award really is an accolade in me. about Rugby League.
outstanding contributions to for all of the people that “To me, that is what makes “When they announced the
the game with their induction helped me achieve what I did the Immortals so prestigious three pre-war inductees, well
into the prestigious Rugby in my career. – it is recognition for everyone I can tell you it was a spine-
League Hall of Fame. “All of those people, my that was involved in your tingling moment for me.
Both Tallis and Civoniceva parents especially, helped me football life in a positive way, “I really believe naming Dally
and that is what makes it so Messenger, Dave Brown and
special.” Frank Burge was one of the
Meninga said he had no greatest things the game has
inkling that he was to be done in recent times.
named an Immortal, and had “To see those great players
turned up to the ceremony included into the Hall of Fame
as Australian Test coach to was so special. The whole
support the game. night showed the real identity
“I had no idea it was coming. of Rugby League.
I went to the event that night “It was about the things that
honestly thinking that other were important, about how
people were going to get it, Mums and Dads scrape by and
and I was very happy with spend hours in cars making
that,” he said. sure their kids got a chance to
“It was a privilege to be play in our wonderful sport.”
Petero Civoniceva and his wife Bonnie arrive for the 2018 NRL Hall of Fame ceremony Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland
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Tallisha Harden of the Maroons tackles Nita Maynard of the Blues
FOGS BACKING OUR
Tallisha Harden of the Maroons tackles Nita
Maynard of the Blues
HISTORY-MAKING
WOMEN ALL THE WAY Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland
JUNE 22 will be a day that night was for the Women’s
Queensland’s Women’s team game. But the burning desire
looks back on with mixed
emotions.
to get one back over NSW has
not disappeared either.
“THE FOGS HAS
It was a historic occasion for
Women’s rugby league.
“There were so many
highlights, aside from the fact
ALWAYS BEEN
After 19 years of we lost,” she said. ABOUT IMPROVING
Queensland and New South
Wales meeting in an interstate
“It was anyone’s game. If we
score, we win, but they got it in RUGBY LEAGUE IN
challenge, they were finally
playing under the State of
the last five minutes.
“What really stood out for QUEENSLAND”
Origin banner for the first me was the build up to the
time – a moment many players game. competition which will only
led
thought they might never see. “The promotion from the strengthen our side in 2019. ns is tack
the Maroo
ander of rigin
In front of a 6824-strong NRL was outstanding ... people “Hopefully it comes back to Annette Br omen’s State of O
eW
crowd at North Sydney Oval, knew there was a Women’s Queensland.” during th
and with a peak television State of Origin happening. It Queensland was coached by
audience of 1.01 million, the was the first time it was even FOG #106 Jason Hetherington,
two rivals clashed in a stunning called Origin. who brought in fellow FOGS everyone that aspires to wear
and gritty spectacle that won “That’s always what it was in Trevor Gillmeister and Allan the Maroon jersey, so coming
over fans across the nation. our heads. But to actually have Langer as assistants. on board as a major sponsor
For Queensland skipper the iconic naming rights, that Hetherington had help from of the Queensland Women’s
Karina Brown, it was was pretty special. some Maroon greats of the team was a natural fit,” said
something she had waited “What was also special was women’s game as well, with FOGS General Manager Marty
nearly a decade for. running out in front of over Karyn Murphy and Nat Dwyer Rowen.
But, in a heartbreaking blow 6000 fans at North Sydney acting as assistant coaches, “These girls have to make so
to the women in maroon, it Oval. They were so excited for so there was a strong focus many enormous sacrifices to
was their third consecutive the game and there were so on what it meant to be a play the game that they love,
loss to the dominant NSW side, many young girls there. Queenslander. so we are pleased that we
who clinched a 16-10 victory “They were chanting for But the contribution of the were able to help out and give
in the final five minutes of the NSW for the last five minutes, FOGS went further than the them the best opportunity to
action-packed match. which wasn’t a standout for contributions of Hetherington, perform well and do the jersey
Brown said after the game me, but it was a great moment Gillmeister and Langer – the proud.
that both sides had showcased to see how exciting the future Former Origin Greats as an “They certainly did that, even
the women’s game exactly is for the game. organisation were also one of though NSW got the win. But
how they had imagined but “We’re really excited for the major sponsorship backers no one would deny that the
“it certainly doesn’t feel great 2019 now. We have a great of the girls in Maroon. girls played with the skill and
right now”. group of girls, a great team “The FOGS has always spirit we have come to expect
Months later, the talented we can build on. There’s been about improving Rugby from teams representing
winger knows how special that new talent from the NRLW League in Queensland for Queensland in Rugby League.”
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NEW QRL DEAL PUTS FOGS IN HANDS OF LEAGUE’S FUTURE IT was the dream of Dick “Tosser” every young Queenslander wanting to Turner when creating the Former Origin grow up to play for the Maroons. With this Greats that the legacy of Queensland’s deal we are able to do that.” State of Origin spirit would be able to Miles said the most important part of touch as many people as possible involved the deal was the chance for FOGS to help in Rugby League in this great state. spread the Rugby League gospel in the Thanks to a new partnership between most important areas – in junior footy and the FOGS and the Queensland Rugby the bush. League, Tosser’s dream is becoming a “The FOGS do a lot of great work in reality. areas like Indigenous education, but For three years from 2019, the FOGS the betterment of Rugby League in will become the official ball sponsor of the Queensland is still major part of what we QRL, meaning the FOGS logo will appear are about – particularly in the country, on match balls from junior level all the way where the game needs to be looked after through to seniors – excluding the Intrust and nursed back to full health,” he said. Super Cup and Hastings Deering Colts “The bush never gets its fair share of competitions. the funding they need, and this is our way Now every player coming through the of showing that we are committed to the ranks in Queensland will get their hands growth of the game at all levels and in all on the FOGS logo as part of their Rugby areas of the state. League journey. “We’ve had so many footballers from “The sponsorship became available, and the country represent Queensland over that was something we were very keen on the years, and we want to make sure that because we think it is a high-impact, highly tradition continues. visible way to reinforce our involvement in “People will see the logo, know who we the game – especially at grassroots level,” are, and see that we are involved with the FOGS Executive Chairman Gene Miles said. game and care about the game, and that “That is something we have been heavily was all Tosser really wanted. involved in over the past few years with “He always wanted to support our sponsorship of the FOGS Cup and the Queenslanders, because they had FOGS Colts Challenge. supported him and supported the “But this new opportunity means that Maroons. the FOGS logo will feature on the game “The driving force behind the FOGS is ball for all years from Under-7s right repaying that support with the programs through to the Brisbane Rugby League. we run, donations, sponsorships, and It is great brand awareness for the functions to help out Queenslanders who FOGS, because every footballer coming need a hand. through the system aspiring to make it to “That is Tosser’s legacy, and we are the top will now symbolically be in touch committed to maintaining that for many with the FOGS logo. more years to come.” “Tosser’s dream was for the FOGS to be able to be a part of Rugby League for www.fogs.com.au |9
FROM THE COACH’S
WITH KEVIN WALTERS
DESK
IT is always difficult That is why I was so “IT IS SUCH A PRIVILEGE of which was sending out Billy
to look back on a pleased with the effort and Slater as a winner in his final
losing State of Origin performance of the squad this AND TREMENDOUS game for Queensland as a
series with feelings year. winning Maroons captain at
of positivity and I think the new players that HONOUR TO BE Suncorp Stadium.
optimism, but that is pretty we introduced, both this year Billy is such a big part of
much where I stand after
Queensland’s campaign in
and over the past couple of
seasons, handled the job well.
INVOLVED AND PLAY what this Queensland team has
been about for so many years,
2018.
There were a lot of positives
Unfortunately we weren’t
quite good enough in a couple
A SMALL ROLE IN and we don’t want to lose that.
So we are looking at ways
to take out of the series. of those clutch moments – that we can get him involved
It was always going to be particularly in Games I and II. AN UNBELIEVABLE in some capacity with the
a year of massive transition Things just did not seem to Maroons in the years ahead.
for us with Cameron Smith, go our way. SPORTING HISTORY So while he will no longer be
Cooper Cronk and Johnathan But if I cast my mind back out there influencing things on
Thurston all missing for the 10 years, I can remember IN THIS COUNTRY.” the field, we hope to have him
first time in over a decade. when it was the likes of Smith, around and helping to shape
On top of that, we had Matt Thurston and Cronk making and do it. the Queensland team for a few
Gillett missing for the entire those little errors. We learnt some great more years to come.
series, and Michael Morgan – Those great players lessons this year about what it The first game of the 2019
a future long-term Maroons only became so good at takes to be successful at Origin series is a big target for us.
leader in my view – missing for handling Origin with time and level. We have lost the first game
the last two games. experience. Game III showed what we of the past two series, and we
Billy Slater was missing for They became great players had learned in the first two just can’t afford to do that –
Game 1, and then obviously after 20 Origins, not two. games of the series, and we put especially with the first game
we were without Greg Inglis for This new generation together a great performance next year being at Suncorp
Game 3. of players will establish that showed everyone what the Stadium.
Each game came with its themselves the same way. team is capable of. We are looking for ways to
own challenges. But people need to give To win Game III in the improve everything that we
State of Origin is a tough, them the same time to develop convincing manner we did was do to make sure we are at our
intense arena anyway. So to that was afforded to the a just reward for the effort peak right from the start.
have such a major disruption generation before. that had gone in from so many I know my name gets
not only in key positions, but You have to learn what is people over the course of the mentioned a lot when NRL
to the core of our leadership right and wrong, what works series. coaching jobs become
group, was always going to be and what doesn’t in Origin. The That was very satisfying for available, but one thing that
a major challenge for us. only way to do that is to get out many reasons, not the least seems to get lost in all of that
2018 ORIGIN SERIES
10 | www.fogs.com.aucommotion is the fact that hard to find ways where we can
I genuinely love coaching improve and evolve as a team.
Queensland. That continues on, win or
It is such a privilege and lose.
tremendous honour to be Sometimes they say you can
involved and play a small role learn more from a loss than a
in the sporting history of this win.
country. It is a great passion They are not the most
of mine. enjoyable lessons, but we will
We lost the series this year, make sure we learn everything
and that still doesn’t sit well we can to come back bigger
with me. and stronger next year.
But we are always working
Pictures: Courtesy News Queensland
www.fogs.com.au | 11LEADING BY
EXAMPLE
NEW MAROONS SKIPPER CARRIES
ON LEGACY OF THE GREATS
IN his time as Queensland coach, Kevin “It was quite emotional. Never in my in his first two games as Maroons leader,
Walters has had to endure his share of wildest dreams had I thought I’d be named giving everything he had to try to inspire
unpleasant phone calls. captain of Queensland … captain of the Queensland to victory.
As coach, Walters has the ultimate say on state.” That victory finally arrived in Game 3 of
who gets picked in the team – and who Walters said the reaction from Inglis only the series – but Inglis was missing. The
doesn’t. reinforced that the Maroons had chosen Maroons’ 13th captain ruled out of the
That sometimes means bruising egos, the right man. Suncorp Stadium clash with injury.
rattling friendships and, at worst, ending “A phone call like that is one of the real In his absence, Billy Slater stepped up to
someone’s representative career when joys of the Queensland coaching job,” inherit the captaincy – becoming just the
Walters has to ring and deliver the news to Walters said. 14th man to lead the Maroons into battle.
a player that they have missed the cut. “He has been a great player for Like Queensland’s first Origin captain,
The flipside to that though is the type of Queensland, and now he gets to Arthur Beetson, Slater took the reins of the
phone call Walters got to make in May grow again to be a great captain for Maroons in his final Origin appearance.
this year, when he called Greg Inglis to Queensland. And, like Beetson, Slater walked
ask whether he would succeed Cameron “The respect that he has amongst the into retirement with a clean-slate as
Smith as Queensland captain. group is a really important thing, and so is Queensland captain after inspiring the
Inglis himself explained he was overcome the way he goes about his leadership. Maroons to a convincing 18-12 win.
with emotion when his coach called to “He is a different style of captain Like Beetson, and like Inglis, Slater was
tell him he was the new captain of the compared to what we have become used inspirational as captain – winning the man
Queensland Maroons State of Origin team. to in recent times with Darren Lockyer and of the match award and the Wally Lewis
“When I got the phone call I was quite Cameron Smith. Medal for player of the series.
shocked to be quite honest,” Inglis told “But he can influence a game just as “No one has excelled more in Origin over
NRL.com before the first game of the heavily – with the ball or without it. the past decade or more in Origin than
series. “I am really excited about seeing him back Billy Slater,” Walters said. “It was great for
“I don’t know if (Walters) heard the next year as captain, and seeing him play him to finish on a high like we did in Game
trembling in my voice when I got off the all three games of the series so we can 3, allowing him to walk away from Origin
phone, but I told the boys last night that see what sort of person and what sort of as the victorious captain of Queensland at
the lump was in my throat and tears captain he is at this level.” Suncorp Stadium.”
started rolling down from my eyes. Inglis was at his devastating, dynamic best
12 | www.fogs.com.auNEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
WILL BE HARD TO STOP
Q
UEENSLAND and Billy Slater has cleared the – and inscribed on the honour Felise Kaufusi came in for Matt
coach Kevin path for an exciting new wave board at FOGS HQ. Gillett and did a tremendous
Walters says of hungry Queenslanders. “We had done a lot of job for us in his first Origin
the future for Last year, Walters welcomed planning around if and when series.
the Maroons Anthony Milford (FOG #186), our core of senior players did “It was the same with Kalyn
is bright after Dylan Napa (FOG #187), retire, but it was still a big blow Ponga, Andrew McCullough
blooding a Valentine Holmes (FOG #188), for us,” Walters said. “It was and Jai Arrow. They all stepped
host of rookies Jarrod Wallace (FOG #189), always going to be that way, up to the next level with Origin
with the aim of spearheading Coen Hess (FOG #190), Tim but you still have to overcome footy, and I think they proved
another decade of Origin Glasby (FOG #191), Cameron it. they will be members of this
dominance. Munster (FOG #192) and “The most pleasing thing Queensland team for many
The Queensland conveyor Ben Hunt (FOG #193) to the was that the team was still years to come.”
belt is in top gear with Walters Maroons’ family of FOGS. able to perform consistently So while the Maroons will
handing debuts to a staggering This year, there was more despite that massive turnover again be without the fabled
12 players in the past two fresh blood, with hooker of players. “Big Four” in 2019, it is the rise
series, including four rookies in Andrew McCullough (FOG “It wasn’t just the retirements of Queensland’s “Fantastic Five”
the Maroons’ 2-1 series loss to #194), back-rower Felise – we had a lot of guys missing that will have Maroons fans
NSW this year. Kaufusi (FOG #195), ironman for some or all of the series, confident and excited about
The inevitable representative forward Jai Arrow (FOG #196) and that eroded our depth what is to come.
retirements of Maroons icons and attacking sensation Kalyn even more.
such as Johnathan Thurston, Ponga (FOG #197) injected into “But that presents
Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk Rugby League’s toughest arena opportunities for fresh faces.
JAI
ANDREW ARROW
MCCULLOUGH FOG #196
FOG #194
KALYN
FELISE PONGA
KAUFUSI FOG #197
FOG #195
Origin player,” Walters said. Tallis, I love the way he played. just has a knack of finding the
1. KALYN PONGA “Cameron has only played He was aggressive and that’s tryline. He is a remarkable
four Origin games. When he the sort of player I want to be. talent and he can kick goals as
“Kalyn can be an Origin understands how good he can I want the Queensland boys well which is very handy.”
player for 10 years for sure,” be, he will be an ever better to know I won’t ever let them
says Billy Slater. player.” down.”
“I’m super proud of the way 5. DYLAN NAPA
he came into the Queensland
team. He is just a fantastic 3. JAI ARROW 4. VALENTINE HOLMES EVERY great Origin team
individual, not only as a player needs an old-fashioned hard-
but as a person. “I can’t speak “It was a massive spin-out to Holmes has scored eight head in the front row – and
highly enough of him. He is be called up for Origin,” Arrow tries in just five games – Napa wants the job.
willing to listen and willing to admitted. “I never thought I including a hat-trick in just his “I’ve got to be a leader for
learn ... he is going to go a long would play one NRL game, let second game for Queensland Queensland. I’m wearing the
way in this game.” alone an Origin game. in the 2017 series. Remarkably, No.8 jersey for a reason,” Napa
“Watching Origin as a kid, Holmes has scored at least said.
you think, ‘Oh my god, I want to once in every Origin game he “I’m a front-rower. I’m in the
2. CAMERON MUNSTER be out there’ and now I’ve had has played. front of the line so whether I
the experience which is just “I couldn’t ignore him any like it or not, I have to lead. I’m
“He is one of those special incredible. longer,” Walters said. “Val is going to do what’s best for the
players, he can be a long-term “My Origin hero was Gorden one of those rare players who Maroons.”
www.fogs.com.au | 13FOGS CHARITY LUNCH
Continues to deliver for Queenslanders
THE Former Origin Greats’ Annual getting people together to Ben Taylor, representing
Charity Lunch continues to boom enjoy that excitement around
Origin time.
HeartKids, delivering an
emotional address that
in popularity, with another massive “Every year we host the brought the entire room to a
lunch on the day before the standstill.
crowd on hand for this year’s event at game at Suncorp Stadium, “That is a tough room to talk
Suncorp Stadium. and you can feel there is a real to for a number of reasons,
buzz about the place as people not the least of which is that
come in for the function. a lot of people are there to
ANOTHER capacity crowd donation of $20,000. “Just getting the chance to have a good time and they can
jammed into the Suncorp “This is how it works every be inside Suncorp Stadium make a bit of noise. But by the
Stadium function room on year – whatever money is so close to a State of Origin end of Ben’s speech, you could
the eve of Origin III for an raised at the lunch is spread game is a huge buzz for a lot have heard a pin drop,” Miles
afternoon celebrating all between three charities of people, and it is something said.
that is good about being a the next year,” said FOGS they really enjoy. “What he said really struck
Queenslander. Executive Chairman Gene “But the other side of it is a chord with everyone in that
Another $100,000 was raised Miles. getting Queenslanders who room I think, and if you didn’t
for Queensland charities on “It was another great share a common passion for have a bit of a tear in your eye
the day, with presentations day all round. (Former Test Rugby League to become at the end of it, then you are a
made to three worthy causes Cricketer) Greg Ritchie was involved in helping some of tougher person that I am.
with the proceeds from last the entertainment and he the great charities that work “He spoke so warmly
year’s lunch. was hilarious, as we knew he so hard to make life better for and emotionally about the
Smart Pups, who provide would be, and the atmosphere people in this state. challenges his family had been
assistance dogs to children was terrific for the entire “Often people aren’t willing through, and what a difference
with special needs, received a afternoon. to donate to these charities charities like HeartKids make
donation of $28,000. “The lunches serve two because they don’t know what to the lives of the people that
The MND and Me purposes. Firstly, it is a they do, or maybe don’t even need them the most.
Foundation, which runs celebration of Rugby League know they exist at all. “I am sure everyone in
support and research in Queensland. We know that “By putting the charities in that room left feeling a little
programs for Queensland State of Origin still means touch with these generous bit luckier about their own
families living with Motor so much to the people of Queenslanders, we can help lives, and more appreciative
Neurone Disease, received Queensland coming up to 40 spread their message and give of the work that charities
$20,000. years since that first game at people a reason to understand like HeartKids do in the
HeartKids, which assists the old Lang Park. the work that is being done Queensland community,
children, teens and adults “The FOGS Annual Charity and help out how they can.” helping out families like Ben’s.”
affected by congenital heart Lunch is a way of celebrating Miles said this year’s lunch
disease, also received a that pride and passion by was a perfect example – with
“Another $100,000 in donations
were raised for Queensland
charities on the day”
14 | www.fogs.com.auXXXXToAND FOGS SAY CHEERS
a new three-year partnership
QUEENSLAND spirit is built extending back to 1991. Manager Marty Rowen. “This new deal is a three-
on a sense of family, and a While XXXX continue to “XXXX is as synonymous with year agreement that means
new three-year sponsorship support our current Maroons, Queensland as the Maroon through to FOGS, because it
deal between the Former they will also continue to jersey, so having Lion on board provides certainty around all
Origin Greats and brewers support our former Maroons with the FOGS over so many our key events, but also gives
Lion – makers of the legendary as well, with the new three- years is a natural partnership us the flexibility to take the
XXXX – ensures the FOGS deal a vote of confidence in for both organisations. FOGS brand into new areas
family stays together. the work FOGS is doing in the “XXXX and FOGS has always and platforms and create new
Lion and XXXX have been Queensland community. been more of a partnership opportunities.
long-time and high-profile “This is a great deal for that just a sponsorship, and “It is a deal that focuses on
supporters of the FOGS and of the FOGS – one born out of we really do cherish the growth for FOGS, and that
Rugby League in Queensland, long-term relationships and support they have given us is a terrific thing to have in a
including major sponsorship enormous respect between over so many years, and the partnership like the one we
of the Maroons State of Lion and the Former Origin passion for Rugby League and have with XXXX and Lion.”
Origin team in a relationship Greats,” said FOGS General Queensland that we share.
www.fogs.com.au | 15THE QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE AND
FORMER ORIGIN GREATS WISH TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THE SUPPORT OF THE
FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS AS PART OF
THE 1980 INITIATIVE
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
RUGBY LEAGUE IN QUEENSLANDG R A N D F O R
LIFE I S
ADAM Mogg was already a cult hero
in Queensland after his State of Origin
OUR F O G S I N F I N A L S
heroics on the wing with the Maroons in
the watershed 2006 series.
But FOG #160 can now add another title while fullback Trai Fuller provided plenty football brain.
to his Rugby League resume: Premiership- of spark from the back to bag two tries for Former premiership coach Phil Gould
winning coach. his side. said in commentary that the Roosters
There was no stopping Mogg’s Redcliffe Earlier in the day, the Norths Devils “were playing with 12 men, and an on-field
Dolphins as they raced their way into the claimed a stunning, last-gasp 20-16 win coach”, and that is exactly the role Cronk
history books with the 36-22 win over over the Townsville Blackhawks in the delivered – directing teammates, calling
Easts Tigers in front of a 7504-strong under-20s Colts grand final. plays, steering traffic.
crowd at Suncorp Stadium on September In the NRL grand final between the Grand final folklore is built on players
23. Storm and Roosters, it was FOG #168 pushing through the pain barrier – John
For Mogg, the victory was a reward for a Cooper Cronk who wrote his name into Sattler with his broken jaw, Shane Webcke
tough season that saw the Dolphins churn the record books, redefining words like with his barely healed broken arm, and
through their players but never take a commitment and courage with his role in Burgess himself with a fractured eye
backwards step. the Roosters’ 21-6 win over Melbourne. socket.
Like the Maroons’ victory in the 2006 Cronk has been herculean in his But no one has ever carried such a
series, the Dolphins had to battle their way performances for the Maroons many severe pre-existing injury into a grand final
through a mountain of adversity to get the times during a stellar 22-game Origin before.
job done. career, but his inspirational showing And his Roosters teammates responded
“I’m just really proud,” Mogg said after for the Roosters in the grand final was to the halfback’s bravery, delivering
his team’s emphatic win. another level again. a brutal and relentless performance
“It’s been a long season for us in many Cronk carried a 15cm fracture across that rattled the normally unshakeable
different facets. the full width of his shoulder blade into Melbourne Storm.
“We had blokes out there that had the grand final, an injury his club doctor But while Cronk’s grand final was a
come back after missing half a season, described as consistent with those classic tale of heroism, on the other side
two-thirds of the season, three-quarters suffered in motorcycle crashes. of the field, the marvellous career of his
of the season and turned up and just got The halfback was injured the week long-time friend and teammate Billy Slater
themselves together at the back end of before after being flattened in a tackle by petered out with a disappointing loss.
the season. South Sydney forward Sam Burgess in the Slater himself had been under a cloud
“They’ve had torn pecs, shoulders, preliminary final. leading into the grand final, narrowly
broken jaws … we just hung in there all It is an injury that normally requires a escaping suspension for a shoulder charge
year and they worked really hard for each four to eight-week recovery period. in the preliminary final.
other. I’ve never seen a group of players Cronk not only played out the second But not even the presence of the
work that hard. half of the preliminary final, but took the brilliant Slater could prevent the Storm
“We played games where we had 10 of injury into the grand final the next week dishing up one their worst performances
our top 25 out and won them. It’s been a as well. in recent memory, and FOG #142 was
real squad performance.” His left arm dangled by his side like a denied the premiership fairytale he richly
The Dolphins were led strongly by deflated balloon for most of the match, deserved to finish his career.
Duncan Hall Medal winner Toby Rudolf, but the severe pain did not blunt his
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THAT SUPORT QUEENSLAND
SUPPORT QUEENSLANDERS
ANY player lucky enough to have difference for organisations supporting they are always happy to help out how
worn the Maroon jersey will tell you how the community. they can. Being a community organisation
valuable it is. “I have had a relationship with the themselves, the FOGS understand how a
But for the average Queenslander, the FOGS now for seven or eight years, little bit of help can go a long way.
chance to wear the famous jersey into since the early days of our fundraising “I know they have a lot of people
battle in State of Origin will be something when we were looking donations for and organisations that support them,
they never get to experience. auctions,” Watts said. but the FOGS pay it forward by helping
So the chance to own a little slice of “Every time I reach out to the FOGS out charities like us and it makes a big
Maroons history is still a big attraction for difference.
Queensland footy fans, and helps explain “It is always appreciated but never
why donations of memorabilia from the
Former Origin Greats are so prized among “We are excited that expected. When you go back asking for
help from the same organisations every
we can use these funds
charities looking to raise funds to continue year, you kind of expect that not everyone
their work in the community. will be able to help you out on every
The Maroons’ status as the team of the occasion.
Queensland people is unmatched and
unchallenged, so when charities get the to also give back “But the FOGS are one of many that
continually support both of our events
to the community in
chance to auction some memorabilia from through the year.
the FOGS, they always know it will be one “We are always very thankful, because
of their best supported items. the items they donate are always sought
Shaune Watts is a long-time fund-raiser
for the Leukaemia Foundation and Mater providing access to after and we use them in the live auctions
to ensure they raise as much money as
sport at no cost.”
Little Miracles, and says the ongoing possible.”
generosity of the FOGS makes a big This year FOGS donated one of
18 | www.fogs.com.auJohnathan Thurston’s signature headgear alive in the region. representatives draw the major prize pieces for Shaun’s annual golf day, and a “Without your contribution to our club, winner for your jersey, which re-enforced signed 2018 Maroons jersey for his high we would not have been able to offer to them the great work the FOGS do for tea fundraiser. all our under-6, under-7, and under-8 our community.” “Both of those items did very well for (players) free registration, and the under- FOGS Executive Chairman Gene Miles us,” Watts said. 9s through to the under-17s a registration said donations to charities and junior “We raised $84,000 between the golf fee of $77 (reduced from $160) for the league clubs would always remain part day and the high tea this year, which is a 2018 season,” she said. of the organisation’s agenda, as a way of record for both events. “We are excited that we can use these saying thanks to Queenslanders. “The golf day raised just over $40,000, funds to also give back to the community “Every player that has represented which beat the old record by about $7,000, in providing access to sport at no cost.” Queensland in State of Origin will tell you and the high tea raised just under $44,000 The FOGS also donated a Maroons that they are blown away by the amount which was about on par with last year.” jersey to support fundraising for “Cairns of support that the Maroons receive from As well as memorabilia, FOGS were also Biggest Sign-on Day” - a major initiative to the people of this state,” Miles said. fortunate enough to donate money back encourage junior participation in sport in “By donating to worthwhile causes like into the community this year. the region - and organiser Ross Steele said these, we are able to repay that support by On top of the three charities that were the FOGS’ support had been invaluable. helping out the people and organisations beneficiaries of donations at the FOGS “We had the jumper framed and it took in the community that are out there Annual Charity Lunch this year (Pages 14- pride of place as the major prize on the helping everyday Queenslanders. 15), money from the 2017 lunch was also day, where over 2100 people met with “We are always pleased to hear how well donated to support the Bowen Seagulls 80 different junior sporting organisations the donated items are received, because Junior Rugby League Club. promoting healthy living by participating in it shows that the passion for the Maroons Club secretary Monika Piggott said the sport,” he said. among the Queensland people carries on.” money donated from FOGS would go a “Overall the day was a great success long way towards keeping Rugby League and we had the Department of Sport
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FAREWELL TO THE
GREATS WHO ARE
CALLING IT A DAY
but Lillyman was no less valued by the
THEY were the sensational six who Maroon family, playing 14 games as
Queensland’s quiet achiever.
helped create the most successful Lillyman was part of Queensland’s
breakthrough win in 2006 and 11 years
dynasty in State of Origin history. later, the no-nonsense toiler was part of
the class of 2017 that gave coach Kevin
Walters his second consecutive series win
as Mal Meninga’s successor.
BETWEEN them, Cameron Smith, history with 42 matches, made the shock Together, they all brought their
Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston, Billy decision to walk away from the Maroons strengths to help build the Queensland
Slater, Darius Boyd and Sam Thaiday on the eve of this year’s campaign in a bid juggernaut.
amassed a staggering 189 Origin games, to prolong his club career with Melbourne And now Queensland is carrying on
spearheading Queensland’s remarkable in 2019. without a group of players that have
reign that saw the Maroons charge to 11 Cronk quit representative football after been foundation stones for the Maroons’
series wins in 12 years between 2006-17. last year’s successful World Cup campaign, greatest era.
But now, Queensland’s champions have while Boyd elected to call time on his Thurston provided peerless instinct and
left the Origin building. rep career after missing selection in the competitive fire. Lillyman gave grunt and
Three of the quintet – Thurston, Queensland team for the first game of this reliability.
Slater and Thaiday – announced their year’s series. Thaiday was the forward pack’s spiritual
retirements from the NRL at the end of the A seventh Maroon, Jacob Lillyman, has leader. Slater had backfield brilliance.
2018 season. We will never see them on a also joined Thurston, Slater and Thaiday in Boyd brought unbreakable dependability.
footy field again. NRL retirement. Cronk was the peerless and professional
Smith, the most-capped player in Origin The veteran prop may lack their profile, puppeteer.
20 | www.fogs.com.auSmith – smart, clever and cool – was the selectors, they put faith in me when I
conductor of Origin’s greatest orchestra, was just 20 years old and gave me the
bringing all the pieces together to deliver opportunity to fulfil my dream and play for
Queensland a decade of sweet symphony. Queensland.
While Thurston did not want his 37- “All my coaches for Queensland, Michael
game Origin game to end midway through Hagan, Mal Meninga and Kevvie and my
the 2017 series due to a busted shoulder, teammates were great supporters for me.
his booming match-winning sideline “Never letting your mates down is a trait
conversion to steal an 18-16 victory and of Queenslanders. That’s what Queensland
keep the series alive crystallised his is always about.”
greatness. If anyone personified Queensland’s
Slater had a happier finale, receiving a never-say-die spirit, it was Thaiday.
glorious lap of honour after Queensland’s The kid from the Torres Strait drew the
18-12 defeat of the Blues in Origin III this curtain on his Broncos career this year
year. after 304 games that began with a nervous
It was fitting that Slater should finish debut as a teenager in 2003.
at the very ground that witnessed his And while Thaiday finished just one
incredible chip-and-chase try in just his match shy of Queensland’s elite 30- for the Maroons between 2008 and
second Origin game in 2004. game FOGS Statesman Award club, 2017 underlines just how valuable and
It was also fitting that Slater should his aggression and commitment in the reliable the Broncos skipper was to the
finish with 31 games for the Maroons Maroon jumper will never be forgotten. Queensland chemistry.
–equalling the number of matches Boyd finished with 28 games for the The unflappable Cronk incredibly
played by Queensland’s first great Origin Maroons, a remarkable haul given the has seen his stocks rise even higher in
superstar, “The King” Wally Lewis. majority of them were played out of Origin retirement after lifting the Sydney
“It was a great ride,” Slater said. “A lot position on the wing. Roosters to the 2018 NRL Premiership
of thanks has to go to the Queensland But his incredible haul of 17 tries despite playing the entire grand final with
a broken shoulder blade.
But perhaps the biggest blow of all for
the Maroons was the surprise retirement
of Smith.
Blooded by former Queensland coach
Wayne Bennett way back in the final
game of the 2003 series, Smith became
the driving force in the Maroons’ ruthless,
year-on-year dominance.
He succeeded Darren Lockyer as skipper
for the 2012 series and never looked back,
becoming not only Origin’s most-capped
player, but arguably the greatest man to
pull on a Maroon jumper.
In 15 Origin campaigns, he missed just
one match – the 2010 series opener due to
injury. Incredible.
“He was a great player for us,” Walters
said. “But even more, Cameron is a great
person. Respect and humility – he shows
that every day.
“One of the great things I respect about
Cameron is how he conducts himself in
every aspect of his life.
“His performance in Game III of (the
2017) State of Origin series was one of the
best I’ve seen of anyone at that level and
he was 34 years of age.
“To me, that speaks volumes of the
person and character that he is.”SCORE A
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GREATER awareness GROUND-BREAKING new partnerships opportunities start to evolve. Companies
such as these are becoming more like Gadens then want to get involved
of the work and results common as corporate Queensland begins because they understand the work we do
achieved by the Former to understand the work of FOGS extends is not just about Rugby League.
well beyond the goalposts of a Rugby “It is about using Queensland’s great
Origin Greats is leading to League field. passion for the game and their pride in the
an increase in corporate “This will happen more and more, and it Queensland jersey to drive real change in
is very exciting for the FOGS going forward the community.”
partnerships, says FOGS that we are able to attract and establish Gadens Queensland and National
General Manager Marty partnerships with firms of this calibre,” Chairman Paul Spiro said the combination
Rowan said. of State of Origin’s standing in Queensland
Rowen. “Rightly or wrongly, a lot of people still and the FOGS’ work in programs such as
have a misconception about what it is the the ARTIE Academy had made the decision
In 2018, they were FOGS do.
“They think we are an organisation
similar to the Men of League, that was
to partner with FOGS an easy one.
“Gadens is a firm with international
reach, but our Brisbane office is proudly
joined law firm giant established to assist and support former
Rugby League players or members of the
owned by Queenslanders and it was an
easy decision when the opportunity arose
league community who have fallen on to assist the FOGS,” Spiro said.
Gadens, who have hard times.
“But as we all know, that is not what we
“State of Origin is one the most
iconic brands in the Australian sporting
joined the FOGS do. The work of the FOGS is far broader
and wide-reaching than that.
“Part of my responsibilities at FOGS is
landscape and it is a privilege to give back
to the community through our pro bono
program.
family as the to make sure that the wider community
understands and has an appreciation of
“Gadens prides itself on supporting
both Indigenous law interns and local
what it is that the FOGS do and what our Indigenous artists and we see exciting
organisation’s official programs are achieving.
“Through those engagements
synergies with the ‘ARTIE Academy’ run by
the FOGS.”
legal services provider.
and conversations, more of these
www.fogs.com.au | 23NEW FRIENDS HELP ARTIE
STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE IN CQ
“While we are very grateful for the
RHIANNON Revell-Blair has become to spend some time with her, whether Federal Government funding that allows
used to making an impact. they were looking to continue their own us to run the ARTIE Academy to the level
The Maryborough product became the sporting careers or go into other areas of we do today, we are also very appreciative
youngest person to play State of Origin the workforce. of the support we receive from our
when she was selected on the wing “She was very well received up there.” corporate partners who are crucial to the
for Queensland in this year’s inaugural The Fun Day is an annual event for program’s success.
Women’s Origin clash in Sydney at just 17 ARTIE students in Rockhampton schools “Our private partners, like the
years of age. who are successful in the Term 3 Government, see the value in the program
The niece of former NRL star Maurice Attendance Challenge. and the results we are achieving.
Blair, Rhiannon this year also played for Pleasingly, this year more than 60 “Because of their support, we are able
the Prime Minister’s XIII in their clash with per cent of students qualified, and were to reward the students for their positive
the Papua New Guinea Women’s team in rewarded with a huge day of fun. results, and that really gives the students
Port Moresby – where she was swamped Students enjoyed lunch at Hog’s Breath something to strive for. It makes a big
by fans who made her an idol after her Café before heading over to the Rocky difference.”
Origin exploits. Bowl and Leisure for an afternoon of Page said the CQ Fun Day had
She was just as big a hit in Rockhampton lasertag, bowling, dodgem cars and arcade been another enormous success, and
in November when she and Queensland fun. would ensure those in attendance
teammate Chelsea Baker were special But Rhiannon and Chelsea weren’t maintained the motivation to improve
guests at the ARTIE Academy’s Central the only new faces at this year’s CQ their academic careers.
Queensland Fun Day. Fun Day – family restaurant chain Hog’s “The Fun Day is the biggest reward that
“Rhiannon wasn’t chosen as a special Breath Café were also new guests as the we offer during the year, and it means
guest by chance,” said ARTIE Academy latest members of the ARTIE Academy the students are able to enjoy something
Program Manager Steven Page. sponsorship team. that they have worked hard for during the
“Obviously being a similar age to a lot “We are very pleased to welcome Hog’s year,” he said.
of the students in the ARTIE Academy Breath Café into the family as ARTIE “It is all about them having fun and
program, she is a terrific role model and Academy supporters,” Page said. enjoying the day.
example for the students about what “The rewards that we are able to offer “They get to see that their hard work
can be achieved when you work hard on the students to keep them motivated are a will be rewarded and they certainly enjoy
achieving your goals. big part of the ARTIE Academy’s success. themselves doing it.”
“It was quite motivating for the students
24 | www.fogs.com.auHOW GREAT
Federal Government
THOU ARTIE
will allow us to increase that by another absence of several years was a significant
investment in FOGS means 1300 which will take the total to 2300 – not milestone for FOGS.
ARTIE Academy doubles in size only here in south-east Queensland, but “The ARTIE Academy is obviously a well-
far-north Queensland as well.” established and very successful program,
THE Federal Government has given a The ARTIE Academy is now being rolled so it has been unfortunate that North
million-dollar endorsement of the results out in three new schools on the northside Queensland and Far North Queensland
achieved by the Former Origin Greats’ of south-east Queensland – at Bribie have not had access to it for a number of
ARTIE Academy and the difference it is Island State High School, Deception Bay years,” he said.
making to the lives of young Indigenous State High School and Pine Rivers State “The whole of Queensland now has
Queenslanders. High School. access to the ARTIE Academy, and that is
In July, then-Prime Minister Malcolm The expansion will continue into North great news for the program.
Turnbull announced the Federal Queensland and further north into Far The news of the expansion was
Government was extending its investment North Queensland. welcomed by Natasha Lyndon from
in the ARTIE Academy for another two ARTIE Academy Program Manager Atherton State High School who feels
years, saying he was delighted at the Steven Page said the Government’s very fortunate that they were chosen to
program’s ability to “transform lives and commitment and subsequent expansion be included in the program to assist their
empower young Queenslanders to achieve of the program was a tremendous victory long-term goal of increased attendance
their dreams”. for FOGS and for Indigenous education and academic outcome among their
“Artie Beetson believed that education throughout Queensland. students.
was the key to advancement and he was “For the Federal Government to make Speaking with ARTIE Academy Program
absolutely right,” Mr Turnbull said. “ And such a large commitment to the program – Manager Steven Page, Natasha was
so mentorship and leadership is vitally it has basically doubled – definitely shows enthralled with the immediate effect
important. that we are doing something right with the at Atherton State High School after the
“What they’re doing is providing the ARTIE Academy,” Page said. launch of the program in Term Four, with
mentoring that is encouraging young “The results that the program has been their average attendance of each year
Indigenous kids to get ahead, to study, to achieving speak for themselves. It means level reaching the highest it has been all
go on to further education and get on with that now we are able to reach more year.
their lives ... It’s so important, economic students, more schools, more areas and “When deciding on which new schools
advancement is absolutely critical. keep building on that success. would join ARTIE, we do a bit of research
“We’re delighted to support it and thank “The Government sees the value in around the Indigenous population within
you for your work.” what the ARTIE Academy is achieving, and schools, the percentage of Indigenous
FOGS Executive Chairman Gene Miles wanted to see it expanded into the north students, and the other Indigenous
said the additional funding from the of Queensland again. learning programs that already exist.
Federal Government meant the FOGS “There are now another 1300 students “The schools that have been selected for
were able to double the size of the ARTIE across these new schools who will be able full program roll out in 2019 are a little out
Academy. to make positive changes to their lives of the major cities, and currently do not
“We’d like to thank the Australian because they will have access to the ARTIE have a lot of support programs in place.
Government … for allowing us to spread Academy. “So there is a great opportunity there for
the legacy of the great Arthur Beetson,” “That is all down to the hard work and us to implement the ARTIE Academy into
he said. results that the program has already these schools and create an identity there,
“Currently we have 1000 Indigenous achieved in our other areas.” and particularly get the ARTIE Academy
students in the Academy, and this funding Page said the return of the ARTIE brand out there in those northern-region
Academy into North Queensland after an schools.”
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