Q 01/05

Which club thrashed the reigning premiers 44–10 in its first ever premiership match, in 1988?

A) Brisbane Broncos

B) Newcastle Knights

C) Gold Coast Giants

D) Illawarra Steelers

Answer · why

A) Brisbane Broncos

The Brisbane Broncos beat Manly 44–10 on debut, yet the new club finished seventh that season and missed the finals.

Q 02/05

Which club beat Balmain in extra time in 1989 to become the first premiers from outside New South Wales?

A) Newcastle Knights

B) Parramatta Eels

C) Canberra Raiders

D) Gold Coast Giants

Answer · why

C) Canberra Raiders

The Canberra Raiders trailed 12–2 at half-time, and Steve Jackson's try in extra time sealed the 19–14 win.

Q 03/05

Which club's four straight premierships from 2021 were the first such streak since the 1960s?

A) Manly Sea Eagles

B) Parramatta Eels

C) Penrith Panthers

D) Canterbury Bulldogs

Answer · why

C) Penrith Panthers

The Penrith Panthers sealed the fourth title by beating Melbourne 14–6 in 2024, a year after winning the decider from 24–8 down with 18 minutes left.

Q 04/05

Which coach guided Manly to a record 40–0 grand final win in 2008?

A) Craig Bellamy

B) Ricky Stuart

C) Brian Smith

D) Des Hasler

Answer · why

D) Des Hasler

Des Hasler's side kept Melbourne scoreless a year after losing the 2007 decider to the same club 34–8.

Q 05/05

Which club won the 2005 premiership in its first ever finals series?

A) Wests Tigers

B) North Queensland Cowboys

C) New Zealand Warriors

D) Melbourne Storm

Answer · why

A) Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers beat North Queensland 30–16, a win remembered for Benji Marshall's behind-the-back flick pass that sent Pat Richards over to score.