STORY OF SOUTHS
The team that would become the mighty Souths Logan Magpies were one of the original teams (only one now left) to compete in the first Brisbane premiership in 1909 as South Brisbane. Also playing at Davies Park and representing the area was West End who won in 1913.
At the end of World War 1 South Brisbane’s name was changed to Carltons (a name used for a locality around the area). The ‘West End Boys’ as they were known, were a formidable team. They won the First Grade Premiership in 1921, 1925 and 1930, were runners-up in 1928 and won the Club Championship in 1931.
The Carltons’ Second Grade team won the silverware in 1924, 1929, 1931 and 1932, while the Third Grade team were victorious in 1922.
In 1933, the Carltons became Southern Suburbs. Carltons and Souths were known as the Lions up until 1959 when they were dubbed the Magpies. Carltons and Souths have won the Minor Premiership 11 times (1921, 28, 30, 49, 51, 53, 81, 85 & 88, 2009, 2010).
In addition to the West End premiership of 1913 and the three premierships of Carltons (1921, 25, 30), as Souths they have won the Premiership 7 times (1945, 49, 51, 53, 81, 85, 2008). Other illustrious trophies include a Chairman’s Trophy (1993), four Presidents Cups, four Peter Hickey Cups, three Pike Cups, two Peter Scott Memorial Trophies, two Pre-Season Trophies, a Kaye Cup, Vic Jensen Cup, Redcap Cup and a 4IP Cup in 1972.
To be so victorious, The Magpies must have had some quality players, and their playing roster reads like a Who’s Who of Rugby League.
Fostering Future Talent
A significant number of players have begun their Rugby League journey here at the Souths Logan Magpies, taking full advantage of what is widely regarded as one of the most successful Junior Development programs in the country.
Representative Stats:
- 19 National Men
- 33 National Women
- 91 State Men
- 42 State Women
- 33 NRL Men
- 14 NRLW Women
- 27 State u19 Men
- 10 State u19 Women
Team of the Century
Chris Phelan
Gary Belcher
John Grant
Bruce Astill
Wayne Bennett
Mal Meninga
Greg Veivers
Mick Veivers
Mitch Brennan
Ted Verrenkamp
Norm McLean
Jack Veivers
Alan Hornery
Bill Tyquin
Harry Bath
Harold “Mick” Crocker
Len Pegg
Graeme Atherton
Hall of Fame
When creating the Souths Hall of Fame, it was decided that there would be no better inaugural inductees than our Souths Team of the Century, Women’s rugby league trailblazer Karyn Murphy and dedicated volunteer Joan Baillie. Unfortunately, not all inductees were alive to receive their cap and be recognised in person at our Hall of Fame Dinner therefore they have been posthumously inducted. We were fortunate enough to be joined by the Souths Living Nine from the Team of the Century who all (including a Mal Meninga cameo via Zoom) were able to make an appearance on the night.
Chris Phelan
Position: Front Row & Second Row
Years Played: 1980 – 1981 and 1985
Number of Games: 70 games
Gary Belcher
Position: Fullback & Centre
Years Played: 1981 to 1985
Number of Games: 100 games
John Grant
Position: Centre
Years Played: 1970 to 1978
Number of Games: 205 games
Bruce Astill
Position: Centre & Lock Forward
Years Played: 1974 - 1983
Number of Games: 200+ games
Wayne Bennett
Position: Coach and Player
Years Played: 1977-1979, 1984-1985
Number of Games: 121 games
Mal Meninga
Position: Centre
Years Played: 1979-1985
Number of Games: 158 games
Greg Veivers
Position: Front Row
Years Played: 1967-1979
Number of Games: 211 games
Mick Veivers
Position: Second Row
Years Played: 1957-1964
Number of Games: 155 games
Mitch Brennan
Position: Winger
Years Played: 1974-1977
Number of Games: 68 games
Karyn Murphy
Joan Baillie
In Memoriam
Ted Verrenkamp
Position: Centre/ Five-eighth
Years Played: 1944-1947
Number of Games: 68 games
Norm McLean
Position: Halfback
Years Played: 1950-1953
Number of Games: 49 games
Jack Veivers
Position: Forward
Years Played: 1949-1954
Number of Games: 106 games
Alan Hornery
Position: Hooker
Years Played: 1953-1957
Number of Games: 82 games
Bill Tyquin
Position: Lock Forward
Years Played: 1936-1940, 1945-1949
Number of Games: 173 games
Harry Bath
Position: Second Row
Years Played: 1940-1945
Number of Games: 97 games
Harold “Mick” Crocker
Position: Lock Forward
Years Played: 1946-1953
Number of Games: 130 games
Len Pegg
Position: Centre
Years Played: 1942-1951
Number of Games: 115 games
Graeme Atherton
Position: Five-eigth
Years Played: 1969-1978
Number of Games: 155 games
Karyn Murphy
Joan Baillie