1931 Brisbane Rugby League season explained

The 1931 Brisbane Rugby League premiership was the 23rd season of Brisbane's semi-professional rugby league football competition. Eight teams from across Brisbane competed for the premiership, which culminated in Fortitude Valley defeating Past Grammars (now Norths Devils) 27–9 in the grand final.

Ladder

TeamPldWDLPFPAPDPts
1 Fortitude Valley14914229190+3919
2 Southern Suburbs14905225180+4518
3 Past Grammars14815191141+5017
4 University Students14806214179+3516
5 Cooparoo14716224204+2015
6 Western Suburbs14716201154-4715
7 Wynnum14319157332-1757
8 Past Brothers142111140269-1295
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Finals

HomeScoreAwayMatch Information
Date and TimeVenue
Semifinals
Carlton17-5 University Students5 September 1931Davies Park
Past Grammars12-11 Fortitude Valley5 September 1931Davies Park
Preliminary Final
Past Grammars16-13 Carlton12 September 1931Brisbane Exhibition Grounds
Grand Final
Fortitude Valley27-9 Past Grammars19 September 1931Davies Park
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Grand Final

Fortitude Valley 27 (Tries: Scott, B. Donovan, Martin, Wing 2, Shields. Goals: Shields 3)

Past Grammars 9 (Tries: Morrison. Goals: Holden 3)[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: 1931-08-28. SPORTING. Telegraph. 2021-12-25.
  2. Web site: Brisbane Rugby League 1931 - Rugby League Project. 2021-12-25. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. News: 1931-09-21. LEAGUE GRAND FINAL.. Daily Mercury. 2021-12-25.