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.