These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. A pat on the back from his giant hand or a kind word with his big smile was magical, lives were changed and hard times werent so hard. Arthur Beetson is a member of famousRugby Leaguelist. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. We connect brands with social media talent to create quality sponsored content. Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson speaks to the crowd at half-time during the presentation of his team of century blazer during the round six NRL. After a short stint as coach of the national team in 1983, he returned to the Eastern Suburbs where he was awarded Coach of the Year for his efforts in 1987. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on 1st December, 2011. If so, login to add it. An Arthur Beetson Medallist is a person who like the great man himself cares deeply about their people and honours their culture while displaying Arthurs terrific talents, skills, and humility on or off the playing field. Beetson would later captain the Kangaroos against France on the 1973 tour and continue as captain for Australias 1975 victory at the World Series, making him the first Indigenous Australian to captain a national team. RUGBY league great Arthur Beetson has died this morning at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack. He represented Australia again at the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, before having a 'spell' with English club, Hull Kingston Rovers. He started playing football in bare feet as a six-year-old and went on became a centre and winger. He capped off that year with a man of the match performance in the Eels' 8-5 Tooth Cup Final win over Balmain. Arthur Beetson is also listed along with people born on 22-Jan-45. A passionate player, Beetson was sent off 12 times during his career, battled on and off with weight issues and racked up an impressive list of injuries, however both on and off the field he was adored by the fans and made news wherever he went. [1], In 2010 a program was founded and named in honour of Arthur Beetson, the ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). Beetson would later captain the Kangaroos against France on the 1973 tour and continue as captain for Australias 1975 victory at the World Series, making him the first Indigenous Australian to captain a national team. [4], In May 2004 he published his autobiography, Big Artie: The Autobiography. [2], He joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. He also had an extensive coaching career spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, at club, State and national levels. We will update you soon. March 15, 2022 - 10:36PM. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Death 26 Jun 1993 (aged 78) Burial. On 1 December 2011, Beetson died after a heart attack, aged 66. The Dolphins and Roosters will be playing for more than just points and pride on Sunday - players will also be battling for the Artie Legacy Medal.. Named after rugby league legend Arthur Beetson, the medal will be presented to the player-of-the-match after every NRL clash . An academy that will support them in times of need, but not accept excuses for a lack of commitment. [17] As of 2018 Arthur Beetson is 66 years (age at death) years old. The Carnival is much more than Rugby League as it also has a major focus on Health Vocation and Education. Beetson represented Australia in his first season in Sydney, earning the nickname ''Half-a-game Artie'' after a marvellous cameo in the Ashes-deciding third Test against Great Britain. Arthur lived in 1901, at address. One of the precious celeb listed in Rugby League list. The legendary Arthur Beetson was the first Aboriginal man to coach in the NRL. While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. [11][12] Beetson went on to be named in the front-row in Australian rugby league's Team of the Century. Get the latest business insights from Dun & Bradstreet. He has his grandfather's trail of a leader and an exemplary person in the team and in society. He captained Easts to the 1974 and 1975 Sydney premierships. , emily merle beetson, annie joyce greenway (born beetson), Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), esther rita kemp (born beetson), reginald John James Beetson, Alice May Caroline Rodgers Beetson (born Falk), John Alfred Beetson, William Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Mar 24 1915 - Brewarrina, New South Wales, John James Beetson, Alice Caroline R Beetson (born Falk), Evelyn Charlotte Beetson (born Mcenallay), 1937 - Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia, Beetson, Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Greenaway (born Beetson), an Arthur Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn Female) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson, John Alfred Beetson, Reginald John Beetson, Esther Rita Kemp (born Beetson), Una Dulcie Wortley (born Beetson), William Beetson, Castlebrook Memorial Gardens, Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia, Australia, New South Wales Marriage Index, 1788-1966, Birth of Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson. ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. He also played for Queensland and the Parramatta Eels.He was the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport.. Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland. We will update soon. [15] In June 2008, he was chosen in the Queensland Rugby League's Team of the Century at second-row. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Queensland all between 1964 and 1981. England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005 Arthur Beetson, born 1884 This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Beetson continued to represent Australia at the 1972 Rugby League World Cup, playing against Great Britain at prop forward in the tournament final which was drawn. Beetson's Queensland State of Origin number 11 jersey was "retired" in 2014. Nyamgee Street Nyngan NSW. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2dcc4e6a02affa Let's know more about the life and career of the aspiring rugby player. [24], Chairman of the SCG Trust heritage committee Maurice Newman said that Beetson "didn't make the cut" because he was a Queenslander, rejecting the assertion of it being a "snub" and questioned why there wasn't a grandstand named after Beetson in his home state at a venue such as Lang Park. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment More posts from r/ABCaus. Mr Johnson said that with David Fifita being the latest graduate from the Carnival and the Under 15 program into the NRL that the elite clubs should see the Carnival as a valid pathway event and hopefully not just young players but senior players who have been overlooked in the past might get their shot just like Michael Purcell from Mitchell who is now an Intrust Super Cup superstar. He said he hoped Sunday's game was played with his dad's spirit front of mind. His off-loading and attacking workrate broke the mould for front rowers and changed the way they played the game. 3-min read Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. GeorgeYDesign Queenslanders moving off-grid to be debt free and live closer to nature snakes and all . Lighthearted yarn on all things NBA and NBL, Join Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke to get unique Indigenous perspectives and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest stories of the week. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. The 1966 NSWRFL season was his first and he gained selection for the New South Wales team and played in that season's grand final against St. George at second-row forward. Father of Allan Arthur Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson; Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson and 1 other; and Stillborn (Unnamed) Beetson less. A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. Round 1 - Saturday 4th March 9:05pm Dolphins Roosters Match Centre Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Team Lists Get Tickets Beetson then played with Balmain, with a spell in England with Hull Kingston Rovers in 1968.[8]. 1960s Beetson joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. He was known for playing for Easts and captaining Australia. In 2008, rugby league in Australia's centenary year, Beetson was named at second-row forward in the Toowoomba and South West Team of the Century. Beetson's rugby league playing career began at Roma, before heading to the 'big city' and playing with the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Brisbane Rugby League competition in 1964 and 1965. He was a He also had an extensive coaching career, spanning the 1970s to the 1990s, coaching Australia, Queensland, Eastern Suburbs, Redcliffe Dolphins and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Looking to deliver his Dophins their first premiership since 1965 in his last match, 36-year-old Beetson was denied the fairtyale by a miraculous late try to Souths winger Mick Reardon, but he. Arthur Beetson started playing Rugby League in Roma, Queensland at age six. Beetson's rugby league career began with Redcliffe in the Brisbane Rugby League competition between 1964 and 1965. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said officers were called to a home at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast where a man had suffered a heart attack and fallen from a bicycle shortly before 9am. In praise of Arthur Beetson, Godfather of Queensland State of Origin, whose famous #11 jersey will be rested for the hundredth game this year. Arthur Henry ''Artie'' Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland, on January 22, 1945 to Bill Beetson from Brewarrina and Marie, a member of the Stolen Generations who had left Cherbourg Mission before moving to Buderim and then Roma. Arthur Alexander Beetson Birth 24 Mar 1915. We encourage you to research and examine these . Geni requires JavaScript! His autobiography Big Artie was also released that year, using the name popularised by the crowds for the lovable forward. After winning the club's player of the year award in 1965 as well as the Brisbane Rugby League premiership with them, he moved to Sydney to play in the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership with the Balmain club. As a strong believer in need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed and an inspirational role model for many Indigenous people, Beetson was proud to be associated with the program. An academy that expects them to achieve to the best of their ability. Arthur Beetson - "Big Artie" - was a larger-than-life character built on the scale that his nickname suggests. In February 2008, Beetson was named in a list of Australia's 100 Greatest Players (19082007) which was commissioned by the NRL and ARL to celebrate the code's centenary year in Australia. While still playing in Sydney for Parramatta, Beetson achieved further immortality as captain of Queensland in the inaugural 1980 State of Origin game, won 2010 by Queensland on 8 July. He played his first game of football at age eight and had his first fight in a boxing ring a year later. By Birth Year | By Birth Month | By Death Year | By Death Month | Random, Contact Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright. [3] He was made a life member of the Sydney Cricket Ground and a plaque in the Walk of Honour there commemorates his career. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. However, by the time he was playing with Brisbane side Redcliffe, he was in the forward line, and it was there that he became a member of that team's 1965 premiership win. [13][14] Beetson chose to boycott the presentation ceremony, stating that he did not agree with the direction rugby league is taking. He is also remembered as man of great humility who cared deeply about his people and culture. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Playing career Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Find company research, competitor information, contact details & financial data for THE ARTHUR BEETSON FOUNDATION LIMITED of Brisbane City, QUEENSLAND. Arthur Beetson started playing Rugby League in Roma, Queensland at age six. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. The ARTIE Academy operates with an innovative, high expectation, consistent and positive mindset. That season, he was appointed coach of the Queensland State of Origin side, taking them to repeated series victories over New South Wales from 1981 to 1984. . There, he immediately gained selection in the New South Wales team and played in that season's grand final against St George (St George's eleventh-consecutive premiership victory). He is also remembered as man of great humility, who cared deeply about his people and culture. 16 in Rugby League Weeks Top 100 players: 1992. Currently We dont have enough information about his family, relationships,childhood etc. Enter a grandparent's name. Nothing much is known about Arthur Education Background & Childhood. Categories: Sport Australia Hall of Fame | Gold Coast, Queensland | Australian Publicans | Australia, Rugby League | Redcliffe, Queensland | Roma, Queensland | Gubbi Gubbi | Indigenous Australians | Notable Indigenous Australians | Centenary Medal (Australia) | Australian Sports Medal | Medal of the Order of Australia | Rugby League Immortals | Australia, Notables in Sport | Notables, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. In 2000, he was awarded the Australian Sports Medal, then in 2001 the Centenary Medal for 'service to Australian society through the sport of rugby league'. He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. On his passing so that Arthurs remarkable legacy lives on the Arthur Beeston Foundation was set up to help close that gap by engaging the community to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development. 1958 Australian Electoral Roll; Arthur & Evelyn Beetson. In his death Arthur sadly became the face of closing the gap, dying 15 years before the Australian average life span and from heart disease and diabetes. During this period Beetson also continued playing with distinction for Australia and in 1974 he was named as Rugby League Week's player of the year. The Panthers didn't want to lose . Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport and is frequently cited as the best post-war forward in Australian rugby league history. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. Arthur Alexander Beetson in MyHeritage family trees (Everson Web Site) view all Immediate Family Evelyn Charlotte McEnallay wife Allan Arthur Beetson son Unnamed (Stillborn female) Beetson daughter Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Unnamed (Stillborn) Beetson child Stillborn (Unnamed) Beetson child [7] He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. $.post('https://www.wikifamouspeople.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php', {action: 'mts_view_count', id: '124380'}); Rugby league legend Arthur Beetson and former Balmain player Bob Boland pose with the framed team of the century blazer Beetson was presented with at. This Easts team would go down as one of the greatest club sides in rugby league history. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. abc.net.au. discoveries. He was 66. Arthur Beetson dies after heart attack. Wikifamouspeople has ranked Arthur Beetson as of the popular celebs list. Updated March 2 2023 - 8:58pm, first published 8:53pm. [23], In February 2022, Beetson's family and supporters expressed their dismay at the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust's decision not to nominate Beetson for the honour of having one of four new grandstands at the new Sydney Football Stadium being named in his honour, despite overwhelming public support. [1], Beetson returned to Queensland for one final year of playing, as captain-coach with his old Redcliffe team in 1981; who were beaten in the final minute of the grand final. Artie Beetson OAM was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. Leave a message for others who see this profile. Mar 24 1915 - Brewarrina, New South Wales, Australia, June 26 1993 - Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia, john james beetson, alice may caroline beetson (born rodgers-falk), evelyn charlotte beetson (born mcenallay). The action you just performed triggered the security solution. His dad, Bill, used to supply trees for the local power station before they took the next step to coal. As of 2018 Arthur Beetson is 66 years (age at death) years old. Beetson was also selected to make his representative dbut for Australia against England. . The program is run by the FOGS (Former Origin Greats) organisation and funded under the "Closing the Gap" initiative. He became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport and is frequently cited as the greatest post-war forward in Australian rugby league history. 3/26. Picture: The Daily Telegraph, Jim Trifyllis. Arthur Beetson is a well known Rugby League. Announced on 17 April 2008, the team is the panel's majority choice for each of the thirteen starting positions and four interchange players. After stepping down as Queensland coach following the 1990 State of Origin series loss to NSW, Beetson became part of the ABC's commentary team in 1991 for their Saturday Afternoon League telecasts alongside chief caller, former Western Suburbs winger Warren Boland, as well as his former Eastern Suburbs and Parramatta teammate John Peard and Canterbury-Bankstown media liaison Debbie Spillane, both of whom worked on the sidelines. While he was forced to play with the NSW Blues, due to the team selection criteria being based upon the location of the club where the player was contracted rather than their home state, his heart was always with Queensland. Have you taken a DNA test? He returned as coach to Easts from 1985 to 1988, being named coach of the year in 1987. subscribers . Arthur Beetson name numerology is 4 and here you can learn how to pronounce Arthur Beetson, Arthur Beetson origin and similar names to Arthur Beetson name. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. It's stand up or shut up time for Ricky's Blues Rugby league master coach Wayne Bennett is a man . Peard's nickname, 'Bomber', came from his revolutionary towering punt kick, popularly referred to as a bomb, which . His skill as a footballer was matched only by his skill as an eater, earning nicknames such as 'Meat Pie Artie'. He was married in 1974 and working as the purchasing officer for the Eastern Suburbs Club settled down in Denistone with his wife and four year old son, Scott. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. Arthur was a proud Aboriginal boy from the bush, the son of a stolen generation woman. The Arthur Beetson Medal is not necessarily awarded annually but only when appropriate to a person and the time to do so. Pictured: Brad Beetson with the Artie Legacy Medal at today's ceremony beside the statue of his father at Suncorp Stadium. 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Artie's eldest son Brad said both the Sydney Rosters and Redcliffe Dolphins played a big part in his father's life, both on and off the field. He continued to coach through the 1990s for the Cronulla Sharks as well as enjoying some stints in commentary and as a recruitment officer for the Eastern Suburbs and Queensland. Brewarrina, Brewarrina Shire, New South Wales, Australia. Steven Johnson Chair of the Arthur Beetson Foundation said that whilst the key focus is on life outcomes it was important that the Carnival expand the junior participation to create better player pathways into the NRL and Intrust Super Cup for young murri talent that may otherwise not be afforded that opportunity. He was one of the most formidable, skilful and charismatic forwards the game of . Beetson was also selected to make his representative dbut for Australia against England and set up the first two tries. Artie Beetson is an Indigenous Australian. Arthur Beetson passed away on 31 May 1916 in Jutland Denmark. On the 1973 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France he was selected as Australia's vice captain, playing at prop forward in all three Ashes test matches. He then pushed, unsuccessfully, for an Australia Day match against the Australian national team.[9]. Skip Ancestry main . Playing career [ edit] Beetson's big frame, pure speed and brilliant ball skills won countless games for all his teams. Dad through his life had a passion of improving the lives of young Indigenous people, its great that the foundation can continue this by using his other great passion of Rugby League as the vehicle to do so.. A lover of rugby from the very start he would listen to league on the radio as a kid and watch the Sunday games before joining the local side at aged 6. We encourage you to research and examine these . Sunday will be a significant day in the history of the NRL, with the competition's 17th franchise, the Redcliffe Dolphins, making their debut. The same year Beetson received a Medal of the Order of Australia "in recognition of service to the sport of Rugby League". He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981; primarily at prop-forward. Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (22 January 1945 1 December 2011) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. Source: Supplied Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. [1], Aged 66 years, he passed away following a heart attack whilst riding his bicycle on 1st December 2011 near his home at Paradise Point, Gold Coast, Queensland. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. [5] The Arthur Beetson Foundation, so named to honour Beetson, has been created to engage the community 'to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development'. Arthur Beetson. In 1974 he was named Rugby League Week's player of the year. Mirror.co.uk. The Arthur Beetson Foundation will be the beneficiary of the 50/50 charity raffle at the game, and junior matches at halftime will feature teams from Beetson's home town of Roma and Redcliffe. The first Indigenous sports player to captain Australia in a major sport, Arthur Beetson emerged out of a sometimes rocky rugby league career as one of the eight Immortals of the game. He was captain-coach of Redcliffe in 1981 and that season was appointed coach of the Queensland State of Origin side, taking them to repeated series victories over New South Wales from 1981 to 1984 . This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. The Arthur Beetson trophy was created in 2012 and is awarded annually to the winner of the Indigenous All Stars rugby league match. Beetson captained Eastern Suburbs to the 1974 and 1975 premierships. The great League coach Jack Gibson once said Arthur Beetson could ''do it all'' on the football field and ''sell tickets'' too. Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (22 January 1945 - 1 December 2011) was an Australian rugby league player and coach.He played between the 1960s and 1981. He also played for Queensland and the Parramatta Eels.He was the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport.. Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland. Standing at 193cm and 102kg despite being just 16, you only need to take a single look at Brandon Beetson to know rugby league is in the teenager's veins. He represented Australia again at the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, playing at prop forward in the win against France in the tournament final. His main position was at prop. [1], Beetson became part of the ABC's commentary team in 1991 for their Saturday Afternoon League telecasts. Arthur Beetson playing his last game for the Parramatta Eels in 1980. [28] Mark Beetson also thanked The Daily Telegraph and its readers for lobbying for the change. Arthur Beetson claim to fame: Team: Queensland Short Biography Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (22 January 1945 - 1 December 2011) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS) Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins . An inspiration and role model for his people, Arthur was resolute in his beliefs about the absolute need for young Indigenous Australians to be educated, to finish school and to be employed. Beetson switched to Eastern Suburbs in 1971 where he developed his skills further under coaches Don Furner and later Jack Gibson and led the Roosters to consecutive premiership wins. A change of rules in 1980 allowed a proud Beetson to lead the Maroons to a 20-10 victory over NSW in the very first State of Origin match at Brisbanes Lang Park. Beetson, an old-fashioned ball-playing prop better known as Big Artie who also played a key role in the establishment of the State of Origin concept and had a stint with Hull KR, was in England. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. of December 2011, Beetson died following a heart attack at the age of 66. was set up by Arthurs sons to continue on his legacy and to continue on his two greatest passions: helping people and Rugby League. Arthur Beetson died following a heart attack while . Beetson's grandchildren will run the match balls onto the field to start the game, the family will be interviewed on the field, and will also present the medal to the winner at the conclusion of the match. Fan shows her respect during the Memorial for former Rugby League player Arthur Beetson at Suncorp Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Brisbane,. A passionate player, Beetson was sent off 12 times during his career, battled on and off with weight issues and racked up an impressive list of injuries, however both on and off the field he was adored by the fans and made news wherever he went. 5. He was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003. He captained Queensland in the inaugural State of Origin match in 1980, which ushered in a new era for the game. Brad Beetson, son of the late and great Arthur Beetson, has a nice way of explaining how his father might welcome the season-opening NRL showdown between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters.

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