This Easts team would go down as one of the greatest club sides in rugby league history. "He was proud to be indigenous, proud to be a Queenslander and proud to be Australian," said Coote. He played first grade for Roma until he was 19 as a centre and a wing and then signed by Redcliffe to join the Brisbane competition. "Instead of going west like he said, he went south," laughed Raudonikis. The accolades continued with an Australian Sports Medal and then a Centenary Medal and as time wore on, Beetson came to be recognised as Australias best ever forward. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/wally-lewis-6167.php. Fittingly, he led the Queenslanders to a 20-10 victory at Lang Park. Beetson's mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Ash Taylor, Brenko Lee and Gideon Gela-Mosby have all played for the Murri side in the past. This made him the second man in the history of the game, back then, to earn such an honour. Jack's father Brad Beetson, a director of the Arthur Beetson Foundation which runs the annual Murri Carnival from which the touring team was selected, was proud of his son's achievement. Lewis returned to Sydney after the spat with Brisbane Broncos and joined the team Gold Coast Seagulls in 1991. "He is focused on that because it is more important than footy to start with.". children: Jamie-Lee Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Mitchell Lewis. The side completed a clean sweep against NSW in 1989. Also Known As: Walter James Lewis, The Emperor of Lang Park, children: Jamie-Lee Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Mitchell Lewis, See the events in life of Wally Lewis in Chronological Order, (Australian Former Professional Rugby League Footballer), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufc7CCvT7X0. "We had around 20 sides play from the Gold Coast to the Torres Strait, so 400 to 50 kids," Brad said. "He was a leader for Indigenous people both on and off the field. Beetson, by then a veteran, also captained Queensland to victory in the inaugural State of Origin match in 1980. Photograph: Greg Garay/AP. Arthur Beetson playing his last game for the Parramatta Eels in 1980. "He was ahead of his time and an awesome grandfather. Interviews and feature reports from NITV. John Peard produced his 1975 premiership ring and thanked Beetson, promising he would be remembered forever. [21] It was unveiled on 3 July 2012. 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. Lewis mother was a renowned netball player of her time and even represented the team of Queensland. 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. In 1973 he became the first Aboriginal to captain Australia in any sport. Arthur Beetson started playing Rugby League in Roma, Queensland at age six. "He got to run out on the field before State of Origin the night Queensland returned dad's jersey and he is in tune with what dad achieved. He even scored a hat-trick in a match against the St Helens Rugby Football Club, making him a favourite amongst Football fans. In the post-1999 NRL season an Aboriginal side managed by Arthur Beetson defeated the Papua New Guinean national team. After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. The Arthur Beetson Foundation is pleased to announce that the Queensland Murri Carnival 2022 will be the biggest Carnival held since its inception. Despite his playing time being curtailed by injury, he was chosen from the reserves to captain Queensland in the first State of Origin match, played against New South Wales in 1980. was founded in 2010 in honour of Arthur Beetson by the Former Origin Greats through their Closing the Gap initiative. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. "Talk about a black tracker, fair dinkum.". 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 . Arthur had 4 brothers: Benard Charles Beetson and 3 other siblings. Arthur married first name Beetson (born glynn). Arthur married Noelene Beetson (born Holloway). The highlight of this tournament was that the youngster got a chance to play alongside the legendary player, Arthur Beetson, who was his role model. The legacy of rugby league Immortal Arthur Beetson lives on through his grandson Jack Beetson, a towering prop who toured New Zealand last month with the Queensland under 15 Murri side. 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. His statue stands with those of fellow Maroons greats Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer at the northern end of the stadium precinct. The program is run by the FOGS (Former Origin Greats) organisation and funded under the "Closing the Gap" initiative. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. He played first grade for Roma until he was 19 as a centre and a wing and then signed by Redcliffe to join the Brisbane competition. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons. 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. WebState Of Origin 2012, game 3, and Billy Slater (on the commentary panel) talks about Arthur Beetson on the unveiling of his statue. In the same year, he represented a rugby team from Oceania as its captain, leading the side to a 54-4 victory over a French team. However, during his tenure as the coach, Gold Coast Seagulls lost 37 of the 44 games they played. The players were taught an Indigenous dance to do in response to the Haka. 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. ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). The Murri Carnival was started in 2011 by former Maroons star Tony Currie, who handed the running of it over to the Arthur Beetson Foundation after Beetson's death in December of that year. Meanwhile, having left Balmain, he led Eastern Suburbs to the premierships of 1974 and 1975. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Across the three teams he played 223 games, scoring 24 tries and sealing the deal with 3 premierships, including two as captain of the Eastern Suburbs. Part-way through the 1994 NSWRL season Beetson briefly replaced the sacked Mark Murray as coach of the Eastern Suburbs Roosters. 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. Born in Roma, Queensland, in 1945, Arthur Artie Beetson started his career at local level as a centre. WebBeetson was born in Roma, Queensland. However, after being a part of the team for just two seasons, Wally was asked to leave the team by the teams coach Wayne Barnett. Beetson joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. [16] We grew up in a little place called Brewarrina which is out near Bourke, and my old man wasnt that keen on the big smoke. But four decades on it was Arthurs son, Mark Beetson, who helped get Brandon on board at the Roosters. After the 1970 NSWRFL season Beetson left Balmain to join the Eastern Suburbs club where he would stay from 1971 to 1978. The great League coach Jack Gibson once said Arthur Beetson could ''do it all'' on the football field and ''sell tickets'' too. "He was an immortal, named in the team of the century, a member of the hall of fame he was a true champion. The Arthur Beetson Medal is not necessarily awarded annually but only when appropriate to a person and the time to do so. 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. [22], The Arthur Beetson Foundation was created to engage the community "to empower Indigenous Australians to better outcomes in health, education, sport, employment and business development", and the Arthur Beetson Medal honours rugby league players who have distinguished themselves who have shown not only skill on the field but some of the qualities embodied by Beetson and cares deeply about their people. Making the move to play for Sydney powerhouse, Balmain, in 1966, his commitment to training was questioned in some quarters, but his talent was undeniable and earned him a place in Australias third and deciding Test against Great Britain in 1966. So his death on Thursday, after collapsing while cycling on the Gold Coast, was a major shock. "Others may have made it possible but Arthur gave birth to the passion of Origin," Carr said. He was made a life member of the Sydney Cricket Ground and a plaque in the Walk of Honour there commemorates his career. The Roma-born Beetson, who steered the Maroons to victory in the first State of Origin match in 1980, died of a heart attack on the Gold Coast last December, aged 66. Securing himself a position in the grand final team, Beetson was so impressive he was selected to play for the Australian team in his debut year in the NRL. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). "Jack has been privileged in his life with what dad has achieved and what we get to do as a family," Brad said. He started playing rugby league at age six, left school at sixteen and at nineteen moved to Brisbane to play first grade for Redcliffe. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. Brad Beetson, the son of Arthur Beetson and Board Member of the Arthur Beetson Foundation said of his fathers legacy: The Foundation has secured scholarships for Indigenous students to study at some of Brisbanes best schools and has continued the familys long association with the game. "His brilliance on the field remains seared into the memory of rugby league fans," she said in a statement on Thursday, praising his influence on indigenous Australians. The Carnival will be a smoke drug alcohol and sugar free event and all players have to complete a Health Check as a requirement to participate and in addition junior players must have attended school 90% of time. WebAge: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Males Family: Spouse/Ex-: Jacqueline Lewis father: Jim Lewis mother: June Lewis children: Jamie-Lee Lewis, Lincoln Lewis, Mitchell Lewis Rugby Players Australian Men Height: 6'0" (183 cm ), 6'0" Males More Facts Recommended Lists: Australian People Tall Celebrities Tall Male Celebrities Male Sportspersons In his lifetime Arthur was a leader and a larrikin. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. Lewis, who spoke of catching Beetson in his hotel room the night before an Origin game playing cards with rival NSW coach Jack Gibson, read out tributes from every player in the 1980 Origin side. Family, friends and former team-mates have farewelled rugby league great Arthur Beetson at a service north of Brisbane. The under 15s team will form the base of the Murri under 16s side which will take on the NSW Koori team this year. However, he was denied an opportunity to be a part of mainstream rugby by the Queensland Rugby Union due to his league background. There, Beetson established himself as arguably the finest ball-playing front-rower of a generation. During his debut match, held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia registered a win by a thumping 43-3 margin against France. WebARTHUR Beetsons son has slammed the New South Wales Rugby League as pathetic for claiming his father as a True Blue. The Arthur Beetson Foundation was so named to honour Beetson, and the Arthur Beetson Medal is awarded to rugby league players who show both outstanding skills and similar personal qualities to Beetson. Lewis then, represented the team Valleys Diehards in the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership tournament which was held in 1978. Left out of the Test team to play New Zealand in 1977, Beetson was reinstated after major controversy regarding interstate politics in the game, but ultimately decided to stand down. 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. 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. 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 earlier this month leading a supporters group during the Gillette Four Nations series. 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. He possessed great strength and toughness, a surprising turn of speed for a big man and was unequalled as a ball player. 1984 was one of the special years of this sportsman career, which earned him a lot of recognition. The Queensland Murri Carnival will be back at the Redcliffe Dolphins Moreton Daily Stadium from Tuesday, 27 September to Sunday, 2 October! Arthur Beetson started playing Rugby League in Roma, Queensland at age six. ", 2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Montoya, Russell re-sign; Titans flyer extends, Judiciary Report: Reynolds among five hit with fines; Naden, Sipley facing bans, Mounties v Bulldogs | Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership | Grand Final Highlights, Colts v Knights | Women's Country Championships | Grand Final Highlights. 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. 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. Thu 10 Nov 2022, 01:31 PM. Throughout his career he championed both the bush and indigenous Australia and inspired young players.". WebAge: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Males. The same year Beetson received a Medal of the Order of Australia "in recognition of service to the sport of Rugby League". We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. His mother was a member of the Stolen Generation . Arthur Beetson. [15] In June 2008, he was chosen in the Queensland Rugby League's Team of the Century at second-row. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified. He earned Kangaroos selection for the first time in 1966, and went on to captain Australia against France in 1973, against Great Britain in 1974, and for the Kangaroos successful World Series campaign of 1975. Arthur Artie Beetson OAM (19452011), rugby league legend, was the first Indigenous Australian to captain a major national sporting team and is counted among the games best ever forwards. He then stopped playing for this team, but continued mentoring the players for many more games. Heres a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more! His mother was a member of the Stolen Generation. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. Inglis to lead A 1992 poll rated him at sixteen in the games top 100 players; the NRL named him an Immortal in 2003; and in 2008, he was named in the Australian and the Queensland Team of the Century. Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain Australia in any sport[6] and is frequently cited as the best post-war forward in Australian rugby league history. After a rough education he left school at 16 and worked at the local post-office, as a clerk and a mail man. The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency, gelatin silver photograph on paper (, The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Brad Beetson, the Arthur Beetson Foundation and the Queensland Rugby League are shocked that NSW officials would formally include Beetson in their new initiative True Blue an organisation recognising past NSW players. He is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Interviews and feature reports from NITV. "One of rugby league's most well respected and liked characters, Artie will always hold a special place in the hearts of everyone associated with the Roosters. [28] Beetson's son Mark said the naming of a stand after his father would be a proud moment for his family who described his father as being "up there" with the likes of Cathy Freeman and Lionel Rose as one of Australia's indigenous sporting icons. WebBrad Beetson, the Arthur Beetson Foundation and the Queensland Rugby League are shocked that NSW officials would formally include Beetson in their new initiative True The Australian Rugby League chief executive, Geoff Carr, added his own tribute, recalling the 1980 Origin match. His best football is certainly in front of him. A funeral was held on Friday at the Redcliffe Leagues Club where Beetson began his career in 1964. Arthur married Evelyn Charlotte Beetson (born McEnallay) on month day 1937, at age 21 at marriage place. Evelyn was born in 1914, in Nyngan, New South Wales. They had 2 children: Allan Arthur Beetson and one other child. Arthur lived in 1936, at address. His occupation was occupation. Arthur passed away on month day 1993, at age 78 at death place. Arthur's Mother Marie was Kabi Kabi and his Father Bill was Waradjuri from NSW. [24], While the family congratulated the three sporting identities who were nominated to have grandstands named after them (Ron Coote, Johnny Warren and Sir Nicholas Shehadie), they criticised the proposal to name a grandstand Garrison in recognition of locally based British troops from the 1850s. He was quickly signed to Balmain in the National Rugby League where he established himself as formidable on the field. 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's rugby league career began with Redcliffe in the Brisbane Rugby League competition between 1964 and 1965. His main position was at prop. Rugby league legends Arthur Beetson (left) and Wally Lewis at the official opening of Suncorp Stadium in 2003. Beetson returned to Queensland for one final year of playing with his old Redcliffe team in 1981. "Jack is doing a level four in crime and justice at school, an adult level TAFE course that will qualify him to be a paralegal by the time he leaves. [24] Anthony Mundine and Megan Davis also condemned the decision not to put forward Beetson's name for the honour. The next year, 1970, was one of mixed fortunes, and harsh decision making. Beetson started his career with Redcliffe Dolpins in the Brisbane competition before being lured to Sydney to play with the Balmain Tigers. Tom Raudonikis, Beetson's close friend and NSW foe in the first Origin battle, broke up the gathering when he said Beetson's Aboriginal heritage had not helped his sense of direction. [20], The Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh announced that a bronze statue of Beetson was to be situated at Lang Park. Beetson then played with Balmain, with a spell in England with Hull Kingston Rovers in 1968.[8]. An academy that will support them in times of need, but not accept excuses for a lack of commitment.
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