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. WebARTHUR Beetsons son has slammed the New South Wales Rugby League as pathetic for claiming his father as a True Blue. Beetson's Queensland State of Origin number 11 jersey was "retired" in 2014. During the 1976 NSWRFL season, Beetson captained Eastern Suburbs to victory in their unofficial 1976 World Club Challenge match against British champions St Helens in Sydney. 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. Thu 1 Dec 2011 08.22 EST Arthur Beetson, one of the genuine greats of the Australian game who was also a hugely popular and significant Aboriginal sporting figure, The great League coach Jack Gibson once said Arthur Beetson could ''do it all'' on the football field and ''sell tickets'' too. [25] That reasoning was criticised by NRL historian David Middleton, and former players Peter Wynn and Mick Cronin. Interviews and feature reports from NITV. Lewis returned to Sydney after the spat with Brisbane Broncos and joined the team Gold Coast Seagulls in 1991. 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. He was born in Roma, Queensland on 21 January 1945. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people. The great League coach Jack Gibson once said Arthur Beetson could ''do it all'' on the football field and ''sell tickets'' too. You were a proud man, a 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. WebAge: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Males. His performance in this competition landed him a spot in the Australian national team in 1981. A standout forward, Beetson was named club player of the year in 1965 when Redcliffe took out the Brisbane premiership. This Easts team would go down as one of the greatest club sides in rugby league history. "It is important because it is our heritage, and it is where we come from.". In 1977, he travelled overseas along with the team to nations such as Japan and Europe. 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. 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. "Keiron runs the Deadly Choices program, and along with us is trying to create young leaders," Brad said. Beetson has also spent many years as a recruitment officer for both Eastern Suburbs and Queensland. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content, Rugby League Week Player of the Year: 1974, Australian Rugby League Team of the Century: 2008, Rated No. 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. 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. Interviews and feature reports from NITV. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1987, and entered the National Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2003. (age42in1968), Arthur Beetson OAM Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. While his fitness had also been queried, it only took a first half burst from Beetson, including two tries, to completely rout the opposition. In 1965, when Redcliffe won the Brisbane premiership, he was named the clubs player of the year and was soon afterwards signed to play for Balmain in the Sydney competition. The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Lewis then, represented the team Valleys Diehards in the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership tournament which was held in 1978. The program continues to operate in schools around Queensland. 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. Arthur Beetson (Artie) You were an inspirational indigenous Australian who will be missed bye all, especially your family and friends. 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. There, Beetson established himself as arguably the finest ball-playing front-rower of a generation. Wed 01 Aug, 2018 State of Origin. Beetson's coaching career began while still playing for Easts in 1977. 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). ARTIE Academy (Achieving Results Through Indigenous Education). He started playing football in bare feet as a six-year-old and went on became a centre and Rugby "He was ahead of his time and an awesome grandfather. 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.. His second son, Mitchell works at an FM radio station. His mother was a member of the Stolen Generation . David Gallop, the head of the NRL, added: "Arthur was such an imposing figure in so many ways that I think everyone is having trouble accepting that this has happened. Arthur's Mother Marie was Kabi Kabi and his Father Bill was Waradjuri from NSW. At the end of 1970, looking to rejuvenate his career, Beetson left Balmain to join Easts (Roosters). The next year, 1970, was one of mixed fortunes, and harsh decision making. 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. He passed away in 2011. He even scored a hat-trick in a match against the St Helens Rugby Football Club, making him a favourite amongst Football fans. Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson OAM (21 January 1945[5] 1 December 2011[6]) was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. Over 30 years I have never seen a more constructive or destructive player., Arthur Beetson: rare talent, role model and cultural icon, Messenger, Brown, Burge, Provan, Meninga announced as Immortals, Inglis to lead Maroons with actions like Beetson, Why Queensland saviour Wally Lewis was truly 'The King'. Beetson played for Balmain, Eastern Suburbs the team now known as Sydney Roosters and Parramatta, as well as in England with the Robins. His off-loading and attacking workrate broke the mould for front rowers and changed the way they played the game. The same year, he also helped Australia defeat New Zealand in the mid-season test series in consecutive games, achieving a clean sweep. A funeral was held on Friday at the Redcliffe Leagues Club where Beetson began his career in 1964. Monday Buzz: Arthur Beetsons family call for review over Sydney stadium naming farce | The Australian All sections Show all sections Home "Talk about a black tracker, fair dinkum.". While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. 16 in Rugby League Weeks Top 100 players: 1992. 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. ", Russell Crowe, the actor and co-owner of South Sydney Rabbitohs, tweeted: "Arthur Beetson. Throughout his career he championed both the bush and indigenous Australia and inspired young players.". 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. 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. Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Family, friends and former team-mates have farewelled rugby league great Arthur Beetson at a service north of Brisbane. Copyright 2023 - Arthur Beetson Foundation. 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. "Others may have made it possible but Arthur gave birth to the passion of Origin," Carr said. During his debut match, held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia registered a win by a thumping 43-3 margin against France. However, in the NSWRL tournament of 1992, he was unsuccessful to recreate the old magic and the team ended up faring badly. Met him when I was a 10 year old, inspiring. 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. mother: June Lewis. [28] Mark Beetson also thanked The Daily Telegraph and its readers for lobbying for the change.[28]. On one level The Companion talks about the most famous and frontline Australians, but on another it tells us about ourselves. 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. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Queensland all between 1964 and 1981. 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. The Arthur Beetson Foundation now honours Indigenous Australians who help Arthurs legacy live on by themselves making an outstanding contribution to Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people through Rugby League by presenting them with the Arthur Beetson Medal. An academy that expects them to achieve to the best of their ability. Arthur Henry ''Artie'' Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland, on January 22, 1945, son of a bush worker and a mother who was one of the stolen generations. The 66-year-old died from a heart attack on the Gold Coast last week. The junior boys will be Under 13, 15 & 17 aged groups and the junior girls Under 15 & 17 aged groups with the junior girls games being be played under a 9 a side format. WebState Of Origin 2012, game 3, and Billy Slater (on the commentary panel) talks about Arthur Beetson on the unveiling of his statue. Michael McQuillan's Classic Photographs, Ern McQuillan OAM His autobiography Big Artie was also released that year, using the name popularised by the crowds for the lovable forward. Like his father, Wally excelled in Rugby at a young age and even got an opportunity to be a part of the Australian Schoolboys Team. He was appointed as both the captain as well as the coach of this team. The Carnival is much more than Rugby League as it also has a major focus on Health Vocation and Education. After retirement, Beetson went on to coach the Queensland team for Origin, securing four wins from six series. [11][12] Beetson went on to be named in the front-row in Australian rugby league's Team of the Century. [20], The Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh announced that a bronze statue of Beetson was to be situated at Lang Park. Beetson started his career in the centres with Roma Cities before master coach Henry Holloway brought him to Redcliffe, where he won a premiership a year later. He joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979 and in 1980 captained Queensland to victory in the inaugural State or Origin series. He played between the 1960s and 1981. However, by the time he was playing with Brisbane side Redcliffe, he was in Revealed: the other man in the famous Beetson Origin photo. He was known and immortalised by his performance of eating 11 hot dogs before a gala dinner for the Australian team in 1973. Purchased 2019 Beetson's first job was as a postie cycling around Roma delivering mail which kept him fit to play football. [21] It was unveiled on 3 July 2012. "Jack has been privileged in his life with what dad has achieved and what we get to do as a family," Brad said. 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. In the post-1999 NRL season an Aboriginal side managed by Arthur Beetson defeated the Papua New Guinean national team. Beetson's rugby league career began with Redcliffe in the Brisbane Rugby League competition between 1964 and 1965. Thu 10 Nov 2022, 01:31 PM. Keiron Lander, who was contracted to the Broncos and Cowboys and captained the Ipswich Jets to the 2015 Intrust Super Cup title, also spoke to the players about what it means to be an Indigenous leader. Beetson also coached the Australian team in 1983, Easts from 1985 to 1988, and Cronulla in 1992 and 1993. The Arthur Beetson Medal is not necessarily awarded annually but only when appropriate to a person and the time to do so. His best football is certainly in front of him. The legendary Arthur Beetson was the first Aboriginal man to coach in the NRL. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. 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. As a young kid growing up in country Roma, Beetson's father would get his .303 rifle from behind the kitchen door as he ran down to the local creek dodging and swerving all the way. Under his captaincy, the team registered a win in its very first game. 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. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. ", 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. 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. Arthur Beetson, one of the genuine greats of the Australian game who was also a hugely popular and significant Aboriginal sporting figure, has died at the age of 66. The Arthur Beetson trophy was created in 2012 and is awarded annually to the winner of the Indigenous All Stars rugby league match. 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.
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