The Queensland Rugby League Team of the Century is a hypothetical team comprising the best players who have played for Queensland to form a team for 1909 until 2008. Rugby league in Queensland

Rugby league in Queensland

Rugby league is the most popular sport in the Australian state of Queensland.-History:The earliest record of rugby football being played in Queensland is in 1876...

 was initiated in 1909 with the Queensland Rugby Football League

Queensland Rugby League

The Queensland Rugby Football League is the governing body for rugby league in Queensland. It is a member of the Australian Rugby League and selects the members of Queensland State of Origin teams....

 competition, which evolved into the Brisbane Rugby Football League in 1922. In 1988, a national competition encompassing all Australian states including Queensland meant that the Brisbane Rugby Football League competition became a second tier to the national competition. Today, three Queensland clubs participate in the national competition while two formerly did so.

The team was announced at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10 June 2008, ahead of the second State of Origin game in Brisbane. The players eligible for the team are players originally from Queensland and even though some players went to New South Wales and played for them under residential selection rules, these players could be chosen under their place of origin. The team was picked by a team of six judges in 2008 from a list of 100 nominated players. The judges were former administrator Kevin Brasch, former Queensland halfback Cyril Connell, writer Ian Heads, historian Professor Max Howell, commentator John McCoy

John McCoy

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 and historian Greg Shannon.

The team

No.	Name							Source
1.	Darren Lockyer Darren Lockyer Darren Lockyer is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. He was the captain of the Australian national team, the Queensland State of Origin team and his National Rugby League club, the Brisbane Broncos. His professional career spanned between 1995 and 2011...		born 24 March 1977		Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...	31 matches (1997–2009) 29 State of Origin matches 2 Super League matches	50 matches (1997–2009) 37 Test matches 9 World Cup matches 4 Super League matches
2.	Cecil Aynsley Cecil Aynsley Cecil "The Red Flyer" Aynsley was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 30s. A Queensland state and Australian representative winger, and talented goal-kicker he scored a try in each of his four national representative appearances....		born 1902 died 1975		Brisbane Wests Wests Panthers The Western Suburbs Panthers, often simply referred to as Wests, are a rugby league club from Brisbane, Australia. The Club is the oldest in the QRL and despite absences from the top grade in recent years and several name changes the club continued to operate...	34 matches (1922–1930) 34 regular matches	4 matches (1924–1928) 4 Test matches
3.	Tom Gorman Tom Gorman (rugby league) Tom Gorman was an Australian rugby league player. He was a Centre three-quarter for the Australian national team. He played in 10 Tests between 1924 and 1930 as captain on 7 occasions....		born 1 June 1901 died 22 June 1978		Towoomba Brothers Toowoomba Clydesdales The Toowoomba Clydesdales are a rugby league football club based in Toowoomba, Queensland, named after the Scottish horse breed. They played in the Queensland Wizard Cup since the competition began in 1996 but no longer play in this competition.... Brisbane Brothers	43 matches (1920–1930) 43 regular matches	32 matches (1924–1930) 10 Test matches 22 Tour matches
4.	Mal Meninga Mal Meninga Malcolm Norman Meninga AM is an Australian former rugby league test captain and current coach of Queensland's State of Origin team. As a player he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted amongst the finest footballers of the 20th century...		born 8 July 1960		Brisbane Souths Canberra Raiders Canberra Raiders The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982...	43 matches (1979–1994) 32 State of Origin matches 11 regular games	46 matches (1982–1994) 33 Test matches 13 World Cup matches
5.	Denis Flannery Denis Flannery Denis Flannery is an Australian former rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 50s. One of Queensland's greats, Flannery was a regular Australian representative during the 1950s, playing on the wing....		born 2 April 1928		Ipswich Brothers Ipswich Jets The Ipswich Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Ipswich, Queensland.Their name comes from nearby RAAF Base Amberley, one of the largest airbases in Australia. The Jets compete in the Queensland Cup competition...	27 matches (1948–1956) 27 regular matches	45 matches (1950–1957) 13 Test matches 2 World Cup matches 30 Tour matches
6.	Wally Lewis Wally Lewis Walter James "Wally" Lewis AM is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach. Currently a commentator of the sport, he is widely regarded as the greatest rugby league player of all time...  (c)		born 1 December 1959		Fortitude Valley Fortitude Valley Diehards The Fortitude Valley Diehards were an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley.-History:... Wynnum-Manly Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two... Gold Coast Gold Coast Chargers Gold Coast were a professional Rugby league football club which played in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership from 1988 to 1994, the Australian Rugby League premiership from 1995 to 1997, and the National Rugby League premiership in 1998...	40 matches 31 State of Origin matches 9 regular games	35 matches 25 Test matches 9 World Cup matches 1 regular match
7.	Allan Langer Allan Langer Allan "Alfie" Langer AM is an Australian former multi-award-winning rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s who works as an assistant coach for the Australian national team and Brisbane Broncos...		born 30 July 1966		Ipswich Ipswich Jets The Ipswich Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Ipswich, Queensland.Their name comes from nearby RAAF Base Amberley, one of the largest airbases in Australia. The Jets compete in the Queensland Cup competition... Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...	38 matches (1987–2002) 34 State of Origin matches 3 Super League match 1 regular match	26 matches (1988–1999) 17 Test matches 7 World Cup matches 1 Super League match 1 regular match
8.	Duncan Hall Duncan Hall Duncan Hall was an Australian rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s, singled out as having been amongst the greatest of the 20th century. He played in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership for Fortitude Valley Diehards and represented Queensland and Australia. He has been named amongst...		born 24 August 1925		Brisbane Valleys Fortitude Valley Diehards The Fortitude Valley Diehards were an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley.-History:... Towoomba Brothers Toowoomba Clydesdales The Toowoomba Clydesdales are a rugby league football club based in Toowoomba, Queensland, named after the Scottish horse breed. They played in the Queensland Wizard Cup since the competition began in 1996 but no longer play in this competition.... Home Hill Brisbane Wests Wests Panthers The Western Suburbs Panthers, often simply referred to as Wests, are a rugby league club from Brisbane, Australia. The Club is the oldest in the QRL and despite absences from the top grade in recent years and several name changes the club continued to operate...	24 matches (1948–1955) 24 regular matches	69 matches (1948–1955) 22 Test matches 1 World Cup match 46 Tour matches
9.	Noel Kelly Noel Kelly (rugby league) Noel Kelly is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach, who played at club, state and national level. He has been named amongst the country's finest footballers of the 20th century...		born 22 January 1936		Ipswich Brothers Ayr Sydney Wests Western Suburbs Magpies The Western Suburbs Magpies are an Australian rugby league football club based in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales. Formed in 1908, Wests, as they are commonly referred to, were one of the nine foundation clubs of the first New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia... Wollongong	7 matches 7 regular matches	81 matches 25 Test matches 3 World Cup matches 53 Tour matches
10.	Peter Madsen Mick Madsen Peter "Mick" Madsen was an Australian rugby league player. He was a front-row forward for the Australian national team...		born 16 September 1901 died 2 February 1979		Toowoomba Valleys Toowoomba Brothers Stanthorpe	41 matches (1928–1937) 41 regular matches	51 matches (1929–1936) 9 Test matches 42 Tour matches
11.	Arthur Beetson Arthur Beetson Arthur Henry "Artie" Beetson, OAM , was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981. His position was at prop. Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport. and is frequently cited as the best...		born 22 January 1945 died 1 December 2011		Redcliffe Redcliffe Dolphins The Redcliffe Dolphins are a rugby league team from the city of Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. The Redcliffe Dolphins were founded in 1947, accepted into the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1960, and since 1996 have played in the Queensland Cup.... Balmain Balmain Tigers The Balmain Tigers are a rugby league football club based in the inner-western Sydney suburb of Balmain. They were a founding member of the New South Wales Rugby League and one of the most successful in the history of the premiership, with eleven titles... Sydney Easts Sydney Roosters The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League... Parramatta Parramatta Eels The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...	3 matches (1980–1981) 1 State of Origin match 2 regular matches	28 matches (1966–1977) 14 Test matches 14 World Cup matches
12.	Brian Davies		born 16 May 1930		Brisbane Brothers Canterbury (Sydney) St. George	38 matches (1950–1958) 38 regular matches	33 matches (1951–1958) 33 Test matches 6 World Cup matches
13.	Bob Lindner Bob Lindner Bob Lindner is a former Australian representative rugby league player and coach. He represented his country in the sport and is one of a handful of players to be man-of-the-match in State of Origin football more than once...		born 10 November 1962		Brisbane Souths Wynnum-Manly Parramatta Eels Parramatta Eels The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League... Gold Coast Gold Coast Chargers Gold Coast were a professional Rugby league football club which played in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership from 1988 to 1994, the Australian Rugby League premiership from 1995 to 1997, and the National Rugby League premiership in 1998... Western Suburbs Magpies Western Suburbs Magpies The Western Suburbs Magpies are an Australian rugby league football club based in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales. Formed in 1908, Wests, as they are commonly referred to, were one of the nine foundation clubs of the first New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia... Illawarra Steelers Illawarra Steelers The Illawarra Steelers are an Australian rugby league football club based in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales. The club competed in Australia's top-level Rugby League competition from 1982, when they, along with the Canberra Raiders, were admitted into the then New South Wales Rugby Football...	27 matches (1983–1993) 25 State of Origin matches 2 regular matches	24 matches (1986–1993) 15 Test matches 9 World Cup matches
14.	Jimmy Craig Jim Craig (rugby league) Jim Craig was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He was a versatile back for the Australian national team. He played in 7 Tests between 1921 and 1928 as captain on 3 occasions and has since been named amongst the nation's finest footballers of the 20th century.-Club career:Craig grew...		born 1895 died 1959	Reserve	Balmain Balmain Tigers The Balmain Tigers are a rugby league football club based in the inner-western Sydney suburb of Balmain. They were a founding member of the New South Wales Rugby League and one of the most successful in the history of the premiership, with eleven titles... University Ipswich Starlight Sydney Wests Western Suburbs Magpies The Western Suburbs Magpies are an Australian rugby league football club based in the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales. Formed in 1908, Wests, as they are commonly referred to, were one of the nine foundation clubs of the first New South Wales Rugby League competition in Australia...	33 matches (1923–1928) 33 regular matches	7 matches (1921–1928) 7 Test matches
15.	Duncan Thompson Duncan Thompson Duncan Fulton Thompson MBE was an Australian rugby league footballer, coach and administrator...		born 14 March 1895 died 27 May 1980	Reserve	St. Pauls Ipswich North Sydney North Sydney Bears The North Sydney Bears are an Australian rugby league football club based in North Sydney, New South Wales. They currently compete in the New South Wales Cup, having exited the National Rugby League following the 1999 NRL season after 92 years of top-grade competition. The Bears are based on... Towoomba Valleys Toowoomba Clydesdales The Toowoomba Clydesdales are a rugby league football club based in Toowoomba, Queensland, named after the Scottish horse breed. They played in the Queensland Wizard Cup since the competition began in 1996 but no longer play in this competition....	17 matches 17 regular matches	35 matches 9 Test matches 26 Tour matches
16.	Gene Miles Gene Miles Gene Miles is a retired Australian rugby league footballer of the 1980s and 90s. An Australian international and Queensland State of Origin representative centre, he played his club football in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership before joining the Brisbane Broncos whom he captained.-BRL:A...		born 21 July 1959	Reserve	Wynnum-Manly Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two...	27 matches (1982–1989) 20 State of Origin matches 7 regular matches	14 matches (1983–1988) 10 Test matches 4 World Cup matches
17.	Herb Steinohrt Herb Steinohrt Herb Steinohrt was an Australian rugby league player. He was a front row forward for the Australian national team...		born 21 October 1899 died 27 December 1985	Reserve	Warra Toowoomba Valleys	51 matches (1924–1933) 51 regular matches	9 matches (1928–1932) 9 Test matches
Coach	Wayne Bennett		born 1 January 1950		Ipswich Ipswich Jets The Ipswich Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Ipswich, Queensland.Their name comes from nearby RAAF Base Amberley, one of the largest airbases in Australia. The Jets compete in the Queensland Cup competition... Brisbane Souths Brothers Canberra Raiders Canberra Raiders The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982... Brisbane Broncos Brisbane Broncos The Brisbane Broncos are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the city of Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland. Founded in 1988, the Broncos play in Australasia's elite competition, the National Rugby League premiership. They have won six premierships and two... St. George Illawarra Dragons	24 matches (1986–2003) as coach 11 wins 1 draw 12 losses	16 matches (1998–2005) as coach 12 wins 1 draw 3 losses