Suncorp Weekly Trivia Tuesday

How well do you know Brisbane's Favourite Sporting Stadium?

We've put together a weekly trivia game to find out who the biggest fans really are.

Do you think you have what it takes?



 

1)  Who led the Queensland Maroons in the first official "State of Origin" played at the Stadium in 1980?

 

a) Wally Lewis

b) Paul Vautin

c) Arthur Beetson

d) Kerry Boustead

 

2) Since the 2003 reopening, how many Bledisloe Cup matches have been played at Suncorp Stadium?

 

a) 4

b) 9

c) 11

d) 6

 

3) How many bricks were used in the 2003 Stadium redevelopment?

 

a) 100,000

b) 80,000

c) 50,000

d) 20,000

 

4) What year did Suncorp Stadium (then Lang Park) become the official headquarters for the Queensland Rugby League?

 

a) 1949

b) 1988

c) 1957

d) 1963

 

5) How many Gate Entries are there at Suncorp Stadium?

 

a) 4

b) 5

c) 6

d) 7
 

So how did you go?

Want to find out the answers and more info? Scroll down, but only if you're ready!

 

ANSWERS

 

1)  Who led the Queensland Maroons in the first official "State of Origin" played at the Stadium in 1980?

 

c) Arthur Beetson

Arthur Beetson was born in Roma, Queensland on 22 January 1945, and died on 1 December 2011. He was regarded as the best post-war forward in Australian Rugby League history and the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport.

Learn more about Beetson and check out his statue on our Statues of Legends page.
 

2) Since the 2003 reopening, how many Bledisloe Cup matches have been played at Suncorp Stadium?

 

d) 6

The All Blacks have had a winning record against the Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup matches since 2003 with 3 wins to 2 and a draw as well.

The next Bledisloe Cup match at Suncorp is scheduled to be played this year on the 17th of October.

 

3) How many bricks were used in the 2003 Stadium redevelopment?

 

c) 50,000

From 1999 to 2003 Suncorp Stadium undergoes a redevelopment to give Brisbane a world class rectangle Stadium in the middle of the city and at the spiritual home of Rugby League in Queensland.
 

 

4) What year did Suncorp Stadium (then Lang Park) become the official headquarters for the Queensland Rugby League?

 

c) 1957

The Queensland Rugby League was officially headquartered at Suncorp Stadium (then Lang Park) in 1957. Over the years there has been a number of tenants and visitors to the Stadium. Checkout our timeline to learn more!


 

5) How many Gate Entries are there at Suncorp Stadium?

 

c) 6

To learn more about the Stadium checkout our About page.
 

So how did you go in the end?

Make sure you challenge your friends to try Suncorp's Trivia Tuesday!



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