Revealed: the other man in the famous Beetson Origin photo. Arthur Beetson was selected as the seventh 'Immortal of Rugby League in 2004. Family, friends and former team-mates have farewelled rugby league great Arthur Beetson at a service north of Brisbane. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. [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. 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.. 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 teams in the annual Indigenous All Stars rugby league match compete for the Arthur Beetson Trophy. Announced on 17 April 2008, the team is the panel's majority choice for each of the thirteen starting positions and four interchange players. Arthur Beetson - National Rugby League Hall Of Fame 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. It wasn't until he arrived in the big smoke of Brisbane in 1965 that coach Henry Holloway suggested a move into the forwards. There would be no State of Origin but for Arthur. While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. The program is run by the FOGS (Former Origin Greats) organisation and funded under the "Closing the Gap" initiative. During his debut match, held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia registered a win by a thumping 43-3 margin against France. Arthur Beetson 16 in Rugby League Weeks Top 100 players: 1992. He is a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). [26][27], In March 2022, it was announced that the decision not to name a stand at the new Sydney Football Stadium had been overturned by New South Wales sports minister Stuart Ayres. 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. Arthur Beetson's future talents as a ball-playing front-rower were honed in his teenage years when he played at centre or five-eighth in his home-town of Roma in western Queensland. 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). "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. Arthur married first name Beetson (born glynn). Arthur married Noelene Beetson (born Holloway). Noelene was born on August 26 1946, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His occupation was occupation. Arthur passed away of cause of death on month day 2011, at age 66 at death place. Arthur Beetson was born on January 22 1945, in Roma. "Keiron runs the Deadly Choices program, and along with us is trying to create young leaders," Brad said. "It was a mixture of dances that we have learned because we are all from different parts of Queensland and different tribal groups," Jack said. His statue stands with those of fellow Maroons greats Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer at the northern end of the stadium precinct. Arthur Beetson (Artie) You were an inspirational indigenous Australian who will be missed bye all, especially your family and friends. "He was 35 years old and at the back end of a great career and he led all the way. WebBorn in Roma, Queensland, in 1945, Arthur Artie' Beetson started his career at local level as a centre. 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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. The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. Under his captaincy, the team registered a win in its very first game. 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. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people. Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Lewis then, represented the team Valleys Diehards in the Brisbane Rugby League Premiership tournament which was held in 1978. 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. The program continues to operate in schools around Queensland. Beetson's first job was as a postie cycling around Roma delivering mail which kept him fit to play football. Copyright 2023 - Arthur Beetson Foundation. There, Beetson established himself as arguably the finest ball-playing front-rower of a generation. The same year, he also helped Australia defeat New Zealand in the mid-season test series in consecutive games, achieving a clean sweep. Beetson joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979. His father was a bushworker, lent his hand to such labour as building cattle yards. In May 2004 his book, Big Artie: The Autobiography was published. 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. However, in the NSWRL tournament of 1992, he was unsuccessful to recreate the old magic and the team ended up faring badly. 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 joined the Parramatta Eels in 1979 and in 1980 captained Queensland to victory in the inaugural State or Origin series. 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. 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. 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. 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. He was the NSW Rugby League player of the year in 1976, and the Rugby League Week player of the year for 1974. Lewis returned to Sydney after the spat with Brisbane Broncos and joined the team Gold Coast Seagulls in 1991. His mother was a member of the Stolen Generation . Arthur Beetson While his tour was marred by a shoulder injury he set up two tries in the third Test, helping to secure the match. [18], In 2009 Beetson was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.[19]. 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. Artie statue officially unveiled
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