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| 1) Which of Wakefield's Challenge Cup final appearances had the biggest attendance?
2) What is Willie Poaching's Wakefield Trinity Heritage number?
3) In 'This Sporting Life' what was Richard Harris's character's name?
4) When Wally made his debut for Wakefield, who were we playing and who was the famous scrum half on the other team?
5) What's the postcode for Belle Vue?
6) How much for the 2015 replica Home adult shirt?
7) What was second row of the 80s Bryan Adams nicknane?
Who wrote the famous book about Wakefield Trinity '100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873-1973'
9) Who scored the last Wakefield try of last season
10) Brian Briggs (Not the ghost) was landlord of the Fox and Grapes pub, the Sun Inn and which other pub (in Stanley)
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| Pease Answer from Your Own Knowledge and Not by Internet Search
1, Name the former Wakefield Junior of the early 80s who went on to become a SL and NRL referee
2, Who were the three Wakefield players named in the Great Britain squad of 1979
3, Name the two Trinity Wingers of the 80s & 90s who shared the same name
4, Name the Olympic athlete who gave the Black Power salute while receiving his medal and later made a personal appearance at Belle Vue
5, Who was the former North Sydney Bears back rower who played in the Wakefield Trinity team alongside The King
6, After the International transfer ban was lifted in 1984, What was the name of the first overseas player to sign for Wakefield
7, From which team did Wakefield sign Nigel Bell
8, Andy Fletcher scored the Challenge Cup Semi Final try that took Trinity to Wembley in 1979 but who kicked the goal
9, In the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Preliminary Round against Dewsbury which three brothers played against each other and what was unique about the final three scores of the game
10, Name the former Yorkshire Sprint Champion who appeared on Trinity's wing during the 1980s
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| All my answers from memory or educated guesses
1) Which of Wakefield's Challenge Cup final appearances had the biggest attendance?
1963 v Wigan
2) What is Willie Poaching's Wakefield Trinity Heritage number?
924
3) In 'This Sporting Life' what was Richard Harris's character's name?
Frank Machin
4) When Wally made his debut for Wakefield, who were we playing and who was the famous scrum half on the other team?
Peter Sterling
5) What's the postcode for Belle Vue?
WF2
6) How much for the 2015 replica Home adult shirt?
£44.99
7) What was second row of the 80s Bryan Adams nicknane?
Butch
Who wrote the famous book about Wakefield Trinity '100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873-1973'
John Lindley
9) Who scored the last Wakefield try of last season
Richard Owen
10) Brian Briggs (Not the ghost) was landlord of the Fox and Grapes pub, the Sun Inn and which other pub (in Stanley)
British Oak
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| Pease Answer from Your Own Knowledge and Not by Internet Search
1, Name the former Wakefield Junior of the early 80s who went on to become a SL and NRL referee - Russell Smith
2, Who were the three Wakefield players named in the Great Britain squad of 1979 Topliss Skerrett and Burke
3, Name the two Trinity Wingers of the 80s & 90s who shared the same name. David Jones
4, Name the Olympic athlete who gave the Black Power salute while receiving his medal and later made a personal appearance at Belle Vue I have the video but to look would be cheating... So pass
5, Who was the former North Sydney Bears back rower who played in the Wakefield Trinity team alongside The King Allen Burns... But Glen Worne from the Bears also played in the same team
6, After the International transfer ban was lifted in 1984, What was the name of the first overseas player to sign for Wakefield
We had been relegated... And had a very poor season... So I will pick some one like Don Swanston or Greg Gerrard
7, From which team did Wakefield sign Nigel Bell. Eastmoor
8, Andy Fletcher scored the Challenge Cup Semi Final try that took Trinity to Wembley in 1979 but who kicked the goal the goal was missed
9, In the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Preliminary Round against Dewsbury which three brothers played against each other and what was unique about the final three scores of the game Kelly brothers and don't know
10, Name the former Yorkshire Sprint Champion who appeared on Trinity's wing during the 1980s Lindsay Rotherforth
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| My turn
1 - how old was Ray Price when he debuted from Trinity?
2 - David Topliss guested for two Australian Club Sides, who?
3 - on his first trip he was accompanied by another Trinity player, who?
4 - when Trinity signed Steve Ella and Mark Graham in 1989, two other signings were announced at around the same time but both players pulled out prior to the season commencing.... Can you name both players and the English clubs they had previously represented
5 - name two sets of twins to have represented Trinity.
6 - in the 1979 cup semi final, regular winger Brian Juliff was injured in the build up to the game, who played on the wing that day to replace him?
7 - name the Trinity coach from the halcyon days of the early 1960s
8 - who was BBC match commentator for the 1979 cup final between Trinity and Widnes... Ray French or Eddie Waring?
9 - Trinity are the current holders of the Yorkshire cup, having won the last time the competition was played... Who was the opposition, what year and where was the game played?
10 - what was Don Fox playing shirt number in the 1968 RL water splash final vs Leeds?
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| Great questions. I need to answer on laptop rather than phone. Will do later
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| Quote: Lambchops "Pease Answer from Your Own Knowledge and Not by Internet Search
1, Name the former Wakefield Junior of the early 80s who went on to become a SL and NRL referee - Russell Smith. 1pt
2, Who were the three Wakefield players named in the Great Britain squad of 1979 Topliss Skerrett and Burke. 3pts
3, Name the two Trinity Wingers of the 80s & 90s who shared the same name. David Jones 1pt
4, Name the Olympic athlete who gave the Black Power salute while receiving his medal and later made a personal appearance at Belle Vue I have the video but to look would be cheating... So pass 0pts
5, Who was the former North Sydney Bears back rower who played in the Wakefield Trinity team alongside The King Allen Burns... But Glen Worne from the Bears also played in the same team. 1pt
6, After the International transfer ban was lifted in 1984, What was the name of the first overseas player to sign for Wakefield
We had been relegated... And had a very poor season... So I will pick some one like Don Swanston or Greg Gerrard. 0pts
7, From which team did Wakefield sign Nigel Bell. Eastmoor. 1pt
8, Andy Fletcher scored the Challenge Cup Semi Final try that took Trinity to Wembley in 1979 but who kicked the goal the goal was missed. 1pt from a possible 2
9, In the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Preliminary Round against Dewsbury which three brothers played against each other and what was unique about the final three scores of the game Kelly brothers and don't know 1.5pts from a possible 4
10, Name the former Yorkshire Sprint Champion who appeared on Trinity's wing during the 1980s Lindsay Rotherforth 1pt
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| Quote: The Avenger "All my answers from memory or educated guesses
1) Which of Wakefield's Challenge Cup final appearances had the biggest attendance?
1963 v Wigan - no surprisingly
2) What is Willie Poaching's Wakefield Trinity Heritage number?
924..........Good guess but a bit higher. That one would havet o be looked up.
3) In 'This Sporting Life' what was Richard Harris's character's name?
Frank Machin Correct
4) When Wally made his debut for Wakefield, who were we playing and who was the famous scrum half on the other team?
Peter Sterling Correct
5) What's the postcode for Belle Vue?
WF2 ...Nope
6) How much for the 2015 replica Home adult shirt?
£44.99 Correct
7) What was second row of the 80s Bryan Adams nicknane?
Butch Correct
9) Who scored the last Wakefield try of last season
Richard Owen ...the player was playing his last game for us too.
10) Brian Briggs (Not the ghost) was landlord of the Fox and Grapes pub, the Sun Inn and which other pub (in Stanley)
British Oak Correct'"
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| Quote: Lambchops "My turn
1 - how old was Ray Price when he debuted from Trinity? 36 (Guessing)
2 - David Topliss guested for two Australian Club Sides, who? Penrith and Balmain
3 - on his first trip he was accompanied by another Trinity player, who?
- Bill Ashurst. In addition, Brad Waugh played at that time, and he came to Wakefield a few years later.
4 - when Trinity signed Steve Ella and Mark Graham in 1989, two other signings were announced at around the same time but both players pulled out prior to the season commencing.... Can you name both players and the English clubs they had previously represented - Not sure, I remember Andy Kelly resigned,
5 - name two sets of twins to have represented Trinity. March and Rayne
6 - in the 1979 cup semi final, regular winger Brian Juliff was injured in the build up to the game, who played on the wing that day to replace him? Steve Diamond I assume - EDIT I was answering the goal kicking question here! Mistake Nil Points
7 - name the Trinity coach from the halcyon days of the early 1960s Ken Traill
8 - who was BBC match commentator for the 1979 cup final between Trinity and Widnes... Ray French or Eddie Waring? Hmm, I think it was still Eddie then
9 - Trinity are the current holders of the Yorkshire cup, having won the last time the competition was played... Who was the opposition, what year and where was the game played? Sheffield Eagles, 1991, Elland Road (not sure on year)
10 - what was Don Fox playing shirt number in the 1968 RL water splash final vs Leeds? 10 '"
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| from memory or guesses
1 - how old was Ray Price when he debuted from Trinity?
32
2 - David Topliss guested for two Australian Club Sides, who?
Balmain & Penrith
3 - on his first trip he was accompanied by another Trinity player, who?
Brian Lockwood
4 - when Trinity signed Steve Ella and Mark Graham in 1989, two other signings were announced at around the same time but both players pulled out prior to the season commencing.... Can you name both players and the English club they had previously represented
Ian Roberts - Wigan &
5 - name two sets of twins to have represented Trinity.
Paul & David March - Keith & Kevin Rayne
6 - in the 1979 cup semi final, regular winger Brian Juliff was injured in the build up to the game, who played on the wing that day to replace him?
Steve Tinker
7 - name the Trinity coach from the halcyon days of the early 1960s
Ken Trail
8 - who was BBC match commentator for the 1979 cup final between Trinity and Widnes... Ray French or Eddie Waring?
Eddie Waring
9 - Trinity are the current holders of the Yorkshire cup, having won the last time the competition was played... Who was the opposition, what year and where was the game played?
1991 - Sheffield - Elland Rd
10 - what was Don Fox playing shirt number in the 1968 RL water splash final vs Leeds?
10
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| I'll have a go but will be honest about my answers as you have answered already..
Quote: Lambchops "Pease Answer from Your Own Knowledge and Not by Internet Search
1, Name the former Wakefield Junior of the early 80s who went on to become a SL and NRL referee - Russell Smith - Didn't know that
2, Who were the three Wakefield players named in the Great Britain squad of 1979 Topliss Skerrett and Burke Knew that, Skerret named as Captain but didn't they all pull out with injury?
3, Name the two Trinity Wingers of the 80s & 90s who shared the same name. David Jones Knew that
4, Name the Olympic athlete who gave the Black Power salute while receiving his medal and later made a personal appearance at Belle Vue I have the video but to look would be cheating... So pass I know the story and I know Tommy Smith was the lead in the black power salute but I'm doubting myself. I say Smith though
5, Who was the former North Sydney Bears back rower who played in the Wakefield Trinity team alongside The King Allen Burns... But Glen Worne from the Bears also played in the same team....I was struggling with the name so can't claim it, even though he was one of my favourite players
6, After the International transfer ban was lifted in 1984, What was the name of the first overseas player to sign for Wakefield
We had been relegated... And had a very poor season... So I will pick some one like Don Swanston or Greg Gerrard
7, From which team did Wakefield sign Nigel Bell. Eastmoor Knew that
8, Andy Fletcher scored the Challenge Cup Semi Final try that took Trinity to Wembley in 1979 but who kicked the goal the goal was missed Attempted by Steve Diamond?
9, In the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Preliminary Round against Dewsbury which three brothers played against each other and what was unique about the final three scores of the game Kelly brothers and don't know - Knew Kellys but I'm guessing stored by each brother?
10, Name the former Yorkshire Sprint Champion who appeared on Trinity's wing during the 1980s Lindsay Rotherforth Knew that. Great player just in the wrong team.
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Forgot the overseas player. I would have gone for Gerard too so not sure. I think kiwis tended to come before aussies and can't think of any apart from Swanston.
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| Quote: PopTart "I'll have a go but will be honest about my answers as you have answered already..
Forgot the overseas player. I would have gone for Gerard too so not sure. I think kiwis tended to come before aussies and can't think of any apart from Swanston.'"
Ray baxendale
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| Quote: shirley briggs "Ray baxendale'"
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| Quote: The Avenger "ANSWERS IN GREEN
1, Name the former Wakefield Junior of the early 80s who went on to become a SL and NRL referee
RUSSEL SMITH
2, Who were the three Wakefield players named in the Great Britain squad of 1979
TREVOR SKERRETT, DAVID TOPLISS, JOHN BURKE
3, Name the two Trinity Wingers of the 80s & 90s who shared the same name
DAVID JONES
4, Name the Olympic athlete who gave the Black Power salute while receiving his medal and later made a personal appearance at Belle Vue
TOMMIE SMITH
5, Who was the former North Sydney Bears back rower who played in the Wakefield Trinity team alongside The King
ALAN BURNS
6, After the International transfer ban was lifted in 1984, What was the name of the first overseas player to sign for Wakefield
RAY BAXENDALE
7, From which team did Wakefield sign Nigel Bell
EASTMOOR
8, Andy Fletcher scored the Challenge Cup Semi Final try that took Trinity to Wembley in 1979 but who kicked the goal
KEITH SMITH MISSED THE CONVERSION
9, In the 1989 Yorkshire Cup Preliminary Round against Dewsbury which three brothers played against each other and what was unique about the final three scores of the game
THE 3 KELLY BROTHERS, ANDY, NEIL & RICHARD /THE FINAL 3 SCORES WERE ALL DROP GOALS IN THE LAST 3 MINUTES
10, Name the former Yorkshire Sprint Champion who appeared on Trinity's wing during the 1980s
LINDSAY ROTHERFORTH
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| Quote: Lambchops "My turn
1 - how old was Ray Price when he debuted from Trinity? .....36 (he retired from Parramatta at 33)
2 - David Topliss guested for two Australian Club Sides, who?..... Penrith and Balmain
3 - on his first trip he was accompanied by another Trinity player, who?....although he never made a first grade appearance Toppo was accompanied on his trip by Henry Oulton.
4 - when Trinity signed Steve Ella and Mark Graham in 1989, two other signings were announced at around the same time but both players pulled out prior to the season commencing.... Can you name both players and the English clubs they had previously represented..... Ian Roberts - Wigan and Mark Elia -St Helens and Kent/Southend Invicta
5 - name two sets of twins to have represented Trinity. March and Rayne
6 - in the 1979 cup semi final, regular winger Brian Juliff was injured in the build up to the game, who played on the wing that day to replace him?... Steve Tinker
7 - name the Trinity coach from the halcyon days of the early 1960s.... Ken Traill
8 - who was BBC match commentator for the 1979 cup final between Trinity and Widnes... Ray French or Eddie Waring?.... Eddie Waring
9 - Trinity are the current holders of the Yorkshire cup, having won the last time the competition was played... Who was the opposition, what year and where was the game played?.... 1992 Elland Rd vs Sheffield Eagles
10 - what was Don Fox playing shirt number in the 1968 RL water splash final vs Leeds?..... Number 10'"
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