1989 grand final: Balmain v Canberra
One of the most memorable grand finals in rugby league history, in 1989 the Balmain Tigers were heavy favourites to beat the Canberra Raiders.
Opposing skippers Mal Meninga and Wayne Pearce.
Grand final day, 1989, at the SFS.
Tigers chief fan Laurie Nicholls with Paul Sironen after Balmain qualified for the grand final by beating Souths.
Pre-game celebrations on 1989 grand final day.
Dean Lance charges into the Tigers in the 1989 grand final.
The 1989 Balmain Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.
Dean Lance after the 1989 grand final.
Wayne Pearce on the charge.
Canberra fullback Gary Belcher after the win.
Paul Sironen is ecstatic after his try in the first half.
Raiders winger John Ferguson savours the spoils of victory with his son and five-eighth Chris O'Sullivan.
Beny Elias and his Balmain team-mates are gutted after the '89 decider.
Mal Meninga flanked by Prime Minster Bob Hawke and NSW Premier Nick Greiner.
Wayne Pearce gracious in defeat.
Laurie Daley, Steve Walters and Gary Belcher celebrate Canberra's 1989 grand final win.
Wayne Pearce tries to rally his troops after a Raiders try.
Canberra coach Tim Sheens with Laurie Daley.
Balmain coach Warren Ryan post game with Wayne Pearce.
Mal Meninga and Dean Lance lift Canberra's first premiership trophy.
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