2012 Season
On Saturday 1st September, Redlands United defeated Eastern Suburbs 3-1 at Cleveland Showgrounds, in the process finishing top of the table by one point from Wolves FC and winning the Premiership for the first time in their 94 year history. The Devils also captured the Golden Boot with Graham Fyfe scoring more goals than anyone else in the league.
The remaining top six teams, Peninsula Power, Rochedale Rovers, Lions FC and Eastern Suburbs, were also confirmed and these teams will take part in the post-season series culminating in the Grand Final on 23rd September 2012.
The season started on Friday 17th February. In the first kick off at Cleveland, Redlands United came from 3-1 down to defeat Peninsula Power 4-3. Elsewhere, Rochedale Rovers drew 2-2 with Eastern Suburbs, and the newly renamed Lions FC were hammered 6-1 in their first game back in the Veto League by former NSL rivals Brisbane City in front of almost 1000 fans at Spencer Park. City followed up this result with another amazing 6-0 win at University of Queensland, but came unstuck the following weekend with a 3-0 defeat against 2011 Premiers Wolves FC. Another crowd of around 1000 spectators turned out to see Eastern Suburbs defeat Capalaba 3-1, in a game that doubled up as the 'Salvation Saturday Shield' celebrating the home club's recovery from the 2011 Brisbane floods. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk was on hand to officially open Easts' new clubhouse.
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