The 1987

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was the 6th season of the

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's statewide competition. The competition was run similarly to the

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, featuring a short format prior the larger Brisbane Premiership season. The

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defeated the

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in the final at

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, winning their fourth straight title.

Teams

A total of 14 teams competed in the 1986 season, 8 of which were

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clubs. The remaining six were regional teams from across the state.

Ladder

Finals

Wynnum Manly, Redcliffe, Brisbane Brothers and Toowoomba were the semi-finalists. Source:

State League Final

References

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