After being given the Raiders' captaincy, he led Canberra to their first premiership in 1989 after overcoming the highly fancied Balmain Tigers in the Grand Final. Meninga played in Canberra's loss to Manly in the 1987 Grand Final, kicking one goal.

Malcolm Norman Meninga, Big Mal: Profession : Coach, Rugby Player: Malcolm Norman "Mal" Meninga AM is an Australian professional rugby league football coach currently in charge of the Queensland State of Origin team.

A former Australian Test captain, he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted … Malcolm Norman Meninga AM (born 8 July 1960) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach currently in charge of the Queensland State of Origin team.A former Australian Test captain, he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted …

­11 MAY 1985 Premiership final: St. Helens 36-18 Hull KR at Elland Road, Leeds. Mal Meninga Sporting icon, State of Origin coach, motivational speaker 'Big Mal' Meninga is a rugby league immortal. A legendary goal-kicking centre in his time, his career has seen him take on the most challenging roles as coach of the Kangaroos and head of performance and …

Mal Meninga. He retired with the most appearances, scored the most points of any player in the Australian rugby league team, and became … As a player ‘Big Mal’ Meninga was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted. Mal broke numerous rugby league records during his playing career. A former Australian Test captain, he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted amongst the finest footballers of the 20th century. Mal Meninga : biography 8 July 1960 – Malcolm Norman "Mal" Meninga AM (born 8 July 1960) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach currently in charge of the Queensland State of Origin team. A former Australian Test captain, he was a legendary goal-kicking centre, counted amongst the finest footballers of the 20th century. A magnificent victory, choc full of open football, with Saints’ loose forward and Captain Harry Pinner untouchable in what was his 300 th game for the club. Malcolm Norman "Mal" Meninga AM (born 8 July 1960) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach currently in charge of the Queensland State of Origin team. The only downside: Big Mal Meninga [#971] played his last game, but what a finale for the Big Man, with two outstanding interception tries.