BROTHERS swept to a record-breaking fifth successive Brisbane first grade premiership with an 18-3 grand final victory over Easts at Ballymore on Sunday, September 23 1984.

University (1954-57) and Brothers (1980-83) had shared the previous best of four successive titles.

Easts, playing into a strong wind in the first half, began strongly and went into the lead in the 30th minute with a field goal from five-eighth Greg Tighe.

Brothers drew level nine minutes later when Lavin kicked his first penalty goal after Easts' backs were caught offside.

The score was 3-3 at halftime and Easts looked set to win their first premiership.