 In 1987, Belcher again won the Raiders' player of the year award and played in the grand final against Manly-Warringah.Belcher kicked a goal to convert a late Chris O'Sullivan try, but the Raiders were defeated 18–8 in front of 50,201 in what was the last grand final played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.In 1989, Belcher scored Canberra's first try in their dramatic 19–14 Grand Final victory over Balmain.