At the time of “Blackie” playing his 150th First Grade Match, he is quoted in the Queanbeyan Age with the following: Asked as to the Clubs main priority: “A registered clubhouse should have top priority and unless it eventuates in the near future it will stagnate. New blood and more loyal supporters have to be found to ensure success”. His more favourable highlights: “ Queanbeyan’s first win over Eastlake and Manuka in 15 Years (1976). His individual tally of nine goals against RMC. His first senior match with the Tigers and also his first Representative match for the ACT.” The biggest disappointment: “The finals in 1977 against Eastlake and Manuka – we threw them away!” Blackie rated two players at the time of his 150th match as the best he had seen with the Tigers in the modern time: “Robert Anderson for raw natural ability – he can rip a team to shreds and dictate play with ease. For sheer doggedness and consistency I can’t go past Dennis Hopkins. He never puts in a bad game”. And the best he’s played against: “ Edney Blackaby of Manuka and Garry Richardson of Eastlake” . Full details on James Black can be found on the Tigers Web Page “Wall of Fame”. The source of the above information was gained from an article in the Queanbeyan Age (August 1979) and found in the meticulously gathered newspaper articles – pasted in yearly books by Jill, Alan and Nicole Bright – long time supporters of the Tigers Football Club.
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