Tigers back home and enjoy 3 from 4 wins!

Like most times in 2021, the young cubs started well against their opponents and were right in the game drawing to a point early in the third quarter.by the presence of former Premiership & Past Players and officials.

Tigerettes 1st Grade

On the scale of the Tiger’s opposition the Demons, Magpies and Tricolours are the most difficult opponents for the Tigerettes to face. Having a full-strength team allows for the ability to call upon more resources during the game.

Said resources being well seasoned players with many games under their belts and with this large pool of veteran players and tactics developed by coach Chris Clifton the Tigers were confident going into the game.

The Demons started off the first half of the game using their signature rush tactics, pulling the Tigers mid field into the back line; furiously held by Laura Russell. Many times, over the course of the game she would be the bastion of the Tiger’s back line, like a true Spartan small snippet of Thermopylae being relived on the field.

This focus on the defensive line was focal point for the game. It was quite a worry to see the Demons ravage the teams’ best defenders Jessica Strammoldi and Stacey Close stuck in the forward line watching the carnage.

Throughout this pivotal first half, the lead on the scoreboard was passed between the two sides. The Tiger’s finally managing to get the ball out of the chaos of the back line 50, getting the ball out into the mid field, followed by goals scored by Jessica Stramandinoli sealing the Demons fate. The rest of the game being a hard-fought tussle between the teams.

MVP

Ella Ross: The Veteran

Already a notable football player, Ella Ross is truly both a remarkable person and leader and with Ella’s years of experience playing the game has given her the same insight into the tactics and the wider strategy of the overall game.

There were many times during the game I noticed Ella on the sidelines communicating with the coach above. Constant communication that was something that can not just tip the scales of sports but of battles as well.

Ella is a normal person, however Ella is a wily opponent, skilful leader, and cunning tactician. A force to be reckoned with and despite being humble, deserves sheer reverence. If she were a General you would salute her, a Queen one would kneel.

A legend she is definitely that.

Queanbeyan Tigers 3.6 4.7 7.10 9.13-67 Eastlake 3.0 5.2 5.3 5.4-34 Goal Kickers: J. Stramandinoli 5, R. Grounds, L. Russell, M. Czubara, K. McGrath Best Players: L. Russell, J. Stramandinoli, K. Woodward, K. McGrath, I. Lehman, R. Grounds.

Men's 1st Grade

Losing Co-Coach Kade Klemke and prolific small forward Alex Page on the Thursday night before the big game against Eastlake coupled with 7 players already unavailable through injury and Covid Restrictions, you could image the coaches pulling their hair out to fill two grades.

However it became another opportunity to showcase the club's depth as well as testing the next generation of players coming through the ranks led by the inclusion of Rising Stars player Alessandro Sergi for a second 1st Grade game.

The team jumped out of the blocks and held a commanding 42 point lead at half time but were again set back with an injury to Jordan Iudica who was playing a great game until hurt. To Eastlake's credit they came out in the 3rd and applied serious pressure on the tigers but couldn't make a dent in the scoreboard.

As the 4th quarter rolled on, the tigers then lost Lachlan Highfield to a bad cork and the Demon's managed to bring the score back to a winnable margin, however the Tigers continued to find that one extra goal when challenged to keep them at bay.

Zack Derksen continues his stellar form with another solid game on the wing with Will Griggs showing all of his experience in the midfield and gaining first touch in contests. Another youngster Brad Rauter had his own break out game and with the forward line again gelling well led by Andrew Swan, the tigers came away with another solid win.

Queanbeyan Tigers 4.4 9.6 12.7 14.10-94 Eastlake 0.2 3.4 5.8 9.11-65 Goal Kickers: A. Swan 4, A. Sergi 3, J. Stapleton 2, J. Bryce 2, L. Highfield, R. Pollock,

A. LoPilato Best Players: B. Rauter, Z. Derksen, W. Griggs, R. Pollock, A. Lo Pilato, I. Edgar

Men's Reserve Grade

Another slow start by the 2s as they again gave up the lead at quarter time. However there was a new attitude coming through the group and with the return from suspension of Wilson Morshead, steadied the ship and regained the momentum and led at half time.

Daniel Potts showed how influential he will be at the business end of the season and kept giving the Tigers first use of the ball and with Aidan Bowyer continuing to get back to his best post long term injury, it is very exciting to see the clubs depth.

Caleb Cawse is having a great year while other young players Ben Millynn and Nic Coghill are also providing great value. Dean Lord, Tom Ashton and Oliver Hicks showed great glimpses of the combination they are forming in the forward line which spells danger for oppositions across the league.

Queanbeyan Tigers 0.2 4.5 5.7 7.9-51 Eastlake 3.3 3.3 4.6 4.8-32 Goal Kickers: N. Coghill 2, M. Haley 2, T. Ashton 2, O. Hicks Best Players: D. Potts, W. Morshead, A. Bowyer, C. Cawse, B. Millynn, N. Coghill

Rising Stars

Like most times in 2021, the young cubs started well against their opponents and were right in the game drawing to a point early in the third quater.

However, Eastlake's bigger and older bodies went up a gear and the tigers couldn't go with the demons to eventually be well beaten. But that's on the scoreboard, the young cubs kept cracking in and didn't give up all day.

Caden Spinks and Will Kellar backed up their fine games last week and again played some outstanding football. Jono Silver and Bailee Gilbert tried hard to stem the tied with Owen Quantrill and Dayne Posthuma also providing good support in the backline.

While still in the hunt for a finals place in 2021, this squad continues to improve and develop and with the average age of the group at 16 and 9 months shows if they can stick together are going to push plenty of teams into the future.

Queanbeyan Tigers 1.1 1.1 3.2 3.2-20 Eastlake 1.2 2.7 5.10 10.15-75 Goal Kickers: Z. Levine, T. Russo, L. Asbock Best Players: C. Spinks, W. Kellar, O. Quantrill, B. Gilbert, D. Posthuma, J. Silver

Major Corporate Partnership Boost for 2022

The Tigers are thrilled to announce that the club have secured the contract extensions of two their current partners for 2022.

For the 25th Year, ActewAGL will be continuing their Major Corporate Partnership with the Tigers. This long term relationship has been the jewel in the tigers Partnership crown over many many years with both organisations having the same values towards supporting the community in the Queanbeyan region.

"Our profile outside the ACT definitely starts in the Queanbeyan region and having such a proud history with a club like the Tigers has certainly helped us grow that profile" ActewAGL Community Support and Partnerships Manager Carly Parmenter said.

"We love being associated with the club and respect what has come before us over the years, the friendships built throughout the years are truly valued and if we can give back to the community by way of supporting the Tigers - well we are always in" she added.

GM of Football Adrian Pavese concurred with the comments;

"To have an organisation like ActewAGL still willing to support our club is huge and it is even bigger when our relationship can help so many people in the Queanbeyan region by us being involved with Actew" he said.

"It is not just our players and members who can get the great rewards and deals by having ActewAGL as a Partner, it is open to everyone in our wonderful region who can get the same benefits from them - so call ActewAGL today and say you are with the Tigers!"

https://www.actewagl.com.au/

In another major boost for the club is the promotion of Renrow Steel from Arena Advertising Partner to Major Corporate Partner for 2022/23.

Renrow Managing Director, Reserve Grade Men's Assistant Coach and Player Grant Worner was thrilled to take up the upgrade and looks forward to the next two years.

"Since Amanda and I came to the club a couple of years ago we were both blown away with the culture and how much the club values their people and Partners" Grant said.

"Coming from West Wyalong and expanding our business into the ACT, we were really keen to give back to the community and build our presence and the Tigers were a perfect fit of being the big country footy club in a city competition"

"To have our company name displayed on such a proud and respected jumper in the Queanbeyan region was too good to refuse and we look forward to being able to keep giving back to the community we now call home" he added.

GM Adrian Pavese was again super excited about the new Partnership;

"Grant and Amanda are your typical country people and share all the values we try to uphold everyday, since they became involved in the club they have been super generous with their time and expertise" Adrian said

"Grant and Renrow provide such great services as well and I am sure when you come to the ground and see how good their railings are on the new change rooms and grandstand walkways you will be impressed as well, and that is only a small part of what they can do" he added.

So for all your steel work needs call the awesome team at Renrow Steel.

https://renrow.com.au/

Klemke to become 95th Member of the 100 Club

The words "Club Greats" is a familiar saying at the Queanbeyan Tigers with so many players and officials over the years being absolute stars for the club and achieving numerous premierships and accolades.

Quade, Wynd, Armstrong, Muir, Gilbert, Dore and Williams to name a few are some of the "Club Greats" to have represented the football club over the years and I am sure when he finally calls time on his career the name Klemke will be right up there as well if it isn't already!

On Saturday, Kade Klemke will play his 100th 1st Grade game for the tigers which will add another accolade to his already impressive playing resume by being the 95th player to be inducted as a Full Member of the prestigious Tigers 100 Club.

The 3 x Premiership player, 2 as Senior Coach and 3 x Tony Wynd Medalist B&F

has been waiting for this moment for a while now and probably thought it may have escaped him during his recent coaching stint at NEAFL level.

However with the Covid Pandemic that ultimately shut down the 2020 NEAFL competition allowed Kade to return to his beloved tigers where now he will reach the magical milestone.

Kade along with 2020 Premiership Coach Adrian Pavese are currently Co-Coaching the defending Premiers with Kade to return as full time coach in 2022.

Klemke joined the Tigers in 2012 as player / coach and steered the club to NEAFL glory in a 30 point victory over the Sydney Swans which is still claimed to be one of the best flags the club has won.

Following a mass exodus of 35 players across the grades post NEAFL, Klemke got the team back to the Grand Final again in 2015 where he guided the club to another impressive Premiership by knocking off the previously undefeated Belconnen.

The following year he again got the team to the Grand Final to defend their Premiership but went down to Ainslie. Post 2016 Kade left the Tigers to take on the Head Coaching role at the Canberra Demon's in the new revamped NEAFL competition where he stayed until the competition was cancelled in 2020 that saw him return to Tigerland and play in his 3rd Premiership.

The club congratulates Kade on this achievement and he will be inducted into the 100 Club on Saturday the 21st August at the Annual 100 Club Function.

#1 KADE KLEMKE

• 1st Grade Coach - 2012 to 2016, 2021

• 1st Grade Games - 99

• 1st Grade Premierships - 2012 (NEAFL), 2015, 2020

• 1st Grade Best & Fairest - 2013, 2014, 2015

• Canberra Demon's (NEAFL) Coach - 2017 to 2020