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

Footy returns - Your Round 9 Review!

Following the Round 8 wash out and then the Covid alert last week, thankfully we returned to the playing field to continue the 2021 AFL Canberra season as we headed to Footy Park last Friday night and Gungahlin & Rockley Saturday.

Rising Stars

The young cubs once again showed they are well and truly in this years competition with another game pushing a top side all the way.

Despite not getting the win, the lads come out all guns blazing and led at halftime on the back of solid and simple ball movement in slippery conditions. Unfortunately the halftime break came at the wrong time and the boys lost momentum in the 3rd quarter.

After giving up two goals early in the 3rd, the team finally settled but couldn't convert kicking the next 4 behinds to give up the lead. There was nothing in the last quarter with Marist kicking an early goal to set up the win and kept the tigers scoreless.

Will Kellar played his best game of the year and was supported by the skipper Bailee Gilbert, Lachlan Fitzpatrick and Dayne Posthuma. That is now 4 of the teams 6 loses by no more than 18 points and shows this group is more than capable if they can snare a finals spot.

Marist 3.0 4.3 6.4 7.5-47 Queanbeyan Tigers 3.2 4.4 4.8 4.8-32 Goal Kickers: A. Sergi 2, L. Asbock , E. Brennan Best Players: W. Kellar, D. Posthuma, B. Gilbert, L. Fitzpatrick, J. Barker, O. Quantrill

Tigerettes Reserve Grade

When you plan to play the ladder leaders you need to be at your best and have everything go right, so already being undermanned and then losing 4 players before the bounce isn't part of that planning!

But you can't question this group who didn't let anyone tell them they can't compete and crack in and crack in they did. Despite the poor first half on the scoreboard, most teams would curl up and not bother, however the Tigerettes steeled themselves and played one of their better 2nd halves for the year outscoring the Bay 18 to 12.

Zalie Betts (until injured) starred for the home team and with sister Hollie also playing her best game of 2021 showed plenty of fight. Veteran Lon Flakelar led by example as did experienced players Chelsey Hamilton and Jill Shea.

It is now a tough assignment for the team to crack a spot in this years finals but one thing you can guarantee is that they won't die wondering and will give it everything.

Queanbeyan Tigers 0.0 0.1 2.1 3.1-19 Batemans Bay 1.6 7.6 7.8 8.12-60 Goal Kickers: J. Shea 2, I. Weir Best Players: Z. Betts, K. Gumm, J. Shea, C. Hamilton, L. Flakelar, H. Betts

Men's Reserve Grade

Gelling as a squad and consistency was the focus for the men's reserves last week as the team continues to struggle with injury and illness.

The ball movement and general play of the team was the highlight in the big win and with former U18s Aidan Bowyer, Caleb Cawse and Jack Manners all among the best shows the future is bright for the club.

Skipper Jed Simpson has shown how his leadership is so important to the group following his second game back from injury and with the return of Wilson Morshead from suspension next week should really help drive this group.

Tom Ashton is also showing big improvements and with Oliver Hicks and Mitch Haley getting some forward time together fingers crossed the 2s will continue to grow in confidence.

Gungahlin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Queanbeyan Tigers 6.6 11.13 18.19 26.21-177 Goal Kickers: M. Haley 5, O. Hicks 3, T. Ashton 3, J. Lopes 3, T. Flight 3, J. Carroll-Tape 2, D. Potts 2, J. Galloway, J. Simpson, C. Cawse, J. Manners, S. Kyle Best Players: A. Bowyer, C. Cawse, T. Ashton, J. Manners, M. Haley, J. Simpson

Tigerettes 1st Grade

The Tiger’s traveled to Gungahlin on yet another freezing afternoon. The game started with the Tigers breaking on to the scoreboard with a single point and quickly succeed by several goals. The Jets countered the Tiger’s lighting plays through the mid field and forward line however by the end of the first quarter the Jets were far behind.

Even though the game was one sided is not to say that the two sides didn't crack in.

Post 1st quarter the Tigers looked to work harder on game scenarios as they scored 25 goals that showed their expansive movement.

I missed the moment the Jets managed to score a goal. I say managed very loosely here as I only heard cheers and the Jets celebrating. Admittedly I did have hope for the team of my old stomping ground.

There was something that the Tigers did correctly. Whether it is a new tactic or a top-secret method in training the Tigerettes have developed what one could describe as a hammer and anvil. The Hammer is the forward line, the anvil the back. The mid field is the force of the hammer striking down upon the back line’s anvil.

A solid wall of steel.

With this the Tigerettes can forage the game into whatever they want. If they could use this tactic successfully against a tougher opponent, then perhaps they will be able to push back towards the top of the ladder. Karl Anstey

Gungahlin 0.0 0.1 1.1 1.1-7 Queanbeyan Tigers 5.3 13.6 19.8 25.14-164 Goal Kickers: A. Hamilton 8, M. Quade 5, R. Grounds 3, K. McGrath 3, J. Hamilton 2, L. Russell 2, S. Close, C. Hamilton Best Players: J. Hamilton, A. Hamilton, E. Squire, K. McGrath, C. Hamilton, M. Quade

Men's 1st Grade

Records fell last weekend (stats below) as the defending premiers recorded the clubs 6th highest score in 97 years.

The lads showed up and put in a clinical performance against the Jets which was pleasing and the consistent football the tigers played with no one going above the team rules.

Even though it doesn't show it on the scoreboard, the tigers had to work hard on transition as the Jets midfield was very impressive and won majority of the clearances in the 1st quarter and a half. Thankfully the experienced tigers midfield made the changes needed and started to gain the advantage.

The club debut another future star when Alessandro Sergi was called into the team mid morning following the withdrawal of Joe Stapleton due to illness. Serg played well in his first hit out in the top grade and despite a very nervous start showed he will be a big presence in coming years.

The other major positive was the squad came through the game unscathed from injury and look to host an all important clash with Eastlake next week with a win all but securing a top 2 finish where a loss puts the team right back in the mix.

Gungahlin 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2-8 Queanbeyan Tigers 12.2 23.5 32.11 39.16-250 Goal Kickers: A. Swan 11, J. Bryce 5, A. Sergi 5, A. Page 3, T. Clowry 2, J. Lehman 2, W. Taylor 2, Z. Derksen, J. Iudica, T. Shea, B. Rauter, L. Highfield, I. Edgar, W. Griggs, R. Pollock, A. Lo Pilato Best Players: A. Swan, L. Highfield, W. Griggs, I. Edgar, Z. Derksen, J. Bryce

The Men’s 1st Grade score of 39.16 (250) against Gungahlin at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval in Round 9 of the 2021 AFL Canberra Competition asked the question:

What is the Tigers Highest Ever Score ?????

For the record below are the highest scores recorded 200 points plus - in order:

1994 Queanbeyan v Batemans Bay

1. 44.34 (298) to 1.2 (8)

1994 Queanbeyan v Batemans Bay

2. 43.31 (289) to 1.1 (7)

1992 Queanbeyan v Tuggeranong

3. 42.21 (273) to 1.6 (12)

1992 Queanbeyan v Tuggeranong

4. 39.32 (273) to 4.1 (25)

2007 Queanbeyan v Weston Creek

5. 41.10 (256) to 6.2 (38)

2021 Queanbeyan v Gungahlin

6. 39.16 (250) to 1.2 (8)

The Highest Winning Margin over 200 points are as follows:

· 290 points v Batemans Bay – 1994

· 282 points v Batemans Bay – 1994

· 261 points v Tuggeranong – 1992

· 249 points v Tuggeranong - 1992

· 242 points v Gungahlin – 2021

· 218 points v Weston Creek – 2007

· 202 points v Mines Rovers – 1939