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It is always humbling and valued when former players give back to the footy club.


Our local NRMA franchise owner is former Vice President and 100 Club Associate Playing Member John Abel. John and wife Vicki have been huge supporters of the club over many many years with the family continually donating too the clubs major fundraisers.

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In a massive boost to the Queanbeyan Tigers long term viability, the club is thrilled to announce John's NRMA branches will join the Tigers as a Major Corporate Partner for the next 3 years!

“The Tigers was a very special place to me growing up and to have played 100 odd games there is something I hold dearly” John said.

“I love the fact the club has never lost their community spirit and continue to provide so many people in the Queanbeyan area the chance to play the game I once played”

“Every time I go back to the club I see the improvements in the facilities and how hard the club works to be able to keep delivering the best environment for the tigers family, and I wanted to help them as much as I can. My wife and I are thrilled to be able to give back to the club that means so much to us both” he added.

General Manager Adrian Pavese was very excited about the new Partnership,

“I have gotten to now both John and Vicki over the past few years and am continually blown away by their generosity and support of both me and the club” He said.

“When Covid hit, John called me to make sure we were doing okay and if he could help with ideas and advice on how we can keep moving the club forward. Then a few weeks ago John expressed his desire to go one step further and help the club financially and we agreed to the Partnership” Adrian added.

“It is so humbling to have so many former associates of the club reach out and offer their support and with signing NRMA it certainly helps the club massively to stay financially viable in the coming years, especially with Covid still being an issue.

So for all your Motor, CTP , Home, and Business Insurance – call Your local NRMA today!

 
 
 

It has taken 11 years since the Tigerette's were first formed, but this coming Saturday Lani Watson will become the 1st female player to be inducted into the Walk of Fame and given Life Membership of the the club when she runs out for her 150th Club Game against Ainslie.

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As per the clubs Walk of Fame and Playing Life Membership qualifications where Men who play 200 club games are inducted, there hadn't been anything written regarding the qualifications for our female players when the team started in 2010.


So as per all yearly honours bestowed by the club to Players, Officials and Volunteers, a sub committee was formed to discuss and implement the guidelines for our Tigerettes with 150 Club Games being agreed too for female players to earn the same accolades.


Lani's journey started way back in 2011 following the clubs first season when good friend Hannah Dunn convinced her to come along and give Aussie rules a go. From there Lani hasn't looked back and despite some different set backs at times, she has never wavered from her desire to play for the club.

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Currently Lani is the games record holder for both club and 1st Grade games for the Tigerettes. Lani, Kristen Argent (nee Turner) and Hannah Dunn went toe to toe for many years but with Hannah spending a year at Norwood then the past two seasons at the Suns in the AFLW and Kristen moving away, Lani has broken away from the pack.


Back to Back to Back Division 2 Premierships (2013/2014/2015) under coach Robert Anderson were the early highlights of Lani's career but no doubt the club's break through 1st Grade Premiership of 2017 under coach Cheyne Webster and captain Hannah Dunn tops the lot in a historic day for the Tigerettes.


With the lure of only being 11 games shy of the magical 150 First Grade games being within touch who knows how long the veteran will continue playing - is 200 in her sights?


Lani Watson

  • 1st Grade Games - 139

  • Reserve Grade Games - 10

  • 1st Grade Premierships - 2017

  • Division 2 Premierships - 2013 - 2014 - 2015

  • Tigerettes Leading Goal Kicker - 2011-12, 2016, 2018

Tigerettes Games Top 10 (as of 16/6/21)

  1. Lani Watson 149* (139 / 10)

  2. Kristen Argent (nee Turner) 138 (122 / 16)

  3. Hannah Dunn 134

  4. Lauren Flakelar 110* (87 / 23)

  5. Megan Godfrey 106*

  6. Carly Swan (nee Res) 104

  7. Ella Ross 91* (90 / 1)

  8. Melissa Hurley 90 (50 / 40)

  9. Jane Vucago 86 (68 / 18)

  10. Tegan Tisma 84

*Still Playing

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  • Writer: QTLC
    QTLC
  • Jun 16, 2021
  • 1 min read

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Purchase tickets on the night for your chance to win a fresh Bungendore Country meat tray & support our local Junior Tigers 🐯

 
 
 

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