The "LORD" Returns

It will be a big day tomorrow for one of our club favourites who will finally return from long term injury, especially seeing it has been 982 days since his last game!

Dean Lord last graced the field in a tigers jumper way back in the 2018 Reserve Grade Grand Final (9/9/2018). Since that day, Dean was diagnosed with the debilitating condition of Osteo Pubis in the November Preseason.

Fast forward 982 days and Dean is Back!

The 2018 Armstrong / Niesen Medalist 1st Grade Leading Goal Kicker and 2018 Noel Miller Reserve Grade Best & Fairest has shown tremendous patience, resilience and strength to get himself back on the track.

Despite multiple setbacks during his rehab, Dean has never wavered in his desire to get back playing with his beloved tigers. His example of dedication and want, will be the bench mark for all of our players to live by knowing hard works does pay off!

Congratulations Lordy, you are an inspiration to our new generation of players and make sure you enjoy the bumps, bruises and kicking the Sherrin tomorrow - you have earnt it mate!

Tough day for Tigers - Round 2 Review

Only 1 win from 4 grades last Saturday with the Rising Stars set to play tomorrow night provided a tough day out for the Tigers & Tigerettes.

Despite the results, nothing dampened spirits leading into the clubs 1st social event for 2021 with the Drop A Bundle Race Night being another outstanding evening. Just for the record, Rogan Josh (aka Josh Pavese) took out this years Black & Gold Cup!

Back to the Footy.

Reserve Grade Men

It was a tough encounter all day against Ainslie as both team traded goals with no team able to break away to any substantial lead throughout the game. It was Ainslie who came out on top with a 9 point victory by the close of play.

One of the highlights was the Shea brothers who all ran out together in the same grade and created another part of club history. All three playing well which added to the excitement of the occasion.

Jacob May continues to press for his 1st Grade call up with another outstanding performance as does Daniel Potts who is settling in very well. Daniel Hespe was a standout across half back with 2019 Best & Fairest Hugh McKenzie finding his best form.

Queanbeyan Tigers 2.3 3.5 5.9 7.10-52

Ainslie Tricolours 2.1 6.3 7.11 8.13-61

Queanbeyan Tigers Goal Kickers: O. Hicks 2, W. Taylor, J. Simpson, T. Shea, D. Potts, A. Sergi Best Players: J. May, D. Potts, D. Hespe, J. Simpson, T. Shea, H. McKenzie

Reserve Grade Tigerettes

The Super Two's girls have again faced stiff competition last week as a rampant ANU stamped their authority on the Women's Community Competition.

Heavily undermanned with injury and unavailability, the girls never gave up and while the score doesn't reflect the effort it was certainly there to see for those who were at Rockley last Saturday morning.

Susie Armistead showed all her experience and determination in the game and was assisted by Madi Lustri who is shining in her first year out of Youth Girls. Both girls pushing hard for a senior call up no doubt.

That's two tough losses in a row for this group but there is one thing for sure and that's the fact they will continue to fight hard and bounce back.

Queanbeyan Tigers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0-0

ANU Griffins 2.3 6.7 10.9 15.15-105 Queanbeyan Tigers Best Players: S. Armistead, R. Brown, L. Flakelar, M. Lustri, M. Martin, J. Giacoppo

1st Grade Tigerettes

With all rebuilds there is going to be occasions that you will have ups and downs in games and that was certainly the case last weekend against Ainslie.

The girls gave up a 4 goal to nothing start with Ainslie playing some outstanding footy across the ground. Then "BANG", the tigerettes then bounce back and put on the next 6 unanswered goals to take a lead into the 3qtr time break.

To Ainslie's credit they settled back into their groove and kicked the last two goals of the game and despite the Tigers pressing the Ainslie goal line in the dying minutes the Tricolors held on and got the win by the barest of margins.

This was a belter of a game which kept everyone engaged throughout the contest and also shows how strong the AFL Canberra Women's Senior competition is continuing to be with lot's of players developing nicely. There's no wonder why our players in this competition are being looked at at AFLW levels.

Queanbeyan Tigers 0.0 3.1 6.2 6.2-38

Ainslie 4.0 4.0 4.1 6.3-39

Queanbeyan Tigers Goal Kickers: K. McGrath 2, M. Quade 2, K. Gumm, J. Stramandinoli Best Players: K. Woodward, K. McGrath, E. Ross, M. Quade, J. Stramandinoli, H. Rauter

1st Grade Men

The only win for the day came from the 1st Grade men who continued their solid start to the year with a solid victory over old rivals Ainslie.

The forward line continues to shine led by Andrew Swan with 8 goals however it's the defensive work from the lads that continues to impress the coaching staff. Jordan Iudica is playing a different role in 2021 as a half back flanker and continues to shine as does Dean Simpson who's form has been very pleasing.

Added to the defensive run has been the inclusion of Tyler Collins on the wing who missed all of 2020 due to injury and evergreen Toby Conroy who continues to rack up disposals at will. It was also great to see Campbell Lovell back from injury.

So a 2 and zip start for the lads with another massive challenge this coming Saturday against the Magpies with the carrot of being top alone of the ladder come 5pm Saturday the reward.

Queanbeyan Tigers 5.5 9.10 13.12 18.15-123

Ainslie Tricolours 2.0 4.1 6.2 7.3-45 Queanbeyan Tigers Goal Kickers: A. Swan 8, A. Page 3, J. Stapleton 2, T. Collins 2, L. Highfield, Z. Derksen, J. Bryce Best Players: A. Swan, K. Klemke, J. Iudica, Z. Derksen, D. Simpson, T. Colli

Shea Brothers add to Tigers Sibling History!

Remember the names, Dean, Kieran and Tim Shea who create their own history

tomorrow and join a famous group of brothers who have had three siblings play in the same team for the Mighty Tigers.

It started with the Williams brothers (5) of the 30s & 40s followed by Schow brothers of the 50s/60s, then came the Hopkins brothers in the late 70s and finally the Wynd brothers of the 80s & 90s had 3 plus brothers all wear the famous yellow and black and play in the same team.

The Tigers juniors will add their names to this list when all three come together for tomorrows Reserve Grade clash against Ainslie. We also hope to add the Hamilton sisters to this list in coming weeks with fingers crossed Jayde, Lexi & Cynthia all play 1st Grade together for the first time and with Chelsey now back playing it could even be 4!

Tim (21 1st Grade & 66 Res games) is 2014 & 2020 1st Grade Premiership player.

Tim's last two seasons have been stellar and even though he has had to come back this week due to Rhys Pollock's return he will no doubt be pushing hard for 1st Grade return next weekend.

Dean (Senior Debut tomorrow) the youngest, has only just started his senior career following the last couple of years in the Rising Stars. His senior debut tomorrow will add another special touch to the day.

Kieran (16 1st Grade & 24 Res games) was a member of the 2014 1st Grade Premiership team and then spent a couple of years away playing for Temora. He returned this year and again like Tim has plenty of senior experience and is pushing hard for a recall.

Added to this incredible story and family is that the boys sister Jill Shea is also a highly regarded and 2017 1st Grade Premiership player with the Tigerettes. There is no doubt parents Greg and Jan Shea should be proudest parents of what their children have and are going to continue to achieve with the Tigers.