Tigers Long Lunch 2020

With 2020 the year that it was, we as a club are so grateful for the patience and

generous support from our sponsors, partners, players, volunteers, committee and community.

At one stage we never thought we would have a season. So to have the Long Luncheon

despite the multiple setbacks with speakers and numbers well after it was scheduled and with so much continued support - as a club - we are humbled and grateful.

A special thanks to Luke Hodge for attending as our special guest and showing the outstanding sportsman and gentleman that he is. For more photos from the event go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/QTAFC

The 2020 Long Lunch $10k raffle was run and won and we thank everyone who purchased a ticket and supported the club.

The draw was completed at the very successful Late Long Lunch yesterday with the Queanbeyan Tigers Club (licensed) claiming the big 1st Prize. Congratulations to Amanda and her team on the big win!

Below are the Top 10 Place and we congratulate the

winners of the other prizes! 10th Place - Shoreline 9th - Cassie Ross 8th - Vicki Abel 7th - Graham Foley & Chris Files 6th - Megan Kelly 5th - John Abel Country Butchery Bungedore Voucher - Joss Group Swann Security System - Jessica Stramandinoli Sleep Doctor Voucher - Sleep Doctor $10,000.00 - Queanbeyan Tigers Club

VALE KEITH "BUTCH" THOMPSON

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Triple Premiership Tiger Keith "Butch" Thompson after a short illness at 91 years of age.

Keith passed away peacefully on the 16th November in Griffith where he had lived for 53 years. Keith is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joy, and family in Greg and Maryanne, Gay and Michael Murphy and Neil and Fiona, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Keith "Butch " Thompson was transferred to Queanbeyan with the NSW Railways in 1953 after playing in Griffith Swans first ever South West League premiership in 1952.

Thompson then played starring roles in Queanbeyan-Acton's Premierships in 1953, 1954, 1956 (undefeated) and in the losing Grand Final team of 1955. He mainly played centre half back and in the ruck. He won two Best and Fairest Awards (1955, 1956) for the Combine in his four years at the club.

He was runner up in Mulrooney Medal for B & F in the ACTAFL by 1 vote in 1954 after missing the last 3 matches due to his mother being quite ill and then passing away.

He also represented the ACTAFL a number of times.

Keith was transferred to Tocumwal at the end of 1956 and spent 11 years there, playing 160 matches and playing in the 1965 and 1966 losing Grand Finals before retiring at 38 years old with a shoulder injury, thereby missing Tocumwal's 1967 flag.

He was a 3 time Best and Fairest winner in 1957, 1958 and 1960 and was a regular representative for Murray League including the legendary Murray League team that defeated St Kilda in 1960.

He moved back to Griffith in 1968 and was Chairman of Selectors in the Griffith Swans second premiership win before taking the reins as President for 6 years in the 1970s.

Butch Thompson won 7 club Best and Fairest and is a Life Member of all three clubs which is testament to his ability as a footballer but also that he gave as much if not more off the field.

He also had a life-long friendship with Tigers legend Alan Muir and his grand-son Kristopher Thompson played for the Tigers for a number of years ago which made him very proud. Grand-sons Matthew and Andrew Thompson both played recently for Ainslie, which disappointed Butch for only a minute or two, and grand-daughters Alexandra and Victoria Thompson are playing for Belconnen. He loved watching them all play when he had a chance.

Butch will be laid to rest at Griffith at 1 pm on Tuesday, November 24th.

Chairman Ron Fowlie - on behalf of the Queanbeyan Tigers Board, players and supporters extends sincere condolences to the Thompson family.

Tigers Celebrate a Successful Year!

There was a point where we didn't even think the 2020 season would go ahead, but last Friday Night the club celebrated another highly successful year at their Wynd / Bright Medal Presentation Event.

With Covid Restrictions still in place 200 players, volunteers, parents and supporters came together at the Hellenic Club to recognise this years Best & Fairest, Volunteers & Perpetual award winners.

Also with the Annual 100 Club Function having to be cancelled, all 2020 inductees were recognised during the Presentation Event.

As mentioned the Tigers celebrated many accolades with the club winning it's 3rd Club Championship in a row, Minor Premierships in both 1st Grade Men's & Women's teams, Grand Final appearances for the above teams plus the Super Two's Women's team, finals appearances in our Super Two's Men & Rising Stars, Jack Carroll-Tape winning the Reserve Grade League Medal, Tarni Evans drafted to the GWS Giants and finally the Men's 1st Grade Premiership!

Below are the award winners and 100 Club Inductees, we congratulate all of the winners as well as everyone who helped get the club through one of it's toughest seasons in many a year!

In only the 2nd time in the clubs 96 year history has there been joint 1st Grade Men Best & Fairests! Congratulations to Josh Bryce and Lachlan Highfield who took out this years Tony Wynd Medal.

Pictured above from left: Club Legend Tony Wynd, Josh Bryce, Lachlan Highfield and 1st Grade Premiership Coach Adrian Pavese.

Young Gun Harry Grant (Below) was Runner Up in the Medal.

In the Women's 1st Grade, Alexia Hamiltion took out the Jill Bright Medal with Eloise Ashley-Cooper the Runner Up.

Pictured below from the Left: Jill Bright, Lexi, Eloise and 1st Grade Coach Chris Clifton.

In the Super Two's Men and Women, Jack Carroll-Tape and the ever popular Lauren Flakelar took out the Noel Miller & Wendy Downey Medals with Kyle Bray and Stacey Close Runners Up.

Pictured below: Noel Miller, Jack, Kyle and Coach Paul Campbell

Pictured below: Wendy Downey, Lauren, Stacey and Coach Kenny Sissons

The Rising Stars Alan Muir Medal was won by Ben Ashley-Cooper with Braedan Glyde Runner up. Pictured below: Club Legend Jason Gilbert, Ben and Coach Chris Clifton.

Pictured below are our 100 Club Inductees for 2020. From the left:

Wall of Fame Inductee Mark Thompson, 100 First Grade Games and Full Member Inductees Josh Bryce, Megan Godfrey & Carly Res, 100 Club Games and Associate Member Inductees Alec McCormick & Lauren Flakelar.

Pictured below are our Volunteer Recognition Award winners, from the left:

Club man of the Year Chris Clifton, Tigers Spirit Award Joshua Pavese, Wally Thompson who presented the Wally Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award to Jane Minchin on behalf of husband and winner Scott Minchin and Tigers Spirit Award Wally Gisik.

Pictured below are the Perpetual Award winners from left:

Dane Quade Medal Harry Grant, Alan Stein Medal Jack Manners, Robert Anderson Rising Star Ben Thurling, Joan Vosnakes Medal Anita Manning, Michael Haddock Medal Matt Vardanega, 1st Grade Women's Leading Goalkicker Lexi Hamilton, Armstrong/Niesen Medal Rhys Pollock and Alan Stein Medal Alessandro Sergi.