Allinsure Park Upgrades Officially Opened

QUEANBEYAN TIGERS SCORE BIG WITH NEW FACILITIES

The Queanbeyan Tigers Australian Rules Football Club are celebrating after Member for Monaro John Barilaro officially opened the new and upgraded facilities at the Tigers’ home ground last Friday.

Mr Barilaro said it marked an exciting milestone with the club’s facilities enhanced to cater for the growing Queanbeyan Tigers women’s teams, which are now part of the fabric of Queanbeyan.

“It is a pleasure to be here today to officially open these brand new facilities, which will provide a huge boost to women’s sport in the region,” Mr Barilaro said.

“The Queanbeyan Tigers have been part of this city since 1925 and over the years they have not only grown but they have become a training ground and home to a number of local sporting stars.

“We are lucky enough to have a huge amount of home grown talent in Queanbeyan, however, the

facilities here were struggling to cope with the enormous growth in women’s participation in AFL.

“That’s why I committed $590,000 during the 2019 Station Election to build new change rooms, toilets, add solar panels to the grandstand roof and improve the so-called ‘Growlers Deck’ viewing area.

“These additions save the club money on electricity costs, improve facilities for spectators as well as provide dedicated space for the Tigerettes and visiting teams.”

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Mayor Tim Overall congratulated the club on the latest improvements at Margaret Donoghoe Oval.

“Since the Tigers relocated from Queanbeyan Park in 1980, they’ve continually worked hard to improve

and expand the facilities at their home ground,” Cr Overall said.

“What started as little more than an unfenced oval with an open-air grandstand, has now become an impressive facility for players and spectators and the envy of sporting clubs from all around the region.”

Queanbeyan Tigers Football Club General Manager Adrian Pavese said the upgrades were an exciting addition to the club’s infrastructure.

“The club has worked hard over the years to see these improvements made and it is great to now cater for our female players,” Mr Pavese said.

“These additions will also save the club thousands of dollars on electricity costs, improve facilities for spectators and provide dedicated space for the Tigerettes and visiting teams.”

The support given to the upgrades also included a $30k Grant from AFL NSW/ACT, $20k from Federal

Member for Eden / Monaro Mike Kelly, Donations from Eric Syne, Wayne McGregor and the Late Lisa Bush as well as $20k from the Football Club itself.

We also gained wonderful service and support from Ausco, Palmers TV, Brooks Marchant, DXT Constructions, Renrow Steel, Country Style Windows, Taylors Windows, Royal Plumbing, Shepherd Electrical, JPK Fencing, Solar Hub, QPRC Staff namely Bill Maleganeas & Gayle Carey and Ian Bowyer.

NEAFL Players Return Home!

2 time Premiership Coach Kade Klemke back at Tigerland

With season 2020 less than 4 weeks away the Tigers have been given a huge boost with the return of 5 NEAFL Players for this years competition!

The NEAFL competition was cancelled in 2020 due to the AFL teams withdrawing from the competition which has allowed local players the chance to return to their club of origin.

Headlining the returns will be 2012 (NEAFL) & 2015 Premiership Coach Kade Klemke who has been the driving force of the Canberra Demons for the past few years. Kade’s return will be his first time back at the club since 2016 and will provide wonderful experience to the playing group as well as the chance to add to his 86 1st Grade Games.

Tiger favorite Andrew Swan back home in 2020

Kade told the club early this week that while disappointed with the NEAFL closure, he is looking forward to being back at the Tigers and playing with the club as well as spending some more time with his family, taking a well earned break from the stresses of coaching the NEAFL team.

Another huge return is former Premiership Captain Andrew Swan. Swanny played his 100th 1st Grade game at the Tigers in 2019 when he was returning from injury and is looking forward to being back in Tigers colours.

The influence Andrew has with the club is shown with his instant approval from the playing group to be added to the Leadership Group for 2020.

Harry Grant returns to the Tigers in 2020 following a big 2019 with the Giants NEAFL

Also coming home are Harry Grant, Rhys Pollock and Matt Vardanega.

Grant, a local junior spent 2019 with the Giants NEAFL team and earned a Rising Star Nomination. Noisy has taken his game to another level through hard work and dedication that has placed him very well in the talent programs. He also made his Senior Debut in 2019.

Matt Vardanega came to the Tigers from Merimbula through the junior tigers and established himself as a solid senior prospect playing 11 Senior Games. He then took on the challenge of trying out for the NEAFL and while it took a little time he has become a regular in the team winning the 2019 Most Improved Award.

Rhys Pollock came to the club from Marist and has been a regular in the NEAFL programs at both the Giants and then Demons since his arrival. The crafty forward has managed 4 Senior games thus far and will certainly add to that tally in 2020.

The footy club are thrilled to have the boys back and look forward to seeing them and their families back at Tigerland in 2020.

Matty V also returns to the Tigers following a huge 2019.

Rnd 8 NEAFL Rising Star Nominee Rhys Pollock back in Tigers colours for 2020

2020 Season gets a Green Light!

Hi there, am I excited? You bet ya!

After 3 months of uncertainty and shutdown Tigers footy is back! We are thrilled to advise all of our Tigers Family, that we will be playing for an AFL Canberra Premiership in 2020 in all grades commencing at home on the 18th July.

The league are finalising our schedule as we speak and as soon as it is released we will update you all ASAP.

Our footy club will have to adjust to the new world of Covid protocols for match day’s and that’s ok, as long as we can play footy we are willing to do what it takes to keep our players, volunteers and supporters safe.

We will get the chance to practice these protocols when we welcome Marist 18’s on the Friday 3rd July followed by Tuggeranong Valley FC and Inner West Magpies to Allinsure Park on July 4th for a series of practice games – details attached.

This is the news we have been waiting for and you can not imagine how much this means to so many that we can bring our tiger family back together again.

On behalf of everyone at the Tigers, we can’t thank you all enough for your patience, support and belief in our club. It has made this very difficult period a lot easier knowing you have our back, it’s truly valued and appreciated.

I didn’t think we would get the chance to say this in 2020 but now we can – see you at the footy!

Cheers Pav.