Big weekend of Finals Results!

Tigerettes Enter Third Successive 1st Grade Grand Final

The Tigerettes 1st Grade have won their way through to their third successive Grand Final with a hard-fought win over Belconnen Magpies last Saturday at Alan Ray Oval, Ainslie.

Their opposition will be the winner of this Saturday’s clash between Belconnen and Ainslie, the Tricolours causing an upset win over the more fancied Eastlake combination in the late game played at Allinsure Park.

It will be the first time an AFL Canberra Club has reached Grand Finals in two female competitions in the same year with the Tigerettes Reserve Grade team qualifying for the Regional Competition Grand Final the previous week.

The Regional Competition Grand Finals will be played this Saturday at Allinsure Park with the Tigerettes up against Riverina Lions who narrowly defeated Eastlake in the Preliminary Final last Saturday.   The Regional Competition Men’s Grade GF will follow with Cootamundra up against the Belconnen Magpies.

Unfortunately, the Tigerettes Reserve Grade Grand Final will clash with the Tigers Men’s 1st and Reserve Grade Preliminary Finals being held at Manuka Oval next Saturday after both teams were successive in their 1st Semi Finals on Sunday at Allinsure.

The 1st Grade Men’s won a tense and absorbing battle against Eastlake after the Tigers Men’s Reserve Grade won through defeating Ainslie in another quality exhibition in the earlier game.

1st Grade Men’s.

In front of a large crowd at Allinsure Park, the Tigers were able to take revenge over Eastlake after losses in their 1st Semi Final encounters over the past two years.

Two late long-range goals by Tim Clowry from the 50-metre ark sealed a close encounter after the scores were tied at 46 a piece at three quarter time.

The Tigers had a strong breeze behind them in the final term kicking to the Licensed Club end. They fought desperately in the first and third quarters when kicking against the wind to restrict Eastlake from scoring and that they did – particularly in the third term.

Pleasing for the old timers was the fact that for the first time in a few weeks players started using the wind advantage – even though the ball seemed entrenched for most parts on the far wing of Allinsure Park.

There was plenty of atmosphere around the ground as spectators from both Clubs enjoyed a classic battle with little between the teams. On this occasion however and much to the relief of all concerned, the home club enjoyed a welcome victory in the first round of finals footy.

It was the Tigers fourth victory over Eastlake this season and has certainly set up an intriguing encounter with Belconnen Magpies next Saturday in the Preliminary Final to be played at Manuka Oval.

Semi Final 2

10.15-75

8.5-53

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: B. Fruend 2, T. Clowry 2, J. Simpson, B. Greenwood, M. Grocott, A. Page, L. Highfield, T. Conroy Best Players: L. Highfield, T. Conroy, J. Bryce, T. Clowry, M. Bernasconi, B. Greenwood

Tigers Men’s Reserve Grade

Youth won the battle last Saturday with some exceptional performances from the Club’s younger brigade of future senior grade players.

After some inept performances, Coach Lawder (over the past few weeks) has taken an enormous gamble at the selection table and that gamble has certainly paid off with successive wins.

They now have an opportunity to advance to their third successive Grand Final appearance. They meet Belconnen Magpies in the second semi-final on Saturday at Manuka Oval.

The Tigers pounced early in their clash with Ainslie last Sunday posting three quick goals and with relentless pressure and determination held off the Premiers of the past three seasons to record a comfortable victory.

There will be plenty of players putting their hand up for selection this week with all players eligible for selection as both senior grade teams are playing on the same day.  Obviously, there will be a few headaches at the selection table with several players recovering from injury that were not available last weekend.

Interesting times but good times as the 2019 season ends within a fortnight.

Semi Final 2

10.1-61

5.4-34

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: J. Fahey 4, H. McKenzie 2, J. Carroll-Tape, A. Godfrey, W. Taylor, W. Derksen Best Players: S. Frost, J. Fahey, J. Galloway, L. Thompson, D. Ross, W. Morshead

Ainslie Tricolours

Goal Kickers: N. Beaumont 2, H. Beaumont, L. Jamieson, F. Hawkins Best Players: W. Spencer, J. Costigan, N. Beaumont, F. Dwyer, J. Wiley, H. Richardson

Tigerettes 1st Grade.

Belconnen Magpies were certainly out to repeat their efforts of just two weeks ago when they upset the Tigerettes. They were determined to repeat their win and were aided by a free kick count of 18 to 7 for the match 8 of those being paid in the opening term.

The experience of the senior Tigerettes held sway and they slowly but surely wore their opponents down to record a well-earned 15-point victory.   Too many names to mention in a hard-fought victory but huge congratulations to all those involved in the Women’s program.  The sustained effort by everyone has reaped the benefits.

There are some exciting times ahead for many of the Tigerettes with the National Draft at the end of October and now – with the local Grand Finals in coming weeks, the excitement among team members is contagious.

Semi Final 1

7.10-52

6.1-37

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: J. Parry 3, J. Stramandinoli 2, K. Woodward, H. Dunn Best Players: K. Woodward, H. Dunn, E. Ross, A. Hamilton, M. Czubara, T. Evans

Belconnen Magpies

Goal Kickers: H. Wallett 3, S. Tutt, K. Tye, M. Gorham Best Players: M. Gorham, E. Pease, M. Pellow, A. Abuoi, S. Atkinson, E. Zouch

Back to Back Club Championships – Round 15 review!

The Tigers Club have completed a successful season thus far.

All competitions involved in the Club Championships have been completed with the Club taking out the title for the second successive year. Queanbeyan managed to take the title on Saturday with wins in the Tigerettes 1st Grade match against Ainslie and in Men’s Reserve Grade against the same club.

Women’s Program Success

Tigerettes Reserve Grade

The success of the Tigers Women’s program is highlighted this week with the 2nd semifinal win by the Tigerettes Reserve Grade side over Riverina advancing them into the Regional Grand Final to be held on Saturday 31 August at Allinsure Park.

The Tigerettes overpowered the might of the Riverina Lions last Saturday in the clash played at Cootamundra. Their first half of footy proved the difference, the Tigerettes posting 5.2 to the Lions 2.0 and then holding on until the final siren taking the match by 13 points.

Congratulations to all involved on making the Grand Final including those volunteers who traveled to assist with team management and to the supporters who made the journey to Cootamundra.

Semi Final 1

3.2-20

5.3-33

Riverina Lions

Goal Kickers: K. Jackson 2, C. Borella – Wade Best Players: K. Crompton, K. Dacey, T. Maurer, B. Georgina, B. Brustolin, A. Lucas

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: S. Dal Santo 3, L. Watson, S. Close Best Players: M. Hurley, S. Close, S. Dal Santo, K. Pye, J. Williams, K. Turner

Tigerettes 1st Grade

The Tigerettes 1st Grade have taken the Minor Premiership with an overwhelming win against Ainslie at Allinsure Park. They needed to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season the week before. That they did with a 17.9 (111) to 1.2 (8) score line. It was a powerhouse effort and now the focus will be on next Saturdays 2nd Semi Final clash against Belconnen to be played at Alan Ray Oval – Ainslie at 3.45pm.

17.9-111

1.2-8

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: J. Parry 6, K. Dobing 5, J. Stramandinoli 3, T. Evans 2, C. Res Best Players: E. Ross, C. Res, K. Dobing, J. Stramandinoli, T. Evans, K. Woodward

Tigers Men’s Reserve Grade

An impressive performance by the Men’s Reserve Grade last Saturday with a strong win over Ainslie. After successive losses the Tigers played inspired footy and led all the way to take the points over a highly competitive Ainslie combination. The game was played with enthusiasm and determination by both teams in a high standard contest.

It was finals like game.

Ironically, their next encounter “will” be a finals game – an elimination final in fact with the same two teams battling it out at the same venue – Allinsure Park – next Sunday at 11.20am.

Such is the closeness of the competition between all four teams in the finals – Belconnen, Eastlake, Queanbeyan and Ainslie – just two games separated the top four with the Tigers finishing one game away from being in top spot with the advantage of a stronger percentage had that been required.

Next Sundays Elimination Final will be determined by which club can cover a multitude of injuries that occurred in their respective grades last weekend.

9.5-59

5.3-33

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: W. Derksen 3, J. Carroll-Tape, O. Hicks, H. McKenzie, D. Ross, M. Lawrence, P. Slater Best Players: J. Galloway, J. Taylor, D. Ross, P. Slater, T. Shea, A. Godfrey

Ainslie Tricolours

Goal Kickers: W. Spencer, L. McKeough, A. Ireland, J. Martin, N. Beaumont Best Players: J. Costigan, L. Morfoot, F. Hawkins, H. Richardson, S. Groenewegen, N. Cameron Neser

Tigers Men’s 1st Grade

If the loss against Belconnen the week before was disappointing last Saturdays match was even more so. Against the Magpies, Queanbeyan led for most of the game losing in the final few minutes.

Against Ainslie (except for the 1st quarter) they were never in the hunt and by games end had succumbed by embarrassing 59 points.

In front of a large contingent of former premiership players from the 1989, 1999 and 2009 premiership teams, the Tigers lost their way early in the 2nd quarter and were never able to peg back a dominant Ainslie combination who are chasing their 4th consecutive 1st Grade Premiership.

In the Tigers defence they lost several players early through injury and couldn’t recover. The team finished with just 16 fit players on the paddock and the Ainslie combination took full advantage of a depleted Tigers combination.

Next Sundays Elimination Final against Eastlake at Allinsure Park is at 1.15pm

5.9-39

14.14-98

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: T. Clowry, M. Grocott, B. Fruend, J. Bryce, C. Lovell Best Players: M. Bernasconi, J. Bridger, T. Conroy, T. Collins, T. Clowry, C. Lovell

Ainslie Tricolours

Goal Kickers: J. Doering 5, H. Armstrong 4, A. Wiles, L. O”Neil, J. Cuzner, N. Foley, L. Carter Best Players: H. Armstrong, C. Bernasconi, D. Ledda, T. Powell, W. Beaumont, N. Foley

Disappointing Day at Allinsure Park

The Tigers Under 18 Grade Rising Stars provided the only highlight at Allinsure Park last Saturday winning their last match of the season albeit by a

point. They have the bye in the last round and will miss the finals. Having won three out of their last four matches, the youngsters have shown just what they can do given a relatively full team.

The Tigerettes 1st Grade team suffered their first loss of the season going down to Belconnen while in the other two grades played at Allinsure Park both the Men’s 1st and Reserve Grade teams lost to Magpies ending any hope of finishing in the top two of either grade. The Tigerettes Reserve Grade finished off their season with a comprehensive win over the Tuggeranong Hawks at Greenway and now look forward to their second semi final clash next Saturday against Riverina Lions in Wagga.

Under 18 Grade Rising Stars

On a cold and windy winters day, the Tigers Rising Stars managed to hang on in the final term in what was a dour struggle to the final siren. Belconnen having all the ascendancy during the latter part of the match.

Queanbeyan had the advantage of a slight wind in the opening term, but inaccuracy cost them dearly as they posted 2.6 to 1 goal by the Magpies. As they game progressed so did the wind and by the final term, there was quite an advantage to the club end.

Overnight rain and snow had made for slippery conditions, but this did not discourage the effort by both teams as they battled the weather to provide an enthralling contest.

The Tigers prevailed by just one point and although their season is over, they can look forward to 2020 with confidence with a strong off season.

In terms of players advancing into the senior ranks, once again the Club is blessed with any number proving they are capable of player in the higher grades. This season has already seen the likes of Jack Manners, Hayden Hunter, Alex Salmond, Josh Fahey, Sam Frost, Harry Grant and Lachie Squire play senior grade football. Grant and Squire playing mostly NEAFL and being recognised as two Rising Star nominations for the GWS GIANTS NEAFL team.

Thanks, is extended to all the volunteers that assisted this team throughout the season. Special mention to the Coaching panel of Chris Clifton (Coach) and Assistants Kenny Sissons, Andrew Harvey, Michael Robinson and Kane Cawse.

3.12-30

3.11-29

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: B. Rauter, W. Derksen, J. Armstrong Best Players: B. Rauter, W. Derksen, J. Gilbert, M. Taylor, B. Purdon, R. Thompson

Tigerettes Reserve Grade

The Tigerettes Reserve Grade completed their season with a win over Tuggeranong Hawks at Greenway Oval on Saturday. With snow covering the hills close bye, the Tigerettes were far too strong for their inexperienced opponents posting a 66-point win.

This completes the competition proper for the Regional Competition. The Tigerettes, who have lost just one match for the season now take on the might of the Riverina Lions next Saturday in Wagga.

0.0-0

9.12-66

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: M. Margosis 4, S. Dal Santo 2, S. Close, K. Reid, J. Shea Best Players: S. Close, M. Hurley, M. Margosis, C. Hamilton, K. Reid, A. Kolano

Tigers Men’s Reserve Grade

In a disappointing result for the Club, the Tigers Reserve Grade Men’s team boasting many quality senior grade players were well defeated by the Belconnen Magpies. A spot in the top two was up for grabs, but it wasn’t to be as they struggled to contend with the conditions and the enthusiasm of their opponents.

The Tigers had many players returning to the team including that of seasoned first grader Matt Bernasconi who broke an arm earlier in the season. However, for the second week in a row they lacked manpower up forward and have now posted just seven goals in their last two outings.

Having held top spot just two weeks ago, they are now destined to finish third with the only positive being a possible home final at this stage with just one round remaining.

2.5-17

6.8-44

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: A. Bowyer, S. Lancaster Best Players: L. Thompson, H. McKenzie, B. Greenwood, M. Price, W. Morshead, A. Bowyer

Tigerettes 1st Grade

Take away the likes of Stramandinoli, Dunn, Res, Tisma, Hamilton and Parry – and the team fell well short of expectations even though the replacement Tigerettes gave everything in what would be a hard contested match at Allinsure Park.

As with most games played late in the day, cold conditions began to return to the ground (that’s if it ever left) with Belconnen Magpies taking every advantage of the absentees of the Tigerettes.

A number of the above mentioned being absent due to trial matches with new teams which are to be included in the AFLW in the upcoming season. Full credit to the Pies though, their footy was hard and well structured and they will be a real threat for the flag in the coming weeks.

With one round remaining the Tigerettes need to regroup with hopefully all players available before the final’s series commencing over the weekend 24 / 25 August.

3.2-20

8.9-57

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: L. Watson 2, M. Godfrey Best Players: E. Ross, T. Evans, A. Dwyer, G. Stephinson, A. Tupper, C. Taylor

Tigers Men’s 1st Grade

The real disappointed of the day was the loss by the Men’s 1st Grade. Having led for most of the game and looking the goods well into the last term, they were not able to prevent a sustained attack by the Magpies in the final five minutes.

The loss leaves the Tigers lamenting what could have been!!!

A win would have made for a blockbuster next Saturday against Ainslie with a spot in the top two and a second chance come finals the following week. As it is, the Tigers have finished for the fifth season in a row in third position and although this enables a home final – preference would have been to play for a spot in the Grand Final during the first week of finals.

In saying that, the Tigers have progressed in 2015 and 2016 to Grand Finals from third position taking out the Premiership in 2015 when defeating a then undefeated Belconnen Magpies team.

8.10-58

9.14-68

Queanbeyan Tigers

Goal Kickers: B. Fruend 2, M. Grocott 2, J. Bryce, A. Page, J. Cutts, Z. Derksen Best Players: J. Taylor, Z. Derksen, J. Bowyer, T. Conroy, J. Bryce, C. Lovell

Next Weekend

A huge gathering of former Premiership players from the 1989 1st and Reserve Grade teams, the 1999 1st Grade Premiership team and the 2009 Reserve Grade team along with family members of players from the 1939 first ever 1st Grade Premiership team will embark on Allinsure Park next Saturday to witness old enemies Ainslie and the Tigers play in three grades from 10.00am.

It should be a fantastic gathering of past and present day players in attendance at the ground with the majority expected to attend the Tigers 100 Club gathering that evening at which two new members will be inducted as Full Members of the prestigious club being Andrew Swan and Paul Slater both of whom played their 100 1st Grade game during this season.

Many former players are traveling from interstate to attend what will be a special day for the Tigers Club. Players from the 1989 era will be gathering at the Top Pub from 6pm on the Friday night with all welcome to attend in particular those from the 1999 1st Grade Premiership – some of whom doubled up with premiership medallions from the 89 and 99 years.

Game Day Time Changes

Thanks to the co-operation of the Ainslie Football Club – All games next Saturday have been bought forward one hour with the following times for the three grades:

10.20am               Men’s Reserve Grade

12.15pm               Men’s 1st Grade

2.45Pm                 Tigerettes 1st Grade