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The Tigers notched 3 from 5 wins last weekend with wins in Men’s and Women’s 1st Grade and Men’s Reserve Grade. The Tigers Under 18 Grade team went down to the Tuggeranong Hawks for the second time this season as did the Tigerettes Reserve Grade for the second time to the strong Riverina Lions combination.
However it was a train wreck in the senior men’s grades with both men’s 1sts & Res not being able to finish with a bench by the end of their games. Hopefully they aren’t serious in the wash up however the Tigers depth will be tested in the coming weeks!
Tigerettes Reserves
The Tigerettes Reserve Grade were hoping to provide strong opposition for competition leaders Riverina Lions at home, but except for the first quarter, they offered little resistance to a polished Lions combination.
Playing at home, the Tigerettes fielded a relatively strong combination but were no match as they Lions played constructive footy using many of their experienced players to advantage. Although holding a slender margin at the half time break, the Lions piled on the points as the game progressed eventually winning by 37 points. Lauren Flakelar was a “tower” of strength down back often repelling many attacking moves by Riverina.
Mon McGrath also provided strong opposition along with Lani Watson who has been playing with a very badly injured finger much to her credit.
1.2-8
6.9-45
Queanbeyan Tigers
Goal Kickers: S. Dal Santo Best Players: L. Flakelar, M. McGrath, C. O’Neill, C. McCarthy-Partridge, J. Vucago
Riverina Lions
Goal Kickers: K. Jackson 2, K. Forrest, E. Oates, B. Georgina, H. Conroy Best Players: B. Georgina, J. Powell, A. White, K. Ireland, K. Crompton, K. Forrest
Under 18 Grade Rising Stars
A depleted Tigers Under 18 Grade Rising Stars played the early match at Greenway Oval on Sunday in freezing conditions but they were dogmatic in every way. Player unavailability and injuries have been the norm for this team all year and unfortunately that wont change for some time. But to their credit they battled hard against an improved opposition and went down fighting only in the last 10 minutes of the game.
The Tigers have gained a gun in Mitch Taylor. The more we see of this lad, the better he will be and more importantly, the more opportunities he will have at playing higher up as he progresses. Hugh Clark was outstanding as was young Ben Purdon. They are both great prospects for senior teams in the future. Harrison Miller also played his best game for the year as did the dynamic Ollie Rowley.
This young team is progressing nicely. They have a real battle to make finals but hopefully with inclusions in the latter part of the season they may be provided a finals opportunity.
11.10-76
7.7-49
Queanbeyan Tigers
Goal Kickers: M. Taylor 2, H. Hunter, A. Salmond, J. Manners, J. Armstrong, J. Gilbert Best Players: H. Clark, J. Gilbert, B. Purdon, M. Taylor, H. Miller, O. Rowley
Tigers Men’s Reserve Grade
From a starting lineup one short of a full team, they were down more numbers within minutes of the game commencing. Harry Straker was a late withdrawal from the team and was not replaced. Ben Millynn broke his wrist and then Anthony Lopilato limped from the field. Next to exit was Coach Alex Lawder with a serious injury requiring hospitalisation, so the Tigers played most of the match with 17 players.
Fortunately, the Tigers were able to cover the losses and were convincing victors over the Tuggeranong Hawks at Greenway. There were some excellence performances including that of Wilson Morshead. He has certain developed a strong physical game and pushed the Tigers into attacked on many occasions. Up forward the Club welcomed back Will Taylor for his first game of the season. Will being the Club and Leagues leading goal kicker in the Under 18 Grade last season. He didn’t fail on the weekend with 5 goals. An injury preseason has kept him sidelined until last Sunday and he
impressed with his strong marking ability.
Marcus Lawrence continues to push for senior grade selection, once again posting 4 goals. Ryan Worn at fullback also impresses as does Kyle Doherty with his hardness at the ball being a feature.
2.2-14
16.17-113
Queanbeyan Tigers
Goal Kickers: W. Taylor 5, M. Lawrence 4, H. McKenzie 3, O. Hicks 2, C. Taylor 2 Best Players: W. Morshead, A. Bowyer, B. Gisik, R. Worn, O. Hicks, K. Doherty
Tigerettes 1st Grade
Welcome back Hannah Dunn.
One of the Tigers favorite Tigerettes played her first game for the Club on Sunday against Tuggeranong Hawks after spending the last 6 months in Adelaide playing for Norwood of the SANFWL.
A former Captain and Best and Fairest winner Hannah fitted back nicely into this talented team and will certainly be an asset as the balance of the season unfolds. No-one was more pleased to see Hannah return other than her best Tigerettes mate in Ella Ross. Ella showed the way by posting 5 goals in the team’s e
emphatic win over Tuggeranong Hawks in the late game at Greenway Oval.
Other notable performances were from the Hamilton sisters Jade and Lexie plus Ruby Grounds, Strama and Captain elite, Carly Res.
0.0-0
18.9-117
Tuggeranong Hawks
Best Players: K. Greenacre, K. Ghirardello, H. Bartholomew, A. Ghirardello, E. Walsh, K. Gregory
Queanbeyan Tigers
Goal Kickers: E. Ross 5, A. Hamilton 4, J. Stramandinoli 3, J. Hamilton 3, E. Squire, H. Dunn, J. Parry Best Players: E. Ross, R. Grounds, A. Hamilton, J. Hamilton, J. Stramandinoli, C. Res
Men’s 1st Grade
The Tigers battled hard against a very competitive Tuggeranong Hawks combination who never gave an inch throughout an entertaining match. The scores may indicate an easy victory for the Tigers, but it was far from that.
There were some strong performers for the Tigers.
The “Old Timer” Toby Conroy seems to be ageless amongst this team as he “strides” around the ground at will picking up disposal after disposal.
Lachy Highfield was prominent until injured. Liam Greenwell has continued his good form of recent times. Brandon Lagana played his 50th Club match and was another to impress.
Up forward Matt Grocott and Tim Clowry provided plenty of opportunities while the return of Jack Carroll-Tape after long term injury and a few starts in the Reserves is sure to be a bonus as the season unfolds.
2.5-17
16.18-114
Queanbeyan Tigers
Goal Kickers: M. Grocott 4, T. Clowry 3, L. Highfield 3, B. Fruend 2, B. Lagana, C. Lovell, P. Slater, J. Carroll-Tape Best Players: T. Conroy, L. Greenwell, B. Lagana, M. Grocott, L. Highfield, C. Lovell