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CLUB NEWS
QUEANBEYAN TIGERS
SYDNEY SWANS
By JOHN FORREST
The Tigers may have been defeated by NEAFL
Northern Conference team Southport but they were far
from disgraced. The young Tigers outfit gained plenty
of praise from their opponents as they battled the
game through to the final siren conceding goals in the
time on period of the third and fourth quarters which
blew the final score out in the Shark’s favour.
Southport fielded an experience team with a sprinkling
of former AFL, VFL and other players from major
leagues across Australia. In perfect conditions with
temperatures hovering around the 22 degree mark
they used their home ground (and the weather) to
advantage posting a 67 point win. They posted the
first three goals of the game - against the wind - and
looked likely to post a high score against the visiting
team. It was not to be.
The Club would like to express its sincere thanks to the
Southport Sharks for their hospitality during the day
(especially the after match refreshments) and to the
many supporters who travelled the distance to witness
the Tigers first ever competition match in Queensland.
A number of former premiership / grand final players
made the journey to witness the Tigers first ever
competition game in Queensland. They included:
Jamie Andriske, Michael Kennedy, Jason Gilbert, triple
Premiership Coach James Dore, Peter Bowyer, Chris
Davis, David Hunter and Tony Innaimo.
Our appreciation to the volunteers who also travelled
including Fred Gisik, Gary Bullivant, Chrissy Craven,
Doug Daniel, Michael Goiser, Pete Jensen, Wally
Thompson, Rowan Johnstone, Paul James, Danny
Rutten, Matt Napier and Ray Daniel – many at their
own expense. Also to our Queensland connections
- the Dickinsons, Jason Satchell and the family
members of Matt Napier who assisted on the day.
Special mention to the Officiating Umpires who
performed strongly throughout the game.
Congratulations to Michael Wescombe who played
his 150th Club game last Saturday. This is his second
milestone this year having played his 100th 1st
Grade game recently. He along with other milestone
achievers will be recognised at the Tigers 100 Club
function on 27 August along with members of the
1991 1st Grade premiership team attending the 20
year reunion.
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