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Tigers have secured the services of Brett Winkler as Assistant Coach to offside current A Grade Coach Chris Catip in 2014. Brett brings a wealth of experience with him.

Brett played for the Newcastle Knights u21 squad aswell as won premierships as coach with Maroochydore A Grade. He was also CEO of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles when they entered the Queensland Cup. He setup the Sunny Coast as a feeder club to the Manly Sea Eagles. In his first year as CEO the Sea Eagles won a premiership in the Queensland Cup with a side that included Trent Hodgkinson (Bulldogs), Junior Paulo(Eels), Tony Williams(Bulldogs), Tim Browne(Bulldogs), Adam Cuthbertson(Newcastle Knights) and a 2012 Emerald Tiger Steven Spencer.

Brett was also heavily involved in the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Brett now lives in Emerald after moving here earlier this year with Devcon Homes.

At the Tigers 2013 Presentation night 5 new members got added to the Emerald Tigers RLFC history books. On the night there were 2 new life members and 3 honorary members inducted.

Life Membership

Phil Rooney- Phil was inducted for his many years of service which saw him win premierships as a player to being head of the club as president. “Flop” as he is known started as a player in 1981 picking up premierships with the club and ran the Tinny bar in the mid 2000’s to end up President for the last 5 years.

Billy Hoare- He reffed for many years as well as being involved with the club before and after it was the changed to the Tigers. Billy put massive hours into the club and he was known as the Tigers No.1 supporter for many years.

Honorary Members 10 years+

Ray Downie- had many years of service and still currently playing included “Tiger of the Year” twice and has captained the Tigers aswell as won premierships with the green and white.

Joe Mahony- Joe has transitioned from fullback to front row. Another of the Tigers Captains he has won premierships and has also recieved  “Tiger of the Year”.  Joe retired this year.

Luke Wren- Luke last played for Tigers in 2012 major semi final as captain an another “Tiger of the Year” recipient. Luke was the full time captain in 2012.

In 2014 Emerald Tigers u18’s and A Grade halfback will be a Tiger next year but not an Emerald one. Eastern Suburb Tigers in Brisbane has picked Connor for the 2014 season and he will be in the u20’s Colts team. The U20 colts team is coming off a Premiership in 2013 and Connor will be hoping to repeat that with Easts.

Connor has a breakout debut season with the A Grade receiving Rookie of the Year for the Central Highlands competition and the Tigers. He also received Man of the Match Honours in his first A Grade semi final after winning a premiership with the U18’s side the previous week. He piled on 18 unanswered points in the first 18 mins against the Emerald Cowboys.

The 4th Emerald Tigers to be picked up by Easts in 3 years he will head down in December to join the colts for pre-season. The Emerald Tigers pride themeselves on the Affiliation that has come with the Brisbane club and creates a direct pathway with higher level Rugby League.

Emerald Tigers would like to wish Connor the best of luck in 2014.

 

 

Billy Neal-2013 Tiger of the Year

The 2013 Presentation night was a great success. With close to 110 people attending there was fun had by all. Many Awards were given out and the lists are below-

Club Awards

 

Presidents Award- Brooke Walker

Clubpersons of the year- Jay and Sally Edwards

Tiger of the year- Billy Neal

Oldboys Player of the year- Clint Day

Life Membership- Billy Hall and Phil Rooney

 

Ladies Awards

Ticker Award- Maria Rawira

Miss Versatile-Rhiannon Devine

Rookie of the year- Amy O’Laughlin

Greatest Gains- Julie Murchie

Coaches Award- Amy O’Laughlin

Players Player- Laura Richards

Best Back- Emma Holzwart

Best Forward- Karissa Deakin

 

Mens Awards for 2013

Honoarary Player 10 years- Ray Downie, Luke Wren, Joe Mahony.

Step up Awards- Josh Johnston, Sebastian Stiegler, Koby Scott, Connor Jones.

Mr Versatile- Jake Madsen

Ticker Award- Kyle Mattingley

Best Back- Whetu Austin

Best Foward- Griffin Freeman

Players Player- Billy Neal

Rookie of the year-Connor Jones

Coaches Award- Henry Watkins

Most Tackles- 423 Kyle Mattingley
Most Hitups- 140 Billy Neal
Most Tries- 18 Whetu Austin
Most Points- 82 Ray Ebsworth

Player Incentive Reward-
1st James Powlton $750
2nd Ray Downie, Dale Mikkelsen, Kyle Mattingley $250 each

 

In a game that had everything the Tigers had to play catch up footy after being down 18-4 at the break. With good football on display but the Emerald boys couldn’t get the rub of the green. With a penalty count 17-4 possesion was a killer. The game eventually finished with the Bears holding their lead to go onto be winners 26-20.

Tigers said goodbye to stalwart Joe Mahony after (more…)

Tigers have bounced back from a first round semi loss to bluff with wins over Emerald Cowboys 38-32 and Bluff Rabbitohs 38-26. The Tigers take on the Minor Premiers Clermont Bears at Clermont this Saturday night at 7pm. The Tigers ladies will face off against Blackwater Crushers at 5pm.Tigers would like to thanks all players,sponsors, supporters, committee, family and friends for a successful 2013 as we fight to go to number 1.

 

For the Grand Final we’re organizing a coach (60seats) for all our supporters! So let’s all get together and show some love for our boys in green!

– Seats $25 each (includes $7 gate… fee)
– Bus leaves from McIndoe at 3:30pm
– Seats to be booked and paid (via bank transfer) by Friday 13th
September. Please pay online to the details below by Friday and contact Teegan Rooney on 0408846809 to confirm booking.

NAB Bank
Emerald Tigers RLFC
Acc #: 829354222
BSB: 084646

Get over to Clermont and support the Mighty Emerald Tigers in both games. UP THE TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!

The Tigers will face local rivals the Cowboys in a do-or-die clash this Saturday night at 5pm. Below are some of the support we have received from the community.

 

The 2013 Central Highlands final series will kick off this Saturday the 24th of August at Bluff as the top 5 has now formed. Their will be an elimination final at 5pm between the Emerald Cowboys and the Peak Down Pirates. Then there will be a semi-final at 7pm between the Emerald Tigers and Bluff Rabbitohs. We would love to have as many Tigers supporters at Bluff this weekend to cheer the boys into the Grand Final Qualifier if we beat bluff. See you there!!!!!!!