Category: Match Roundup – Men – 2013

Tigers headed to Middlemount missing key players and returned home with a 4 point loss. Middlemounts Ryan Hansell scored of the scrum base with 47 secs to go after a controversial knock-on ruling. The converson was good which left the final score 30-26. Whilst missing key players the Tigers unearthed some good new talent. Exciting times ahead for the Tigers as the add depth to their squad. Billy Neal and Henry Watkins(vc) lead the boys well with Kyle Mattingley and Matt Langby suring up the defence in the middle and Ray Ebsworth putting his body on the line against Pathers Big Front Rowers. An unlucky loss to the see Tigers sitting 5th on the ladder after 5 rounds and will be hoping to knock over Blackwater at home next week to keep in touch with the top 4.

Top Tacklers- Matt Langby 27, Henry Watkins 24, Kyle Mattingley 23, Billy Neal 21

Top Hitups- Ray Ebsworth 17, Jordan Parekura 12, Wanui Matainavora 10, Billy Neal/Jake Madsen/Griffin Freeman/Henry Watkins 9

Points 3,2,1

3 Henry Watkins

2 Ray Ebsworth

1 Kyle Mattingley

Tigers showed a controlled and mostly disciplined display at the weekend accounting for last years Premiers the Pirates 44-16. Tigers got out of the blocks after a first 15 minute stalemate which either side failed to score. It was one way traffic for the rest of the match. The smaller foward pack worked well together and layed a platform for backs to put the points on. Not our greatest day in the kicking department but it was a 9 tries to 3 win.

Halves Ray Downie and Connor Jones lead the boys around well. Jones also picked up 2 tries and 3 goals for his 2nd A grade game. Billy Neal tackled all day(33) especially in the second half(18) and Wade Campbell not far behind(16). Jake Madsen excelled at the back filling in for incumbent Ray Ebsworth who had to pull out due to illness. Clint Day also showed some great hole running bagging tries.

Josh Johnston debuted well for the Tigers with some aggresive defence and will be one to watch.

Points 3 Jake Madsen-M.O.M, 2 Clint Day, Connor Jones 1(also recieved Old Boys man of the Match)

Top Tackles- Billy Neal 33, Connor Jones 23, Henry Watkins 21, Clint Day 20

Top Hitups- Jake Madsen/Ricky O’Donnell 14, Karnunny Pearce 12, Connor Jones/Billy Neal/James Powlton 10

The Tigers mens weren’t as lucky as the ladies going down to cross town rivals the Cowboys 38-28. With the match hanging in th balance for the last 10 mins it was the blue and white’s that held on. The was some really good footy played by both sides aswell as some lapses in defence. The tries seem to come in 2’s and 3’s as each side took turns at asserting dominance. Connor Jones made his A Grade debut in the loss. He held his own in his first outing and will be someone to watch in future. Billy Neal made a successful return to the paddock picking up 1 point(3,2,1) from the bench. Tigers will be hoping to knock over last years premiers Peak Downs Pirates this Sunday at 3.30pm straight after the ladies game at McIndoe Park.

Player Points 3 Ray Ebsworth 2 Clint Day 1 Billy Neal

Duroux Family Man of the Match- Steven Spencer

Emerald  Carrying Co Man of the Match- Matt Langby

Tigers joined the winners circle for the first time this year with a 54-36 win over Dysart Bulls. The score doesn’t do the game justice. At multiple stages Dysart lead the Tigers and got out to an early 3 try lead.

The game didn’t start as planned with Hickey Oval experiencing electrical problems causing the power to the whole complex to short over and over again. But in the end the game got away about 8.30pm. Dysart hit early showing lots of passion for the trophy at stake. The scored a couple quick tries through offloads from their big men up front. After about 15mins the Tigers finaly kicked into gear which saw them lead at halftime 24-18.

Tigers had another lapse straight after the break and Dysart skipped out to a 12 point lead after the Bulls capitlised on a couple of Emerald’s mistakes.10mins into the second half the Tigers finally gained some composure and ran away with the match. Dysart fought extremely hard till the final minute. With this win the Tigers retain the Hicks Memorial Shield for the 2nd time out of 3 atttempts.

Emerald Tigers 54
(Tries M.Langby,J.Priddle 2 R.Ebsworth, K.Pearce,S.Parsons,H.Watkins,D.Mikkelsen 1-Goals R.Ebsworth 8 from 8 M.Langby 1 from 1)

Def Dysart Bulls 36
(Tries Phil Derksen 2, Logan Sullivan,Stevie Dennis,Issaac Marson,Hayden Reid 1 Goals 6 from 6)

3,2,1 Man of the Match Awards
3 Points= Ray Ebsworth and Joe Mahony
2 Points Henry Watkins
1 Point Karrnunny Pearce

Top Stats
Top Tacklers-Henry Watkins 19, Jared Chiesa 17, Ray Downie 14
Top Hitups- Ray Ebsworth 16, Joe Mahony 10, Peter Harbord 9

Tigers started the season with a Rd 1 loss to last years Minor Premiers. With both teams sporting to fairly new outfits it was unknown what was to be expected. But it was the Bears who played the wet weather footy in the dismal conditions. Tigers had oppotunities but couldn’t capitilize with too many handling errors and penalties but there was some good perfomances in the beaten team. The crowd was good considering the weather. So back to training and get ready for this weekends clash against the Dysart Bulls for the Hicks Memorial Shield at 7pm at Dysart.

Stats vs Clermont

Top Tackles-Ray Downie(29), Des Sofea(27), Henry Watkins(25), Matt Langby(23)

Top Hitups-Wanui Mantainavora(11), Ray Ebsworth/Kitione Saukuru(9), Steven Spencer/Karrnunny Pearce/Peter Harbord/Kyle Mattingley(8)

Old boys Man of the Match- Clint Day

Man of the Match 3,2,1- Des Sofea(3), Steven Spencer(2), Clint Day(1)

Tries to Wanui Matainavora,Henry Watkins

Goals to Ray Ebsworth(1)

Emerald Tigers 78(Tries: Henry Watkins ,Villami Tufulele 3 Sam Miles, Villami Sa 2, Jared Chiesa, Mani Mani, J.Speers,Travis Ryan 1 Goals Kane Day 4, Ray Downie, Matt Langby 2, Sam Miles,Joe Mahoney Mick Ballantyne 1.)

Def Blackwater Crushers 22(Tries W.Donohue,D.Callanan,C.Johnson,D.Fursman 1 Goals Ryan Campbell, Chris Johnson, D.Callanan 1)

Good roll up from Tigers past and present. A lot of money was raised for the club on the day coming from the player auction(first try scorer  and memorabilia auction. Some of the players drew $700-800 for their jersey with most averaging between $200-400. We also auctioned of a signed Mackay Cutters,Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne storm jersey aswell as a NSW Captains piece.Big thanks to the auctioneer Wayne York and everyone who dug deep into their pockets to support our great club.

Players Points and Awards
Tigers
3-Henry Watkins
2-Clint Day
1-Villami Tufulele
Old boys man of the match-Villami Tufulele

Crushers
3-B.Fuller
2-B.Gorman
1-K.Williams