Players from TIgers representing Central Highlands Representive
Ladies- C.Ramsay, M.Rawiri, C.Hill, K.Samson, R.Battes-Ormond, B.Walsh, C.Watkins
Mens- R.Ebsworth, J.Tiare, B.Eggmolesse, T.Pritchard, S.Stiegler, J,Cavanagh, M.Parata, I.Huet, J.King, M.Williams.
Staff- T.Weatherley, B.Weatherley, J.Edwards
Players Selected for Central Crows Rep Side
Ladies- C. Ramsay, K.Samson
Mens- J.King
4th of March saw the Tigers hit Camp Fairbairn for another Camp Tiger. Friday night was all in the classroom with Speakers Cam Stallard(social media, judiciary, code of conduct), Jay Edwards(setting the Tiger standards-The six P’s), Brooke Walker/Terri Weatherley(Onfield care of injuries), Brett Weatherley/Ray Ebsworth(A Grade Season ahead).
We then headed out for a few beers and some good stories. Maybe a little to long as it wasn’t long after heading to bed that the boys were up again 5.30am with an hour long physical session ahead of them. After Breaky the lads headed out to do a high ropes course. With a few members(no names) afiad of hiegths it was a good tester and the support from everyone get them through. To finish of the session their was a huge flying fox to conquer with 90% of the lads getting through.
Last session of the day was the raft building. The challenge was build a raft out of a couple canoe’s, rope, board and poles. The raft must carry 5 people and race around a set course. The winners were the first back. After the winners were named the next race was the “Pirates Challenge” which now you can attack the other rafts(check the gallery in coming weeks for photo’s).
Big Thanks to Camp Fairbairn and Troy Jenkins for the weekend. Tigers would encourage any other sporting clubs to take advantage of Camp Fairbairn as it has all you needs at hand.
Tigers are now full steam ahead with pre-season training. If you would like to join the Pirtek Emerald Tigers contact Jay on 0448 154 231 or find us at www.emeraldtigers.com.au. We have a mens and ladies senior team and are a family based club. You can catch us at the Emerald Ag College Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 6.30pm.
Tigers Seniors are gearing up for the 2016 season so we are looking for up and coming Juniors, returning and New players for our Mens and Ladies senior teams. Call or text Jay on 0448154231 for more info or training times.
The Tigers ladies headed to Bluff on the weekend to take on Blackwater Crushettes in and rain soaked affair. The Crushers beat Dysart the previous week and were very lively from the start. The Tigers were looking to bounce back after the shock loss to Clermont Ladies the previous week.
The game was stop start due to rain and injuries so both teams found it hard to get a roll on and sometimes the frustration showed through mistakes and timing. Both teams battled hard and went into the break at 6 a piece with Casey Watkins crashing over and Maria Rawiri converting.
Tigers lost gun fullback Tamyra Hunter at the start of the second half with Amy O’laughlin shifting back to cover. With both teams battle for field position some good play by the Tigers saw Kiri Samson score and Maria Rawiri convert to make it 12-6 with 8 remaining.
The Tigers defence held strong with some strong with hits by Cloe Ramsay and Ruby Battes-Ormond keeping the props at bay and qualifying for the Grand Final Next week at Clermont.
Well done to all the girls on the win. Back to training this weeks to make sure we are ready to defend our title.
This weekend will be a big double header for Tigers with the Ladies looking to keep the unbeaten streak alive against the last placed Cowgirls and the Mens will be playing for pride after missing out on finals contention with a loss against Bluff last weekend.
The Ladies have secured the 2015 minor premiership with 3 rounds remaining but will not be taking the foot of the pedal. The ladies have big game experience and know that they will need to be on top of their game leading into the finals.
The mens will be looking to finish their season on a high with a win against 4th placed Cowboys and then Springsure next week. Tigers know their cross town will be looking for confidence on their way to the finals and Springsure just having a 30 point win last weekend.
Check back in next week to see who we went!!!!!!
Well done to our Ladies team who have secured the 2015 Minor Premiership 3 weeks before the finals. The ladies are working hard to make sure the back up last years premiership win(pic below). Good work ladies
Tigers went into last weekends game looking to back up a good win against Bluff. Two good training sessions during the week had the Tigers ready to go for Saturday.
The first 10 mins of the game was back and forth with both sides feeling each other out. Springsure were missing the likes of Kane Day, Jesse Day and Charlie Mayne but had still come to play. After 13 mins Gavin Power crossed with Ray Ebsworth Missing the Conversion. Jason King ran 70m metres and used his pace to burn the defenders. Ebsworth converts 10-0. Next up was a great try by the veteran of the squad Kitione Saukura straight under the sticks. 16-0. 2 more tries came to hard running prop Meirana Parata scores and Koby Scott scores out wide to take Tigers into the break 28-0.
The second Half Springsure has gained some momentum through hard work in the forwards and picked up the first try of the second half 28-4. That was the last time the Mountainmen troubled the scoreboard as Tries to Brendan Kelly, Koby Scott, Ricky O’Donnell, Ryley Parter and Isaiah Huet and 4 goals to Ray Ebsworth and 1 goal to Boyze Harbord saw Tigers run out winners 56-4.
Player Points went to
3- Meirana Parata
2- Brendan Kelly
1- Darcy Hardess
The Tigers mens squad headed over to the Undefeated Bluff Rabbitohs with only one on the bench. Due to work, the Flu and Injuries the Green and Whites were decimated. Although with limited numbers the Tigers spirit was there.
The Tigers headed onto the field knowing there was a mighty task ahead if they were going to be competitive. It didn’t help that Bluff scored 2 early tries in the first 10 mins. 12-0 early on and the Tigers needed to react. A backline movement out to 17 year old flying winger Tyler West got the Tigers off the mark. Conversion missed. The game stalemated for 15 mins before a try to Gavin Power. Conversion Missed. Into the halftime break 12-8 to the Bluff Rabbitohs.
Taking some pride out of the score at halftime was not good enough for Coach Dennis Moore and the players. Asked by Moore if they were happy to go home with a very good half on under the belt or did they want to push for the win the answer was unanimous. But could the Tigers fitness hold out after Tigers Backrower Des Sofea injured his shoulder but choose to play on so he didn’t leave his team without a reserve.
Into the second half and Bluff got over the chalk first but the Tigers were not going to lay down. Koby Scott ran a good line and scored and Converted by returned Capra Ray Ebsworth. Not to be out done by Koby Ray put the next 2 tries on himself and also converting both. Tigers out to a 26-18 lead. & minutes to go and the fatigue was hitting home fast. With both sides making errorts the Tigers held out to take the victory after a late try to Bluff 26-24. Ricky O’Donnell scored a game high 28 hitups and Wade Campbell topped the tackle count with 33.
Story By Maria Rawiria
As you would all know, we had our first bus trip of the year, heading out to Henricks Oval to play for the first time against the Blackwater Crushettes and boy did they turn up!
We took 17 girls to Blackwater (a few broken fingers, a rolled ankle and work meant we were a couple short), but that didn’t deter us.
This game saw us cross the line only three times in the whole game, even though we increased our hit ups (on the three previous rounds) by 73%. These Crushettes sure can defend well!
First half tries went to Casey Watkins, with a line bust around the half way mark off a draw and pass from Bonnie Walsh and the other to Cooper Hill, who crashed over on the edges to take us to the half time break at 10-0 (Watkins’ try was the only converted of the night, though I didn’t miss by much with the other two!). Ball security was at a premium on the night, had both sides held on to it a bit more, the score could have been much different!
Second half saw more hit ups, crunching tackles (a few penalties) and the lone try that went to Kiri Samson off some hard running up the middle by forwards Caity Lye, Nioaka Ross and Chantelle Nagel. The full time score, went to us 14-0, which also means that we go into the next round undefeated after four weeks of playing
3, 2, 1 and Players Player went as follows;
3 – Cloe Ramsay (Centre)
2 – Chantelle Nagel (Front row)
1 – Nioaka Ross (Front row)
Players Player – Cooper Hill & Cloe Ramsay (Centres)
Our girls will now take a well-deserved break with byes and the Queen’s birthday weekend confining us to the training field only until 20 June 2015 when we head out to Bear Park to play our old mates which will feature recently appointed Central Crows representatives Elle Stitt and Carly Bell