Category: News

Ray Ebsworth will mark his opposite number this weekend in North Queensland Cowboy Kyle Feldt. Feldt is playing on the wing for the Medhi Townsville Blackhawks on Saturday Night in the final trial for the CQ Capras. Both players will be wearing the number 5. It will be a good test for Ray and his progress made throughout the pre-season. Kick off is this Saturday 21st @ 6.30pm, Browne Park. It looks to be a wet and wild weekend where ball control could determine the winner.

We are pleased to announce that Pirtek Emerald have come onboard as “Naming Rights” sponsors. In 2015 we will know be known as the “Pirtek Emerald Tigers”. Tigers would like to  thank Pirtek Emerald for their generosity and welcome this great local company to the Tiger family.

The Pirtek Emerald Tigers held their Annual General Meeting and the following executive will lead the Tigers in 2015.

President- Jay Edwards
VIce-President- Pete Eversham
Treasurer- Brooke Walker
Secretary- Caity Lye

Thanks to all who attended the AGM with almost 40 in total.

Pirtek Emerald Tigers Ladies forward Casey Watkins has capped of a stellar year picking up “2014 CH Representitive Player of the Year”. Casey also picked up “Top Tackles”, “Top Tryscorer”, Player of the year” and ” Player of the Match” in Tigers 2014 Grand Final win. Casey also achieved a rare feat that we are not sure if it’s the first time in QRL history, Casey and her brother Henry (pictured) both wining “Top Tackler” for their respective teams.

In a year that Casey couldn’t of won much more we congratulate her on her massive year. Well done Casey.

Tigers Prop Josh Johnston will head to the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to join the National Youth Competition u20’s for a pre-season trial. If josh’s form is good enough he will be added to the squad for the 2015 season.

Josh had a big season in 2014 with the Pirtek Emerald Tigers picking up the A Grade player of the year aswell representing Central Highlands in the 47th Batallion carnival.

Josh will re-unite with his former Tigers teammate Connor Jones. Jones spent 2014 at Emeralds affiliate club the Easts Tigers learning his trade as half. Connor who is already in the Bulldogs 2015 squad will also be looking to impress.

Good luck to both lads and all the best for the future.

He has been the safety net at the back of the Pirtek Emerald Tigers for the past 3 years. Amassing a huge tally of points for the Green and Whites being the first choice Goalkicker and also a frequent try scorer, Ray’s form has been noticed by the Jason Hetherington led team.

Ray was invited down to CQ Capras last game at Norths Devils last year as 18th man. Ray has also represented the Central Highlands numerous times at the custodial No.1 jersey. The 2014 “Tiger of the Year” has now been signed into the top 25 Capras squad and will fight to get into the top 18 weekly which will play Intrust Cup.

Ray makes the move to Rockhampton this week to join his new teammates for a gruelling pre-season and fight to grab a role in a team who has just added a quality fullback in former Queensland Cup Player of the year Javarn White.

We wish Ray all the best in his future footy.

Tigers Centre Whetu Austin will be returning to Easts Tigers in 2015 to start in the Fogs A Grade squad. The squad he will be joining has won the past 3 premierships. Whetu has the opportunity to play his way into the Intrust Cup Squad if his form permits.

Austin was at Easts in 2012 and 2013 playing for the U20’s. He rejoined the Emerald Tigers midway through 2013 and played in the A Grade Grand Final and picking up “Best Back” and “Top Try Scorer after only playing 8 of the 16 season games. Spending the start of 2014 in England he played overseas for the Milford Marlins and was successful in his UK stint.

All the best Whetu.

Tigers kicked off a great 2014 presentation night  at the Emerald Maraboon in September. Lots of laughs and drinks for the end of season party. Thanks to everyone who was a part of our successful 2014 campaign. See everyone again next year.

Ray Ebsworth(Tiger of the Year) & Miranda Bartley(Ladies Premiers 2014)

The Emerald Tigers hosted their annual presentation night at the Maraboon Tavern and it was a great success. Celebrating a successful year by both teams the Tigers would like to thank the Tavern for the wonderful service on the night.

2014 Award Winners

· Ladies Coach, Assistant Coach, FAO – Gee Martin, Brendan Green & Adam Richards
· Mens Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager – Chris Catip, Brett Winkler, & Peter Moore
· Old Boys Presentation for contributions to the club – Phil Rooney Alan Douglas and Blake Rooney

Player and Club Awards:

· Top Hit Ups – Jess Bell & Joshua Johnson
· Top Tackles – Henry & Casey Watkins
· Top Try Scorer – Casey Watkins & Isaiah Huet
· Top Points Scorer – Maria Rawiri & Ray Ebsworth
· Mr. and Miss. Versatile – Clint Day & Casey Watkins
· Ticker Award – Maria Rawiri & Kitione Saukuru
· Rookie of the Year – Jenny Whittaker & Tani Totau
· Player of the Year – Casey Watkins & Josh Johnson
· Best Back – Amy O’Loughlin & Isaiah Huet
· Best Forward – Jess Bell & Griffin Freeman
· Ladies Coaches Award – Maria Rawiri
· Mens Coaches Award – Henry Watkins
· Players Player – Ray Ebsworth, Darcy Darby &Jenny Whittaker
· Honorary Player – Peter ‘Boyze’ Harbord
· Old Boys Player of the Year – Wendy Green & Ray Ebsworth
· Club Person of the Year – Jay Edwards
· President’s Award – Brooke Walker
· Tiger of the Year – Ray Ebsworth

Josh Johnston(left) and Ray Ebsworth recently got the call up to travel with CQ Capras down to play Norths Devils. The Capras having injuries were looking to give some new players an opportunity to get a taste of Queensland Cup and let them showcase their talent.

Unfortunatly for Ray he was named 18th man on the day and didn’t get to play but Cq Capras staff said they were happy with what they saw at training the previous day. Josh did get to play off the bench and was injected into the game first at second row but then moved to his more comfortable spot off front row. Josh received good comments from the Capras on his gametime and they said “He didn’t look out of place at all”.  Unfortunatly the Caparas were convincingly beaten Josh said “the experience was awesome”.

Both players are now on Capras radar for 2015. Hopefully these lads can get a start as regulars in the Queensland Cup in 2015. We wish both lads the best of luck.