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!!!!!!!
The Tigers rested up this week and did some fundraising towards an “Injured Players Fund” at the grand opening of Emerald Carpet Court and Harvey Norman. Tigers mens and ladies members ran a sausage sizzle over 2 days and raised a healthy amount to kick start this fund.
This fund is designed to assist seriously injured players when they are unable to work. This money will be a great help to players to assist with bills like car registrations, rent, weekly food etc. The payment amount and frequency will be determine on a case by case basis.
Massive thanks has to go to Coles Emerald for donating the sausages over the weekend. It was a huge help to not have to outlay the money for such an amount of sausages. Thanks Guys.
So we rest up for our next home game against Middlemount next week.
So far in 2013 4 Tigers Juniors have Debuted for A Grade Tigers and have not disappointed. Each player adding to the Men’s team in their own way.
First to make their Debut was Connor Jones. He started well in his first match playing in the Duroux Shield. The Shield is the Tigers biggest game of the regular season against cross town rivals the Emerald Cowboys. He started off the bench but has now become a regular fixture in the team at Half/Five-Eight. Connor has impressed in both Rugby League and Union this year. Just recently Connor was selected in the Bushrangers squad. This squad is picked out of Rugby Union teams from CQ, Far NQ, Mackay, Hervey Bay and Bundaberg. He has also represented Capricornia u18’s Union and Central United u18’s league. In September Connor is hoping to make the Queensland Country Squad when he faces off against Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs and Townsville at the State Titles.
Josh Johnston Debuted Against Last Years premiers Peak Downs Pirates. He Debuted well off the Bench and slotted into the back row well. His defence was solid making an impact. Lately a persistant leg injury has kept him out of the side. Josh also made the Bushrangers squad. Josh has just got back from Brisbane after receiving the “Pierre de Coubertin” award. This is given to School students how show leadership, sportsmanship and excellence in a variety of sports. Josh has also represented CH in league and union aswell as being in the Brisbane Broncos Elite Development program.
Koby Scott was next to Debut. A late call up after being heavily involved in a 60 point win 2hrs earlier for his Junior side. Koby come off the bench into the hooker role and in one stint made 14 tackles in less then 10 mins. Koby was inline to come into the starting side the following week at hooker for A Grade due to injuries but a accident at training also sidelined him for several weeks. Soon to be back on the paddock for his junior club and pushing for A Grade selection.
Sebastian Stiegler is the latest of the Debutants to where the Green and White. Sebby debuted on the wing against the previously undefeated 2012 minor premiers Clermont Bears. Understandably a big task, Sebby warmed to the occasion after being notified of his selection 20mins before the bus left and picking up his gear on the way. Starting on the wing he was tested early by the Bears halves putting up bombs and kicking to his corner. Sebby performed well and didn’t back down. His selection comes after good Junior form which warranted his Debut. In 2011 he represented the Queensland Indigenous squad.
His Brother Lloyd also Debuted for Tigers A Grade at 17 and was one of 3 sent to Brisbane to Join the East Tigers Colts system in 2011. This is a affiliate system which gives our juniors a pathway to higher levels footy in Brisbane. You may see some of these lads join that system if their on field and off field performance and work ethic warrants selection.
Another u18 Tiger trialled in 2012 and was invited into the 2014 East Tigers Colts system. Nick Devine trialled well at the end of 2012 but was not added to the 2013 Easts roster due to the side already being full. Nick is currently attending University in Brisbane. Because of his young age he was invited to join the Brisbane team the following year.
The affiliation with Easts Tigers has been a great leg up for our juniors and will continue. We have also welcomed back one of our 3 juniors placed into colts in 2011. Whetu Austin who played numerous games for the Brisbane club returned home on loan recently and has played great footy for the Tigers. Whetu has been on the scoreboard in every game and has also picked up doubles and a triple try haul.
East Tigers R.L.F.C
An unfortunate end for the Tigers Ladies with a forfeit in the Grand Final Qualifier against Yeppoon Seagulls. With the Ladies team losing players to injuries and work/family commitments, Yeppoon took the forfeit and moved on to play Gladstone Raidettes next Saturday in the Final. Although a sad end to the girls season it has been a breakthrough one for them.
This year saw Ladies Rugby League feature in Emerald. The received wonderful support for the community and would like to thank everyone including their sponsors for 2013. The girls had a successful year all round. They have established a new club and supported it well with fundraising.
The Girls are looking forward to next year already and hope to gain more number to add depth to the team. If you are interested in joining a great club and making new friends contact Rheenie Devine on 0428 181 886.
The girls will still be doing meat trays on Sunday afternoons at the golf club so get down and support the Emerald Tigers Ladies for Season 2014.
Emerald Tigers are looking for active and driven volunteers to take leadership role within the Club. The Committee have 4 main roles-President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. These roles will be coming up for vote an the Tigers AGM after the seasons conclusion.
Some of the current committee members are looking to take on a smaller role within the club as their family and work commitments have grown. Tigers are looking for people who like working with a friendly, family driven club who also enjoy a challenge.
Please contact Jay on 0448 154 231 or jayedwards10@hotmail.com. If you are moving to Emerald or would just like to know more about a role please contact the club. We are hoping to have these roles filled before the season concludes so the people filling these roles get a feeling of the club before the handover.
Unfortunatly, the Dysart Bulls were unable to form a team for the Tigers home game. This will give the Tigers a rest which will help a few niggling injuries. The was a foreit in the Ladies first semi-final which will see the Tigers through to the next round of the finals. Gladstone defeated Yeppoon 8-6 so the Tigers Ladies will head to Yeppoon to fight for a spot in the Grand Final.It will also see the end of Fitzroy’s campaign for 2013. Sorry to anyone who was heading to down to McIndoe Park this weekend.
Top Tackles
1 Kyle Mattingley(193)
2 Billy Neal(160)
= 3 Ray Downie and Matt Langby(142)
Top Hitups
1 James Powlton(81)
2 Kyle Mattingley(78)
3 Ray Ebsworth(69)
Top Tries
1 Matt Langby(5)
=2 Clint Day and Whetu Austin(4)
Goals
1 Ray Ebsworth(19)
Most Points
1 Ray Ebsworth(50)
2 Matt Langby(20)
3 Connor Jones(18)