HOME in Queanbeyan.

The Tigers Club would like to encourage associates of the Club to support the HOME in Queanbeyan fundraiser being held at THE Q on 9 April.

HOME in Queanbeyan is building a 20 one bedroom apartment complex on the corner of Rutledge St and Crawford St (on the site of the old Parish Hall) which will eventually provide a HOME for the mentally ill in the district who are homeless due to their illness.

The attached PDF file has all the details.

Alternatively you could give HOME in Queanbeyan Manager Anne Pratt a call on 0412460308

HOME Movie Night

NAB Introducer Program

The NAB Bank Queanbeyan and the Queanbeyan Junior Tigers have joined forces to promote the NAB Introducer Program. For every Home Loan over $50,000 approved with the NAB Bank and you name the Queanbeyan Tigers as your club, NAB will then donate .66% of the Loan to the Tigers!!

With the help of Local NAB Queanbeyan Manager Julie Hammond this is a perfect way to help the club raise funds.

This example; for a $250,000 loan (mention the Tigers as your club) NAB donates $1650.00 to the Tigers! What a great way to help your TIGERS!

See below a message from Mobile Lender Fernando Cuadros.
I’ll talk home loans ANYWHERE!

Get an on the spot pre-approval where and when it suits you. What’s more, if you have been referred to us by the Queanbeyan Tigers Football Club, they’ll benefit as well.

Speak to your Club Administrator or call your local mobile banker today.

Fernando Cuadros
0400 014 846

Queanbeyan Auskick Info 2010

Queanbeyan Auskick 2010
In 2010 the Queanbeyan Tigers will be conducting an Auskick Program in Queanbeyan on Sunday Mornings from 18th April – 13th June
Where: Steve Mauger Oval
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: $55.00

Auskick is an AFL skills development program for Primary School children aged 4 to 7. Auskick involves developing basic motor skills including hand-eye coordination, ball handling and fitness, in a fun and safe environment.
Each child that participates in the Auskick program will receive an Auskick pack. Included in the Auskick pack is:

Registration Day will be held on Saturday 20th March between 10am to 2pm at Dairy Farmers Park opposite Karabar shops Queanbeyan.
Any further information please contact: Adrian Pavese – Administration Manager – Queanbeyan Tigers FC
PH: 6299 3467 or qtigers.junior@tigersclub.com.au

Bill Neely enjoys his first training night back at the Tigers.

It was like he never left.

Billy Neely walked back into the Tigers Den after a seven year absence and seen some very familiar faces. Coach Mark Armstrong remains in the same position. Noel Miller is still the Tigers Team Manager as is the Assistant Team Manager – Kaye Parsons. Fred Gisik and Gary Bullivant remain as Sports Trainers. Graham Harmer and Rob Cooke are still involved providing support in various ways. Judy Mustard is another who has various roles including canteen and sports trainer duties. The Tigers Club Secretary Mark Thompson is in his 18th season. And the bloke that has chased Billy back to the club for a third occasion, Tigers long serving General Manager Ron Fowlie remains in the hot seat.

The loss of Mark Powell to Sydney Club North Shore, the transfer of Luke Whatman to Victor Harbour in South Australia and the possible loss of Andrew Lieshke with a recurring ankle injury

Andrew Lieschke's injured ankle

Negotiations were put in place and the signature of Neely was obtained in quick fashion in an effort to provide the Tigers with a strong mid field this season. Highly regarded as one of the prime midfield players in country football he slipped back into the Tigers Den last Friday night acquainting him with some old faces and some brand new ones.

There would be few Clubs around the nation that a player returns for a third time. Such is the case with Bill Neely. But one thing that stuck in his mind was the familiar faces of the clubs volunteers – a feature not lost on a player who will post his 100th first grade game in 2010.

2010 AFL National Coaching Conference

Over the weekend 29th to 31st of January the AFL held the 2010 AFL National Coaching Conference in Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in the new Adelaide Crows Training and Entertainment facility. The conference was a resounding success with over 570 coaches from around Australia in attendance.

Senior Grade Coaches of the Tigers Club Mark Armstrong, Adrian Pavese and Rod O’Riley attended the Conference.

They spent the weekend bouncing ideas around with notable AFL personalities Mark Bickley, David Parkin, Mark Williams, Stan Alves, Brian Royal, Neal Daniher, Nathan Buckley, Gary Hocking and Shane Woewodin – to name a few.

The privately sponsored and organised trip to Adelaide of our Coaches will provide an invaluable experience for the trio who are sure to implement many of the ideas gained on the playing group during 2010.

Also in attendance were over 100 Umpire Coaches who participated in the 2010 AFL National Umpire Coaching Conference which was being held in conjunction with the Coaching Conference. This was a significant step in bringing playing, coaching and umpiring together as integral parts of football rather than seeing them as separate entities.

The conference was opened by SANFL Executive Commissioner Leigh Whicker. He was followed by an enthusiastic Mark Williams (Port Adelaide FC) who delivered the opening keynote address that analysed the ‘Journey to Modern Coaching’ followed by Michael Broadbridge (West Coast Eagles FC) who considered ‘Moving on From the Noughties’ and the possible trends for coaching in the future.

On Saturday participants attended elective sessions on many different aspects of the game including strategy and tactics, club culture, developing fitness, learning styles and coaching youth etc. Saturday’s program also included the AFL Practical Kicking Workshop which was conducted out on the ground at AAMI Stadium analysing the critical learning points of kicking that had been developed by the AFL Kicking Working Party.

The Tigers Director of Coaching Mark Armstrong commented on the value of attending the conference. “It was exceptional and a worthy exercise to visit many new areas (of coaching) and the basics of coaching” he said.

He also took the opportunity to catch up with our own Todd Dickinson who is trailing with Glenelg Tigers in Adelaide and the recently signed Billy Neely whose move back to the Queanbeyan / Canberra area is imminent.

Junior Tigers pumped about the New Season!

The Junior tigers assault on the 2010 AFL Canberra Junior Season will commence next week with the majority of the Tigers teams to start training. Training times and details are varied so please take careful note of your teams days and times.

Registrations are still being accepted and we encourage everyone to join in the ROAR!

Also the Junior Club has planned a Gala Day for the Saturday 13th March TBA and a trip to Batemans Bay for the U8s, 9s, 10s and 11s on Sunday the 21st March TBA.

Under 8s
Coach: Jason Gilbert
Training: Starts Wednesday 31st March and every Wednesday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval and later Dairy Farmers Park.

Under 9s
Coach: Scott Taylor
Training: Starts Wednesday 31st March and every Wednesday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval and later Dairy Farmers Park.

Under 10s
Coach: Heath Ross
Training: Starts Thursday 4th March and every Thursday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval and later Dairy Farmers Park.

Under 11s
Coach: Scott Taylor
Training: Starts Tuesday 2nd March and every Tuesday & Thursday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval and later Dairy Farmers Park.

Under 12s
Coach: Ed Pribyl
Training: Starts Wednesday 10th March and every Wednesday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval until end March then at Steve Mauger Oval from April.

Under 14s
Coach: Kenny Sissons
Training: Starts Tuesday 2nd March and every Tuesday & Thursday 2010.
Time: 5.00pm to 6.15pm
Where: Halloran Drive Oval until end March then at Queanbeyan Park from April.

Under 16s
Coach: Bryan Neal Div 2 – Steve West & Dave Kelly Div 1
Training: Starts Tuesday 2nd March and every Tuesday & Thursday 2010.
Time: 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Where: Dairy Farmers Park.

Bulldogs Stars - Brad Johnson, Matthew Panos & Shane Thorne @ the Tigers Junior Rego Day

In what was a fantastic three days for the Queanbeyan Region, nine Western Bulldogs AFL Stars visited schools and attended the Junior Tigers Registration Day during their AFL Community Camp program.

The Bulldogs players included Captain & 349 game veteran Brad Johnson, Triple Premiership Player & 2001 Brownlow Medalist Jason Akermanis, 167 game star Robert Murphy, established players Tim Callan and Andreius Everitt. Also making a visit to our city were Rookies Brennan Stack, Shane Thorne, Ed Prato and Matthew Panos.

Andreius Everitt, Robert Murphy, Brennan Stack & Tim Callan at the Tigers Licensed Club

Schools in the Queanbeyan Area that were visited included QBN East, QBN Public, QBN West, Jerrabomberra, Bungendore, Sutton and Gundaroo Public Schools.

Approx 700 children were entertained by the players for half an hour and prizes and handouts were the highlight.

The other highlight of the three days was the AFL players attending the Junior Tigers Rego Day on the Saturday. Approx 50 people showed up between 12pm to 1pm to have photos and get autographs for the Bulldogs Stars. Captain Brad Johnson being the obvious hit of the afternoon.

Jerrabomberra PS

Gundaroo PS

Queanbeyan East PS

Western Bulldogs Captain Brad Johnson with New Junior Tigers Recruit Amir Elhag

The Future Senior Tigers!

The Tigers 2009/10 Armstrong Academy concluded this week with approx 40 participants being part of Generation “T” – our senior players of tomorrow.

Under the guidance of all the Tigers Coaching staff but in particular Paul Campbell and Adrian Pavese, the players have been involved in various activities including weight training, fitness levels, Ball skills and life management.

There is an impressive amount of talent currently at the Tigers Club with the current Generation “T” being the backbone of future senior grade teams.

The age group of the Armstrong Academy targets players from the Tigers & St Edmund’s Under 16 Grade teams through to the Tigers Under 18 Grade players.

Congratulations to all who participated in particular those who attend every session.

Thanks also to the Coaches involved: Mark Armstrong, Adrian Pavese, Paul Campbell, Doug Daniel, Steven West and Rohan Langford plus sports trainer Judy Mustard.

Billy Neely excited to be back!

After seven years away from the Tigers Den, former duel premiership player and 2001 Best and Fairest player Bill Neely is set to rejoin the organisation for Season 2010.

The midfielder has been on a journey that has secured him a further four Best and Fairest awards in three different states / territories including two at Glenelg in the South Australian National Football League – the Club he joined when departing Queanbeyan in 2002. 

Following a three year stint at Glenelg he transferred back to AFL Canberra for a stint with arch rival Ainslie during which time he won a further Best and Fairest and two AFL Canberra Player of the Year Awards.    Last season he joined Lavington in the strong Oven and Murray League – highly regarded as one of the best country leagues in Australia winning another B & F award.    Winning this award is even more creditable as he travelled from Adelaide via Melbourne each week  to Albury to play for the Panthers. 

Bill was a member of the successful AFL Canberra Representative team that won the Australian Country Championships in Shepparton in 2008 gaining an All Australian Jumper for his efforts.

Business opportunities in Adelaide as a Personal Trainer has now seen those opportunities become available in Canberra.  This will enable the dynamic onballer to play in the Tigers colours of which he played 95 1^st Grade games during the period 1997 through to 2002 when joining the Tigers as a 17 year from Yarrawonga. 

 The lieu of being admitted to the Tigers 100 Club has been a major factor in his decision to rejoin the Tigers.  This on top of playing alongside brother in-law Neil Irwin and the fact that he regards the Tigers as the “best club” he has been with on his colourful journey.  

Wife Debbie was a former masseur of the Club and the granddaughter of Tiger Legend, the late Stan Anderson and niece to Robert and Ian both former players of the Club.  Robert played 229 1^st Grade games for the Tigers during a long and illustrious career which included a stint with Footscray.  

His signature along with that of Toby Conroy (Frankston and Sandringham of the VFL)  provides the Tigers with a strong mid field when mixed with 2009 Mulrooney Medallist Mitch Daniher.

Training has stepped up a gear in February as players gradually become that “little bit fitter”.

There are a number of new faces in attendance mixed with a few former players returning. An average of 50 players are in attendance most evenings with Conditioning Coach Paul James putting the guys through a tough session in warm conditions.

The potential for many of the Tigers young players to play 1st Grade football this season has left an air of excitement in the camp particularly so with Coach Mark Armstrong.

He is now in his 18th year with the Tigers, nine as Coach and still warms to the occasion of doing his best at each training session. “The legs (and there’s not much of them) are starting to feel the pain, but the heart is still there to succeed. I love playing and as long as I think I can contribute on the field, the more I want to be involved with our younger playing group – and they are exciting to watch as they progress”

“There are a number of players who should take the next step in 2010 in particular Tigers Under 18 Grade Best and Fairest Sam Daniel along with youngster Sam Jensen who at just 16 could really make an impact this year at senior grade level.

Last seasons Reserve Grade League Best and Fairest Daniel Jabornik fitness levels are way above any previous year he has been with the Club – he should really step up this year. Michael Redmond is another as is Jake Oram. It’s a great time at the Club and I am looking forward to the challenge”

Tigers in full swing!

Captain Ryan Quade (white singlet) leads a strong group of last season’s senior grade players in a testing run around Dairy Farmers Park. Also in the photo is new recruit Toby Conroy (red singlet).