Julian Pitts
It was a busy weekend at Tigerland with practice games and our annual golf day last weekend.
The senior men had their first upgraded hit out with a intra-club practice march in humid, Darwin-like conditions and from the very outset really put their heads over the footy. It’s amazing what a new coach can bring in regard to enthusiasm with the entire playing group on an equal playing field and competitions for senior spots.
Big Jono Freeman was just unstoppable at full forward with his superior body work and high marking a feature of the day’s play. Tyler Stack racked up a heap of possessions on his wing, setting up many forward entries with clever talk and sublime foot skills.
Youngsters Mav Pettigrove and Tommy Maher were also very strong around the centre and particularly in the coal face. Pettigrove, in particular, was just brilliant with his decision-making and skill execution.
Usual suspects Fitzpatrick, Buntain, Laskey and O’Dwyer provided the strong local support throughout the day while up forward, Aaron Wilson worked his heart out the entire day. Lachy Flagg and Charlie Bance were standouts also in the hit out.
New senior coach Chris Rourke was super happy with the intra-club game as the senior men now head down the Bruce highway to face Division 1 team Wynnum in a six-quarter affair this Saturday from 11am.
All junior training is back on from Tuesday and Thursday this week as grading games start the weekend of 18 March.
Our Inclusion boys and girls hit the track this Wednesday from 5pm as they start their 2022 campaign .
The annual golf day was once again a resounding success with a big thank you to Tony and Michael Jedynak and Bart Jaques for their ongoing organisation for what is a truly great day!
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Plenty of footy on the way!
So exciting!
Go tigers
