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A Bit High said:
Queanbeyan Tigers season is at crossroads! They are in crisis after being totally outplayed by a committed Eastlake Demons yesterday. I will put my hand up and admit that I have been critical of the Demons this season and I still believe it was rightfully so, but yesterday they showed what they can do with an attacking game plan against a vulnerable limp Tiger outfit. Finally the Demons brainstrust threw away the defensive game plan which has Clarke roaming loose across half back to a more attacking plan with 1 versus 1 football all over the ground. They had a more structured forward line with old stagers Cooper and Collins too hot to handle for most of the day but the surprise packet was #19 Matt Williams who was all over his several opponents in a top performance. Others to impress were Roulstone and Matt Kimball. The Clarke v Kavanagh duel was a highlight with Clarke shading it in the best game I have seen from him against the Tigers. First time with a direct opponent for sometime also.

Dee Train, congrats on the sides display. Could you provide some info on Williams, Roulstone and Kimball. Where are they from, how long in the Eastlake system. All 3 where very impressive.

As for the Tigers they were awefull. Poor skills, poor option taking, they looked baffled at times in defence, were smashed in the midfield and didnt get the ball into their forwards enough to put scoreboard pressure on. They refused to pick up their direct opponents. Zoneing off is not touch and feel boys!!

Without Dickinson, Carey, Daniher and Powell they lacked the cleanliness and determination to put up a fight and the 2nd tier players just weren't up to it yesterday. It doesn't get easier for the wounded Tigers who take on their bogey side Belconnen this weekend. If they play like they did yesterday expect a bigger winning margin to their opponents!
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Pretty fair assessment ABH. There is an old saying about mid season form and that is "you don't win a Melbourne cup in May".
With only 6 teams in the comp., a few players to come back and some hard work on skills the Tigers should make it to the finals starting gate then see what happens.

Eastlake were very good yesterday but I estimate around 5 or 6 goals came directly from Tiger turnovers in the back half through skill errors, poor decision making, or no movement up field. Add these to a losing midfield and its "goodbye thats all she wrote"!

I can see why Eastlake did reasonably well against Magpies if their run and game plan was anything like yesterday.

Big challenge is for the Tigers v Magpies this week. Ainslie's form didn't seem too bad considering the Swans lineup.

Obviously Magpies clear favorites at this stage but it is only May!!!
 
Porkhead said:
Pretty fair assessment ABH. There is an old saying about mid season form and that is "you don't win a Melbourne cup in May".
With only 6 teams in the comp., a few players to come back and some hard work on skills the Tigers should make it to the finals starting gate then see what happens.

Eastlake were very good yesterday but I estimate around 5 or 6 goals came directly from Tiger turnovers in the back half through skill errors, poor decision making, or no movement up field. Add these to a losing midfield and its "goodbye thats all she wrote"!

I can see why Eastlake did reasonably well against Magpies if their run and game plan was anything like yesterday.

Big challenge is for the Tigers v Magpies this week. Ainslie's form didn't seem too bad considering the Swans lineup.

Obviously Magpies clear favorites at this stage but it is only May!!!
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And you don't throw the baby out with the dish water; a rolling stone gathers no moss; Rome wasn't built in a day; There's no I in team...... I'm sure there's hundreds more; anyone else care to build on the list???
Tigers can't use injuries as an excuse, the playing group was challenged by a more committed oposition and they failed to respond in a suitable manner. Two positive's to come out of the game; there was only one more long term injury to a midfielder and the playing group gave a more disciplined last quarter and did not allow the same debacle to occur that occurred in the Belco game.

More positive news is that Jon Boy Elias managed to get through his first game in nearly two years:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu: Another month of footy should see his fitness suitable for first grade again. Good luck Rocky!:D
 
terrytuggboat said:
Irwin is no chance. Takanen is best FB by far and should get given the post. And maybe Ned Sibly if he can stay off the p*ss for 5 minutes.
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I had Irwin in a pocket and I think his form this year warrants it; Taka can take the other pocket but Raadts is the best full back in this league at the moment..
 

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Would just like to say RIP to Billy Reichelt who passed away over the weekend and had his funeral today. He was a local junior Magpie boy and a mad Collingwood supporter. He had a bad crash on his motocycle last year and was in a coma for a while. He recently woke up and was on life support but couldn't make it though. Even though he didn't keep on playing footy through to seniors it is horrible to see such a young bloke go.

RIP Billy, Go pies!
 
campbell023 said:
Would just like to say RIP to Billy Reichelt who passed away over the weekend and had his funeral today. He was a local junior Magpie boy and a mad Collingwood supporter. He had a bad crash on his motocycle last year and was in a coma for a while. He recently woke up and was on life support but couldn't make it though. Even though he didn't keep on playing footy through to seniors it is horrible to see such a young bloke go.

RIP Billy, Go pies!
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Campbell023

Didnt know Billy but I can relate to losing someone who is a part of a football club. We at Queanbeyan have lost a few over the years. The Tigers Club would like to sympathise with the family, friends and The Belconnen Magpies for their loss.

Its funny/sad how it takes something like this (or the birth of a child) to put things into perspective. Life is to short to squabble over the little things that we seem to do way to often.

RIP Billy Reichelt
 
If Tigers play like they did last week, Belco will win by 80++ (sorry Merv). The boys have struggled against them with a full list over the last 7 years but with all their injuries they will be doing it tough to get near them today.

We will need all 22 at their very very best!:(
 
Once again this site has become slow and lame....Even a Tiger thumping last week and you guys have stayed away in droves when I was expecting to cop plenty on the chin......just like some of your playing days I guess

Anyway we are near mid way point of the season. If you had to pick your team of the year in positions thus far who would be in the side.

Given that most of us see opposition sides only when our team plays them I would expect many different variations so hey what the hell have a crack and give us something to debate!

I will post my side during the week after having a good look at who is who in our zoo!
 

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A Bit High said:
If Tigers play like they did last week, Belco will win by 80++ (sorry Merv). The boys have struggled against them with a full list over the last 7 years but with all their injuries they will be doing it tough to get near them today.

We will need all 22 at their very very best!:(
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Well, another weekend, another loss:mad:.
Great Effort to all players from both camps..:thumbsu: It was a thoroughly entertaining game of football until the maggots decided to get involved!!:( Why do they feel determined to screw up a quality game of good hard football by paying pathetic frees just to clear players from a contest??
Everything in the ACTAFL has improved this year; especially the competition... everything that is except for the quality of the maggots:confused: Why do they continue to give the match of the round to three worst umpires in the League?? One has spent the last four rounds in the ressies and hasn't performed very well, one is completely oblivious to the new rules (or the old for that matter) and the other is umpiring his first senior game in his first year of umpiring...:eek:

Full credit to all players on the field yesterday for not losing your nut and giving them a mouthfull... regardless of how justified it would have been.:thumbsu:
 
Toodogs said:
Well, another weekend, another loss:mad:.
Great Effort to all players from both camps..:thumbsu: It was a thoroughly entertaining game of football until the maggots decided to get involved!!:( Why do they feel determined to screw up a quality game of good hard football by paying pathetic frees just to clear players from a contest??
Everything in the ACTAFL has improved this year; especially the competition... everything that is except for the quality of the maggots:confused: Why do they continue to give the match of the round to three worst umpires in the League?? One has spent the last four rounds in the ressies and hasn't performed very well, one is completely oblivious to the new rules (or the old for that matter) and the other is umpiring his first senior game in his first year of umpiring...:eek:

Full credit to all players on the field yesterday for not losing your nut and giving them a mouthfull... regardless of how justified it would have been.:thumbsu:
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TD - while i agree that the umpires weren't good yesterday the Qbn boys must take responsibility for alot of it. Their continued desire to play from behind was the cause for a fair majority of the umpiring calls. The game is designed for the player who has the courage to play in front. As you know if you are in front you get first crack at the footy and you have a chance to get a cheap free from the guys in orange. Play from behind and you have closed two doors to getting a kick. I would say that our boys showed a lack of discipline to play in front and its something that is drummed into them at specialist coaching every Wednesday night.

But yes there were other calls which had us all scratching our heads in amazement:confused: The head high late clash on Satchell was one which springs to mind. It should have been a report and god only knows why it wasnt paid down field considering it was after he disposed of the ball. We got the free but it should have been further down the ground.

As far as the game was concerned our boys had a real crack and the scoreboard wasnt a true reflection of just how tight and tough the game was. Full credit to both sides but in the end Belco had a bit more class and composure when it was needed the most. Look forward to a game between the 2 sides with the best 22 v the best 22!
 
Thats already happened, earlier in the year.....and you got smashed

A Bit High said:
TD - while i agree that the umpires weren't good yesterday the Qbn boys must take responsibility for alot of it. Their continued desire to play from behind was the cause for a fair majority of the umpiring calls. The game is designed for the player who has the courage to play in front. As you know if you are in front you get first crack at the footy and you have a chance to get a cheap free from the guys in orange. Play from behind and you have closed two doors to getting a kick. I would say that our boys showed a lack of discipline to play in front and its something that is drummed into them at specialist coaching every Wednesday night.

But yes there were other calls which had us all scratching our heads in amazement:confused: The head high late clash on Satchell was one which springs to mind. It should have been a report and god only knows why it wasnt paid down field considering it was after he disposed of the ball. We got the free but it should have been further down the ground.

As far as the game was concerned our boys had a real crack and the scoreboard wasnt a true reflection of just how tight and tough the game was. Full credit to both sides but in the end Belco had a bit more class and composure when it was needed the most. Look forward to a game between the 2 sides with the best 22 v the best 22!
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campbell023 said:
How was DJ Walker?

He dislocated his shoulder right infront of us and looked bloody horrible.

Very unlucky bloke with injuries.
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Thanks for asking mate; he is a solid individual - physically and mentally and has taken this set back in his stride. We are yet to know the full extent of the damage but I would be surprised to see him back before we play you guys again.... especially given that we play you again in another 3 weeks..:confused:
One of the nicest guys with the worst luck I have ever met in football circles...:(
 
OK, I have come up with an initial squad of 30 who I would choose from to be considered as the best 22 of the season so far. Obviously as previously stated I have seen more of the Tigers than anyone but I have seen every team play but I cant just select a player on one or two performances that I have seen so I have checked various websites and reports of matches.

No doubt I have missed someone that you believe should be part of the squad and please feel free to provide a name constructively.

If you dont agree with any on my list then please come up with your own squad of 30 and lets have a open discussion about it.

I know I have left off many good footballers but its tough to fit them all in a 30 man squad.

Belconnen (8)- Raadts, James Bennet, Lexie Bennet, Griffin Underwood, Ryan Underwood, Ainger, Mahar, Cam Illet

Qbn (9) - Armstrong, Kavanagh, Williams, Daniher, Lieschke, Dickinson, Irwin, Powell, D. Jaques

Eastlake (5) - Clarke, Cooper, McMahon, Stiller, Rogers

Ainslie (5) - Neely, Bourke, Hughes, Argall, Holmes

Tuggeranong (3) - Kickett, Takanan, Healey

Final 22 will be on its way soon.
 
A Bit High said:
OK, I have come up with an initial squad of 30 who I would choose from to be considered as the best 22 of the season so far. Obviously as previously stated I have seen more of the Tigers than anyone but I have seen every team play but I cant just select a player on one or two performances that I have seen so I have checked various websites and reports of matches.

No doubt I have missed someone that you believe should be part of the squad and please feel free to provide a name constructively.

If you dont agree with any on my list then please come up with your own squad of 30 and lets have a open discussion about it.

I know I have left off many good footballers but its tough to fit them all in a 30 man squad.

Belconnen (8)- Raadts, James Bennet, Lexie Bennet, Griffin Underwood, Ryan Underwood, Ainger, Mahar, Cam Illet

Qbn (9) - Armstrong, Kavanagh, Williams, Daniher, Lieschke, Dickinson, Irwin, Powell, D. Jaques

Eastlake (5) - Clarke, Cooper, McMahon, Stiller, Rogers

Ainslie (5) - Neely, Bourke, Hughes, Argall, Holmes

Tuggeranong (3) - Kickett, Takanan, Healey

Final 22 will be on its way soon.
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ABH good squad I would add Love and Crooks from Ainslie Burrowes from Eastlake and what about Roy Jaques from Qbn.
 
dead eye dick said:
While I'm at it Williams has been a star for you guys this year why did he play so much in the magoos last year.He almost kicked 100 didn't he.
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Honestly and this is only my opinion, I think it was attitude. Down in the Magoos he was a big fish in a small pond and he was head and shoulders above all that came his way. He enjoyed taking hangers and kicking freakish goals and he was having a ball playing ressies.

In first grade he was the 3rd choice forward behind Merv and Kav for the players kicking the ball inside 50 and I can tell you its no fun being ingored when you think you are in the best position. He was given several opportunities and didnt seem to be having fun. He just didnt have that swagger about him.

Then come finals time with the Tigers needing an X Factor it all clicked and he was outstanding and he has continued that form this year which should earn him a Rep call up.
 
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