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As promised here is the report on Qbn v Tuggers.
Personally I went to the game with the expectation of a Tiger victory. Home ground advantage, had beaten Tuggers convincingly in a trial only a few weeks earlier and the players keen to get a 1st up win for the new coach.
The main thing I was keen to see was how the new recruits would go.
1st Term - Qbn 7-3-45 Tuggers 1-1-7
First 10 minutes was your typical season opener. Mistakes being made by hand and foot, players keen to get at the ball, a real arm wrestle. Unfortunately Tuggers were dealt a savage blow to their structure and game plan when Dragicevic was concussed after a tackle from Ben Klemke within the first 4 minutes of play. The tackle was fair, both arms were pinned and momentum from the tackle had Dragicevic hitting his head into the ground.
Tuggers kicked the first goal after 11 minutes through Wilkinson with the first clean piece of play from either side.
But then the flood gates opened with the Tigers kicking the next 7. Kade Klemke and Atkinson were in total control and both players had the ability to create space and buy time for themselves when it seemed there was none. Kav was a real target up forward and kicked 3 goals. Ben Klemke was looking lively and and new recruit King was prominent.
2nd Term - Qbn 13-11-89 Tuggers 4-3-27
Was a similar start to the first. Tuggers having more of a dip after probably getting a roasting from Gorman and for the first 10 minutes they were competitive but again once Qbn got on top in the middle the flood gates opened and after 14 minutes of the 2nd term Kav had kicked his 6th goal of the game. Griggs was controlling the middle, Jollife was creating plenty, Stevens was composed and looking the goods and Kade Klemke and Atkinson were continuing to control the game tempo. King also grab my eye with his ability to get in and under.
Tuggers were struggling to find a clear winner on the ground. Richards was trying hard as was Litchfield, Pocock looked likely with the few entries into the forward line and Smith was seeing plenty of the ball but was unable to create offensively has he has done against the Tigers in previous matches.
3rd Term - Qbn 26-14-170 Tuggers 5-6-36
This term would be a real concern for Gorman. His side barely gave a whimper and allowed the Tigers to run riot kicking 13 goals to 1 in a term which at times looked like a training run. The Tigers treated their opponents like witches hats and Gorman would be disappointed that his side lacked a bit of leadership and character to prevent it from happening.
Tigers dominated all over the ground. Campbell and Fruend got in on the goalscoring act while Conroy and co in the middle were getting the ball out of the middle on a regular basis. Overs was creating plenty of run across half back, in fact this kid has plenty of toe and is not afraid to take opponents on which is refreshing to see.
Final Score - Qbn 30-20-200 Tuggers 7-10-52
Both sides were pretty tired come the last term, it had been a warm day and while Qbn had run hard throughout the day, Tuggers had chased for the majority and its fair to say at times players were running on the spot during this last stanza.
Tigers ran out convincing winners by 148 points
Tigers 30-20-200
Tuggers 7-10-52
Goals Qbn - Kav 9, Campbell 4, Fruend, Griggs 3, Conroy, Stevens, Jaques, B.Klemke 2, Quade, Dicko, Manie
Goals Tuggers - Pocock 4, Greenwell, Richards, Wilkinson
Better players for Qbn. Hard to pick a clear best as they dominated much of the match. I thought Kade Klemke and Atkinson showed leadership, poise, creativity and were able to control the tempo of the game without much trouble, Griggs, Conroy, Overs and Jollife got plenty of it and looked sharp, Stevens is going to be a gem this season, Kav will be hard to handle in this form and Irwin battled well in the ruck. Campbell and Fruend worked well to assist Kav in the forward line. I also like the look of new recruit King.
For Tuggers it was difficult to find. Pocock will play better and kick less goals but he has to be pleased to get 4 given the lack of opportunities. Richards battled hard as did Smith. Litchfield showed a bit but unfortunately to much was left to to few.
Would like to congratulate Noel Miller who became the first inductee as a "Tiger Legend" for his 35 years service to the club.
Anyone who has had any kind of contact with Noel will know that he is a tireless worker around Tigerland, he is the humblest of men who is always polite and never complains about anything.
Many players have worn the Black & Gold during that 35 year stint and he would have given each player their jumper prior to the game on nearly every occasion. A true champion bloke and a very deserved first inductee into the "Legends" club.
I also want to congratulate Roy Jaques on playing his 100th game. Some including myself thought his career may have been over a few seasons ago when injuries became a factor, but last season he proved us wrong with what I believe was his best year for the club. A quite fellow who just goes about his business week in week out. A leader and popular bloke around the club and it was fitting that he went up forward during the last term and showed us that he can kick a goal or 2. Even if the 2nd one from the square was kicked like a true defender.
So a good start by the Tigers, but they were in a similar position after round 1 last year. I was pleased that many of the senior players I spoke to after the game were aware of this and seem determine not to fall over as they did 12 months earlier.
While 1 win does not make a season, there were plenty of positives for Qbn, however anyone who dares make bold predictions (like some already have on here) after 1 game will probably end up with egg on their face come seasons end.
The Tigers will face much sterner tests in the coming weeks and I think this game says as much about Qbn as it does about Tuggeranong.
Personally I went to the game with the expectation of a Tiger victory. Home ground advantage, had beaten Tuggers convincingly in a trial only a few weeks earlier and the players keen to get a 1st up win for the new coach.
The main thing I was keen to see was how the new recruits would go.
1st Term - Qbn 7-3-45 Tuggers 1-1-7
First 10 minutes was your typical season opener. Mistakes being made by hand and foot, players keen to get at the ball, a real arm wrestle. Unfortunately Tuggers were dealt a savage blow to their structure and game plan when Dragicevic was concussed after a tackle from Ben Klemke within the first 4 minutes of play. The tackle was fair, both arms were pinned and momentum from the tackle had Dragicevic hitting his head into the ground.
Tuggers kicked the first goal after 11 minutes through Wilkinson with the first clean piece of play from either side.
But then the flood gates opened with the Tigers kicking the next 7. Kade Klemke and Atkinson were in total control and both players had the ability to create space and buy time for themselves when it seemed there was none. Kav was a real target up forward and kicked 3 goals. Ben Klemke was looking lively and and new recruit King was prominent.
2nd Term - Qbn 13-11-89 Tuggers 4-3-27
Was a similar start to the first. Tuggers having more of a dip after probably getting a roasting from Gorman and for the first 10 minutes they were competitive but again once Qbn got on top in the middle the flood gates opened and after 14 minutes of the 2nd term Kav had kicked his 6th goal of the game. Griggs was controlling the middle, Jollife was creating plenty, Stevens was composed and looking the goods and Kade Klemke and Atkinson were continuing to control the game tempo. King also grab my eye with his ability to get in and under.
Tuggers were struggling to find a clear winner on the ground. Richards was trying hard as was Litchfield, Pocock looked likely with the few entries into the forward line and Smith was seeing plenty of the ball but was unable to create offensively has he has done against the Tigers in previous matches.
3rd Term - Qbn 26-14-170 Tuggers 5-6-36
This term would be a real concern for Gorman. His side barely gave a whimper and allowed the Tigers to run riot kicking 13 goals to 1 in a term which at times looked like a training run. The Tigers treated their opponents like witches hats and Gorman would be disappointed that his side lacked a bit of leadership and character to prevent it from happening.
Tigers dominated all over the ground. Campbell and Fruend got in on the goalscoring act while Conroy and co in the middle were getting the ball out of the middle on a regular basis. Overs was creating plenty of run across half back, in fact this kid has plenty of toe and is not afraid to take opponents on which is refreshing to see.
Final Score - Qbn 30-20-200 Tuggers 7-10-52
Both sides were pretty tired come the last term, it had been a warm day and while Qbn had run hard throughout the day, Tuggers had chased for the majority and its fair to say at times players were running on the spot during this last stanza.
Tigers ran out convincing winners by 148 points
Tigers 30-20-200
Tuggers 7-10-52
Goals Qbn - Kav 9, Campbell 4, Fruend, Griggs 3, Conroy, Stevens, Jaques, B.Klemke 2, Quade, Dicko, Manie
Goals Tuggers - Pocock 4, Greenwell, Richards, Wilkinson
Better players for Qbn. Hard to pick a clear best as they dominated much of the match. I thought Kade Klemke and Atkinson showed leadership, poise, creativity and were able to control the tempo of the game without much trouble, Griggs, Conroy, Overs and Jollife got plenty of it and looked sharp, Stevens is going to be a gem this season, Kav will be hard to handle in this form and Irwin battled well in the ruck. Campbell and Fruend worked well to assist Kav in the forward line. I also like the look of new recruit King.
For Tuggers it was difficult to find. Pocock will play better and kick less goals but he has to be pleased to get 4 given the lack of opportunities. Richards battled hard as did Smith. Litchfield showed a bit but unfortunately to much was left to to few.
Would like to congratulate Noel Miller who became the first inductee as a "Tiger Legend" for his 35 years service to the club.
Anyone who has had any kind of contact with Noel will know that he is a tireless worker around Tigerland, he is the humblest of men who is always polite and never complains about anything.
Many players have worn the Black & Gold during that 35 year stint and he would have given each player their jumper prior to the game on nearly every occasion. A true champion bloke and a very deserved first inductee into the "Legends" club.
I also want to congratulate Roy Jaques on playing his 100th game. Some including myself thought his career may have been over a few seasons ago when injuries became a factor, but last season he proved us wrong with what I believe was his best year for the club. A quite fellow who just goes about his business week in week out. A leader and popular bloke around the club and it was fitting that he went up forward during the last term and showed us that he can kick a goal or 2. Even if the 2nd one from the square was kicked like a true defender.
So a good start by the Tigers, but they were in a similar position after round 1 last year. I was pleased that many of the senior players I spoke to after the game were aware of this and seem determine not to fall over as they did 12 months earlier.
While 1 win does not make a season, there were plenty of positives for Qbn, however anyone who dares make bold predictions (like some already have on here) after 1 game will probably end up with egg on their face come seasons end.
The Tigers will face much sterner tests in the coming weeks and I think this game says as much about Qbn as it does about Tuggeranong.
