Club Update: Preseason

Emma moves into her new role as Football Operations Manager, having previously filled the Wellbeing and Operations Manager role for the past two years. Emma started at the Tigers as the Team Manager for our BMD Premiership Women’s team back in 2020 and was involved in that role for four years as a volunteer, before transitioning into the Club’s wellbeing and operations space full time in 2022. Emma was recognised for her hard work and dedication to her role in the 2024 season, being awarded the joint Club Person of The Year, alongside the Vice President, Ray Grieshaber.

Emma is very grateful for this exciting opportunity and is really looking forward to taking it on. Emma is most looking forward to working closely with the players and staff across both the men’s and women’s programs and building on the strong foundations already in place at the club.

She is excited to continue to play a role helping the players and staff grow and develop on and off the field, while bridging the gap between performance and wellbeing by providing a holistic, people first approach.

Ryley transitions across into the Football department as the Club’s new Pathways Manager, after being the full time Pathways and Development Officer for the RISING Community Program for two years. Ryley has captained the Brisbane Tigers’ Hostplus Cup side for the past two years, leading the side to a premiership in 2023. As an Easts Junior himself, he understands the importance of nurturing our grassroots footy space and the importance of our pathway program.

Ryley is looking forward to working with all our pathways teams here at the club in his new role. He’s really excited from what he has seen so far with the Club’s Junior Representative team’s beginning their preseason.

Ryley is also excited to be able to engage with our affiliated clubs and working with the club’s junior academies. He will be using his experience of going through the Tigers pathway himself in any way that he can.

Lachlan has transitioned into a full-time role as the Club’s Performance Manager, after being involved in the Club’s performance space for 8 years. Lachlan was part of the 2023 premiership winning Hostplus Cup staff as the Head of Performance and oversaw all of the male pathways S&Cs staff for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Lachlan is most looking forward to investing greater time & resources into our pathways programs to align with the club’s focus on establishing clear & structured development plans for both players & staff. He is excited by the opportunity to work across the female program for his first time at the Tigers, as he sees it as a growth area in the wider community and here at the club. He sees a lot of potential to create an environment that produces quality humans & athletes with the goal of on field success.

Josh steps up to continue to grow the RISING Community Program alongside RISING Ambassadors Maria and Nat, and off the back of the work done by the founding members of the program, Yvonne O’Neill and Ryley Jacks.

Josh is most looking forward to being able to work in the community and to connect with the program’s students, educating and assisting them through their lives whilst sharing his story, his challenges and his successes.

As part of the new collaboration with Carina Rugby League Club, Ben Cross has joined the Brisbane Tigers as the new Carina Rugby League Head of Football and BRL A Grade Coach. Ben brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to fostering talent, leadership and high-performance culture across all levels of rugby league.

Ben is looking forward to being able to play a pivotal role in overseeing football operations at Carina, guiding assistant coaches and collaborating with the Brisbane Tigers’ Pathways Manager to ensure talent strategies are in alignment.

The Brisbane Tigers are excited by the appointment of Rhett Tronc as the Head Coach of the BMD Premiership squad. Rhett brings extensive experience, and a robust skill set that aligns well with the Club’s vision and growth of the Women’s programs. He has a proven track record in high-performance coaching and has held key roles across several clubs, including recent positions with the Redcliffe Dolphins and Norths Devils in the Hostplus Cup.

Rhett is most looking forward to embracing the challenges ahead and building a program that supports individual development and team success at every level. He sees this as a unique opportunity not only for the playing group to excel but also for their personal growth, both on and off the field.

We are excited to announce that Roxanne Tuugavao-Soe has joined the Brisbane Tigers as our new Business Development Manager. This new role highlights our dedication to strengthening relationships with our partners, creating new opportunities, and driving growth for our club.

Roxanne brings valuable experience in business development and partnership management. Her energy and passion for building strong connections will help us deliver even greater value to our sponsors and partners.

Roxanne said joining the Brisbane Tigers is an incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to contribute to the club’s future. I look forward to working with our dedicated sponsors, staff, and members to explore innovative ideas, strengthen our partnerships and create new opportunities for growth and success. Together, we can achieve great achieve great things for the tigers and our wider community.

Matt Church, Hostplus Cup Head Coach, provides an update on the Hostplus Cup pre-season so far: “A few weeks into preseason and looking around the squad there is a real good feeling about the group. They are connecting well, working hard and challenging each other. For me as their coach, I am excited about the quality of character and the depth of the squad that we have assembled. It’s going to be tough job when we have to start making selections.

What has really got me excited, is how our staff have approached their roles and this preseason. They have enjoyed more input into our program, their enthusiasm into becoming better is infectious and they are really leaning into their roles and our playing group.”

All of our four Junior Representative teams have started their preseasons mid November. They have all arrived at training with great attitudes and are all looking to prepare as well as they can for the upcoming season.

Each team’s Head Coach has remained onboard from last year’s season. This is a massive advantage and it shows with the way training has started so smoothly. Our Junior Rep coaches consist of Kim Bray (HN17’s), Damien Pratt (HN19’S), Farren Mahoney (CCU17’s) and Ben Weston (MM U19’s).

The players are looking to improve their game heading into the Christmas break. Then, after the break, they will shift focus to prepare for trails in January, with the season kicking off in February.

Another year has come and gone for the Association, and we were able to raise funds by selling doubles and raffles at our home games we thank the Brisbane Tigers for the opportunity to do this.

We recently held our 2024 AGM, and the following members were elected to our 2025 Management Committee.

I thank Rode Road Meats and Fitzy’s Fresh Seafood for their support in 2024 and am happy to announce they will be with us in 2025 in addition to Town & Country Markets.

If you are a former player, or club official you are eligible to join our Association We welcome you to join please contact John at [email protected]

Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Go The Tigers in ‘25

Easts Leagues Club is excited to announce their Jingle Wins cash promotion with over $60,000 to give away from 1^st November to 20^th December. With draws every Friday night from 7:30pm, members have the chance to win big during the $4,500 weekly cash draws. Plus, weekly cash winners become finalists for the mega grand draw on Friday 20^th December where one lucky member will walk away with an incredible $25,000 in cash! To be in the running, members simply need to eat, drink, and play at the club for their chance to win. With weekly cash prizes and the massive $26,500 grand draw prizes up for grabs, there’s never been a better time to visit Easts Leagues Club. Don’t miss your chance to join in the festive fun and make this holiday season a little brighter with cash win!

It’s with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Peter Talbot as President of Easts Tigers after five incredible years of leadership. Peter’s journey with the club began in 2018 when he transferred his son, Ethan, to play at Easts. Little did we know, this would mark the start of an extraordinary commitment to our community.

Peter’s commitment was not only as a proud parent but also as a key sponsor through his business, All Hydraulics and Estimating, from 2019 to 2022. His support extended far beyond business, as he volunteered his time and expertise as a Level 1 Sports Trainer for the team. In recognition of his tireless efforts, Peter was honoured with our prestigious Club Person of the Year award—an acknowledgment of his passion and service to the club. In 2019, Peter became a vital member of our committee as Club Secretary, all while continuing his work as a Level 2 Sports Trainer, offering his skills to any team that needed them.

In 2020, Peter was elected as our President, a position he held through 2024. Throughout his time as President, he also continued to serve as Club Secretary (2020 & 2021), balancing both roles with exceptional knowledge, commitment, and leadership. Under his guidance, the club has flourished, and Peter’s legacy of service, kindness, and hard work will be felt for years to come. Peter, your leadership and dedication have been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for everything you’ve done for Easts. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and hope you’ll continue to stay involved in some capacity.

Thank you, Peter, for all the years of service you’ve given Easts

Junior Reps Trial Match – Trial Game 01 – Saturday, 25 January

Get down to Totally Workwear Stadium on Saturday the 25^th of January to watch our Junior Rep. Tigers take on the Western Clydesdales in their first trial match of the 2025 season!

With what’s shaping up to be a full afternoon of cracking footy, our up-and-coming players will battle it out to showcase their talent before the start of the 2025 season.

Timings are as follows:

1:30PM – HN17s – 60min Game: 2x 30min with 10min Half Time

2:45PM – CC17s – 60min Game: 2x 30min with 10min Half Time

4:00PM – HN19s – 60min Game: 2x 30min with 10min Half Time

5:20PM – MM19s – 70min Game: 2x 35min with 10min Half Time

All Games will be unlimited interchange, no time off and no kicks at goal

This term has been a lot of fun! As RISING continued to make an impact across eight schools in the southwestern corridor of Brisbane from Villanova College to Browns Plains State High, all the way out to Laidley State High. The RISING ambassadors engaged with students through a variety of exciting events and educational sessions.

It was great to see students working hard throughout the term to complete their RISING journals, setting goals, planning their weeks, reviewing their week and participating in activities and challenges.

One of the standout moments was welcoming a total of over 200 students to Totally Workwear Stadium at different times throughout the term from a range of schools including Villanova College, Goodna SS, Laidley State High and Coorparoo Secondary School. This gave students and schools a chance to experience the atmosphere of a semi-professional sporting venue and its facilities, enhancing their connection to the program and providing them all with a day out participating in a range of sporting activities to celebrate their achievements during the program. Most recently, Laidley State High School attended, and it was great to see the students participating with our RISING ambassadors.

RISING also had the opportunity to connect with the broader community by attending events such as the Goodna Gala Day, Brisbane Tigers Christmas Carols, Bundamba Football Clinic, and The Murri School Awards Ceremony.

At the Goodna Gala Day, students were able to explore a diverse range of professional pathways, broadening their aspirations and understanding of future career opportunities.

The RISING Community Program staff members were also honoured to attend the 2024 Murri School Year 6 Graduation, celebrating the remarkable achievements and growth of students who participated in the RISING program throughout the year.

These events have provided invaluable opportunities to engage with students and witness their personal development—not only over this term but across the entire year. The RISING Ambassador’s are proud to be part of their journey and look forward to continuing to support the students in 2025!

While the program has just finished its second year and has grown and evolved throughout the year, and would like to thank our term 4 schools, students and staff for buying into the program and are excited to see what opportunities are ahead in 2025!

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