Game 2 Pictures Meatheads v Rosewood
With the increase in fees this year the Tarragindi Tigers Football Club are investing in the future. The home of football, the "H", is to expand and provide fans with a greater choice of games each weekend. It seems a long time ago now that the Tigers had the foresight to relocate to the 'H' . Now the club, that provides such enviable facilities to it's members are executing on a plan, that was hatched in the off season, to double the opportunities for football lovers to play and watch the great game on the best of the best ground in Brisbane. However the second field of dreams, the vision, has not yet become a reality.
Unfortunately the big dry has played havoc with the execution of the plan. Behind in delivery, the Tigers had no choice but to transfer the round 2 game of season 2007 to Tigers Stadium. On the weekend of 31 March 2007 the Women's Div 3 (Champions of Division 4 in 2006) and the Meatheads were transferred to the Stadium for the clash against the mighty Rosewood club.
On the improved facilities at the 'H' the club president was quoted " we just have to find a way to cater for the fans that turn up week in and week out at the 'H'. The numbers are burgeoning and we are now providing them with football all afternoon multiplied by two. A feast of entertainment".
The vice president, and leader of the seniors, could not be contacted for comment.
Rosewood would have to wait for their opportunity to play on "the vision". This round they had the pleasure of playing on the field that has nurtured many talented footballers, from cubs through to really old blokes that should have given it away along time ago. The home of Tigers football!
For the record......
Rosewood are in the Ipswich West zone of the Queensland Christian Soccer Association and proudly wear the black and white. A Baptist club that call themselves United. Rosewood refers to a number of richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for flooring, furniture, turnery, musical instruments, and wooden chess sets (black pieces). In general, supplies are poor through overexploitation. Some species become canopy trees (to 30 m high), and big pieces can occasionally be found in the trade.
Tarragindi belong to the South Zone and proudly wear the orange and green. The tigers are of the Uniting Church heritage. Many people assume that Tarragindi is Aboriginal in origin, but in fact it comes from a Melanesian language. Tarragindi Tussaroni was a Loyalty Islander brought over to work on the canefields of Queensland, but he ran away from his employer. He was found by Alfred Foote of the Ipswish firm, Cribb and Foote, and he came to work for the Foote family and their relatives, the Grimes. W.D.Grimes named his new house on a hill near Sandy Creek after his kanaka employee when Tarragindi said that his name meant camp on a hill.
Anyway, the clashes between the two teams are always entertaining.
A 3.00pm kick off was warmly welcomed by both clubs. In particular the Tigers welcomed a late kick off after toiling the previous week in high thirties (1.00pm) heat. Overcast, with a slight breeze blowing and a smaller field to play on, the Tigers were confident of victory. Coming off a first round victory, familiar with the paddock and with the expectations of a BBQ and drink in the club after the game, all the motivation that was needed was there.
One of the major hurdles of week one was overcome mid week with the Waterboy and Wilson putting their heads together to ensure that the undersized and oversized jerseys from each team were manipulated to deliver a tailored fit for each of the individuals of both the Meatheads and the *Silvertails for the weekend. This ensured that both Tigers teams took to the field looking good.
This week the coach was sure to give the boys an unexpected edge. Adding a little something to the wash the jersey's were not only a perfect fit but soft and smelled of a delightful fragrance. So much so that the crowd was going wild before kickoff as the smell of the team drifted up into the stands of Tigers Stadium.
So the stage was set for clash 2 of season 2007.
Tigers Stadium was full. The curtain raiser had managed to lure some fans from the west that made the trek in anticipation of another memorable game of football.
This week one of the Stalwarts of the Tigers' fanbase, Junior Ranger appeared to be distracted. A young fellow that doesn't like to miss any game and works hard to distract the opposition team by speaking repeating of the mighty efforts and of the accomplishments of the Tigers and of particular attention of the accomplishments of the Ranger. This week he was focusing on his own game plan. With a smorgasbord of talented young females Jimmy played the field.
The squad had been bolstered mid week by the appearance of two young footballers making a return to the game after career threatening leg injuries. Training hard on Wednesday night Myles, one of those two, impressed and found himself as a bench warmer for the clash against Rosewood. He also admitted to being a consumer of burbon and the informal leaders of the team accepted him into the fold.
The team welcomed Bresciano back for week two. Scottish Steve rested with the missus and the youngun in Cairns after a solid game in round one.
The venue and the loss of one third of the impenetrable backline the coach needed to make some decision on the strategy, structure and game plan. Tigers Stadium demanded a 4 - 4 - 2 formation, which was a bother given we didn't have four fullbacks in the squad. Dunk, a naturally defensive midfielder, agreed to play in the backline. He was partnering the man calling the shots at the back this week, Mr Clean. Wilson and Mad Dog made up the 4 prong defensive line up. Rob, Ronnie, Ibbs and Bresciano partnered in the middle of the ground and Versatility and Ranger patrolled the flanks. Sammy and Thespian provided the attack. The new chap, Myles, waited for his opportunity.
An insurance policy was entered into again this week with Old Man Dann placed on the card. This was to provide the boys with the security and peace of mind that if anybody was fatally injured or maimed that one of the elite, neh the leader of the elite, was there to help. Old Man Dann is in peak physical condition this season and his raspy tones of encouragement can be heard a suburb away. Irrespective of playing an earlier game he offered himself as a back up for the meatheads. In fact he is probably ugly enough to join the team.
Dave was the referee this week. A veteran that had succumbed to a hamstring injury two seasons ago he took up the whistle as an adjudicator to ensure his talent was not lost to the game.
This game was not an attractive game. It was fought to the death. McStar and Clean issued instructions from the deep and guided the Tarragindi boys around the field. Clean, taking on the role of leader of defense, did so admirably. Scrabbling defense was the order of the day. Struggling with the new formation our mid field worked overtime. Most of the game we played about eight in defense. And it worked. At half time the score was locked at one all.
In the second half the Rosewood boys put their altered game plan into action. Long range goal shots were executed given the line could not be broken. McStar remained solid with the barrage of shots on goal.
Even with 15 left on the clock the tigers began to take control. Sammy, Andy, Rhys, John and Jeremy were beginning to squeeze the visitor's line. One great opportunity late in the game saw our two shortest players, Versatility and Thespian competing for the high ball with the 6 foot 1 Rosewood keeper. The keeper won the ball much to the chagrin of the crowd.
Then with 4 minutes left on the clock and the game all square, a tragedy occurred. The thespian, dived in and brought down the lanky midfielder for the Rosewood boys. Thinking on his feet, given he was standing up at the time, he moved quickly and took the shot early and before the defense had settled. For the second time in two weeks the captain was stranded. It was from the same position on the field and had the same projectory. It floated high and over the outstretched hands of McStar. The deadlock had been broken. Rosewood 1 Tigers 0.
From then the boys dropped their heads. The captain pushed everyone forward leaving Clean and Mad Dog as the only defenders. The push was in vein.
With a minute to go the referee, who had produced a fine performance, had a brain explosion. A one on one between the striker and Clean resulted in a penalty. A bemusing decision that both sides were struggling to understand. Unfortunately the whistle had been blown and the ball was placed on the spot.
2 - 0 the final score. The Rosewood boys got a good goal with 4 minutes left and a lucky decision with 1 minute remaining.
A fine display of football from the Tarragindi Tigers. Unfortunately not the right result. But there was much to take from the game. The guts and determination of the gindimeatheads will never be questioned.
So the result leaves the Tigers on three points with Sunnybank ( who got downed by Mansfield), Queensland Fiji ( who beat St Catherine's) and Mansfield. Blackstone have secured two wins from two appearances while Rosewood have not lost yet.
Unfortunately the big dry has played havoc with the execution of the plan. Behind in delivery, the Tigers had no choice but to transfer the round 2 game of season 2007 to Tigers Stadium. On the weekend of 31 March 2007 the Women's Div 3 (Champions of Division 4 in 2006) and the Meatheads were transferred to the Stadium for the clash against the mighty Rosewood club.
On the improved facilities at the 'H' the club president was quoted " we just have to find a way to cater for the fans that turn up week in and week out at the 'H'. The numbers are burgeoning and we are now providing them with football all afternoon multiplied by two. A feast of entertainment".
The vice president, and leader of the seniors, could not be contacted for comment.
Rosewood would have to wait for their opportunity to play on "the vision". This round they had the pleasure of playing on the field that has nurtured many talented footballers, from cubs through to really old blokes that should have given it away along time ago. The home of Tigers football!
For the record......
Rosewood are in the Ipswich West zone of the Queensland Christian Soccer Association and proudly wear the black and white. A Baptist club that call themselves United. Rosewood refers to a number of richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for flooring, furniture, turnery, musical instruments, and wooden chess sets (black pieces). In general, supplies are poor through overexploitation. Some species become canopy trees (to 30 m high), and big pieces can occasionally be found in the trade.
Tarragindi belong to the South Zone and proudly wear the orange and green. The tigers are of the Uniting Church heritage. Many people assume that Tarragindi is Aboriginal in origin, but in fact it comes from a Melanesian language. Tarragindi Tussaroni was a Loyalty Islander brought over to work on the canefields of Queensland, but he ran away from his employer. He was found by Alfred Foote of the Ipswish firm, Cribb and Foote, and he came to work for the Foote family and their relatives, the Grimes. W.D.Grimes named his new house on a hill near Sandy Creek after his kanaka employee when Tarragindi said that his name meant camp on a hill.
Anyway, the clashes between the two teams are always entertaining.
A 3.00pm kick off was warmly welcomed by both clubs. In particular the Tigers welcomed a late kick off after toiling the previous week in high thirties (1.00pm) heat. Overcast, with a slight breeze blowing and a smaller field to play on, the Tigers were confident of victory. Coming off a first round victory, familiar with the paddock and with the expectations of a BBQ and drink in the club after the game, all the motivation that was needed was there.
One of the major hurdles of week one was overcome mid week with the Waterboy and Wilson putting their heads together to ensure that the undersized and oversized jerseys from each team were manipulated to deliver a tailored fit for each of the individuals of both the Meatheads and the *Silvertails for the weekend. This ensured that both Tigers teams took to the field looking good.
This week the coach was sure to give the boys an unexpected edge. Adding a little something to the wash the jersey's were not only a perfect fit but soft and smelled of a delightful fragrance. So much so that the crowd was going wild before kickoff as the smell of the team drifted up into the stands of Tigers Stadium.
So the stage was set for clash 2 of season 2007.
Tigers Stadium was full. The curtain raiser had managed to lure some fans from the west that made the trek in anticipation of another memorable game of football.
This week one of the Stalwarts of the Tigers' fanbase, Junior Ranger appeared to be distracted. A young fellow that doesn't like to miss any game and works hard to distract the opposition team by speaking repeating of the mighty efforts and of the accomplishments of the Tigers and of particular attention of the accomplishments of the Ranger. This week he was focusing on his own game plan. With a smorgasbord of talented young females Jimmy played the field.
The squad had been bolstered mid week by the appearance of two young footballers making a return to the game after career threatening leg injuries. Training hard on Wednesday night Myles, one of those two, impressed and found himself as a bench warmer for the clash against Rosewood. He also admitted to being a consumer of burbon and the informal leaders of the team accepted him into the fold.
The team welcomed Bresciano back for week two. Scottish Steve rested with the missus and the youngun in Cairns after a solid game in round one.
The venue and the loss of one third of the impenetrable backline the coach needed to make some decision on the strategy, structure and game plan. Tigers Stadium demanded a 4 - 4 - 2 formation, which was a bother given we didn't have four fullbacks in the squad. Dunk, a naturally defensive midfielder, agreed to play in the backline. He was partnering the man calling the shots at the back this week, Mr Clean. Wilson and Mad Dog made up the 4 prong defensive line up. Rob, Ronnie, Ibbs and Bresciano partnered in the middle of the ground and Versatility and Ranger patrolled the flanks. Sammy and Thespian provided the attack. The new chap, Myles, waited for his opportunity.
An insurance policy was entered into again this week with Old Man Dann placed on the card. This was to provide the boys with the security and peace of mind that if anybody was fatally injured or maimed that one of the elite, neh the leader of the elite, was there to help. Old Man Dann is in peak physical condition this season and his raspy tones of encouragement can be heard a suburb away. Irrespective of playing an earlier game he offered himself as a back up for the meatheads. In fact he is probably ugly enough to join the team.
Dave was the referee this week. A veteran that had succumbed to a hamstring injury two seasons ago he took up the whistle as an adjudicator to ensure his talent was not lost to the game.
This game was not an attractive game. It was fought to the death. McStar and Clean issued instructions from the deep and guided the Tarragindi boys around the field. Clean, taking on the role of leader of defense, did so admirably. Scrabbling defense was the order of the day. Struggling with the new formation our mid field worked overtime. Most of the game we played about eight in defense. And it worked. At half time the score was locked at one all.
In the second half the Rosewood boys put their altered game plan into action. Long range goal shots were executed given the line could not be broken. McStar remained solid with the barrage of shots on goal.
Even with 15 left on the clock the tigers began to take control. Sammy, Andy, Rhys, John and Jeremy were beginning to squeeze the visitor's line. One great opportunity late in the game saw our two shortest players, Versatility and Thespian competing for the high ball with the 6 foot 1 Rosewood keeper. The keeper won the ball much to the chagrin of the crowd.
Then with 4 minutes left on the clock and the game all square, a tragedy occurred. The thespian, dived in and brought down the lanky midfielder for the Rosewood boys. Thinking on his feet, given he was standing up at the time, he moved quickly and took the shot early and before the defense had settled. For the second time in two weeks the captain was stranded. It was from the same position on the field and had the same projectory. It floated high and over the outstretched hands of McStar. The deadlock had been broken. Rosewood 1 Tigers 0.
From then the boys dropped their heads. The captain pushed everyone forward leaving Clean and Mad Dog as the only defenders. The push was in vein.
With a minute to go the referee, who had produced a fine performance, had a brain explosion. A one on one between the striker and Clean resulted in a penalty. A bemusing decision that both sides were struggling to understand. Unfortunately the whistle had been blown and the ball was placed on the spot.
2 - 0 the final score. The Rosewood boys got a good goal with 4 minutes left and a lucky decision with 1 minute remaining.
A fine display of football from the Tarragindi Tigers. Unfortunately not the right result. But there was much to take from the game. The guts and determination of the gindimeatheads will never be questioned.
So the result leaves the Tigers on three points with Sunnybank ( who got downed by Mansfield), Queensland Fiji ( who beat St Catherine's) and Mansfield. Blackstone have secured two wins from two appearances while Rosewood have not lost yet.
That's the pre Easter outings completed. The tasters have wet the appetite of the fans and has allowed the boys to settle on the new formation with their new colleagues. It promises to be a great season.
Signing off for this week I must mention the Rangers jockey on the ball that ended in a full blown attack of the legs and the treatment that Sam received as he was put over the sideline with a similar tackle. Beautiful football.
See you at training on Wednesday.
No game this week end.
Wilson
* Silvertails seemed an appropriate label
Signing off for this week I must mention the Rangers jockey on the ball that ended in a full blown attack of the legs and the treatment that Sam received as he was put over the sideline with a similar tackle. Beautiful football.
See you at training on Wednesday.
No game this week end.
Wilson
* Silvertails seemed an appropriate label
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