El Presidente Welcomes The New Season
The Tigerium
Well the summer is officially over and the 2006 season is well and truly underway! It would seem the Tigers this year have come back hungrier than ever after 2 good starts from both grades and at time of writing are still undefeated after 4 rounds.
The summer proved a fruitful one for Balmain with yet another successful 6-a-side competition and the near completion of our new stadium (see picture) “The Tigerium”. It would also seem that a few of our players were quite busy during the break too with congratulations going to Anthony Tieste and his wife on thier new son, Jem and Katrina Richardson expecting their first baby and Dave Hardwick and his partner Mel expecting their first World Cup!
Once again we have a great set of lads down at The Grove especially the 20′s, whose maturity has reflected in thier top of the table position, and with AK in charge I expect good things. With the 1sts, a solid start has seen them take 3rd spot from four games (all away) and it would seem the lessons from last year have been learnt and a good positive attitude and vibe around the club will hopefully see Luke Andrews’ men go further this time around.
Oh yes and what of Abe Stirling? Well i can tell you Abe has been around the club a long time and it would seem (from his reports) has become a little, shall we say “crustier”, in his opinions. And what of all those metaphors on refs and players alike? I can assure you that his heart is in the right place and has taken on board to be a little more positive in his approach – after all he’s that old each report could be his last!
That’s it guys, have a great season and remember to enjoy yourself…GO TIGERS!!
