In further good news for the revamped Tigers the club is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new faces to the off field department. Joining the Tigers are Brad Pollock, Tony O’Connor and Mick Collings each from wide and varied backgrounds.
Brad (Bear) Pollock takes on the assistant coaching role after stints at Springwood and Mt Gravatt and a playing career that started in the Ovens and Murray League in Victoria a few years back. Bear will spend considerable time working with the Tigers’ midfield and assisting the younger players in the transition to senior football. His work with the whistle on the track thus far has been impressive with the players appreciating his fresh ideas.
Tony O’Connor brings with him a fascinating combination of sporting experience. His days as a robust / pacey centreman in the 70s playing in the Brisbane Rugby League Competition are tempered with his time spent around Brisbane’s netball courts. His daughter, former Firebird Jenny O’Connor is the glamorous half of one of the Tigers’ high profile players. Tony responded to a call from senior coach Mitch Ferguson to act as team manager and will fill the role with aplomb. His sharp wit and encouraging, relaxed manner will see him fit in beautifully amongst the playing group.
Former Darling Downs rugby league player Mick Collings has been engaged to add starch to the Tigers defence, accepting the role of tackling coach for this season. Mick played over 200 games in the sometimes brutal position of hooker, before converting to rugby union late in his career. His knowledge of the more technical aspects of defence has been a revelation and one that has made an immediate impact at training. The father of new Tiger Jack Collings and uncle of 100 gamer Caleb Brown, Mick has shown tremendous enthusiasm for the task at hand.
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