The Tigers completed their pre season with a hitout against the Springwood Pumas in all 3 grades at Everton on Saturday. Each side showed enough on the park to suggest that 2013 will be another step forward for the resurgent Mayne Football Club. A youthful reserve grade outfit, complimented by the addition of a number of Everton junior recruits were particularly impressive and pleased coach Russ Ditchburn to no end.
The highlight of the weekend however was the annual Mayne Tigers Jersey Presentation and Auction held after the game in the Tiger Den. A capacity crowd was on hand to witness lot C headed by Shaun Daly snagged in a bidding frenzy by astute investors Sam Ditchburn and Sam Gardner who were well pleased with their purchase. All other lots reached record sales as the stage resembled something out of a Magic Millions yearlings sale. Auctioneer Andrew Housego and MC Matthew Jones performed admirably in their respective roles and kept the crowd entertained all evening.
Notable mention also must be made to the large number of wives, girlfriends, mums and dads on hand who enjoyed a fantastic evening and were made to feel very welcome by the wider playing group and friends.
To all the players new to the club who received their playing number for this season we wish you all the best in your endeavours this season at the Mayne Tigers AFC.
Last Modified on 17/10/2013 19:55