1st Grade
Taj is a young man with a big future in from of him. Already part of the Reds pre-season and winning game time in their early trials, he is clearly on the radar. An elusive ball runner who is equally comfortable at 10 or 12 or 15, the Tigers community is excited to see this young talent on the rise.
Get to know Zac Born: Brisbane School: Churchie Nickname: Zaccy Favourite teammate: James Durheim Likes: Happy Simon Craig Dislikes: Sad Simon Craig Favourite song: 3am Matchbox 20 Sporting idol as a kid: Tatafa Polota-Nau Best Tigers moment: Winning 1st Grade GF and 6 from 6 celebrations Most embarrassing rugby moment: Getting knocked out by a 70kg winger Greatest influence on career…
Meli is another graduate from the successful Easts Colts program, starting at fullback in the 2021 Colts grand final. A throwback to the vintage fullbacks that seem to have all the time in the world on attack. His silky link play will be a great asset in his debut season in grade football.
Equally comfortable at 12, 13 & wing, Tyrees is a balanced player considering his size. At 96kg he is built in the mould of a Ross West (former Easts centre), as a hard-running ball carrier. His physicality and speed will be great assets for this ambitious 2022 season.
Tom Fowler is a throwback to the age of the pie-eating, soft drink drinking front-rower. Laidback in character but a beast on the field, Tom is learning the dark arts of the front row club. Having started his journey as a junior Tiger, Tom is looking to complete the pathway to first grade 2022.
A young tighthead with a massive future at our club, we look forward to watching Tom develop as he presses for first-grade honours.