Tigers at the double double

Above: Tigers' Senior Men celebrate their Grand Final victory.

It was a day Redcliffe Tigers will never forget. A day the Aussie Rules club made history by completing a double double.

Just hours apart, Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both added QFA Division 2 North Grand Finals to sit alongside Minor Premierships.

On Sunday at Sandgate, the Seniors beat Kenmore, 8.12-60 to 6.5-41, with Co-Captain Tom Allison named Best on Ground.

It followed Tigers Reserves’ victory over Alexandra Hills, 8.5-53 to 7.5-47, with Andrew Brown the Best on Ground.

“I wish I could step back and savour every moment all over again,” Tigers’ President Gayle Gayle Wetzel Fitzgerald said.

“To win premiership flags in both the reserves and seniors is an achievement we haven’t celebrated in 23 years.

“It’s something our whole club has been working towards for a long time and after coming so close in recent years, it makes this even more special.

“The atmosphere on the day was incredible … the roar of the crowd, the passion of our supporters and spirit of our players created memories that will stay with us forever.

“As President, I could not be prouder of everyone who has played a part in this journey our players, coaches, volunteers and loyal supporters.

“This is more than just two premierships - it’s a reflection of the strength, resilience, and heart of the Redcliffe Tigers Family.”

Seniors coach Barry O’Brien said Tigers’ “fresher legs” helped get them over the line after Kenmore tried to put “scoreboard pressure” on his team.

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“The celebrations went on for a couple of days. It was amazing seeing all the people at the ground, at the club … past players, families.

“As a coach, yes, we’ve started thinking about 2026, who’s going round again - but right now, we’re planning to keep enjoying the moment.”

Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both won their Minor Premierships by eight points with identical playing records from the 18-round season.

Until this year, the last time Tigers’ Senior Men and Reserves both topped ladders and made grand finals in the same season was 2002 – when both won!

Tigers’ Under 13 Mixed Division Two and Mixed Division Five sides also won grand finals last month to add to the season’s haul.