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Thurs. June 12th, 2008

This weekend the Baton Rouge Tigers take on the Nashville Kangaroos in their last scheduled home game of the 2008 season. The Tigers will be looking to capture their first victory of the 2008 season, while the Kangaroos are looking to keep their 3 game winning streak going. This game is always a close battle, so you don't want to miss your chance at seeing what is to be a spectacular game of footy. Large crowds expected, so come out early to get your seat!

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Thurs. June 3rd, 2008

Atlanta Sweeps Baton Rouge

by Jim Batten

A warm sunny day and a surprisingly large crowd in Atlanta saw the second leg of the 2008 Atlanta/Baton Rouge rivalry. The game started fast and furiously with Baton Rouge kicking the first goal and putting lots of pressure on the Atlanta backs. Tiger's stalwart Pat Muller got their first major even though he was closely guarded by new Kookas player Nick Miklowski.

However, Baton Rouge's early lead quickly evaporated as the Atlanta running game got going and the ball stayed in their forward line for the rest of the quarter. With the experienced Warren Ballagh to aim for, Atlanta kicked the next five goals and dominated the first quarter. Ballagh finished with 3 goals for the quarter and provided a focal point for the Atlanta midfielders.

The next two quarters we carbon copies of the first with Baton Rouge starting well, but running out of legs and Atlanta utilizing their experienced forwards Ballagh and Ed Robinson and kicking five goals per quarter. Newcomer, Drew Shoredits, a fast South African, is quickly learning the game and was instramental in kicking the ball forward and running down to receive the handpasses. He end with three goals and was still full of running at the end.

Tigers ruckman Napolitano competed evenly in the ruck, but was only one player contending for ruck duels with two Atlanta players Waller and Evans, who were switching out every few minutes and this gave a big advantage to the Atlanta rovers Jimmy Glenn and Carl Garofalo. These two were the main drivers out of the middle. Baton Rouge continued to play hard and they gave great service to Muller, who ended the game with six of his teams seven goals.

Atlanta shuffled the team around in the last quarter to give everyone a chance and having those extra players was the difference as they scored another five goals in the last quarter. It was great to see two experienced players, in Ballagh and Muller, showing their skills at opposite ends of the ground. Although they lost, Baton Rouge can take heart in the fact that they scored seven goals away from home and Atlanta is happy to be back on the winning side after the disappointment in Florida. Both teams will be looking forward to improving their game in the weeks to come.

Atlanta 20 13 133

Bat.Rouge 7 4 46

GOALKICKERS

Atlanta: Warren Ballagh 7, Ed Robinson 3, Andreas Shoredits 3, Adam Grist 2, Michael Frost 2, Dave Monsour 1, Wayne Mitchell 1, Carl Garofalo 1.

Bat.Rouge: Patrick Muller 6, Jeff Phillips 1.

BEST PLAYERS

Atlanta: Nick M'lowski, James Glenn, Andreas Shoredits, Michael Waller, David Evans.

Bat.Rouge: Aaron LaRose, Paul Napolitano, Taylor Braud, Jordon Woods, Patrick Muller.

Field Umpire: Mike Powers

courtesy of USFootyNews

Mon. April 28th, 2008

3rd Annual Crawfish Cup

In just 12 days the Tigers will be hosting the Dallas Magpies for the 3rd Annual Crawfish Cup. The Tigers are 0-2 in the Crawfish Cup and will be looking for a victory to win the prestigious Crawfish Cup from Dallas. After a loss to Dallas earlier in the season, the Tigers have tweaked skills, worked on weaknesses, and are sure to give the Magpies trouble. Be sure to get to the field early, as seats will fill quickly. This game is to be a real 'ripper'.

After game festivities will once again be held at Chelsea's Cafe from 5-9pm. Bring your girlfriend's, boyfriends, mates, aunts, uncles, grandkids, cousins, etc. LADIES ONLY $1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also at the aftergame festivities, the coveted Marc "Chopper" Read Chopper Mo' award will be handed out for the best Chopper Mustache. Last year's winner was Fit Mick, but it looks like myself, Girthy, and some of the young lads look to take the award this year. Click here for a pic of Fit Mick from last year.

Mickey Kleinhenz now a Revo!!

The Tigers are very excited to now have representation on the US Revolution squad. Mickey "Fit Mick" Kleinhenz is the first Tiger selected to be on the Revolution. Fit Mick will represent the US in the 2008 International Cup to be held in Melbourne. Fit Mick has shown great leadership and skill on the Tigers and is sure to be a great assest to the Revolution. Good Onya Mick!

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Wed. April 8th, 2008

The first home game of the 2008 season is this Saturday, April 12th, at 1:00pm at Clark Park against the Atlanta Kookaburras. After game festivities will be held at Chelsea's Cafe from 5-9pm. Bring as many mates as you can to the game and Chelseas's afterwards. With the emerging young talent on the Tigers squad, this will be a game you do not want to miss.

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Thurs. April 3rd, 2008

The Baton Rouge Tigers would like to welcome Electronic Business Systems as our newest sponsor. The Tigers are looking forward to building a great relationship with EBS that will carry on season to season. Special thanks goes to Joel Wax at EBS. Good onya' Mate!

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Tues. March 11th, 2008

REMINDER: With our first game against Dallas approaching quickly, full or partial payments of club membership dues are due by Tuesday March 25th.

Club Membership Dues Deadlines:

Tuesday March 25th-Minimun payment of $30 for students and first year players or $50 for non-students.

Tuesday April 8th-Remaining balance of membership dues

For any questions regarding club membership dues please feel free to contact me via email at jphil12@lsu.edu.

Thanks,

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Mon. Feb. 4th, 2008

Don't forget, this Sunday at 3pm the Baton Rouge Tigers will be hosting a BBQ kick-off at the LSU Parade Grounds to start the season. Bring along some friends, family, and anyone interested in footy.

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Thurs. Jan. 24th, 2008

Well lads, the time is near to start stretching and warming up for another Aussie Rules Football season. I'm expecting that you've all recovered from your scrapes and bruises, and you're now hungrier than ever NOT to repeat last years win/loss record.

Our first official training session for this season will be Tuesday, Feb 12th at 630pm at Highland Rd. Park (field #5) with a BBQ kick-off beforehand on Sunday, Feb 10th at 3pm at the LSU Parade Grounds. Be prepared to cry and moan (and I don't mean the noise J.J. makes when his Mrs. from Nashville is on top) because we have our "conditioning Guru" Hatem for six weeks to "bust our balls" in preparation for our first game of the season against Dallas (in Dallas) on Sat, March 29th..

Yesterday was an exciting day at the LSU student organization fair. Many flyers and handshakes were generously handed out, with an enthusiastic invite given to learn "Aussie Rules" this Sunday at 3pm at the LSU Parade Grounds. There were many interested folks that wanted to come down for a kick this Sunday, so do your best to make it, and help introduce this great game to potential B.R. Tiger players for 2008.

See ya Sunday at 3pm.

Cheers,

Pat

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