Results
| TSL | 09/17 05:00 | - | Launceston v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 09/10 04:30 | - | Kingborough v Clarence | View | |
| TSL | 09/03 04:15 | - | Launceston v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 08/13 04:00 | - | Launceston v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 08/06 03:00 | - | Glenorchy v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 07/30 03:00 | - | Kingborough v North Launceston | View | |
| TSL | 07/16 03:00 | - | Kingborough v North Hobart | View | |
| TSL | 07/09 04:00 | - | Launceston v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 07/02 04:00 | - | Clarence v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 06/18 04:00 | - | North Launceston v Kingborough | View | |
| TSL | 06/11 04:00 | - | Kingborough v Glenorchy | View | |
| TSL | 05/28 04:00 | - | North Hobart v Kingborough | View |
Wikipedia - Kingborough Tigers Football Club
Kingborough Tigers Football Club is an Australian rules football club, based at Kingston, Tasmania that formerly competed in the Southern Football League in Tasmania before progressing to representation in the statewide Tasmanian State Football League (TSL) in 2014.
History
The club was founded in 1886 as Kingston Football Club and joined the Southern Tasmanian Football Association in 1893 as a junior club before playing its first senior match in the competition on 4 May 1895, against North Hobart at the then STFA Ground, located on the present site of the Cornelian Bay hockey fields. After leaving that competition at the completion of 1907, the club joined the Channel Football Association for one season in 1908 before joining the Kingborough Football Association, where it remained a member from 1909 to 1966. After the horrific bushfires of Southern Tasmania in 1967, the club absorbed the Longley Football Club and joined the Huon Football Association where it remained a member until it left the Association at the completion of the 1995 season to join the newly formed Southern Football League in 1996.
The Tigers tasted immediate success in their new environment, making a Grand Final in their first season, suffering a narrow defeat to Channel and taking out a shock win in the 1997 Grand Final over Claremont. After the SFL was split into two divisions from 2002–2008, the club was a member of the SFL Premier League where it competed amongst the Southern-based former clubs from the TFL.
In 2004 Kingston changed their name to Kingborough Tigers in order to broaden their appeal in the Kingborough region; their stint in the Premier League saw them moderately competitive, making the Elimination Final on a number of occasions but further success avoided them. After AFL Tasmania formed a new statewide competition to start in 2009, this one known as the Tasmanian State League, all teams from the SFL Premier League, with the exception of Kingborough and New Norfolk were invited to join.
Kingborough were knocked back by the sport's governing body due to their poor standard longtime home ground, Kingston Beach Oval (also known as "The Pit"). In 2011 the club moved into its brand new home at Huntingfield near Kingston, known as the Twin Ovals Complex which strengthened its case for future inclusion in the Tasmanian State League, the club had been earmarked as a possible merger candidate with the Hobart Football Club by AFL Tasmania which was met with considerable opposition from both clubs. On September 17, 2011, the Tigers broke through for their first premiership title in fourteen years with an upset victory over the previously undefeated New Norfolk in the SFL Grand Final by 49 points.
Ahead of the 2014 season, Kingborough were granted a licence to compete in the State League. Adam Henley coached the side in 2014. Kingborough competed simply as the Tigers or Tigers FC in the TSL from 2014–2021. A year after returning to their Kingborough name, the club won their first TSL premiership in 2023.
The Kingborough Football Club, also known as the Kingborough Tigers, was established in 1948 and has since become a prominent force in Tasmanian football. The team competes in the Southern Football League (SFL), which is one of the major leagues in the state.
The Kingborough Tigers have a rich history and a strong following within the local community. The team's colors are black and gold, and their emblem features a fierce tiger, symbolizing strength and determination.
The club's home ground is the Twin Ovals, located in Kingston. This state-of-the-art facility provides a fantastic venue for both players and spectators, with modern amenities and a vibrant atmosphere on game days.
The Kingborough Tigers have a reputation for being a competitive and resilient team. They have achieved success in the SFL, winning multiple premierships and consistently finishing near the top of the ladder. The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaching staff, and supporters.
The Kingborough Tigers are known for their fast-paced and skillful style of play. They have a strong focus on teamwork, with players working together to create scoring opportunities and shut down their opponents. The team's commitment to a strong defensive structure and disciplined game plan has made them a formidable force in the league.
Off the field, the Kingborough Tigers are actively involved in the local community. They run junior development programs, providing opportunities for young players to learn and develop their skills. The club also organizes various community events and fundraisers, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among supporters.
Overall, the Kingborough Tigers are a proud and successful Australian rules football team. With a rich history, passionate supporters, and a commitment to excellence, they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in Tasmanian football.