Tiger News
Our new home, the lair
ROZELLE PARKLANDS
A huge loss for the Tiger family; Jason Fretwell, rest in peace brother.
Jason Fretwell, 200+ gamer and 2014 premiership winner has passed away.
There are a few of us in the club today that played closely with and knew Jason, and many Balmain Old Boys that speak highly of him.
Our Tiger family has lost a good one. Being part of this club means you can always lean on us whenever you need it.
Pre-season Training - Underway since 18 Nov, restarting 13 Jan
Tuesdays and Thursdays at Rozelle Parklands.
In the five weeks before the summer break, we train as one; male and female, ages 17 to 71. Restarting 13 Jan, the squads will continue strength and conditioning work and begin to separate into teams with scratch games planned for March and round 1 forecast for the weekend after Easter, 11 April 2026.
Arrive 6.15pm for your warm-up and 6.30pm start. Bring runners, boots, hydration, a black top and a white/yellow top.
Players are to register with our TeamApp for training, game and club operations.
New Men's under 19.5
New Men's under 19.5
We are thrilled to announce we have been collaborating with our local juniors clubs the Leichhardt Cygnets and the Glebe Greyhounds and will be operating a men’s under 19.5 team for the 2026 season.
If you would like to be part of this exciting transition, read further on our membership page and express your interest.
Come join us at pre-season training from 18 November 2025 and continue playing footy with your mates in the Inner West.
Women’s Masters. The only ‘Club’ in NSW.
Over 34 and want to play in a social format? Come along for a kick once a month with the Balmain and Newtown Breakaways partnership - Sydney Women’s AFL Masters.
2025 Coaches
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Joel Gray
Head Coach
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Gwil 'Lummo' Lummis
Men’s Seniors Reserves Coach
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John Little
Men’s Under 19.5s Coach
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Mark 'Lavo' Braybrook
Men’s Masters Coach
Balmain Old Boys annual reunion
Theme: Life members
Saturday 19 July 2025 12.30pm - 5.00pm
Molly Malones - 64 Devonshire St Surrey Hills - right next to Central Station.
Hosted by Balmain life members Simon Kelly and Tom Watts.
All Players, partners and friends are invited. There is no entry cost, finger food is provided, just buy your own drinks. And of course the traditional raffle will be held.
We want to see as many of you as possible, catch up with older players and mates from bygone years. If you know of any ex-players, do ask them to join.
For those attending their first event, make sure you get your BOBS card.
The crowd is increasing with a number of interstate and long-distance NSW guys attending.
