by Chelsea Cryer | Dec 11, 2019 | Latest News
Recently retired Sydney Swans co-captain, Kieren Jack is still carving up on the footy field but this time, on an Oztag field!
Kieren Jack played 256 professional AFL games over 13 seasons for the Swans, after being recruited to the club in the 2005 rookie draft.
Jack has since signed on to play in the North Sydney Oztag competition in Naremburn, with his mates Fear the Deer. In his first season with the team, they toppled last year’s champions last night, the Grubbers in a one point thriller!
Fear the Deer have been playing for a number of years, have always been in the top four but have never managed to take home the silverware. With the masterstroke recruitment of Jack, their names will now be etched in history as the 2019 North Sydney summer competition men’s champions!
If any former professional athletes play in your Oztag competition, let us know. Email in via phil@oztag.com.au
by Chelsea Cryer | Dec 4, 2019 | Latest News
Less than 12 months after claiming the lion’s share of titles at the 2018 Tag World Cup, Australia has continued it’s dominance of the international Oztag scene with an impressive performance at the International Invitational Challenge in Sydney.
The green and gold claimed 17 of the 18 divisions when the event was eventually run after being initially postponed due to wet weather earlier this year.
Pacific Islands ensured the home nation didn’t claim a clean sweep, winning the Mixed Seniors division.
While the Australian’s finished the day strongly, they didn’t have things all their own way at Heffron Park in Maroubra.
Lebanon defeated Australia 5-4 in the Men’s 30s earlier in the day before the Australians struck back in the final match.
In the Men’s 18s, an Australian U17s development side also upset the Australian U18s side in the pool rounds.
While the Australian team missed out on claiming the title in the Mixed Seniors division after falling to a Penrith representative side 6-3 and drawing to the Pacific Islands.
International sides will now turn one eye towards the 2021 Tag World Cup, which heads to the Northern Hemisphere for the very first time and will be held in Limerick in Ireland in August 2021.
International Invitational Challenge
Men’s 16
1st – Australia
2nd – South East Orcas
Men’s 18
1st – Australia
2nd – Australian 17s
Men’s 21
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Men’s 30
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Men’s 35
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Men’s 40
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Men’s 45
1st – Australia
2nd – Australian Indigenous
Men’s 50
1st – Australia
2nd – Pacific Islands
Men’s 55s
1st – Australia
2nd – Greece
Men’s Open
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Mixed 21s
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Mixed Open
1st – Australia
2nd – Greece
Mixed Seniors
1st – Pacific Islands
2nd – Penrith
Women’s 16
1st – Australia
2nd – Lebanon
Women’s 21
1st – Australia
2nd – Australia 17s & 18s
Women’s Open
1st – Australia
2nd – China
Women’s Seniors
1st – Australia
2nd – Pacific Islands
Women’s Masters
1st – Australia
2nd – Pacific Islands
by Chelsea Cryer | Dec 3, 2019 | Latest News
Australian Oztag would like to say a big thank you to all the teams that participated in Sunday’s Invitational Challenge but would like to give a special mention to Penrith (Mixed Seniors) and East Coast Orcas (Men’s 16s).
We’d like to thank both representative teams that stepped up to the plate to commit to the tournament and provide a solid hit out for the International teams.
The East Coast Orcas ensured that the Men’s 16s division had a four team pool so teams didn’t require byes throughout the event.
The Orcas performed admirably throughout the tournament and qualified for the final due to a win over Lebanon and a draw with the Pacific Islands. The final against Australia was a classic contest which went into 10 minutes of extra time, with Australia winning after three rights of reply. It was a fantastic game and a terrific effort by both teams. The Orcas should walk away with their heads held high and be very proud of their performances.
Penrith competed in the Mixed Seniors division and needed a win in their last game to take home the title. They went down 1-3 to the Pacific Islands but managed a 6-3 defeat of Australia.
Australian Oztag thanks you both for accepting your invitation to the 2019 Invitational Challenge, two weeks out from the tournament.
by Chelsea Cryer | Nov 13, 2019 | Latest News
The 2019 Invitational Challenge was originally scheduled to be a part of the SportsFest event run in conjunction with the Central Coast council.
The tournament was set to be held on Sunday, the 22nd of September at EDSAAC Oval in Bateau Bay but due to adverse weather, the council closed the grounds and the Invitational Challenge had to be postponed.
After consultation with the country delegates, the 2019 Invitational Challenge was rescheduled to Sunday, the 1st of December to be held at Heffron Park (Jersey Road, Maroubra) in Sydney.
All the teams have now been confirmed. The updated draw, pools and map will be released very soon. To view the latest information when released, click here.
by Chelsea Cryer | Nov 3, 2019 | Latest News
The team at Australian Oztag would like to thank everyone that contributed in making the 2019 Senior Australian Championships an enjoyable tournament for all involved.
Well done to all teams for all your hard work and preparation. We hope you had a great weekend and safe travels home!
Here is the 2019 Senior Australian Championships honour board:
Mens Open – Central Coast 3 def Sydney Warriors 2
Mens 20s – East Coast Dolphins 9 def Vipers 3
Mens 30s – Sydney Patriots 5 def East Coast Dolphins 3
Mens 35s – Tigers 7 def Wolves 6
Mens 40s – Central Coast 6 def ACT 0
Mens 45s – Central Coast 11 def East Coast Dolphins 0
Mens 50s – East Coast Dolphins 5 def Central Coast 3
Mens 55s – Vipers 5 def Stingrays 2
Mixed 20s – Tigers 12 def East Coast Dolphins 6
Mixed Open – East Coast Dolphins 7 def Northern Rangers 4
Mixed Senior – Tigers 6 def Metro Marlins 5
Womens Open – Central Coast 3 def ACT 2
Womens 20s – Central Coast 5 def Tigers 3
Womens Seniors – ACT 2 def East Coast Dolphins 1
Womens Masters – ACT 4 def Vipers 3
Overall Standings:
1st: East Coast Dolphins – 68
2nd: Central Coast – 67
3rd: West Sydney Tigers – 62
Make sure to keep an eye out on our website as the Australian teams will be selected from the rating forms submitted from this tournament.
We look forward to doing it all again next year!
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