Seventy years on, the North Cairns Tigers now have more than 300 members and 11 teams across the men’s, women’s and junior competitions. The first official Norths team. Picture: Supplied ...

Seventy years on, the North Cairns Tigers now have more than 300 members and 11 teams across the men’s, women’s and junior competitions. The first official Norths team. Picture: Supplied ...

Seventy years on, the North Cairns Tigers now have more than 300 members and 11 teams across the men’s, women’s and junior competitions. The first official Norths team. Picture: Supplied ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. In 1955, Kingsley ‘King’ Watson founded The North Cairns Australian Football Club, and in 1956 the club ...

In 1955, Kingsley ‘King’ Watson founded The North Cairns Australian Football Club, and in 1956 the club was split into two teams – Norths and Souths – to form a competition. In 1959 ...

Seventy years on, the North Cairns Tigers now have more than 300 members and 11 teams across the men’s, women’s and junior competitions. The first official Norths team. Picture: Supplied ...

North Cairns Tigers celebrate 70th anniversary From humble beginnings developing swampland into a football field to now boasting more than 300 members, the North Cairns Tigers have come a long in ...

Where North Melbourne could do no wrong in its forward line across the opening term, the tables turned after the first break. The Tigers' defensive wall settled in and dominated via intercept, ...

Bigman Nathan Janes was a powerhouse in the ruck for North Hobart, giving the Demons the drive they needed to tame the Tigers, taking it 14.8 (92) to 7.7 (49).