Throwing out the black and gold for a day the Tigers wore unfamiliar blue jerseys and pink socks in support of Beyond Blue and Cancer Council.

“We had three boys running around on Saturday whose fathers had committed suicide,” club president and A-grade captain and coach Brendan Minns said.

Both the Tigers and their day’s opponent, Wallangarra, came together in paying tribute to a lost friend in Mick Ellis.

Mr Ellis tragically took his life earlier this year and Minns said he was a friend to both clubs.

“We also had a player fly up from Sydney to Brisbane and then drive from Brisbane to Tenterfield to play in the game who had been affected by suicide.”

A post-game jersey auction also raised approximately $2600 on the night.

“The response we had on the day was terrific,” Minns said.

The Border Bears faced off against Millwood before Reserve grade got the Tigers action underway with their first hit out in some time.

The Tigers Reserves strolled to an easy lead and were 38-0 to the good after 40 minutes.

Wallangarra edged back into the game but the damage had already been inflicted and the Tenterfield side romped to a 50-18 win.

“It shows they can not only score against a good side but defend to nil,” Minns said.

The ladies were raring to go after last weekend’s forfeit from Killarney.

“I think he’s (ladies coach Wayne Minns) quite proud of the way they’re playing – the hard work is paying dividends.”

The ladies recorded a 24-0 win.

Having lost to the Rams this season the A-grade side weren’t taking their opposition lightly.

Going to the break there was little in it and the Tigers had to turn it on for the last 40 minutes to earn the points.

In the end they came out with the points after winning 40-26.

“Our pace and speed, especially out wide, won us the game,” Minns said.

Both sides had players sent for back-chatting and Minns said both were harsh calls.

“My personal opinion is neither deserved to go.”

Minns said referees need to set precedence earlier in games otherwise it “snowballs” and things get out of control.

“It was good to walk away with the two points though – if we keep playing good footy we’ll be right.”

The Tigers now travel to Stanthorpe this weekend to try notch a win over the dominant Gremlins outfit.