Victorian Tigers

The Victorian Tigers (formerly known as the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Tigers) were a water polo team competing in the Australian National Water Polo League. Their success came mostly in the early years of the National League, which they dominated, winning the first four championships. They won the competition in 2010 with a victory over the Drummoyne Devils, 10–8.

Victorian Tigers
Founded1990
LeagueNational Water Polo League
Based inMelbourne
ArenaMelbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre

They played most of their games at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, with a few games at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure centre. The club left the league at the conclusion of the 2013 season.[1][2][3]

Honours
  • NWPL Champions 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2010, 2013
  • NWPL Bronze Medallist 1995, 2001, 2006
  • NWPL Semi-Finalist 1994, 1998,
  • NWPL Elimination Finalist 1999, 2000

The women's team finished 4th in the 2009 Finals series, losing the bronze medal match to the Fremantle Marlins by one goal.

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