The Tenterfield Tigers presentation night on Saturday celebrated club players in a season that was not as successful as previous years, but probably more surprising.

"We were always going to do it tough, we were missing a few of the older players, and were rebuilding the team with a number of young players. It was good to see the young players having a go, they were very good," coach Peter Townes said.

"The Tigers will be a side to be reckoned with in upcoming seasons."

Mr Townes said he was proud of how the young players stood up against tough competition that would often underestimate the inexperienced side.

"The young players really came through, it was a little surprising. They are going to be really good players in a few years," he said.

Although Mr Townes does not plan to remain as head coach next year he said he would still be part of the Tigers in an administrative position. He hopes that a senior player will step up into the role as a captain/coach.

Mr Townes said he also hoped to get a reserve grade competition to play before every A grade match in the next season. The Tigers had enough players register to field two teams this season, and did play two teams whenever they had an opposition that was able to as well.

Unfortunately, the only other team that could field two teams was Texas but Mr Townes said that this is undoubtedly a positive for football in Tenterfield because it showed the depth available here.

Mr Townes also thinks there is some untapped talent within Aboriginal communities in Tenterfield that could be used to further strengthen the quality of Tigers side.

"I think that bush footy is making a comeback. It'd be a plus if the reserve grade was introduced, it would mean more experience and opportunity to build some good footy players," he said.