Boost for Tigers tribute to James

Redcliffe Tigers’ new clubhouse, at Nathan Road Sports Ground, is set to be named after one of their biggest fans.

The AFL club has asked Moreton Bay City Council to officially name its headquarters the James Houghton Clubhouse.

Councillors have supported the application, which will now go through Council’s formal processes before being confirmed.

James Houghton was a Councillor in local government for 19 years – first with Redcliffe City Council from 1973-76 and again in 2004.

He then represented Division 5 of Moreton Bay Regional Council (now Moreton Bay City Council) from 2008-2020 before retiring.

Mr Houghton died 12 months ago while on holiday in New Zealand.

Councillor Sandra Ruck (Div 5) said the naming would “recognise the significant contribution of Cr Houghton, not only to Council, but also to Redcliffe Tigers”.

Mayor Peter Flannery said, in last week's Council meeting: “I think this is very worthy of him.

“I’m sure James Houghton would be very happy with this proposal. I remember the day we opened that building - he had a smile he couldn’t wipe away.”

The Nathan Road Sports Ground was built in 2020 for Tigers, whose ground in Rothwell is flood-prone and inundated in heavy rain.

Redcliffe Tigers consulted Mr Houghton’s family before making their application.