June, 2, 1989  “Tigers ready to punt on Higgins”  The Daily news, plus photo of Higgins.

Claremont’s coach is prepared to gamble on Peter Higgins and bring him straight back to the league side against West Perth.    With the suspension of Dean Farmer and facing Craig Nelson, Higgins was required to fill that role in the following division.

He had not played this year with stress troubles to his shin and did not play in the reserves the week before but due to the injuries Neesham feels he has no choice.