By TRACI HOZIER
UNDER 14 GOLD
THE 14A’s hosted Kawana at Cooroy this week and were again given a lesson in how to play the game at the highest standard. The first half was all Kawana whose defence through the middle third proved impenetrable, unlike Noosa’s who allowed the opposition to score some soft tries. In the second half Noosa provided some resistance and kept Kawana scoreless for a long period and threatened their line on several occasions but could not convert it into points. In the end Kawana ran out convincing winners.
UNDER 14 BLUE
We played Bribie Island and the boys played like a team and the score was 50-14 to us. A very good day for all. Try scorers were Josh, Toby, Luke, Mitchell, Jake, Ryan, Liam, Owain and Lachlan with 2. Jamie got 4 conversions and Jake got a conversion. Player of the match went to Josh. Well done boys, great game.
UNDER 13 GOLD
It was a chilly start to the first game back from holidays and Noosa Pirates under-13s’ home game at Cooroy against Caloundra welcomed all players with well crafted, waxed and styled hair … team photo day. Half time came with a 36-6 advantage for Caloundra but, as we all know, our Pirates come out firing harder in the second half. Once again, brilliant play from Pirate number 13 Ethan along with help from all his team-mates. The final score 50-12. Players of the match awarded to Ethan for 4 points, Kye for 2 points and Henry for a point.
UNDER 11 BLUE
Noosa Junior Pirates under-11 Blue team kept their junior rugby league finals hopes alive with a solid 24-18 victory over Kawana in their round 16 match at the weekend. As tennis players the under 11 Blue team certainly make good rugby league players. After spending time practicing tackling with tennis balls the coach definitely wants grabbing out of their game. They kept their top four hopes alive with a 24-18 win over Kawana Maroon in a try-for-try match. Man of the match Digger Dark earned his reward with several barnstorming runs backed up by the tireless Hamish and Kynan. Plenty of improvement left in these boys particularly in one on one defence although there is improvement week on week.
UNDER 11 GOLD
The under-11 Gold boys matched up with Beerwah at home. It was a ‘battle royal’ with first playing second and the onslaught began from the moment the ball was kicked. Antonio put in a player-of-the-match performance today, he was strong in defence and attack. Finally, if you have ever wondered, is there any truth in the old saying, ‘the bigger they are the harder they fall’? Then wonder no more … come along one week and check out Ollie ‘Flash’ Boulton. Each week this pint-sized warrior turns up and defends brilliantly in the middle on players triple his size.
UNDER 10 YELLOW
This week we played against Maroochydore. In a low-scoring game, our side came out on top after a much-improved defensive effort this week. Tamin played a great game and had some really big runs. Charlie Cook tackled well and Dylan was lively at dummy half with some quick work. Jackson Smith tackled hard and both Ryans were full of running out on their wings. Jed Bullman scored twice and Charlie Bond also crossed to score. No player of the match this week, it went to all the team for their impressive effort.
UNDER 10 BLUE
Under-10 Blue had a very good game against Maroochydore. They played with energy from the start and for the full 40 minutes keeping the opposition scoreless. Tries to Caleb, Jed, Jake, Arlo, Ivan and Danyal. Strong running by Ashton, Daniel, Charlie, Jordan, Liam and Jackson. It was the team’s defence that coach was proud of. We are seeing some real improvements from the kids. Well done boys! Player of the match was hard to pick, it went to Jake who showed great energy in defence and attack.
UNDER 9 BLUE
This week the boys played at Maroochydore on a very cold morning. It was a very tough and tight game, the boys going try for try with Maroochydore, with excellent tries being scored by Jett Cannon, Joshy Palmer, and a classic run away try to seal the win to the Pirates by Roy Crozier. Our encouragement awards went to Deklan Bowden, Jhemi O’Connell and man-of-the-match went to Benny Graf, deservedly.
UNDER 8 YELLOW
The under-8 Yellow side welcomed back the broken leg bandit Bailey Hozier after a three month lay-off. It was a great display of courage from the big man. Maroochydore took it to Yellow who tried their best but their defense was a concern.
UNDER 7 WHITE
In the under-7s, coach Troy had the White team primed and ready to go after the holiday break. In game one, Cooper Ward, Rhy North and Jai Bruggy charged the ball forward setting a great platform. Bailey Drinnan and Sam Proctor both scored three tries each while Cooper Drinnan and Lukas Byers also scored. The boys never took a backward step and made all their parents proud with how they kept trying right to the end.
UNDER 7 YELLOW
It was a tough day at the office for the under-7 Yellow Pirates. Some excellent running by Cooper led to the only tries for the game with Hayden, Beau and Riley also making some good ground to get close to their try line. The Yellow defense was sound, with Jacko and Lachlan making some forceful tackles to stop the opposition in their track. Brandon Dwyer, player-of-the-match displayed some hard hitting tackles along with forceful attack, as he too fell just short of the try line.
