Young Pirates in action

NOOSA JUNIOR PIRATES
ROUND 8
UNDER 7 YELLOW
Tackling skills were on display with the boys running up well and supporting their team mates. Declan put on a player of the match performance with some good runs, lots of energy and still getting up after a few hard knocks, and volunteering to be dummy half and first receiver. After playing an extra game to shore up numbers, Leroy earned an encouragement award for some good tackles and strong runs.
UNDER 8 YELLOW
It was a perfect day for some footy and the boys didn’t disappoint. There was some spectacular foot work and try scoring by Hayden, Solomon and Abraham as they broke through the tough defensive line. With this came some assertive tackling by Billy, Daniel, Cooper and Sam. Our player of the match Brandon Dwyer showed his talent for taking down the big boys and running through the line to put points on the table.
UNDER 9 BLUE
The game was played in great spirit with both teams giving it their all much to the delight of supporters watching on. The Noosa boys really made Bribie work hard with plenty of offloads and always backing each other up. This week’s Player of the Match was Kyroan O’Donnell.
UNDER 9 YELLOW
Under 9 Yellow had a great game of football over the weekend against the Bribie Warrigals. The Noosa boys took into their game the tackling drill we had been practicing at training. A courageous effort from Sam, taking to the field in the last third after putting his body on the line in front of Bribie’s biggest player. Callum and Taj were the ever reliables working tirelessly to keep their team in the game.
UNDER 11 BLUE
Under 11 Blue played Caloundra away. A couple of early tries to Caloundra saw the team off to a poor start but the boys hit back with some nice ball play from Ivan and Ben. A lot of penalties given against us saw the boys struggling to get any field position and so Caloundra got on top of us in the second half. Player of the match was Daniel, who despite letting some plays go down his wing in the first half, aimed up in the second half when some of Caloundra’s fast runners came at him.
UNDER 11 YELLOW
This week the boys had a solid 24 to six win. Player of the match was Charlie Cook, who got involved in everything and played some strong footy and made some big hits. There were some big runs from Jackson Smith, Kai, Ashton Clifford, Riley Coster and Jarrah Breen, who all charged up the ground when they had the ball. Well done to Charlie Pearson in his first game of Rugby League, who tackled well.
UNDER 12 GOLD
Another big day of home games for our mighty Noosa Pirates saw the U12 boys take on the might of Bribie Island. After a slow first half the Noosa boys got back on top with Zane and Kynan’s damaging defence setting the platform for Digger and Ethan’s busting runs and slick dummy half play by Lucas. With Zac and Chance controlling the play it was only a matter of time before our back line kicked into gear to put the game beyond Bribie’s reach.
UNDER 13 BLUE
Player of the match Ashtyn played a spirited game scoring early and maintaining a very tidy game across all areas. Jai fired up with a lot of good meters made. Jeff was quick and keeping the opposition on their toes. Good support and backing up from Ben, Harry G and Harry N. Luis and Jake’s growing confidence is starting to show on the field. Top of the table, unbeaten Beachmere met their match today and with the improvement showing each week in Under 13 Blue we look forward to our next meeting.
UNDER 12 GIRLS
The girls played a gala day at Beerwah this week and with more and more Under 12s signing on, the competition is looking good. This Gala game was the curtain raiser to the Beerwah Open Women’s team verse Souths Brisbane. What an awesome occasion for our girls to be a part of. Savannah scored three tries and Xali kicked a goal.
UNDER 13 GOLD
The boys once again put on a great game of football for the spectators with the lead changing back and forth right down to the last play. We ended up going down 34-32 to Bribie Island. Another great game boys, not giving up and fighting to the end.
UNDER 14 GIRLS
U14s travelled to Beachmere to take on a combined team of Beachmere, Bribie Island and Beerwah. It was a cracker of a first half with both teams running the ball hard, which resulted in some tough defence and desperate try saving tackles. The score was twelve all at half time, with Kaitlyn scoring a try after some big runs. The second half started out with the BBB team scoring quickly, our girls were exhausted after such a big first half but the girls kept trying and there were moments of great attacking play, as they kept on doing what they had rehearsed at training. The girls wore pink socks to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
UNDER 16 GIRLS
The under 16s had to forfeit their game due to a lack of numbers. However, five girls turned up to play in a scratch match against Beerwah who graciously gave us three girls so we could play an eight aside game. Our girls played their best game of the season. They ran the ball with plenty of purpose and they worked hard on dominating every tackle. It was a pleasure to watch the improvement in your game. Also to hear the team song after the game was unbelievable. Let’s regroup this week and get stuck into our next opponents with renewed vigour.
UNDER 18 GIRLS
The under 18s had a much improved start to their game. They forced a turn over on the first kick off and then attacked their line. The girls were hitting the ball up over the advantage line every time. They were also trying to dominate every tackle. Keely was a welcome inclusion back into the team this week making some massive charges down the field. Taela once again made some massive hits in defence and this week she ran the ball really well making some breaks and even getting an off-load away to Gabby who went on to score a try. A great effort from Gabby filling in at dummy half for the team this week. The improvement in both teams is very pleasing to watch.
Keep up the good work girls.