The Rococo’s Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers have come away from the University of Queensland with a 50 point win in what could only be described as mainly a struggle. The first half certainly was a game played in between the arcs creating a ‘running rugby maul’ type of game with the ladder leaders unable to dominate the contest. The students had definitely done their homework on the Tigers with heavy tags placed on Jai Fitzpatrick and Tyler Stack and their physical pressure all over the ground making it difficult to score and open up play.
After the main break the fitter and more skilful Tigers began to assert their authority as returning power forward Liam Kenny booted 4 third quarter goals and finished the day with 6 to put the students away. Footy manager Mitch Woods was again one of the Tigers best gathering 29 touches at 91 percent efficiency in the middle and across half back. Key defenders Ryley Buntain and Aaron Laskey were superb once again the entire day with 50 gamer Harry Maher also as steady as ever across half back. Well done on achieving the milestone Harry and I’m sure there’s heaps more to come. Connor McDonald and Maverick Pettigrove were also noticeable performers for the victors.
Senior coach Adam Bovalino saying ‘it was hard down there and we certainly didn’t get it all our own way. University of Queensland had several players we hadn’t seen before and they heavily tagged a couple of our playmakers. We threw a few things around today just to test players in other parts of the ground and it’s really pleasing the way we continue to finish games off.’
Big Ryan Jeffery’s impression after a long layoff was key along with utility Nathan McKendrick will only be better for the run.
A massive day awaits this Saturday at the Noosa Village Autos oval as we host Sunshine Coast rivals Caloundra in our annual night fixture.University of Queensland AFC 1.4-10, 3.7-25, 4.7-31, 6.7-43 vs Noosa AFC 3.1-19, 6.2-38, 10.5-65, 14.9-93
RESERVES MATCH REPORT
University of Queensland: 1.6 – 12
Noosa AFC: 19.6 – 120
The Reserves boys had another strong victory over University of Queensland in Brisbane in what was a scrappy affair on the small university ground.
University of Queensland had the upper hand early dominating the clearances however after quarter time the Noosa boys got their game going and ran out with a big win.
JUNIOR MATCH REPORTS
Under 17 Girls
The Noosa Tigers Under 17 girls played at home against the highly fancied Maroochydore outfit and lead by a point going into the last stanza. It what was a terrific contest enjoyed by all Maroochydore were able to kick three last quarter goals as the Tigers simply ran out of legs. Mia Woodburn was awesome the entire night for Noosa gathering heaps of the footy and applying constant pressure. Co captain Teesha Fox controlled her position on the ground and forever looked a match winner whilst fullback Courtney Page continues to save so many goals and create attacking moves. Haylee Beauclerc and Charlotte Sipp were other solid performers in a very good effort.
Girls Football Report
Plenty of footy for the Noosa Tigers girls teams last Friday night with three out of four teams playing at the same time. The young Noosa White Under 13 girls played the second placed Maroochydore Flyers and again showed how much improvement they continue to make. The girls are helping each other and having a heap of fun whilst their marking kicking and handballing gets better every week. Jamaya Smith was the Tigers best with her run and carry a standout. Zoe Wood and Rylee Chapple were strong around the ball as usual whilst Darcy Johns and Georgia Pitts fought on well the entire match.
