The Rococo Noosa Tigers went down by 11 points to modern day rivals Wilson Grange in front of a packed house on Good Friday at their Weyba Rd headquarters.
The visitors had the game on their terms for the most part, however, and were far slicker by hand and foot as they opened up a game high 41 point lead late in the third quarter. But from here it was a gallant Tiger fight back where the crowd noise erupted as the home side pushed hard with ample forward thrusts and opportunity.
But it wasn’t to be with the final quarter being the shortest quarter of the day and Grange 11 points in front and thoroughly deserving their victory.
Noosa had plenty of contributors across the board with no one better than inspirational skipper Aaron Laskey whose will on the contest was a constant the entire game. Vice captain Tyler Stack broke plenty of lines throughout the day and amassed plenty of the footy whilst the skillfull prowess of local Mav Pettigrove was again on show for all to see.
Jai Fitzpatrick was influential across half back and even more so when put into the middle in the final quarter.
Isaac McCrimmon did a terrific job tagging ex-Richmond player Will Martin while Will ODwyer flashed in and out of the game with brilliance.
The Tigers remain winless after the first two games of the QAFL season and take on Morningside this Saturday at Weyba Rd which also coincides with our annual ladies’ day.
Ex-Brisbane Lions star Mitch Robinson will be lining up for the Panthers so another big crowd expected at Rococo oval.
The reserves have won their first two games of the year and look to have a very even contribution across the board.
The colts went down to a pretty smart Grange outfit and will again open the day this week at 9.30am
A massive thank you to all that helped set up and run the day at Tigerland on Good Friday and see you down at training Thursday night for selection night and a meal.
Media award votes:
5. A Laskey.
4. M Pettigrove.
3. T Stack.
2. J Fitzpatrick.
1. I Mc Crimmon.
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The aenior game will be live streamed again from 2 pm on Saturday.
Go Tigers.
