Julian Pitts
A four goal last quarter from local boy Maverick Pettigrove has seen the Rococo Noosa Tigers clinch their first win for season 2023.
In fact, at a stage in the second quarter the Tigers trailed by as much as four goals before getting the game on their own terms for most of the second half.
Pettigrove, who has only just returned from a fractured hand, was moved forward by senior coach Chris Rourke along with the in-form Will O’Dwyer with the move being the catalyst behind the arousing victory in front of jubilant home town fans. Pettigrove finishing the day with six majors and O’Dwyer, two.
Power forward Aaron Wilson booted four goals (and it could have been more) in a very good performance while the aerial work and strength of both Crisp and, in particular, Bussey was noticeable throughout. Dawson was a constant possession gatherer over the entire game around the stoppage with skipper Laskey and fellow club leader Rodgers having a large influence in the result also.
Riley Buntain was superb throughout with his athleticism and rebounding off the back half with Zac Vernon a super player for the tigers once again with his ‘let’s take in the game’ approach.
All in all just a great day at the local footy where Kevin Sheedy impressed all at the luncheon once again,the colts gallant in their loss to start the day followed by three wins by our undefeated reserves, senior men and senior women.
Media Award Votes
5. M.Pettigrove.
4. R.Buntain.
3. A.Wilson.
2. L.Dawson.
1. Z.Vernon.
All senior teams away this weekend with our men’s teams heading to the Gold Coast to face fellow Tigers, Labrador, which should be a ripper.
A big congratulations to both Will O’Dwyer and Jai Fitzpatrick who have been invited to train with the Queensland state team as they prepare to play Tasmania at North Hobart oval later in the year.
And once again a massive thank you to all those who helped make our first president’s lunch for 2023 a huge success, in particular our special guest AFL legend Kevin Sheedy.
Don’t miss our next luncheon on Saturday 27 May with comedian and comic producer Anthony Lemonde as our special guest. All details of the luncheon and for all other relevant tiger news please go to our website (NoosaTigers.com.au) or any of our social media platforms.
Go Tigers.
