The Rococo Noosa Tigers battled bravely against the second placed Redlands last Saturday going down by 28 points in front of a healthy home town crowd.
With a three or four goal breeze favouring the Weyba Rd end of the ground, Redlands jumped out to a flyer to kick the first four goals of the game and take a handy lead into the first break. Noosa dominated the second stanza mainly through the brilliant play of Will O’Dwyer whose first half was just outstanding. In fact aside from errant goal kicking by the Tigers, the half time deficit could have been even closer. Redlands upped the ante in the second half with a strong team defence and were able to run out comfortable victors.
Plenty of good contributors for the Tigers with tall swing man Maccy Johnston awarded the best player at the after match awards in what was an excellent four quarter performance. Jai Fitzpatrick and Seb Rogers battled manfully the entire day in the middle whilst defenders Monahan, Flagg, Vernon and McRimmon were terrific for Noosa the entire day. The Tigers have a must win away game against Mt Gravatt this Saturday in Brisbane to keep their season alive. The improvement in team connection over the past month extremely noticeable!
Media Award Votes
5. M.Johnston
4.T.Monahan
3.S.Rogers
2.I.Mc Crimmon
1.W.ODwyer
The Tiger reserve grade continued their unbeaten run with a dominant second half to remain well and truly atop the ladder. The Colts battled hard against a much improved Redland outfit to go down by 5 goals whilst our Senior women had a bye.
Don’t forget to book your seat for our next President’s luncheon with special guest the very popular Matthew Richardson. For all details visit our website NoosaTigers.com.au
Tickets are selling fast.
A big congrats to Will O’Dwyer, Jai Fitzpatrick and Callum Crisp who have all been selected in the QAFL squad who play Tasmania later in the year.
And a big congratulations also to Cass Young, Keirra Massoud, Kellie Barker and Amelia Monk for making the South Queensland Womens rep squad to play North Queensland later in the year.
And good luck to all teams representing the Noosa Tigers this weekend.
