The Rococo Noosa Tigers were soundly beaten to the tune of 52 points last Saturday in a Brisbane against premiership favourites Aspley.
And while for most readers that margin seems ‘a walk in the park’ type domination from the Hornets, it was seriously far from it.
The young Noosa Tigers just never let up with up to eight 17 and 18-year-olds helping the rest of the pack lay some 80-odd tackles for the match. Their harassing and constant pressure of the defending champions also a key ingredient of this team’s efforts.
In Australian Rules Football, tackling pressure equals effort and the Noosa Tigers, although well beaten on the scoreboard, brought this in droves. Young names like Bowes, Airey, Bamback, Ogden, Mallon etc are in the improve every week at senior level which is such an exciting space for the Tigers to be.
Petigrove and O’Dwyer, in their very early 20s are becoming stars of the competition with their guise and skill, particually forward of the ball, while the likes of Fitzpatrick, Buntain and Wilson continued to show a leadership presence at Aspley on the weekend. Lachlan Dawson was again busy around the footy as was Vernon off half back while both Crisp boys shone in their varied roles on a day where this writer turned off the live telecast and thought ’gee I reckon I like what I see’.
A massive chance for a fifth win against Mt Gravatt at home this Saturday with skipper Laskey and vice captain Rogers returning to the side.
The Reserves were much better but still went down by around 20 points and need a win at home this Saturday to remain in finals’ contention.
The colts were smashed but continue each week to put their hand up and represent this iconic resort town with passion and energy.
Our Senior Women have a top of the table clash against Pine Rivers after the Senior men which is a much watch with the 2023 Tigers Ball following at Noosa Springs from 7.30 pm.
Media Award Votes
5. J.Fitzpatrick
4.C.Crisp
3.L.Dawson
2.B.Bowes
1. R.Crisp
Good luck to all Noosa teams this weekend.
Go Tigers
