U14s Noosa Dolphins vs Maroochydore
In what has been the most challenging season yet, the U14 Dolphins proved that out of adversity comes opportunity… and on Saturday, they seized it.
Facing the second-placed Maroochydore Swans on their home turf, the Dolphins delivered a stunning 18–7 victory. The talent has always been there, but this time belief and teamwork brought the magic. In a near-perfect display, they held possession, defended with grit, attacked with purpose and kept errors to a minimum. The result? A performance that rattled the Swans and electrified the sideline.
Cormac broke through early for the opening try, with Max crossing before half-time. Nate’s boots were flawless, adding a conversion and two penalties to secure the win.
Every single player earned Domino’s Player of the Match, a testament to the total commitment shown on the field.
But behind every scoreline is so much more you don’t see: the growth, the resilience, and the quiet leadership that make this team truly special. Wins alone can’t capture the transformation we’ve witnessed in these young men. Surrounded by unmatched support and community spirit, the Dolphins are more than a team: they’re a family.
U10s Noosa Dolphins vs Grammar
The Under 10s faced Grammar at Brothers last weekend. Noosa gained possession quickly and demonstrated impressive passing out to the wing, where Forrest and Saul made strong runs towards the try line. Despite briefly losing the ball, excellent pressure from the whole team eventually saw Forrest cross for a try, converted by Ramsay. Noosa caught Grammar’s kick and, following great runs from Arlo, Max and Toby, Hugo was well positioned to score another try. The game then took a turn: Grammar replied with two quick tries before half-time, despite some strong defence from Noosa, particularly from Ramsay, Theo, Hugo and James. At half-time, Coach Iain pointed out the incidences of individualistic play, and reminded the boys that their strengths emerged when they worked as a team. He encouraged them to “go low and go hard.”
The second half opened with a try to Grammar despite solid defence from Theo and Toby. After sustained pressure near our try line, Noosa regained possession, and James, Archie and Hugo made good ground. However, after losing the ball from a scrum, Grammar crossed for their fourth try, sealing the win. Forrest was named Domino’s Player of the Match.
U8s Noosa Dolphins vs University
Beautiful conditions set the stage for a close battle against a polished University side at Brothers. Otis opened the scoring with a brilliant run, evading the opposition untouched. Buster followed with an impressive storming run down the left sideline, outpacing University hot in pursuit all the way to the line.
The Dolphins were on the back foot for much of the first half, digging deep for “more” to stage a comeback. It was a steep learning curve on the full field, with a fiercely contested breakdown and plenty of turnovers. Buster, Gus and Owen were quick to sniff out any opportunity to steal possession.
Alfie turned the tide, pilfering the ball and showing immense strength to score despite three defenders hanging off him. A great restart kick from Jaxon set up further momentum, with Owen tidying up at the breakdown. Hudson’s fearless running through the middle linked up with Otis and Archer, who came close to adding another try with confident, attacking play.
Gus tried his hand in the backline, while Hemi had a stint in the scrum, injecting speed and coordination.
Domino’s Player of the Match went to Otis for his sustained physicality throughout the game.
