Noosa Dolphins Juniors Report
Under 13s
After a loss to the Barbarians three weeks ago, the under-13 Noosa Dolphins came home with flying colours defeating the Barbarians 50-22 in a hot summer-like game in Gympie. After a well-earned break over the school holidays, the boys came back pulling out all the skills and moves they have learned this season to have a superb win. Alaska R scored five tries this game as well as taking home the Domino’s Pizza player of the match award. Josh was awarded the forward of the day and Ozie (Oscar) was awarded back of the day. Chanar, Josh and Clancy were our other try scores, scoring a try each. It was an exceptional game to watch.
Under 12s
By Toby Eller, under-12s hooker
47-14, Noosa defeated Flinders. Flinders had Noosa on the heels in the first half due to their consecutive counter rucking which later resulted in a converted try giving them a two-point lead, the first team in the season to get the upper hand on Noosa’s under-12s. Noosa was quick to respond with a converted try heading into the sheds, giving them a 12-7 lead at half time. Noosa was relentless in the second half and added two converted tries quickly but Flinders was quick to respond and score a converted try trying to close the gap. Noosa kept applying pressure in the breakdown and tackles. Both teams dealt out their fair share of hard hits but Noosa took home the victory with some set plays and long support plays. The Noosa Under 12s have won 10 games out of 10 rounds. Keep up the good work boys. Here’s to a Noosa Dolphins under-12s grand final. Domino’s Pizza player of the match went to Charlie Harmer.
Written by Toby Eller Hooker
Photograph taken Rebecca Eller
Under 10s
By Alex Bingham
The under-10 Fins had an amazing game on Saturday beating Caloundra 24-7. The Fins got an early 5-0 lead followed by another two tries. Right before halftime Caloundra came in with a score to make halftime 17-7 to the Fins. The second half had no tries until Max Taylor came with a great first try of the season. It was converted by Harrison Perkins. Full time 24-7 to the Fins. There were some great pop-ups from Harrison Perkins and Alex Bingham, along with Gus Alty and Jacob Kain with some great steps and runs. We also saw some amazing runs by Flynn Clarke and Cody Monkley. Hamish Payne, Jack Shaw and Curtis Henderson had some great tackles and runs too. Harrison Perkins also scored two tries, one of them being an intercept. Domino’s Pizza player of the match went to all the players for their hard work. Let’s get ready for next week to win Fins. Let’s do it!
The under-10 Reds had a fantastic game on Saturday beating Maroochy 26-21. They started with a converted try to lead 7-0. Soon Maroochy came with a try to tie the scores up 7-7. Noosa followed with a try, which was then converted by Harper Mundey to head into half-time. Maroochy came in with two tries to lead 21-14, then Gus Alty scored a fantastic, classic side-stepping try. Unfortunately some bad luck with missing the goal made it a close two-pointer game, 21-19 Maroochy lead. All the Reds needed was a try to win! Bam, from a lineout five metres out from the Maroochy try line, Harper Mundey came out of nowhere to score his first try of the season. Harper then converted his own amazing try to put the Reds up to a 26-21 lead. Come on for next week Reds. For the win!
Under 9s
The under-9 Dolphins faced the Barbarians at Maroochydore on Saturday. Sam opened up the scoring within minutes with a dashing 50-metre sprint down the side. A very physical Barbarians team matched the Dolphin speedsters try for try in the first half, but after a good half-time chat the determined Dolphins set out to take control of the game. The team was superb in defence holding the Barbarians at bay from the try line. On the attack, Lewis found several opportunities to outsmart the opposition swinging the ball to our try scorers who were unstoppable and secured a big Dolphins victory in the end. Try scorers were Jack (4), George (3), William (2), Kellen (2), Cormac (1), Sam (1), Henry (1). They were ably assisted by Riley who was awarded the Domino’s Pizza player of the match.
Junior Presentations will be held this Saturday 10 October at the Dolphins, 4:30pm. The bar and canteen will be open, music on, and there will be a sausage sizzle provided for all players.
