Julian Pitts
After a very interrupted start to the season, the Rococo Noosa Tigers Senior Women have made it four wins on the trot with a tough and fiesty battle against a very determined Sandgate on Saturday night in Brisbane.
The 16 point win was set up by Noosa’s terrific start as their experienced midfield dominated their Sandgate counterparts in the opening half.
South Queensland rep squad members Keirra Massoud and Eliza Trompf were able to dominate in the ruck and provide first use of the ball to onballers Ruby Hamilton, Kiama Welsh and Ragen Mills.
Up forward Kellie Barker presented beautifully the entire game at centre half forward with the craftiness of Shauna Kelly and Courtney Dial on show also.
Down in defence it was Amelia Monk who controlled that area of the ground the entire game.
The second half from new player Aly Trigg was also a big reason why the Tigers were able to prevail. From start to finish, Monk was just superb with other defenders, Lauren Vaughan and Ingrid Cramer, deserving special mention also.
A real good game to watch with the tackling pressure and general will to get into the contest outstanding. The Noosa girls are again down the Bruce highway this Saturday afternoon to face Alexandra Hills.
Media votes:
5. Amelia Monk.
4.Kiama Welsh.
3.Keirra Massoud.
2.Kellie Barker.
1.Ally Trigg.
The senior men had a day they’d rather forget after going down to a very well drilled Redlands at the Brendale Sports complex last Saturday.
Whilst at times the Tigers scrapped and hustled their way into the match, the skill level of the Sharks by both hand and foot was simply too slick.
The reserves also went down to a very good Redlands team who, like their seniors, ran the ball in droves and continually hit up leading targets the entire day.
On a brighter note, the Tiger colts had a terrific come from behind win over Redlands at Zillmere with Jonah Lenton the star up forward with five goals.
Our senior men’s grades are all at home this Saturday as we take on Gold Coast heavyweights Labrador at the following times:
– 11am Reserves v Labrador.
– 1pm Senior Men v Labrador.
– 3.30pm Colts v Labrador.
This week’s president’s luncheon starts at 11am with special guests Jimmy Buckley and Mal Brown. See you there – it will be a ripper.
Go Tigers.
