Under 14s by Toby Eller
Noosa Dolphins 24 defeat Brothers 19
It was a tough game for both sides in attack and defence with Brothers scoring two quick tries right off the bat. Brothers had to work a lot harder to break through Noosa’s defensive line to score their second try and from that point on, Noosa began to claw their way back out of the hole that they dug for themselves. They scored a converted try to get on the score board, making it 7 to 12 in Brothers favour.
After a motivational talk at half time by head coach Mick ‘Roxy’ Phelan, they were determined to attack strongly and make Brothers defence work hard. The second half went all Noosa’s way with the Dolphins scoring one converted try and two unconverted tries, while Brothers only scored one converted try.
In the end Noosa came out on top. Domino’s Player of the Match was Lachie Bristow.
Under 12s
The pre-season game between Grammar and Noosa was close and although the score of 33-7 in Grammar’s favour suggests it was lopsided, those at the game were treated to a very close tussle.
The first 10 minutes was played in Noosa’s 22, with Grammar unable to crack Noosa’s defence. The Dolphins boys clearly showing their hard tackling work at training is paying off. However, Noosa were their own worst enemy, with consistent infringements for offside costing them. Grammar eventually scored an opportunistic try by making a steal in Noosa’s in-goal area. Grammar scored two more first-half tries.
Noosa scored early in the second half after an excellent run from Alex Nitshmann, then a strong close-to-the-line carry from Ash Eller to score. Noosa continued to pressure Grammar’s line, but again continued to infringe. Grammar scored two more tries in the second half, running out deserved winners.
Domino’s players of the day were Oli Hammond and Harrison Perkins.
Under 11s
The first half saw Noosa stuck in our own territory due to poor ball security and a lack of commitment and drive at the breakdown. The defensive efforts of the team were great but the sheer weight of possession led to two Grammar tries by half time.
In the second half we turned things around and were able to maintain possession and looked dangerous in attack. Unfortunately, we ran out of time losing two tries to one.
Domino’s player of the match went to Matthew Brooks.
U10s FINS by coach and poet Dylan Tasker
A trip down the coast to play the Uni Barbarians,
As coaches we asked the boys to be disciplinarians.
From the opening whistle the boys were on,
Tackling and cleaning out as Uni were set upon.
Ollie was our Captain and he led from the front,
His bullocking runs were full of passion and grunt.
Multiple phases had the find on the front foot,
A good ball from Alby through a hole, Harry was put.
Tries to Louie and Perry kept the scoreboards ticking over,
Riley was a wrecking ball, Levi a bulldozer
By halftime the Fins had a commanding lead,
Oranges and a pep talk was all they would need.
Fin busted tackles, master pilferer Lincoln scored,
To come out in the second half and put the Barbarians to the sword.
Tyler and Bailey stuck to the game plan and secured plenty of ball,
The Fins team dominated as each and every one of them stood tall
The work of Archie and Max around the ground
Had the team charging forward victory bound.
Domino’s player of the match was the young tyro Louie,
His enthusiasm and energy no one could disagree.
U9
The Under-9 Dolphins played the Maroochydore Swans at Gympie. It was a fast start with two saved tries by the Swans before a third miss put the Dolphins over early into the game.
The game was a tight defensive battle with some great try-saving tackles by Tom, Ben, Mason and Miller and generally good tackling by Eric, Sol and Taylor.
The forwards are getting better each week. The backs were setting their line well allowing Harvey, Eric, Ben and Barnaby to get across the line and also provide Emmerson some line-busting runs.
Well-deserved Domino’s players of the match to Eric and Mason.
U8s Fins
Finally there was some sun out for the mighty U8’s with the Fins taking on the Uni conditions and the Reds with a trip up the Bruce Highway to Gympie. it was the Fins out of the gates early with a great try to Fynn straight from the kick off. After some great defence, it was again the ever-improving Ari and Malik in there with some great team play. With a concentration on clean-outs, it was Mason achieving a fantastic work rate, while Harry was showing his usual elusive abilities scoring a couple himself.
Player of the match was Zach, counter rucking everything in his path. With some bone-rattling defence from Hugo the team ran out comfortable winners.
U8s Reds
After a fresh start in Gympie, the sun started to heat up and so did the Noosa Reds. Leading from the front from the outset were Domino’s Players of the match Jude and Teddy really hitting those rucks and mauls with everything they had, Johnny and Jenson played the bash brother roles very effectively. Hunter certainly showed up making tackle after tackle, while Zachy was always covering and chasing down opponents.
Jack was also playing his socks off. Aston showed some great teamwork. The teams are really improving each week.
