Julian Pitts
The Rococo Noosa Tigers have put behind a lack lustre opening quarter where they trailed by as much as 29 points to completely out pressure and overtake a strong Labrador outfit at Weyba Rd last Saturday.
Led by the examples of their leaders Laskey, Rogers, Fitzpatrick and Buntain Noosa’s pressure and general attack on the ball was just exemplary from half through the second quarter to the final siren. The defence was superbly strengthened by the return of class utility Lachy Flagg with young Tallis Buntain continuing his rapid improvement with each game played, and Zac Vernon again continually taking the game on as he had done the entire year.
Riley Buntain kicked four goals in a brilliant forward display once again and was backed up by the rampant Aaron Wilson whose attack on the ball in the air was awesome. Lachlan Dawson kicked three in an eye-catching display whilst McKinley was also very impressive as a high forward. As mentioned earlier the courage and physicality came from our leaders with Seb Rogers and Aaron Laskey just personifying this. Constant head over the footy and a fierce attack on the opposition made them among the best players on the field. Add the evasive skill and smooth moving of 150 gamer Jai Fitzpatrick and it’s no wonder the Noosa boys were singing the song and celebrating a terrific win long into the night. Dubbed by the Tiger faithful ’the Rolls Royce’ the champion local product has been a treat to watch over those 150 and this writer certainly hopes he gets to watch a heap more. Great stuff Jai!
Final Score
Noosa 17.11.113 def Labrador 10.14.74
Media Award Votes
5. S.Rogers
4. R.Buntain
3. A.Laskey
2. L.Dawson
1. L.Flagg
A much improved performance by the Reserves team without getting the choclates however a thrilling win by the Colts which was enjoyed by all and the scenes in the rooms after were just what club culture is all about. Well done to Jed Costigan and the boys.
Another fantastic Presidents Luncheon with Wayne ‘the dominator’ Johnston and Val Perovic who shared many a funny story across their very successful footballing careers.
Thanks to all that made the luncheon happen and remember to book your tickets to our next luncheon on Saturday July the 29th with Davis Cup tennis legend and tennis commentator John Fitzgerald our special guest.
Our Senior Mens teams away to Morningside on Saturday with our Senior Womens team at Caloundra for a top of the table clash.
The Inclusion boys are at home from 1pm. It’s seriously worth a look.
Good luck to all those representing the Noosa Tigers this weekend
Go Tigers
