Julian Pitts
The Rococo Noosa tigers have awoken from a four-game losing streak to completely dominate Brisbane outfit Mt Gravatt at Weyba Road last Saturday. In front of a more than healthy home town crowd also celebrating the ‘Move for Lex‘ day it was the slick tigers whose transition and overall connection was just far superior than their tenacious opponents. The 16 goal victory was set up by the Tigers midfield dominance and the presence of gun forward Aaron Wilson who ended up booting five goals for the afternoon. Connor McDonald again was superb in the centre as ruckman but more to do with his clearance work along with Tommy Templeton who was dominant throughout but particularly in the first half when the game was there to be won.
In fact other than the back half of the third quarter where the deviant Vultures had some influence in general play the Noosa boys were always in control. Charlie Bowes had a terrific four quarter game in the back half racking up over 30 touches whilst Ben Guthrie and Lachy Flagg shut down anything that come their way.
Wingman Tyler Stack and Tom Baulch had total field days both collecting well over 30 touches, setting up several goals and scoring themselves to be both in the best players on the ground. Stars Jai Fitzpatrick and Josh Wallis were certainly influential also putting their own classy stamp on proceedings when it needed, Jai taking one of the marks of the year in the second stanza. Ethan Johnston was as busy as usual up forward as was the returning Seb Rogers whose attack on the ball and finishing also a highlight.
All in all a great team performance from the Rococo Noosa Tigers and a big confidence booster as they hit arch rival Maroochydore at Fishermans Road this Saturday.
The Tigers need to win to stay in fifth position whilst a Roos victory could see them sneak into the six. Just another local blockbuster.
Senior Game an early start at 1pm at Maroochydore. One certainly not to be missed.
Media Award Votes
5.T.Baulch
4. T.Stack
3.T.Templeton
2.C.McDonald
1.A.Wilson
Progressive Total
T.Templeton 23 votes
C.McDonald 22 votes
A.Laskey 20 votes
J.Wallis 15 votes
A.Wilson 15 votes
The Colts, Reserves and our Senior Women all had terrific wins on a day that really was about Alexa Leary. The ‘Move for Lex’ function was an outstanding success with some of the most inspirational speeches heard. A massive thank you to all that made the event possible and of course those who supported it. To Russ Leary and family, on behalf of the Noosa Tigers it was a pleasure to host the day and your help with the organising was just amazing.
Junior and Youth footy back on this weekend as we get closer to the business end of the season.
Good luck to all those representing the Noosa Tigers this weekend.
Go Tigers!
