Under 13s by player Alex Bingham
The Noosa U13 side hosted the Maroochydore Swans in an important match for the Dolphins. The battle at the scrums and breakdown was a tough challenge for the Dolphins but they held strong, and Hamish Payne scored the first try. Maroochydore was able to string some phases together and they took a 10-7 lead. Noosa wasn’t going to let that slide, and they managed to gain a 17-10 lead at the break with tries from Jasper Mcritchie and Flynn Clarke.
After a big talk at the cool-down, Noosa was fired up for a massive second half. The Dolphins were a vital threat, scoring many tries and keeping the possession and territory in their favour, in attack. While in defence, they made their big hits and won the ball back. The game ended with the Noosa U13s taking out a great win, 41-10. In celebration, they sang their war cry with pride.
Highlights from the weekend’s game came from Tristan Antoni, Daniel Millar, Alex Nitschmann, Tonkla Phumtabtim, Hamish Payne, and Alex Bingham.
Under 12s
On an overcast and wet Saturday, we welcomed Gympie to our ground. The game was played in good spirit, with both teams embracing the conditions. The wet made ball handling a bit of a nightmare at times, and the game for large portions was stop-start. The boys kept their shape to the best of their ability and were rewarded with a great win, 52-5.
Under 11s
U11 Reds
Thanks to the scheduling miasma of three teams over one Saturday of competition, a cheeky half game warm up against Brothers gave the Reds and Fins opportunity to get the blood pumping before their own Dolphins’ State of Origin. Brothers were solidly overpowered by both teams with Max, Xavier, Cooper and Ryker getting over the line for the Reds. Finally, the scoreboard lit up with double Dolphins logos and the season’s most anticipated match began. With the clock ticking, neither Reds nor Fins spared the horses in this highly charged game. The Fins defended valiantly but eventually folded under an unrelenting Reds attack, Albie going over the line in the only try of the game, converted by Max. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Kai who showed developing maturity and focus under pressure. What a competition between these two formidable teams.
U11s Fins
Homes games for the Noosa Fins this week,
Matches against Brothers and Noosa Reds at their peak.
Brothers first up to get the day started,
Each team’s defence refusing to be parted.
Marcus eventually opened the Fins account,
Through sheer weight of possession, an enormous amount.
A shift to the backline and the boys were up field,
Perry stepping and darting over the line he wheeled.
Connor crossed in the corner on the stroke of halftime,
Crashing through tackles as he lunged for the line.
Fins versus Reds, mate versus mate,
Reminiscent of Origin when its state versus state.
These games bring out the best in both teams,
As every player takes themselves to the extremes.
Tackle after tackle the Fins were committed,
Until, finally the Reds scored, the resolute defence they outwitted.
A bruising encounter as it always is,
The game producing plenty of bubble and fizz.
Captain Seb was the Fins MOTM for his bustling display,
A real captain’s knock for his team today.
Under 9s
This week the Under-9s took a trip down the motorway to Kawabata and the Brothers A team. It was definitely a tougher game with a well-drilled Brothers outfit who kept the ball for what seemed like forever. The team held firm before a runaway try to Paddy which changed the momentum, Noosa scoring the next six tries. Hugo, Paddy and Flynn scoring a couple of outstanding ones. Stripping of the ball from a very good Zachy D, saw him get over the chalk from there.
The most impressive thing for us was our defence. Mason with some copy book ankle tackling, and Malik with a couple of quick clearances saw Freddy get into open space. The usual toughness of the big boys saw Henry and Jack their usual reliable selves. Zach B had some excellent jinking runs, Stella with some great passing leading to speedsters CJ and Eden leading the way up the field. Hunter contributed with some wonderful cleaning out. All in all, we played a better team game, especially the second half. The team is looking to improve week in week out which is great to see. Go the Phins!
