Julian Pitts
The Rococo Noosa Tigers hit the bye weekend after a comprehensive 15 goal thumping of a pretty stoic Mt Gravatt in Brisbane last Saturday. As per usual it all started in the middle of the ground where big Maccy Johnston got first use of the ball and fed the scavenging Tiger smalls McNiece, Fitzpatrick and Pettigrove the entire day. Whilst McNiece looked to be the standout on the ground, both Fitzpatrick and Pettigrove complemented their terrific work bagging 3 goals apiece to sit firmly next to him as possible best on grounds.
Ex Brisbane Lions players Daniel Rich and Jono Freeman both bagged 5 a piece and were forever damaging whilst Charlie Bowes and Nathan Horbury again were solid contributors in the victory. A special mention also to 17 year old debutant and life long Noosa Junior Rory McKenzie on debut who showed the poise and class of a season campaigner in his maiden Senior game.
It’s so exciting watching these young Noosa locals come through the ranks and much credit must go to the recently re-signed Noosa Coach Matt Luenberger and his coaching and selection staff. The Tigers are firmly heading in the right direction.
Media Award Votes
5. J.Fitzpatrick
4. B.McNiece
3. M.Pettigrove
2.J.Freeman
1.D.Rich
Our Senior Women were much better against one of the competition heavyweights Moreton Bay as a stand alone game on Saturday. After a very even and competitive first quarter the Opposition really put down the pedal in the second to snuff out any chance of an upset Noosa victory. Tigers coach Tony ’Tunza’ Brennan saying “our second quarter really did let us down after a good start and after a spray at half time I thought the girls were pretty good. We are just still struggling to transfer the footy cleanly enough for longer periods but the improvement is very noticeable”.
Media Award votes
5.G.Ross
4.R.Mills
3.K.Barker
2.L.Towndrow
1.A.Partridge
A full bye weekend for all the Noosa Tigers this weekend so kick back and enjoy this beautiful winter weather
Go Tigers
