Under 13s
This week the under-13 Dolphins played the top team, Maroochydore, in what we all knew was going to be a tough grand final. The Noosa Dolphins unfortunately finished second to Maroochydore, being defeated 24-12. The game remained tied at zero all for the first 15 minutes. We knew it was going to be close. Maroochydore then got two tries ahead and we were never able to catch up again. The team members all put in their best efforts, they chased, they tackled and shared a never-give-up attitude which showed throughout the game. They showed true guts and determination right until the final whistle sounded. Maroochydore just got a few breaks from us and scored those extra few tries. A massive thank you to all our fantastic coaches, Wade, Jason and assistant helper coach Zak. They have helped the boys become who and what they are today throughout the season. Thank you to Kirrily who has been our manager ensuring we are all kept up to date with game and club information. Over and out until next year, Jules Rosenkranz, under 13s photographer.
Under 12s
By hooker Toby Eller
Undefeated Noosa Under 12s defeat Grammar buy four points in the Grand Final
The final round of the Under 12s 2020 season was another nail-biter for all spectators and coaches. Grammar scored first in the first minutes and kept Noosa on their heels and struggling to get out of their own half. Consecutive rucking work and defensive plays ensured that Noosa scored a converted try soon after. Grammar went into the sheds at half time in front by three points. It was the first time in the Noosa Under 12s season where they were not in the lead.
Noosa came out to the sheds firing with a small tactical change that saw them scoring a converted try soon after. The second half was a rollercoaster ride for both teams with Noosa scoring three converted tries and then Grammar scoring two tries in the last five minutes of the second half.
A determined team effort and outstanding coaching ensured that the Noosa Under 12s kept their undefeated season intact. Thanks to the incredible coaching team, Hayden Thomas, Scott Cairns and Brandon Olver who led us to victory by making us run on average three and half kilometres per fitness session.
And lastly thank you to our dedicated parents who have cheered us on and encouraged us no matter what the score, got us to and from training and our games on time, washed our sweaty training gear and taken turns in washing the team jerseys. Without you we would not have a team. THANK YOU!!To the team of 25 boys, thanks for a great season of Under 12s Rugby, look forward to seeing you all in the 2021 season. Swim the Phins!!!
Under 10s
By Alex Bingham
The Reds had a sensational last game of the season winning 22-21 over Flinders. Starting the first half down 14-0, soon we scored two unconverted tries going to half time 14-10. The second half started with Flinders scoring to make it 21-10 until the Reds scored again to make it a closer match. The Reds needed a converted try to hit the lead by one point. At one point one of the Flinders started punching Curtis and was sent off. The Reds scored a finishing try to make 21-20 to Flinders. One goal until the win. Jacob Kain had the winning kick in his hands. The kick hit the cross bar but it went in. It was now 22-21 at last play. Then Flinders stole the ball off the Reds. One of the players went for the corner but Alex Bingham and Jacob Kain got him out at the last second to end the match with a win. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Ishaka Morgon and Flynn D’brae. Congrats to the REDS!The Fins had a cracking last game of the season winning 27-19 over Maroochydore. At halftime, the Fins were leading 17-7. Maroochy hit back with an unconverted try to bring the score to 17-12 to Noosa. The Fins got over for the fourth time to have some more breathing space. The Maroochy team came with a try that was converted to make a score of 22-19. At the very end the Fins got over to seal the match 27-19. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match goes to Cody Monkley for scoring his first two stellar tries of the season, Conner Lee for his first try of the season and Jack Shaw for his hard work with tackling, running and getting into the ruck. Well done Fins!
Under 9s
Last game for the year was on a magic day at the Sunshine Coast Stadium side field, and the boys were keen to go out on a high. There were a few big boys in the Eumundi team but the Dolphins were not phased and the boys showed all their skills as they started running in tries from the start.
Tries went to Luke, Will. Jack, Callan, Sam, Matthew, Lewis and Luke.
We did the basics well with the some straight running, securing the ball at the breakdown and tackling low and hard, impressing the parents and supporters.
Thanks for the assistance to our coaching staff from Rob, Andrew, Richie and Craig. Thanks to our managers Jarad and Rachel. Great photos from Craig Brook and Jarad. Appreciated admin from Tash and Sam McKerrow, and a big thank you to all our parents.
All of the boys’ skills have progressed massively over the season, as has the intensity of the matches. We’ll look forward to seeing everyone back for full-field rugby next year. Please bring a friend to join this great team as we will need more players going to 12 players a side. Have a great summer off-season whatever you are doing.
