Under 14s by Toby Eller
Noosa 36 defeats Caloundra 28
The Noosa Dolphins Under 14s had the home-ground advantage this week against Caloundra. Caloundra was the first to score back-to-back tries but Noosa was able to claw their way back into the game scoring two quick tries soon afterwards. At the end of the first half Caloundra were up by a conversion. After a quick half-time chat from coach Roxy the U14s came out onto the field for the second half with a different attitude to score a quick try off the kick-off, and piling on the pressure for Caloundra. There was a lot of back and forth during the second half but in the end Noosa finished on top. At the end of Round 14 we are now sitting third on the Under 14s ladder. Freddie Monahan was Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match.
Under 12s by player Alex Bingham
After a rough and dirty game of rugby, the Noosa Dolphins Under 12s came out on top over Matthew Flinders. The boys began strong, making great tackles from our hard-hitting players and the backs using the set plays they’ve worked on at training. The Dolphins took control pressuring the Flinders attack with a turnover leading to a try. After a few great plays, the Dolphins led at half-time, 17-0.
The second half was a tough one. Flinders pushed through rucks pressuring the Dolphins. Still the Dolphins scored one more unconverted try, leading 22-0. Flinders pushed over two tries, 22-10. Both teams were fired up for the rest of the clash. Flinders scored the final try with the final score 22-17. The Dolphins U12s will finish fifth on the table out of nine teams. Domino’s Pizza Players of the Match were Chaise Coughlan and Eli Hammersley.
Under 11s
After another fast start, the U11s delivered in the wet conditions with an early try to Luke at home on Dolphins Oval. Not letting Sunshine Coast Grammar into the contest, the team were disciplined to maintain possession and territory to register a second try to William. While the team let in one runaway try to Grammar, the Dolphins U11s seemed to be in control of the match throughout the game. The second half brought another try to super speedy playmaker, Luke. Most improved players today were Noah and Kade who ran hard all day, and Mac who straightened the attack. Big effort from all the forwards who drove hard at the breakdowns. Some great goal-kicking as well. All the boys gave their all and played so well as a team, finishing the game 17-7 up.
Under 10s
U10s Reds – It was great to be home for the Reds this week after a long run of away games. We were up against a determined University outfit but confidence was high after last week. We started strong after a quick try to James in the corner and then went in again shortly after. Uni hit back after some lazy defence and it was a tight contest for the rest of the first half. Some impressive individual play by Kai again this week. Oscar slotted into lock and was solid in attack. Some attacking flare by Max and Ryker also in what was another tight half. Patrick was our Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match with a solid few runs and involvement in defence. Great teamwork throughout Reds.
U10s Fins – A resounding win by the Fins again,
Over the Saints at Peregian.
All the boys have worked hard on their ball distribution,
On Saturday that hard work came to fruition.
Marcus and Alby let the ball sing,
Out to Lennox who bagged three tries on the wing.
Perry was a handful scoring a great solo try,
His goal kicking exceptional six from seven through the posts they did fly.
The forwards in the middle set up the game,
Props Levi and Jack are getting stauncher game by game.
Harry and Louie were getting amongst it,
The two young tyros are fearless and fit.
Perry changed direction and passed it to Seb,
He hit it on the burst and left the defenders for dead.
Bailey and Tyler threw themselves into the contest,
Their efforts in the clinches helped the team play their best.
Max and Archie provided plenty of starch around the ground,
Tough and mobile their rugby talents are easy to expound.
Seb was Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match,
For his devastating run whom nobody could catch.
Poem by Fins coach Dylan Tasker.
Under 9s
It was a chill and windy morning for the long-awaited return to the Dolphins Oval. The boys were geared up for the return match against Uni and came out firing. Tom took the kick-off on the fly and belted upfield directly into the teeth of the Uni defence. Some good play from Miller and slick hands from Hugo gave Emmerson the opening for a barging run where he carried five tacklers over the line for our first try. Uni then scored, but that just strengthened our team’s resolve. It was Eric’s turn to get amongst the tries with a huge run to score our second of the day, which he shortly followed up with the team’s third. At half-time it was 3-1 to the good guys. It was not long until Ben was back in business with a great try. Ben decided it was time to add to his try tally with another great run to touch down again. Hudson had been busy all day with some big runs up the centre, leading to a hat-trick of tries to Eric. No sooner did we get the ball than Hudson decided it was his turn and after some great work from Zac, Hudson was in for another try. To cap off the day, Mason went in for a brilliant try and the final score was 8-1. Every player was worthy of the Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match, but it was decided that a well-deserving Hudson would get the honour.
