The Ray White Noosa Dolphins return to Sunshine Beach on Saturday chasing the opportunity to
move into third place on the ladder and secure a home semi-final. The Dolphins sit 3 points behind
Maroochydore and a victory over Caloundra in the final home round game of the season moves
them ahead of the Swans subject to the result of the Swans/Wynnum match. Whilst it is a
mathematical chance, the Dolphins find themselves relying on other match results to progress.
Coach Matt Buckland and the players though know the only thing they can focus on is to win the
final two games to best position themselves and the rest will sort itself.
Coming off a solid 40 points to 5 victory over Wynnum in Brisbane last weekend, the Dolphins go
into the match against second placed Caloundra having been victors when the two teams met in the
June 25 clash which only means the Lighthouses will be out to avenge that loss. “It won’t be easy this
weekend as Caloundra will be smarting over that defeat,” club president Jerry Lewis said. “The win
last weekend was good on the scoreboard, but our boys need to maintain pressure for the full 80
minutes against Caloundra to come out victors. We need all our supporters to get down to Dolphin
oval for what could be the last home appearance this year.” The match sees the return of Brad
Morgan, Alfred Hill, and Tyson Sheafe from injury along with Queensland Country rep Zac Howson.
Following the match, supporters will have the opportunity to secure one of the limited Dolphins
Indigenous jersey’s worn for the first time in this years Indigenous round when they are put up for
Auction.
Last weekend saw mixed results with the depleted reserve grade defeated by competition
heavyweights Wynnum 34-17. “We had a number of players out with illness and injury up against
the second placed Brisbane side but I was really pleased with the attitude of those available to take
the field,” said coach Mark Winder, pointing to strong performances by Toby Jurecka, Tim Moody and
Adam Harwood.
The Dolphins Womens side put on a clinical display against Brothers taking the match 46-7 at
Dolphin Oval. The girls have been devastated with injuries in recent weeks but the courage and skill
on display was a credit to the attitude amongst the group. The performance across the paddock was
exceptional with Stevie Te Moana, Holly Radge and Tyler Te Moana the pick.
Home Games this weekend:
A Grade 3.30
Res Grade 2pm
Womens 12.30
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