All senior rugby league teams took to a very wet field on Sunday at Pirates Park. Against the Coolum Colts and despite giving it their all, the A grade went down 24-16. With a very heavy track it was going to be a tough day for all teams.
However, the Pirates Reserve grade salvaged some pride with a 26-12 win. It was a big hearted effort and despite conditions they showed better ball control than expected.
Our Reserve grade boys looked great wining 26-12 In a fiery clash the Open women, our ladies went down 16-0 and our U19 men also went down 20-10. The C Grade men had a tight game against Mary Valley in a low scoring defensive game losing 12-6. Moving on to the Junior sides the U17 Boys had a battle on their hands leading 14-12 with 2 minutes to go. Unfortunately, a penalty right at the end of the game gave Coolum a chance to kick for the tie, and the game ended as a 14 all draw.
The U17 Noosa / Maroochydore girls went down 50-0 to Coolum. But the U15 Div 2 Boys reversed things with a massive win 40-0 over Beerwah, along with our U15 Girls beating Stanley River 34-6. The U14 Div 1 boys had a close win 14-6 over Caloundra Gold.
It is good to see some of our young Turks showing pride and running hot. Their results from across the board, plus a very successful Old Boys Reunion, shows that the club is at present, with youth and Oldies (with some 50 members in attendance) supporting each other. This is definitely a good sign for the future.
The U13 Division1 boys faced a challenging match against Beerwah resulting in a score 46-6. Conversely, our undefeated U13 Noosa/Gympie girls maintained their winning streak, with a decisive 50-0 victory over Beachmere.
There will be another big weekend of footy at Pirate Park with our 2nd place U15 boys kicking off Friday Night at 6:00pm. This will be followed by the top of the table U13 Girls. Then a few junior games on Saturday, will lead into four Senior games at home: starting off with C grade at 1:00 pm, Open women at 2:30, Reserve Grade at 4pm and wrapping up with A Grade, at 5:30pm kick off against Caloundra. We hope to see you at your club and supporting all teams.
Boxing.
There used to be an old saying in the bush, “You can’t keep a good man down.” This would, it seems at present, apply to Impact Boxing and Fitness Head Coach Mark Evans. Recently returned from a successful tournament in the USA, (as Australian head coach) his team is once again on the move.
This weekend it’s up to Cains for the Cains Cup, then the following weekend its out to Ipswich for their regional championships. Next on the ladder will see Team Impact out to Emerald to contest the Coal Field Championships.
With the International tournaments being so far away (Asia, India, Ireland and the USA for example) plus the heavy drain on family finances, a busy program at home is without a doubt of the utmost importance. Impact Boxing Club has the right attitude to address this matter: in the words of coach Mark Evans, “Have gloves will travel.”
Farewell to a Clubbie – One of Our People.
For some of our Noosa Life Members and lots of the Old Boys, Monday 2 June 2025 at approximately 4.30pm, is unfortunately a date and time that will forever be remembered.
For it was on this occasion that the above names were informed that fellow life member, club mate and one of Our People, Michael (Jack) Horner had passed away.
It has often been said that on far too many occasions, someone from Our People passes away: someone that has served our community quietly (and in various organizations) for many years, with little or no recognition. However, on this occasion it was decided to end this happening.
At this time after a discussion, it was decided that the best and most personal way, to address this would be through the eyes and memory of his best mate (Old Boy) and patrolling member Barry (Bazz) Postle. With Bazz in total agreement he commenced, what was for him, to be a very personal journey.
“In 1968 a discussion in front of the Noosa Surf Club, between Ron Lane and two cowboys, Tom and Liam Dugan, who were from the South Burnett, and played Rugby League in winter, were looking to find a sport to play in summer to keep them fit. After this discussion a group of close friends from Wondai and Murgon decided to join the Noosa Heads Surf Club. These young men would travel from Murgon and Brisbane every weekend to fulfill their club duties on Main Beach. This group included as mentioned, Tom and Liam Duggan and brother Tim- Greg Mickan, Kerry (Pencil) and Brian (Guts) Sorenson and Michael (Jack) Horner.
The group gained their Bronze Medals on Main Beach in 1969, and this relationship continued for many years. Michael went on to become a committee member and later a Life Member of the club. His robust and jovial personality saw him become a much-loved mate and member of everyone that he met. With his quick wit and humorous jokes, he had a reputation for being full of life. He will be sorely missed by all: his passing will leave a big hole in the hearts of all those who passed his way. May you, beloved friend Rest in Peace.’
Over the years in my role as instructor, club captain and president, I have collaborated with Mike on various occasions: some of which he found quite amusing. For example, the pleasure he took in watching me trying to clear somebody’s front fence (during the infamous Brisbane House to House collections) before an out-of-control Rothweiler removed the rear end of my shorts.
“Laney, it’s all in a day’s work for a dedicated President,” said my mate, Mike. However, I know that I speak for all clubbies and members of our community when I say, Vaya Con Dios, old friend, Vaya Con Dios.
