The Rococos Noosa Tigers Football club have received the coveted Grayden Poulson award for best the best Inclusion club in Queensland last weekend in Brisbane at the 2025 League awards.
This comes on the back of their Premiership win in the innaugral AFLQ South East Inclusion Premiership season. And whilst the players certainly make this program what it is, the work of Rob Purvis, Paul Tresise and Brett Evans over the last decade has just been wonderful. The Noosa Tigers are extremely proud to be winning this award and look forward to a prosperous future in the Inclusion space.
Speaking of awards all eyes on the Tigers annual presentation night this Saturday night at the RACV resort. And whilst we continue to celebrate the amazing victory of our colts in the best competition in the state, it’s a great time to honour individual excellence both on and off the field in 2025.
On the field the Seniors best and fairest should be an interesting watch. Last years winner Mitch Conn is obviously the favourite however he missed a few games and will have the likes of Horbury, Will McKenzie, skipper Jono Freeman and young Kaine Cates on his hammer. Local boys Mav Pettigrove, Maccy Johnston and Charlie Bowes should all poll well as should Rhys Free. I’d also expect a big charge at the end from Sam Willoughby who only played seven games but were all quality.
Amanda Tessari is the clear favourite to take out the Senior Womens gong. I’d expect champion on baller Raegen Mills will be next in line and reckon Emily Piercey will poll well after a very consistent season. Skipper Kellie Barker, Chip Trompf and ‘the voice’ Milly Monk will poll well also. I’d also expect youngsters Maya Bovalino and Ayla Airdrie to gain votes in the later half of their season.
The Reserves should see 2019 Senior Premiership player Rhys Tarling be very hard to beat. Expect names like Billy Bowes, Monk, Mallon and Korybutiak to poll positively after all have good seasons in a pretty tough year.
And who will be crowned the Colts best and fairest in a Premiership year?
Jai Mure must start favourite with the contested ball winning and express away from contest beast just brilliant in 2025. He forever has an impact on the outcome of games and was crucial up forward in the finals on their way to flag glory. Skipper Will Cooke will be around the mark whilst Darcy Dinnage and Archie Shannon should be in the voting.
I’m hearing there is a life membership to be given out to those whose volunteer efforts completely exceed expectation whilst the coveted ‘club person of the year’ will also be awarded.
Should be a great night as always.
