Julian Pitts
The Maroochydore Roos have kept their 2024 season alive by belting arch rivals Noosa to the tune of 14 goals at Fisherman’s Rd last Saturday. In a wind swept scrappy game of Aussie Rules footy the Tigers were never really in the game as their green and yellow opponents were slicker in their ball movement and at home controlled the conditions far better. It was another day of disappointment for the travelling Tiger faithful who relish these long time rivalries and were hoping for a much different result. But the young Tigers simply were not good enough. No one can contest their effort and attack on the footy, they are just inexperienced at the level and been thrown to the wolves earlier than expected with so many top liners suffering injuries and unavailabilities in season 2024. As mentioned previously we just have to stick to the plan, be patient and things can turn around pretty quickly.
The on ball brigade were terrific for the Rococo Noosa Tigers with big Maccy Johnston contesting everything in the ruck and feeding the likes of the inform Fitzpatrick, Pettigrove and Horbury. Skipper Lachy Flagg battled manfully in defence whilst I liked the games of youngsters Billy Bowes and Jai Mure also. Also a big congrats to Declan Fitzpatrick upon making his Senior debut,the famous Noosa Tigers name continues to impress at our wonderful community footy club!
Media Award Votes
5. M.Pettigrove
4.J.Fitzpatrick
3. M.Johnston
2.N.Horbury
1.L.Flagg
Our Senior women went down to ladder-leaders Sandgate but certainly not without having a red hot crack. Coach Tony ‘Tunza’ Brennan said “the girls were terrific, not at all can I question their endeavour but we just lack that finishing class”.
Champion on baller Raegen Mills was again the Tigers best overcoming a heavy tag to again amass a stack of possessions and continue yet another fantastic individual season for the Tigers. Brook Wegener played her best game for the year whilst accomplished players Monk, skipper Barker and Miriklis were also among the best!
Media Award Votes
5. R.Mills
4.B.Wegener
3.A.Monk
2.K.Barker
1.Z.Miriklis
A massive day at Rococo oval this Saturday with all four Senior teams up against Brisbane powerhouse Morningside on our annual past players day on the lawn from 2pm.
Colts 9.30am
Reserves 11.30 am
Senior Men 2.00pm
Senior Women 4.45pm
Good luck to all teams representing the mighty Noosa Tigers this weekend
