The Rococco Noosa Tigers colts have advanced into the 2025 QAFL Grand final after a stirring 13 point victory over the highly skilled Morningside at Redlands last Saturday. They will now face the might of Brisbane powerhouse club Aspley at 9am this Saturday at Brighton Homes Arena which is the home base of the Brisbane Lions.
Whilst the opening quarter was a very even affair, the contest itself was typical of what one expects of a preliminary final. High pressure, mistake riddled and stoppages everywhere. The Tigers kicked 4 goals to 2 in the second quarter to go into the main break with a 2 goal lead before breaking the game open in the Premiership quarter banging on 5 goals. The final quarter was a titanic slug feast with the Tigers pressure just a constant the entire game, in the end running out 13 point winners in front of what was a very impressive Noosa crowd. Across the board the Noosa boys were just terrific. Onballers Shannon and Caspers had plenty of impact on the result whilst La Monica continued to will himself into each and every contest for the 4 quarters. Co captain Will Cooke, whether in defence or in the ruck, was outstanding and just a constant physical presence as was Darcy Dinnage deep in defence and the ever reliable Wispa (plays like Harris Andrews) Brain.
Up forward no one was braver or had more impact than ‘Juice‘ Delaney Taylor who played a centre half forward role to perfection. Zion Kendall was busy also and the second half from Jai Mure in attack once again had the Noosa faithful more than excited. Riley Mackay was outstanding once again with his run and carry in what was just a fantastic team victory.
Not since 2002 has Noosa had a Colts state champion when names such as Smith, Wallace, Richardson, Johnson and Magin lifted the State league cup up with a unforgettable win over the Suncoast Power in extraodinary circumstances.
Now it’s this group of very impressive young men who represent this town and club at the highest level of under age footy in the State. Very exciting times at Weyba rd. Big week ahead, let’s get down to training on Thursday night and cheer them on! Kitchen and bar open with Grand Final team selection the highlight!
Speaking of winners, a great day was had by all at the Noosa Tigers inclusion presentation day last Sunday. Once again a big thank you to Rob Purvis and Brett Evans on another massively successful year with the program.
And congratulations to Grayden Poulsen, Wade Sargent, Dylan Evans and Kai Williams who again have been selected to represent Queensland at the upcoming coming National titles.
But it’s all eyes on the colts this week as they chase Premierships glory.
Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!
Go Tigers
