The Rococo Noosa Tigers overcame a slow first quarter to dominate Broadbeach at Weyba rd last Saturday on a ground that recovered remarkably from the rain deluge it had on it earlier in the week.
Noosa were sluggish early, however, from quarter time on the Tigers really went to work pressing hard forward and mopping up any Broadbeach advances at will.
In the end it was Noosa’s fourth win of the season to the tune of 29 points which keeps them firmly in the finals race. Mind you a long way to go but the improvement of the group has not been lost on the Tigers faithful.
Noosa had good players everywhere. Gaul in the centre was just a constant racking up 27 touches as well as laying 14 tackles in another eye catching performance. Follow on ball gun Mitch Conn was a big key to the victory with Pettigrove and Horbury also feeding off the almighty efforts of the much loved Maccie Johnston who continues to give his all.
Ben McNieces first half was amazing just mopping everything up across half back as well setting up many forward thrusts for the Tigers. I loved the games of Billy Bowes, Free, Buntain and Slaney who have looked really solid all year.
Charlie Bowes controlled his wing in another very consistent performance whilst teenager Rory McKenzie was just sublime on his wing,weaving through traffic with clean hands and banging home 2 goals also. Caine Cates was an exciting machine up forward and it was great to see star utility Curtis McCarthy back in Tigers colours.
A big congratulations to debutant Archie Shannon who looks every bit a Senior footballer. All in all a very impressive team performance!
Media Award Votes
5. M.Gaull
4. B.McNiece
3. M.Conn
2. R.McKenzie
1. C.Caites
The ressies went down to a pretty impressive Broadbeach outfit but never once shirked a contest against one of the favourites for the Reserve grade flag. Jed Bullman continued his good season racking up plenty of touches while Paddy Monk, Tommy sparks and old man river Nathan ‘Wints’ Winter among the tigers best
Our Colts sit on top of the ladder after another very impressive performance. Wispa Brain was the pick of the best for the victors whilst Mackay, Cooke, Mure and Rory McKenzie others who had big impacts in the result.
Our Senior mens teams head to Brisbane this Saturday where they will face Mt Gravatt and obviously hoping for three strong performances.
Our Senior Women were beaten easily under appalling lights (mind you my eyes are quickly fading) by a very fast moving well drilled Broadbeach outfit.
Kiani Pettigrove was the best for the Tigers whilst Mills, Tessari, Dial and Barker were the best for the Tigers.
Media Award Votes
5. K.Pettigrove
4. A.Tessari
3. R.Mills
2. K.Barker
1. C.Dial
The Senior Women head down to face Surfers on the Gold Coast this Saturday.
A great day had by the newly formed ‘old boys’ gang on the lawn last Saturday.
On a very sad note all at the Tigers send their condolences to the Tickner family after father Dan passed away suddenly last week. Dan was a much loved character around the place having volunteered alongside his wife Wendy for almost two decades. He was a committee person, junior coach, team manager, statistician and filled any other role he was asked. He will be sadly missed around the place.
A massive thank you to all our volunteers who continue to put up their hands and get games of footy happening week in and week out.
And tickets almost sold out for our Peter Daicos President’s luncheon on July 7th so get in now.
Good luck to all those teams representing Noosa this weekend.
Go Tigers
