The Rococos Noosa Tigers or should I say a very undermanned Noosa Tigers have been belted by Premiership fancies Redlands by 79 points in Brisbane last weekend. As expected it was always going to be a tough ask for the improved Tiger outfit to come away with anything even close to a victory with names like Horbury, McNiece, Gaul, McKenzie, Johnston and Byrne all out with injury or unavailability. In fact those six named would be all in the top 10 vote getters in Noosa’s Best and Fairest if counted right now. And whilst it was the Tigers worst loss for season 2025, the way the game started it looked like it could have even been worse with the sharks piling on 8 goals in very quick manner.
On ballers Mav Pettigrove and Mitch Conn were terrific for the losers continually racking up possessions and adding to the consistent good form they have been in all year.
Caine Cates was again a livewire whenever the ball was in his area and the teenager is really having a fantastic first up season with the Tigers.
Tallis Buntain looked great in the ruck showcasing a natural leap that all Buntains have seemed to inherit whilst Rory McKenzie continues to shine on his wing.
Youngster Archie Shannon was impressive once again also.
It gets no easier for the Tigers as they face top of the table powerhouse Palm Beach at Riccoco oval from 1 pm this Saturday. I’m hearing we should have a few coming back from injury which will certainly help.
Media Award Votes
5. M.Pettigrove
4. M.Conn
3. C.Cates
2. T.Buntain
1. A.Shannon
The reserves were well beaten also but gave great fight for three quarters and are hoping too to get some quality cattle back into the team for this weeks Palm Beach clash
Brainy’s Colts continue their outstanding season with a 10 goal thumping of Redlands to remain equal top of the ladder with a massive clash with perennial colts power Palm Beach after the Senior game from 3.45pm this Saturday.
The Senior Women went down by 20 points to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast last Saturday night in a game in which they had plenty of the play for the most part. Three length-of-the-ground transitional goals from a quick ball moving cats outfit was the difference in the game with the ever improving Noosa girls still chasing a finals berth in the string Division One competition.
The women meet Palm Beach Currumbin at 5.30pm this Saturday night at Ricoco oval in very much a winnable game.
Media Award Votes
5. R.Mills
4. A.Tessari
3. A.Aidrie
2. G.Gill
1. C.Dial
A great day had by all with our Inclusion boys hosting Redcliffe, Carrara and Moorooka last Saturday in front of a pretty boisterous crowd. The Noosa team were super impressive in their big win over Moorooka keeping them in second spot behind Gold Coast outfit Carrara in this year 2025 inclusion competition. Footy the real winner though,so good to watch!
A sold out luncheon once again this Saturday with popular key note speaker and ex Australian test cricketer Greg ‘Fat Cat’ Ritchie back by popular demand as our guest speaker.
Good luck to all those representing the mighty Noosa Tigers this weekend!
Go Tigers
