A DAMP weekend didn’t stop the mighty Dolphin Juniors from notching up some impressive tries and favourable results on the weekend.
U6 Reds 35 d Brothers 30
Jaxon improves with every game and was supported well on defence by Darcy and Noah. The twins have found the accelerator pedal and Stirling was rewarded with his first try of the season as a result. Jax halted a certain try with a brave tackle. Charlie, Zac and Conor all got over the chalk and Harry seems to have found his natural position directing play from flyhalf.
Domino’s Pizza Player Of The Match was Noah Gibbs.
U6 Fins 35 drew Caloundra 35
The Fins were on fire yet again with fancy footwork and spirited enthusiasm. No one could catch Rory, as proved by his three tries. Brendan was unstoppable with his sprint down the sideline. Noah showed great improvement and determination with some fantastic tags whilst Gus was staunch in both attack and defence. Julian got stuck into the job at hand, keeping the opposition at bay. Great teamwork this week meant the tries were shared between the boys, with one apiece from Myles, George, Jackson and Phoenix who scored his first try of the season. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match goes to Phoenix Ericson-Wirth.
U6 Blues 40 d St Andrews 20
Yet another tough match with some fierce tackling from both sides. Zay opened the scoring by breaking free from the break down to score. Oskar played out of his skin and laid some great tackles saving certain tries. Pearl was on fire and took advantage of great breakdown work to score five tries. Jude ran some screamers while Atticus and Hunter worked all day. Tex keeps coming into the game and Joey keeps getting better every week. Hammish got in the game as a late sub and contributed well. Domino’s Pizza player of the Match was Tex and Zay took home the coach’s award.
U7 Reds 50 d Flinders 40
The wet pitch didn’t impact on our speedsters with 10 fleet-footed tries by Noosa to Flinders 8. Jack Dudgeon’s skills were on full display, scoring an impressive six tries, and one try apiece for Thomas Russell, Daniel O’Shea, Kane Shedlock and Charlie Lambert. Domino’s Pizza Players of the Match went to Joe Howard for his leadership as captain and Eli Maclean for his valiant efforts in defence despite an ankle injury.
U7 Flinders 40 d Fins 30
It was a very tight game with each team alternating try scoring one to one, until the hunger for the ball created some confusion for the Noosa Fins, leaving openings in defence in the last minutes of the game. Thomas Russell had a magic game ducking and weaving between the Flinders team, scoring four tries and Brandon Gesell scored two tries as a result of his determination to get the ball over the line. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Thomas Russell.
U8 Whites 40 d Grammar 0
With six rounds into the season, the Whites are playing great rugby. The forwards are getting stronger and the backs are getting faster. Our effort was reflected in the score. Try scorers Louie (5), Taj (1), Saatchi (2). Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match was Saatchi Smith with coach’s encouragement award to Lee Roma.
U9 Reds 20 d Maleny 15
Forward momentum from dual try scorer Oliver,Tane,Jackson and Cam enabled Noosa Reds to overcome a strong Maleny outfit who were clearly motivated by the banjo quarter assembled nearby. Strong defence from Joel , Kye , Mack and Jack along with mature passing games from Tom,Bailey,max and Fletcher were highlights.Tries -Oliver (2) ,Kye (1), Mack (1). The versatile Mack was named Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match.
U9 Fins 110 d Eumundi 5
The most pleasing part of this victory was the unselfish passing between the boys. There were eight different try scorers with Andrew and Flynn both scoring four, Hunter, Josh and Reggie bagging three apiece, doubles to Fynn and Leif and one to Harry. Defence was very solid and the backing up of the ball runner superb. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match – Fynn.
U10 Reds 17 d Eumundi 15
The Reds had a lot of defending to do in the first half, and it felt like Eumundi might have the edge, but Noosa came out determined in the second half and played with a spirit that left the parents jumping up and down on the sideline. Fearless as ever, Jess Robson tackled every Eumundi player on the pitch. Max Ruster (2) and Sabyr Kime (1) both ran like a dream to score Noosa’s three tries. A conversion from Flynn O’Connor put Noosa ahead at the final whistle. Some superbly gutsy tackles from William Batty earned him the Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match.
U10 Caloundra 43 d Fins 5
This was always destined to be a tough match against the undefeated ladder leaders, but the Fins showed enough fighting spirit to suggest they’ll lick their wounds and come back to winning ways again soon. Ashton Hart and Jarrah Charlesworth both had great games, and James Gelling won the bravery award for returning to the pitch and tackling hard again after having been injured. Lauchie Dudgeon added another try to an impressive tally and Ethan Polhner deservedly won the Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match for being everywhere on the pitch in attack and defence.
U13 Noosa 17 d Caloundra 12
In a tough display of wet weather rugby, both sides showed they meant business. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match and Captain Harry Barnett, saved this best until last. With the game almost over and the Dolphins trailing the Lighthouses by two points, Harry stormed over under the posts to seal an emphatic win. Yvahn Allsworth added the extras with a conversion. The whole team was challenged with the slippery conditions but for one player, Luke Bourne who flew high, and dominated in the forwards. He was a worthy recipient of the Sonny Payne, Spirit of Rugby Award. Tries- Harry Barnett (3). Conversions- Yvahn Allsworth (1).
U14 Noosa 74 d Caloundra 0
Brilliant team effort and outstanding individual performances across the field. Great running by John, Leo and Sameet in the backs which were enabled by a superb performance by the forwards led by captain Adam and backed up by great games from James Dewar, Callum, Chavon and Aiden. Tries to Josh (4) John (3) Sameet (2) Aiden, Tom (1) and Leo (1). Conversions Josh (5) and John (2) . Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match – Josh Brooks.
