By DAVID ARNOLD
NOOSA PIRATES
SATURDAY evening saw the Noosa Pirates travel down the highway for their all-important clash against Caboolture. With several late withdrawals due to illness, the Pirates faced an uphill task before the game had even started.
Undeterred, the Pirates came out all guns blazing with Alex Care scoring in the 9th minute to give the Pirates an early four point advantage.
Caboolture hit back and with increased pressure putting the Pirates behind by 20 points to 4 at half time, but a win was not out of the question.
Unable to make changes necessary to tiring bodies, the Pirates stood tall and even though the final score read Caboolture 26 to Noosa 10 after Ben Hayes scored late in the second half, the effort shown by the players who took to the field was inspiring to the their dedicated bunch of supporters.
The result could have very well been detrimental to the Pirates chances of playing finals. However, this group of players are built of stern stuff so you would be a fool to write them off at this stage.
As most people know, a week is a long time in footy, so get behind your team and show them the support they deserve.
Friday night saw the Under 18s travel to Coolum to take on Beachmere. A somewhat scrappy and spiteful affair between the two sides marred what could have been a great spectacle for supporters alike.
In saying that, the Young Pirates have discovered a new found belief in their ability and were victorious by a score of 38 points to 4.
I normally don’t make a habit of singling players out in a team sport, but it would be remiss of me if I didn’t mention the efforts of Ryan Shipway who scored his first ever try. Well done Ryan and here’s hoping for continued success.
This weekend sees the Under 18s with a bye, so even though the boys aren’t playing make sure you get to training and continue with the hard work. The seniors travel once again to Beerwah on Saturday for their clash against Bribie Island at 3pm.
Get along to the footy for a great day’s entertainment.
