The Fiona Winter Realty Noosa Tigers survived a minor scare on the road last Saturday before eventually overcoming Aspley by 5 goals in Brisbane.
In fact, in what many believed would be a landslide victory for the Tigers, the game was still well and truly in the balance halfway though the final quarter. Senior coach James Gellie made some timely moves late in the game which certainly influenced the eventual result of the contest. The way in which the Tiger coaching staff swung Jed Mullen from back to forward and then back again proved a vital move in the favourable outcome.
Aspley were troubling the Ttigers overhead with some bigger bodies however the efforts and sheer willingness to impose himself on the contest again had Robbie Copeland as a standout. The Roccocos player of the match is having an outstanding season for Noosa and, to watch some of his efforts displayed last weekend, I am sure plenty of others can take a leaf out of Bushys book. Along with Mullen and champion rover Cubby Isles, they were easily Noosas best.
Isles again just running the game out beautifully on a wing collecting some 38 touches on the way. Big `Roo` Stewart across half forward again keeps presenting and finished with 3 majors whilst youngsters Boardman and Rogers impressed once again also.
All in all a win the Noosa boys can tick off and now look forward to being back at home against Caloundra this Saturday. Great to see star recruit Brent Maloney back out there playing and getting through unscathed and also a big congrats to Tom Hedley on making his senior debut at the Tigers.
Final score Nosa 17.13.115 defeated Aspley 12.9.81
Noosa Goals Seb Rogers, Andrew Stewart 3, Corey Boardman, Nick Hill, Jed Mullen 2, Matt Gray, Tom Hedley, Cubby Isles, Jesse Malthouse, Harry Opie 1.
Noosa best Roberrt Copeland, Jed Mullen, Caleb Isles, Andrew Stewart, Corey Boardman
Sammy Krushksa s reserves continue to smash all before them with plenty of regular senior players among the best again. Names like Jack Tickner,Mark Riley, Gary Wallace, Nathan Winter and Dylan Murray all continually putting their names up for senior selection which is fantastic for the club.
Final Scores Noosa 17.14.116 defeated Aspley 2.1.13
Noosa Goals Seb Clift, Isaac Hughson 3. Matty Deans, Mark Reilly, Gary Wallace 2, Jason Blamey, Adam Curry, Michael Kreun, Riley O'Dwyer, Nathan Winter 1.
Noosa Best Jack Tickner, Mark Reilly, Nathan Winter, CJ Rutherford, Jordan Potts.
Great to see plenty of girls pulling on the Noosa colours last weekend; such a growing sport for girls. Ring Girls coach Karen Carr on 0423323323 for all info on Noosa girls AFL.
Don`t miss our second Presidents lunch next Saturday with Essendon champion and premiership player Scotty Lucas.
Cant wait
Go tigers
Pittsy
Last Modified on 24/05/2015 14:18