After a half of footy one could not have known that one side was a premiership candidate and the other winless for season 2015 but that was how it looked at half time at Palmwoods last weekend.
Playing for the Mark Laing/Shane Hunt Cup, both highly respected former captains of Nambour and Noosa respectively, the first half was a scrappy almost uninteresting affair. Whilst defender and dual Brisbane Lions premiership player Robbie Copelands first quarter was a pleasure to watch and usual suspects McKittrick, Hill and Isles were racking up touches, the lack of intensity from the Tigers was the talking point among the locals. In saying that though, Nambour were happy to make the game into a scrap and their pressure early was particually evident.
Actually another highlight of the first half but for all the wrong reasons was the stretchering off of Cain Tickner, Noosas key forward who had already kicked 2 goals , due to a heavy knock. The incident did however change the state of the game as youmg Seb Rogers was moved to full forward in what James Gellie must be calling a masterstroke.
Rogers was a leading and high marking target and began attacking the footy with far more vigour than in the first half. Andrew Stewart at centre half forward never stopped presenting the entire day and was rewarded with a season high 4 goals as was Rogers. Young midfielder Jesse Malthouse continues his impressive form after a strong pre season and seems to be continually running out games better and better.
As mentioned earlier Nick Hill again dominated in the middle with his strength and weight of possesions whilst Tommy Keehan was also a solid contributor for the Tigers. Copeland was not as dominant in the final 3 quarters but has to be in the best whilst mention must be made of Big Zac McDonald who again rucked tirelessly and continues to gain confidence from each Senior appearance.
Overall a good finish by the Noosa boys after a very lack luster start and a very enjoyable viewing day at Palmwoods last weekend.
Final score: Noosa 24.12.156 defeated Nambout 7.6.48
Noosa Goals: S.Rogers, A.Stewart 4. C.Boardman, J.Malthouse 3, B.Forbes, N.Hill, C.Tickner 2, B.Duke, C.Isles, T.McKittrick, L.McLarty 1.
Noosa Best: J.Malthouse, S.Rogers. A.Stewart, N.Hill, T/McKittrick, Z.McDonald
Plentyof depth flowing through the ressies who again were super impressive. Names like Winter, Hughson, Wallace, Murray, and Riley O'dwyer all putting their hands up once again for senior selection
Final scores: Noosa 27.16.178 defeated Nambour 5.1.31.
Noosa Goals: M.Gray, M.Paterson 6, S.Clift 5, I.Hughson. M.Reilly 3, A.Corrigan, A.Curry, M.Jeynak, N.Winter 1.
Noosa Best: M.Reilly, Isaac Hughson, M.Paterson, M.Gray, J,Tickner, D.Murray.
So, it all looks good for an impressive showing for the Fiona Winter Realty Noosa Tigers against Asplay in Brisbane this Saturday.
Go tigers
Cheers Pittsy
Last Modified on 03/12/2015 16:16