The Fiona Winter Realty Noosa Tigers face Sunshine Coast rival Caloundra at Weyba Road this Saturday in the AFLQ North First semi final from 2.15 pm. The highly fancied Tigers finished 3rd on the ladder after the home and away rounds and now face a very competitive Caloundra outfit in order to keep their 2015 premiership dream alive. Noosa have beaten the Panthers on both occasions in 2015 with the last confrontation a thrilling 10 point win after being down by as much as 6 goals.
A final round bye will certainly suit the home side as they will be able to freshen up some quality seasoned footballers and regain the services of key players, of which there are plenty in the mix. Big ruckman Zach McDonald, who has enjoyed a consistent season, will certainly return to boost our tall stocks whilst star on baller cum forward Shane `Dogga` Davis is another who will definitely re enter the fray and as usual make a significant positive influence on the Tigers fortunes. Youngster Jesse Malthouse should regain his position in the Senior side after an excellent pre season and start to the year. Other names to be thrown up include Opie, Sutton,Watitling, Stewart, Winter, Fulton and Corrigan just enhancing the depth the Noosa Tigers have enjoyed this season.
A very interesting selection night awaits and one in which I`m sure Senior coach James Gellie would want at this time of the year.
In the past month the Tigers have been able to get valuable game time into star recruit Brent Maloney who seems to be hitting form at the right part of the year. His general experience, nous around the footy , goal kicking ability and booming right foot will be a handful for the Panthers this Saturday. The fact skipper Tommy Mckittrick got through the Aspley game unscathed is a massive plus for the Tigers as the dual premiership player makes correct decisions and has been a key over the years in big games for Noosa. Dual premiership player for the Brisbane Lions, Robbie Copeland, is another one to watch after enjoying an outstanding 2015. Copeland’s attack on the footy is mindboggling and his decision making under pressure is unwavering. Bushy would have to be a big chance in taking out this years AFLQ North league medal. Onballer Nick Hill has been as consistent as anyone, continually winning the footy and using it to the Tigers advantage. Another outstanding recruit the Tigers managed to attract.
All in all a game just not to missed. Should be a massive day, kicking off at 11.30 am with the Maroochydore v Caloundra reserves first semi final. The Tiger `Can bar` will be open from 1pm with the jungle drum ready to go.
Best of luck to Sammy Kruska and his Ressies who head down to Mott Street to face Mayne for a spot in this years grand final.
see you at Tigerland Saturday!
Cheers
Pittsy
Last Modified on 24/08/2015 07:35