On a blustery day on the vast Sandgate oval it was an absorbing first quarter as both sides threw themsleves into every contest and whilst skills were scratchy under the intense pressure, Noosa would have been happy with a 7 point defict at the first break kicking against the wind. Big Brendan Page was battling hard, Luke Brauer was in the cut & thrust of it and Brooks Durdin was getting telling touches.
In the second it was looking as if our Tigers were wearing the Hawks down in an equally absorbing 30 minutes as Jimmy Brain, Jay Reynolds and Cubby gave us midfield drive and our young defence with Todd Panaho, Nathan Spring, Adam Bovalino and Gary Wallace holding sway. Sadly however, Sandgate started to finish better than our boys and skipped to a 7.2 to 4.2 half time lead.
In the third Sandgate added 6 goals to our 2 and basically pantsed us, with Pagey, JR and Luke Matthews trying valiantly and Trompfy adding a bit of spring to our back half.
The last quarter was a tired even affair with both sides kicking 4 and Noosa not throwing in the towel.
3 Each to Brett Duke and Jay Reynolds and singles to Bocky, Jimmy Brain, Wints and Brooks
With hardly any Practice matches and so many new boys, it was going to be a hrad ask and whilst it was an 8 out of 10 for effort, the thought and execution didnt rate quite as high.
Not a time for panic with a couple in the Two's knocking on the door and yet Palmy on the horizon not an easy Round 2 opponent, expect our boys to get better every week as they refine the game plan and understand each other better.
For great shots of the match - CLICK HERE
Other Results
Burleigh 16.12-108 def. Coolangatta Tweed Heads 9.13-67
Mayne 10.8-68 def. by Maroochy/Northshore 14.4-88
Wilston Grange 18.11-119 def. Surfers Paradise 14.12-96
Springwood 11.13-79 def. by Palm Beach Currumbin 19.19-133
In the Reserves match we thought our team looked pretty good, but lack of preparation and so many new boys saw the Reserves also record a first up loss by 28 points - Sandgate 12.9 (81) to Noosa 7.11 (53)
Tom McKittrick was in everything and Chris Burke looked composed in the back half whilst Jack Troedel was as busy as ever (congrats to the little man with the big heart on the Captaincy) and Michael King looked polished under high pressure.
I think the two's will still be a good side this year and all the boys will be better for the run. Many played underdone or lacking their usual energy and confidence so dont even think about dropping off them.
For shots from the Ressies match - CLICK HERE
Last Modified on 23/05/2010 18:03