We're not sure what the official attendance was but there were plenty of players from a bygone era onhand at North Street to witness the renewal of a rivalry that stretches back decades.
While 150mm of rain the days leading up the the event was hardly notciable on the surprisngly dry deck, the humidity remained and resulted in some of the most oppressive conditions your likely to play in on the Sunshine Coast.
Caloundra came out of the blocks well with the Roos backline withstanding a number of attacks in the opening minutes. However the Roos soon rallied but could not convert the dominance as wayward kicking at goal kept the pantehrs within 2 kicks at quarter time.
The game opened up in the second quarter with the Roos piling on 9 goals to four to open up a healthy half time lead.
The third quarter belonged to Caloundra, restricting the Roos to just 1 point while putting on three goals of their own. However, the Roos rallied in the final quarter and took home first bragging rights in the local derby.
Co-Captain Michael Roberts was sensational kicking five goals from the midfield and at times in the game when the Roos needed them most. New recruit Josh Norman was just as impressive with three goals of his own, while Nige Baker was a general down back.
In other matches, the seconds got home by three points in a nailbiter, the Colts won comfortably in a scratch match, while the third's had a big win over Glasshouse at Landborough. However, all the talk in football circles around Australia is about Andrew Waaaaasss and what is being dubbed mark of the century!
Caloundra
Goal Kickers: Q. Ross 6, E. Hipwood 3, M. Fraser 2, M. D''arcy
Best Players: J. Storen, E. Hipwood, T. Patton, Q. Ross, M. D''arcy, M. Blomeley
Maroochydore
Goal Kickers: M. Roberts 5, J. Norman 3, K. Tyson 2, S. Hay , J. Raun , J. Gale , J. Simpson , J. Hill
Best Players: M. Roberts, N. Baker, J. Norman, J. Gale, K. Tyson, J. Ryan
Caloundra
Goal Kickers: . Smout 4, S. Hudson 2, D. Kelly , D. Spicer , J. Mans
Best Players: C. Richardson, D. Kelly, . Smout, D. Leslie, . Hedley, C. Baird
Maroochydore
Goal Kickers: J. Clark 4, M. Mallinder 2, M. Habgood 2, D. Hodgetts
Best Players: M. Habgood, F. Beytell, H. Smoothy, . Moor, J. Goldfinch, Z. Ryan
Glasshouse Hinterland
Goal Kickers: C. Bales 3, B. Thompson 2, W. Rouhan 2, K. Smith , T. Rodda
Best Players: Z. Atkin, T. Walker, C. Bales, J. Wright, J. Thompson, M. Scott
Maroochydore
Goal Kickers: S. Morris 5, J. Cockram 4, S. Beavis 3, D. Warren 2, M. Toohey , A. Stainsby , A. Wass
Best Players: S. Morris, M. Stanley, S. Beavis, J. Cockram, M. Toohey, R. Gool
Last Modified on 31/03/2014 10:01