Given that the two's started late and the Seniors could have done with torches on their heads such was the lighting, I guess the boys in both grades all took a step forward as far as match fitness and team understanding are concerned.
Great to see the young blokes getting touches in the two's and to see Crossy and a few of the older blokes get a good run under their belt, Theo peforming in the back half and in ruck and all the boys learning what Butch expects of them.
The two's boys work hard so it will be great when they hit their targets and get reward for their efforts rather than having to double back when they cough it up. Goals to justin Claney, James Leach and Nick Hoekstra
Despite some injuries, illness and absences, the Seniors led all day - 8 pts at 1/4 time, 18 at the 1/2, 16 at 3/4 - and ran out winners by 39 points which might have flattered us but given we ran some young blokes in the 3rd and gave up a strong lead it was probably about right.
Hicksy back up front helped us and gave those upfield a target, Rizza gave the boys leadership in the middle and Brooks, Cubby, Zac, Bova, Brad Kearney (nice bump) and in fact most of the boys at some stage shone in some way
We have some great leaders at Noosa and all the boys give honest feedback out in the middle and at the breaks and that "self coaching" will stand them in good stead during 2009.
To see photos from the Praccy Match (apologies to the A Grade it was too damn dark!) CLICK HERE
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