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OUR FOOTY RECORD | Grand Final 2010
Contents
2 View from Here: Magpies and Roos round out
successful season
3 Game On / Highs and Lows
4 Tassie Medal: Recognising Tasmania’s best and fairest
player
5 Competition Results and Ladder: Final series 3, 2010
6 State of Affairs: WPSL Team of the year
7 State of Affairs: Richardson Medal winner
8 Club notes
13 The Whistle Blower / Guest Tipsters
14 Point of View: Where have all the crowds gone?
16 Competition results and ladder
17 Presidents Message: Devonport / Clarence
19 Player match ups
20 Player pen pics: Clarence
22 Senior Grand Final team lists: Clarence / Devonport
24 Player pen pics: Devonport
26 Young Guns: U18 Grand Final preview
28 U18 Grand Final team lists: North L’ton / Clarence
30 Reserves Grand Final team lists: Clarence / North Hbt
31 Grass Roots: Regional wrap up 2010
32 Our Record: Production / Winning cover
34 Our Great Game: Tassie Jack wins the Coleman
36 Our Great Game: Tasmanian AFL Grand Finalists
38 Our Great Game: Tasmanias State Premiership
coaches
41 Our Great Game: Tasmanian State Football
Premierships
43 Tasmanian State Premierships: 1909 - 2009
44 Tasmanian State League Fixture 2010
THIS WEEK’S COVER
The Magpies and Roos will battle
for Tasmanian Football’s Holy
Grail at Bellerive Oval today.
from the editor
Welcome to the Wrest Point State
League Grand Final Souvenir RECORD.
This is of course the final edition for
season 2010.
Well after a successful second season
the premiership race culminates with
the game we have all been waiting for
and what better game than a south
versus north-west stoush to decide
who will earn the title of Tasmania’s
premiership football team for 2010.
Will it be Clarence who continue on
their winning ways and take effectively
their 3rd consecutive State League
title after winning last year and also in
2000. Or will the north-west Magpies
cause arguably the biggest upset in the
history of state premiership football in
Tasmania.
In this edition we have produced a
special feature of all the players lining
up for the Magpies and the Roos in the
2010 decider. There are plenty of other
great articles to keep all football fans
reading when there is a moment’s break
on the field.
Best wishes to all teams who
are representing their Clubs and
communities and have a grand Grand
Final day at the footy.
Daniel Smedley
Editor
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Contact Details: PO Box 1896, Launceston
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VIEW FROM HERE | Magpies and Roos round out successful season
Well year two of the Wrest Point State League is
just about to come to a conclusion.
The victory by Devonport last Friday night, to gain
a place in the 2010 grand final, is due reward
for the two men that have led the Magpies over
the past two seasons; Coach Errol Bourn and
President, Steve Daley.
Valid questions were asked of Devonport when
they indicated they wanted to join Tasmania’s new
State League competition. Was the clubs balance
sheet sound enough and should AFL Tasmania
prioritise the inclusion of the highly successful
Ulverstone Football Club over Devonport?
In respect to the first question, our Board required
the Devonport Football Club to commit to working
with AFL Tasmania’s management team to
complete a five year club Business Plan before
their inclusion into the TSL was even considered.
New President, Steve Daley, had no hesitation in
committing to a business planning process before
joining the competition. In respect to the second
question, Steve Daley fought hard from day one
to convince our Directors to offer a TSL licence
agreement to the Devonport Magpies as a priority
ahead of Ulverstone.
Finally, Errol Bourn was a high quality player and a
profile personality at the Burnie Dockers, however,
was he the right choice to be the inaugural coach
of Devonport? In 2009 Errol gathered and
developed a group of young players from within
their district and they exceeded the expectations
of most people by finishing fourth in the first
year of the new TSL competition. This year the
Magpies lost their first three games, but Errol
Bourn remained calm and guided this relatively
young group into the 2010 grand final, which is a
significant coaching achievement.
Devonport’s opposition today, Clarence, have been
outstanding for a very long time. They are the
benchmark of Tasmanian football and have been
since their first TFL state wide league flag in 1993.
The football culture and facilities at the Clarence
Football Club are the envy of every other TSL club.
However, what most people involved in the TSL
don’t realise is that Clarence are also the leaders
of the pack in terms of the quality of their football
development program and their list management.
In spite of having another wonderful year, only
losing one game for the whole season, the culture
at the club will mean that the Roos will not take
anything for granted today. They will expect and
enjoy the contest; they know they have talent and
that they have done the work.
Clarence will expect to win, but can the Devonport
Magpies cause arguably the biggest upset ever in
a Tasmanian state premiership grand final. Time
will tell.
Scott Wade
Chief Executive
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GAME ON | Grand Final Schedule 2010
7.00am
Main gates open
Tasmanian Reserves:
9.05am Reserves grand final – Clarence vs North Hbt
10.55am Reserves game concludes
11.00am Reserves premiership presentation
TSL U18s:
11.15am U/18 grand final – North L’ton vs Clarence
1.05pm U/18 game concludes
1.15pm U/18 premiership presentation
TSL Seniors:
1.45pm Teams enter playing arena
1.55pm National Anthem and Coin toss
2.05pm Seniors grand final – Clarence vs Devonport
4.35pm Senior game concludes
4.45pm Senior premiership presentation
HIGHS AND LOWS | State Grand Final Records
Successive Premierships
4 - North Hobart -1939, 1940, 1941, 1945.
3 – Cananore – 1909, 1910, 1911
3 – Cananore – 1925, 1926, 1927
3 – Launceston – 1933, 1934, 1935
Clarence are seeking their 3rd successive state
premiership having won in 2000 and 2009.
Most Recent State Premiership
Club
Last Years
Premiership Since
Clarence 2009 1*
New Town / Glenorchy 1999 11
North Launceston 1998 12
North Hobart 1992 18
Cananore / Hobart 1990 20
Devonport 1988 21*
Cooee / Burnie / Burnie 1978 32
Dockers
City/City-South / East 1972 38
Lton / South Lton
Launceston 1938 72
Lauderdale NA NA
High Scores
Year Club G
1922 Cananore 28
Low Scores
Year Club G
1911 North
Launceston
1
Largest Winning Margin
Year Club Margin
1922 Cananore 128
Smallest Winning Margin
Year Club Margin
1931 Cananore 1
Highest Aggregate Score
1987
North Hobart 23.20 (158) df. Glenorchy 16.10 (106).
Aggregate: 264 points.
Lowest Aggregate Score
1909
Cananore 6.10 (46) df. Launceston 2.6 (18).
Aggregate: 64 points.
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TASSIE MEDAL | Recognising Tasmania’s best and fairest player
What an exciting finish to our countdown to
establish the winner of the Wrest Point State
League Tassie Medalist for 2010. Will it be a
case of ‘Murphy’s Law’ or will we see a more
conventional outcome with a clear cut winner
being crowned?
The list of players still in the running has now
been cut from 20 to 10. The list of 10 players
was released by AFL Tasmania earlier this week
and represents the crème de la crème of the
state’s footballers.
Four southern players and six northern players,
including last year’s winner, Devonport’s Kurt
Heazlewood, are still a chance to win the award
or more precisely top the count. In all, six of
the league’s 10 clubs have representatives.
To add to the intrigue, North Launceston
midfielder, Zane Murphy, remains in contention
to top the award but is ineligible to win as he
was suspended during the season and thus
does not meet the requirements of the ‘Best
and Fairest’. If Murphy can top the count he
will join a small number of players who have
done so, including North Melbourne’s Corey
McKernan in 1996, Western Bulldogs’ Chris
Grant in 1997 for the Brownlow Medal and
Claremont’s Derek Kickett who topped the poll
for the WAFL’s Sandover Medal by 16 votes, but
could not win due to suspension in the 1980s.
The winner will be announced during today’s
Wrest Point State League Grand Final and best
wishes to all players on a top season.
2010 Tassie Medal - Top 10
• Burnie - Luke Shackleton.
• Clarence - Brett Geappen, Trent Standen,
Cameron Thurley.
• Devonport - Kurt Heazlewood.
• Lauderdale - Marcus Fitze.
• Launceston - Kurt McCabe, Sam
O’Keefe, Scott Stephens.
• North Launceston - Zane Murphy.
Launceston’s Brian Finch has won
the Hudson Medal, topping the goal kicking
across the home and away series with 81 goals.
Finch is the second Hudson medallist after
Clarence forward Brad Dutton won the award
in 2009 with 63 goals. The award is named
after Tasmanian and Hawthorn goalkicking
champion, Peter Hudson.
Devonport’s Ben Reynolds has won the Lefroy
Medal as the best player for Tasmania in the
interstate competition. Ben follows a long line
of Medallists as the award has been made for
more than 60 years. The award is named after
a Hobart based football Club which went into
recess during the second world war.
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RACT INSURANCE | Player of the Year Award
At the end of the season the player with the most votes will
be awarded the “RACT Insurance Player of the Year Award”
and will receive a travel and accomodation package to the
Gold Coast for 7 days and $2,500 cash.
LEADERBOARD
20 – Scott Stephens (Launceston)
18 – Zane Murphy (North L’ton)
15 – Brian Finch (Launceston)
14 – Sam O’Keefe (Launceston)
13 – Brett Geappen (Clarence)
12 – Cameron Thurley (Clarence)
12 – Trent Standen (Clarence)
12 – Kurt Heazlewood (Dev)
12 – Darren Banham (Burnie)
10 – Jesse Wells (North Hobart)
10 – Ken Hall (North Hobart)
10 – Tim Bristow (Launceston)
10 – Matthew Stephenson (Brn)
Proudly supported by:
WINNER | Scott Stephens
Launceston captain Scott Stephens has won
the prestigious RACT Insurance Player Of The
Year award, topping off a fine home and away
series for his Club and its supporters.
Stephens finished the season with 20 votes,
two clear of the runner-up, North Launceston’s
Zane Murphy, after the 18-round series and
adds his name to the honour board alongside
the inaugural RACT Player of the Year, Clarence’s
Jeromey Webberley. RACT Insurance CEO, Mr
Trent Sayers, announced the winner recently:
RACT Insurance became involved with the new AFL
Tasmania state league last year with the creation of
the Player of the Year award. As we see it, the statewide
league is not just another footy competition.
It’s a real community endeavour. As Tasmania’s
largest home-based insurance business, we saw
the importance of helping to nurture and support
a footy code that taps into almost every community
in the State. Towns and cities across Tasmania
supply players, administrators, umpires, coaches
and ground staff. That represents a community spirit
worth supporting.
The RACT Insurance Player of the Year was decided
from a weekly vote of Tasmanian print media
football correspondents. The winner receives a
seven days travel and accommodation package to
the Gold Coast, along with $2,500 cash.
Stephens started playing football for Launceston
in the under 12’s and has played 112 senior
games for Launceston. He was a member of the
2000 and 2001 Tassie Mariners and the 2001
National Championship winning side. He also
played with the Tassie Devils from 2002 – 2005
and 2007 and was also Co-Captain in 2007.
Stephens was the runner-up in the Darrell
Baldock medal in 2006, and the Examiner.
Advocate and Coast FM Player of the Year in
2006. He was a premiership player with the
Launceston Football Club in 2006, 2007 and
2008, and won the Best and Fairest in both
2006 and 2009.
His life is immersed in football. He has been
the Club Captain since 2008 and is currently
employed as the club’s General Manager. Scott
Stephens said:
It is a great thrill to win the 2010 media award
sponsored by RACT. They have put together a
fantastic package. I’m sure I will have a few
team-mates putting their hands out for a piece of
the cake though! I can also thank Budgie (Brett
Geappen). If he hadn’t of got injured I’m sure he
would have continued his early season form.
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STATE OF AFFAIRS | Wrest Point State League Team of the Year
AFL Tasmania has unveiled the inaugural Wrest
Point State League Team of the Year.
This new innovation has seen the league’s
‘dream team’ chosen by a selection committee
comprising two AFL Tasmania representatives,
and two independent experts.
Selection of the leading players has been based
on performances over the 18 round home and
away season, a year that has seen the Wrest Point
Tasmanian State League reach new heights.
The Team of the Year is a new innovation for
Tasmanian football and parallels the national ‘All
Australian’ concept. Similar to the All Australian
recognition program the ‘Team of the Year’ also
selects the best player in each position on the
field, rather than the best 22 players in the
overall competition.
The coach and assistant coach of the year have
also been selected in what is set to become an
annual end of season highlight for the league.
2010 Wrest Point State League Team of the Year
BACKS
Darren Banham (Burnie) Cameron Blight
(Clarence) Rohan Swan (Clarence)
HALF-BACKS Sam O’Keefe (Launceston) Vin Ponsonby
(Devonport) Jackson O’Brien (Clarence)
CENTRE Trent McCrossen (Devonport) Ken
Hall (North Hobart) Nathan Matthews
(Glenorchy)
HALF-FORWARDS Matthew Drury (Clarence) Ben Reynolds
(Devonport) Jaye Bowden (Glenorchy)
FORWARDS Trent Standen (Clarence) Brett Geappen
(Clarence) Brian Finch (Launceston)
RUCKS
Andrea Miar (Launceston) Cameron
Thurley (Clarence) Scott Stephens
(Launceston)
INTERCHANGE Matthew Stephenson (Burnie) Zane
Murphy (North Launceston) Kurt
Heazlewood (Devonport) Luke Shackleton
(Burnie)
COACH
Brett Geappen (Clarence)
ASSISTANT COACH Anthony Taylor (Launceston)
The selected team is not without controversy as 3
clubs, Hobart, Lauderdale and South Launceston,
are not represented. Hobart key forward Michael
Cassidy, Lauderdale midfielder Marcus Fitze and
South’s State ruckman Mitchell Hills have all been
overlooked.
Another controversial selection is the placement
of Brett Geappen at full forward ahead of Hudson
Medalist Brian Finch, who is in the pocket. Given
‘Budgie’ missed half the season following his
retirement due to injury it seems he has been
selected as the ultimate decoy full forward.
Clarence has 7 representatives in the team and at
least one player on every line except the midfield
where their prolific and talented teenage star Josh
Green could only have missed selection due to
State underage duties.
Congratulations to all those players and coaches
who have been recognized with selection in the
first Wrest Point State League ‘Team of the Year’.
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STATE OF AFFAIRS | Matthew Richardson Medal Winner
Clarence half-forward, Trent Standen, has won
the inaugural Matthew Richardson Medal after a
stellar season in the Wrest Point State League.
Awarded to the Rookie of the Year, players eligible
for the Matthew Richardson Medal must be under
23 years of age, have played less that 20 games
at the start of the season, and in no more than two
years of senior football.
Known as “Speedy” to his team-mates, Standen
began his career with the now defunct Rokeby
Junior Football Club, before being transferred
to Clarence. He played under-17, under-19,
Reserves and 10 senior games for Clarence, before
transferring to Sorell Football Club in the Southern
Football League.
His natural ability continued to shine through, with
two Best and Fairest awards at Sorell, and selection
in several SFL representative squads, although
circumstances deemed that he never actually
played for the representative team.
After four brilliant years for Sorell, Standen returned
to Clarence for the 2010 season, playing every
game this year. His season will culminate this
weekend when Clarence take on Devonport in the
Wrest Point State League Grand Final.
The Matthew Richardson Medal is named after one
of Tasmania’s and Richmond’s modern day greats.
The rise of Richardson
Matthew Richardson was born and started his
football career in Devonport. His father, Allan,
was a premiership player for Richmond in 1967.
Throughout childhood and his adult life football has
been front and centre. An acknowledged ‘footyhead’
he is now also a respected commentator on
the game.
Richardson played 16 games and kicked 23 goals
with Devonport in 1992 and was drafted later that
year under the ‘Father / Son’ rule. He debuted for
Richmond in 1993 and in his first season he was an
AFL Rising Star nominee.
For much of his career Matthew Richardson has
made a name for himself as an enigmatic player
in Richmond’s forward line, predominately at
full forward. He has shown himself capable of
producing great feats of high marking, running
and goal kicking, but has had many seasons
interrupted by injury during his career. He has lost
the equivalent of 3 full seasons to injury.
In 2008 a move to the wing early in the year proved
a masterstroke. At 34 year of age the star veteran
was given a free-wheeling role and he averaged
18 touches, finished equal third in the Brownlow
Medal, took the most home and away marks in the
AFL (222) and still topped Richmond’s goalkicking
with 48.
Matthew Richardson has multiple individual player
honours and has been recognized by Richmond
FC and Tasmania with selection in their respective
‘Teams of the Century’ and by his home state with
early inclusion and then ‘Legend’ status in the
‘Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame’.
Richmond player honours:
• Brownlow Medal: 3rd (equal) in 2008.
• Best and fairest - 2007; 2nd best and fairest 1996, 1999,
2002, 2005; 3rd best and fairest 2008.
• All-Australian 1996, 1999, 2008.
• International Rules Series 1999.
• Leading goalkicker 1994, 1996 to 1999, 2001 to 2008.
• Alex Jesaulenko Medal 1996.
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CLUB NOTES | Grand Final
Burnie Dockers - 03 6431 1819
President: Peter Vincent
Senior Coach: Brent Plant
BURNIE
Clarence Roos - 03 6244 2155
President: Kim Farrow
Senior Coach: Brett Geappen
CLARENCE
The club’s annual dinner will be held at West
Park on Friday October 15th 2010 at The
Point, West Park. Bookings and enquiries to
Peter Vincent, 0423 172 557.
Our next coterie function will be held at The
Point, West Park on Saturday October 23rd
at 7.00 pm and will feature triple premiership
player, Brownlow Medallist, Jason Akermanis.
Bookings to Shane Walker 0408 146 044 or
Peter Vincent 0423 172 557.
See you back at West Park in 2011.
www.burniedockers.com.au
CFC NOTES PRESENTED BY ASSET TRAINING
- REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION
A great result with all three teams reaching
their grand final.
Congratulations to Brett Geappen, reserves
Rodney Callinan and the under eighteen Glenn
Gleeson on your efforts and your assistant
coaches, team mangers, trainers and other
support volunteers and we wish you and your
players the best of luck for the grand final.
Sponsors
Please support our generous sponsors – Shoreline
Hotel - major sponsor; Parmic Fire Protection
Statewide - naming rights sponsor; RYCOHOSE/
Riley Industrial Marine Sales sixteen’s naming rights
sponsor; Clarence Support Groups; Fuji Xerox;
Brumby’s Home Hardware Mornington; Ampac
Advanced Warning Systems; Diagrind; Heritage
Stone; Asset Training; Sportswizard; B+D Willis;
Groves and Castle Joiners; Bluescope Steel; R M
Worbey Construction; Moneywise Financial Services;
Abetz Curtis lawyers; Hi-Lite Plaster; BIOJOHN
Medisportz; Telegraph Hotel; Autech; Fosters.
Upcoming Functions
The Club Best and Fairest Count is on the 1st
of October at the Shoreline Hotel. Contact the
club for further details and bookings.
This is the last club notes for the year and we
thank you for your patronage and support.
www.clarencefc.com.au
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CLUB NOTES | Grand Final
Devonport Magpies - 03 6424 4542
President: Steve Daley
Senior Coach: Errol Bourne
DEVONPORT
A great crowd saw the Devonport Magpies
defeat Launceston by 15 points in an exciting
preliminary final at Aurora Stadium last Friday
night and earn the right to play Clarence in the
Grand Final at Bellerive today.
Congratulations to Kurt Heazlewood, who
played his 100th game, and all 22 players for
a truly magnificent effort!
We are now one step away from the “Holy
Grail”. Today Errol Bourn and his team will live
their dream – good luck!
To all our coaches, trainers, volunteers, water
people and game-day officials – for your efforts
throughout the season – thank you!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of every
footy club and the DFC is indeed indebted to
our volunteers who worked tirelessly in many
roles throughout the year.
Dates to Remember:
Friday 24th September: Grand Auction at the
Club rooms commencing 7pm. Donations
welcome prior to auction.
Saturday 23rd October: Col Elliott – Bookings
to the Club on 6424 4542
One Club, One Goal, One Community
www.devonportfc.com.au
Glenorchy Magpies - 03 6272 9593
President: Steve Allie
Senior Coach: Ben Reid
GLENORCHY
Congratulations to all teams participating today in
that one day in September.
Well done to Nathan Matthews and Jaye Bowden
who were selected in the inaugural TSL team of
the year.
On behalf of the club we would like to thank
TOTALLY WORKWEAR, OASIS, J. BOAG & SON and
COFFEE CLUB.
The club would also like to acknowledge the
outstanding effort by our volunteers – whether it
be Football Support Staff, Bingo Administration,
Kitchen Crew, Office Assistant or general support
– it is outstanding and greatly appreciated. We
have a night coming up soon for our volunteers to
recognise them. Our club would not be where it is
today without this support.
We also thank all our Coterie Function Sponsors,
After Match Award Sponsors and Player Sponsors
in 2010 – We ask that you please support those
who support us!
DATES TO REMEMBER
1st October New Town / Glenorchy Past Players
& Officials Association Dinner
8th October Roy Cazaly Medal Count
2nd November Melbourne Cup Luncheon
19th November An evening with BILLY
BROWNLESS
Check out our website or Face Book over the
summer for the latest at KGV.
www.glenorchymagpies.com.au
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CLUB NOTES | Grand Final
Hobart Tigers - 03 6231 3778
President: Philip Baker
Senior Coach: Graeme Fox
HOBART
Reunion Night - Friday 1st October
A reunion Dinner honouring the 1950, 1960,
1980 & 1990 Senior Premiership Teams will
be held at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
Tickets are $55 per head for a 3 course
alternate drop meal. R.S.V.P: By Friday 17th
September to: John Jeffrey (0419 138 105) or
Peter Bennett (0407 543 878). No door sales.
AFL GF Day
The HFC Players are hosting an AFL Grand Final
day bonanza at the TCA ground, including live
coverage on two big screens. For a mere $20
we include a BBQ (all you can eat) & chances
to win great prizes. Beers are at $3 with wine
and spirits at $4.
RSVP to Jarratt Horton on Jarratt.horton@dhhs.
tas.gov.au or 0418 311 638 as tickets will be
limited.
New Season Stock
The HFC have recently added casual shorts to
its long list of Club merchandise, the shorts are
black with the Club logo on one leg and HFC on
the other, these sell for $25 and are ideal for
the upcoming warm weather.
Lauderdale Bombers - 03 6248 7686
President: Phil Giffard
Senior Coach: Darren Winter
LAUDERDALE
The Lauderdale Football Club is holding a TSL
Grand Final Breakfast on Saturday 18th September
at the Lauderdale clubrooms. We ask that all be
seated by 9am.
Our guest speaker will be Matthew Armstrong.
Matthew really needs no introduction, but after
playing 132 games with Fitzroy, 40 with North
Melbourne, being an assistant coach at Brisbane
and the current state coach you would think he
knows a bit about footy.
If the grand final is played at Bellerive, we will
provide a bus.
All members and supporters welcome.
All this for just $50.
www.hobartfc.com
www.essendonfc.com.au/club/lauderdale.aspobartfc.com
Deaks
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CLUB NOTES | Grand Final
Launceston Blues - 03 6327 3424
President: Mark Thurlow
Senior Coach: Anthony Taylor
LAUNCESTON
Thank you to all the coaches for season 2010,
although we didn’t achieve what we set out to,
we have had a very successful season both on
and off field. I’m sure all the boys will bounce
back bigger & better in 2011.
Congratulations and best wishes to all teams
participating on Grand Final Day.
Coming Events
25th September AFL Grand Final Breakfast, 8am-
12pm. Carlton legend Ken Sheldon will be guest
speaker along with comedian Warren Jackman.
2nd October McAuley Medal & trophy presentation.
For bookings phone Scott on 0409 192286 or email
generalmanager@launcestonfc.com.au
Catering for up to 200 people for your next
function. Enquiries to Scott Stephens on
generalmanager@launcestonfc.com.au or
0409 192 286 or check our website..
www.launcestonfc.com.au
North Hobart Demons - 03 6234 3473
President: Darryn Perry
Senior Coach: Clinton Brown
NORTH HOBART
Congratulations to NHFC Reserves on making
the Grand Final. Good luck boys.
Bingo – Is coming to North Hobart. Sessions will
commence at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3 November.
Sessions will be run weekly in the clubrooms.
Come along and support the Demons.
AFL Margin Tickets Tickets are on sale for AFL
Grand Final - $5 and $10 tickets. $10 ticket
– winner receives $500 and point either side of
margin wins $50. $5 ticket – winner receives
$250 and point either side of margin wins $25.
Contact Club if you can help sell some tickets or
would like to purchase tickets.
Nominations – Life Members, Certificate of
Merit and Jim Bacon Memorial Award Club
is calling for Nominations for abovementioned
Awards. Please forward nominations to the Club
by 31 October 2010.
Premiership DVD’S - Finals Special Price $20
1957, 1961/62, 1967 including details of the
State “goal post” Grand Final, 1969, 1987, 1989.
Each include a history of the year and player
interviews.
1969 Premiership Pennants - $20 1969
Premiership Pennants listing team members and
TFL and State Grand Final scores are available
from David Omant.
2010 Golf Day – Sunday 3 October – Llanherne
Golf Club - Enter Now The total value of prizes
for the event exceeds $3,000. To enter a team
or enquiries phone Stuart Harris Tournament
Director phone 6269 2600. Entries close: 23
September
www.nhfc.com.au
www.islandblock.com.au
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CLUB NOTES | Grand Final
Northern Bombers - 03 6334 2359
President: Thane Brady
Senior Coach: Paul Atkins
NORTH L’TON
Good Luck to the Under 18 Team
All at the Club are extremely proud of our Under
18 Team, and wish them the very best as they
head into the finals today against Clarence.
The last time these two teams played saw the
Bombers coming away with the points, so the
boys are pretty pumped for a repeat of that. It
will be a very hard fought contest and we are
sure it will be a great, competitive game. Good
luck to all the boys and enjoy the wonderful
experience of playing in a Grand Final. To
Coach Zane Littlejohn, well done on a brilliant
job this season.
South Launceston Bulldogs - 03 6344 5759
President: Ian Goninon
Senior Coach: Dale Chugg
SOUTH L’TON
A reminder of the dates below:
Upcoming events
24th September
AFL Grand Final Luncheon (Country Club
Casino)
25th September
Grand Final Breakfast (Club rooms)
16th October
Club Dinner (Club rooms)
For more information please contact the club
on 63445759.
2010 Best and Fairest Count and Presentation
Level 2, Aurora Function Centre
Friday 1st October 2010
6.00pm start
Cost : $30.00 per head includes banquet and
free raffle ticket
Neat Casual Dress
For catering purposes, can you please rsvp to
the Club on 6334 2359
www.northlauncestonfc.com.au
www.southlauncestonfc.com
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THE WHISTLE BLOWER | Grand Finals umpire appointments
This year a TSL Umpiring Squad was formed for
the first time and was made up of 74 members
(30 Field, 22 Boundary and 22 Goal).
The Squad was chosen from the 3 major umpire
associations in Tasmania and comprised 38
umpires from Hobart, 22 from Launceston and
14 from the North West Coast.
The main area of concern within umpiring in
Tasmania continues to be the shortage / retention
throughout the State. These issues are regularly
being considered at state and national level.
One largely untapped area of recruiting is former
players. For most ex-players the biggest step is
to just try it. Ex-players assist fill the large void in
most umpiring groups which is the ages between
25 and 40.
There are now many opportunities for umpires to
further their career. Today, eight umpires (3 Field,
3 Boundary and 2 Goal) have been appointed to
the TSL Grand Final which is the ultimate goal for
any Tasmanian based umpire.
With the reintroduction of the State League
competition, we now have a direct pathway
through to the AFL. The match will be observed
by AFL Umpiring Assessors and umpires
participating may be invited to trial for the 2011
AFL Squad.
TSL Seniors CLARENCE v Devonport
Field
Boundary
Goal
Emergency
Ben Lehner, Nick Foot, Shaun
Gleeson
Adam Robinson, Tom Parry,
Dean Picone
Mark Ensbey, Jason Williams
Matt Clarke (F), Damion
Oxley (G)
TSL U18s
Field
Boundary
Goal
Emergency
NORTH L’ton v Clarence
Raymond Mee, Nick Saltmarsh,
Sam Cure
Bradley Gibbins, Terry Shore,
Luke Saunders
Andrew Newton, Damion Oxley
Michael Hay (F), Brayden
White (G)
Tasmanian
Reserves
Field
Boundary
Goal
CLARENCE V North Hobart
Mark Tuckett, Joel Harris, Sam
Rainbird
Josua Enniss, Adam Reardon,
Simon Hamilton
Brayden White, Jason Nicholls
GUEST TIPSTERS
Name Position CLARENCE V DEVONPORT
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Progressive
Score
David O’Byrne Tasmanian Minister for Sport Clarence by 4 5
Dominic Baker Chairman – AFL Tasmania Devonport by 24 4
Brendon Gale AFL Tasmania Director Devonport by 15 6
Scott Clayton AFL Tasmania Director Clarence by 60 4
Scott Wade General Manager – AFL Tasmania Clarence by 23 7
Trent Bartlett Manager – AFL Tasmania Clarence by 26 4
Nick Probert High Performance Manager – AFL Tasmania Clarence by 51 4
James Bresnehan Mercury Clarence by 36 5
Phil Edwards Examiner Clarence by 36 4
Martin Agatyn Advocate Devonport by 10 6
Colin McNiff Tote Sport Radio / WIN Clarence by 23 5
Tim Francis Southern Cross Clarence by 18 3
The Designated Kicker Full Back Devonport by 1 5

POINT OF VIEW | Where have all the crowds gone?
The Tasmanian State and Regional football Grand
Finals have historically attracted some of the
greatest congregations in Tasmanian sporting
history. In 1979 the regional grand finals of the
TFL, NTFA and NWFU attracted 42,000 people to
the football on that one day in September.
Similarly, the Tasmanian Statewide League grand
finals of the late 1980s and early 1990s attracted
an average of 16,000 fans. However, in the
last 3 years of the old State league the average
Grand Final crowd dropped to 9,000. The last
decade has been dominated by large crowds at
AFL games at Aurora Stadium and a memorable
11,000 crowd at a Tasmanian Devils final at
Bellerive Oval in 2004.
The inaugural Wrest Point State League Grand
Final between traditional rivals Glenorchy and
Clarence attracted 7,500 to Bellerive Oval in
2009. This year with so many factors weighing
against crowd attendance it is likely that the
Grand Final will be the lowest ever for this level
of competition.
So where have all the people gone and how do we
get them back to the footy, particularly the Grand
Final, which must be built into the showpiece of
the Wrest Point State League and Tasmanian
football itself?
The SANFL and WAFL have built up their Grand
Finals to become a special event for their
communities and they have had great success in
drawing thousands back to the local footy. Maybe
there are some lessons to be learnt from these,
like Tasmania, traditional football states.
As well, it may be that we need to look for a
uniquely Tasmanian solution to the challenge
of attracting more people back to the football.
Although the Wrest Point State League is now
only two years old and we have two different
finals series maybe it is time to have another
look at the Finals Series format and ask does it
provide the best outcome for Tasmanian football
as a spectacle?
The Wrest Point State League roster has been
one of innovation to achieve the best crowds
and minimize travel for the 10 Clubs and most
importantly the supporters and football fans
generally. This ‘conference’ style approach has
seen Clubs play each other in their region up to 3
times and play some out of region Clubs only once.
Subsequently, the Wrest Point State League
should ‘engineer’ a more regionally focused
finals series. A Final 6 which has a northern
and southern preliminary final would achieve
a more definitive scheduling arrangement
and with greater certainty the games could be
promoted for longer. This approach could also
give administrators the opportunity to schedule
the Grand Final between Aurora Stadium and
Bellerive Oval on a rotational basis.
This year’s 5 week finals series has been long
winded, had a number of repeat games and
has struggled to capture the imagination of
the football public, the media or the players /
coaches. As well, this year the 2 grand finalists
have both had the opportunity to host 2 finals
games at their home venues. This was a
significant home ground advantage. Similarly,
Clarence have only played out of Hobart 2 times
for the whole year yet Launceston travelled to
Hobart for 3 of their last 5 games of the year and
would have had to travel their again this week
except they ran out of legs in the Preliminary
Final, which was their 4th consecutive finals
game. Devonport will play their 5th consecutive
finals game today and that has only happened
once in the history of senior football in Australia.
North Melbourne won the 1977 VFL Grand Final
Replay in their 5th game, but that required a
Grand Final draw for that to occur.
On this basis there is a need for a new shorter
finals series that still gives each region an
opportunity to showcase TSL finals series football.
As well, it is incumbent on the AFL Tasmania and
the TSL Clubs to establish by whatever means a
grand final date that does not clash with regional
and community grand finals.
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This is how a new shorter more regionally focused
finals series could work with a final 6:
Week 1 – 2 Semi Final Games based on where
Clubs finish, but with both the northern and
southern regions hosting 1 final. Ideally 3rd plays
6th and 4th plays 5th, but schedule as required
depending on which northern and southern teams
are playing, ie the highest ranked northern and
southern teams host the games in their region.
Week 2 – 2 Preliminary Final Games based
on previous weeks results. One final at Aurora
Stadium with the highest ranked northern team
and the other final at Bellerive Oval with the
highest ranked southern team. Their opponents
to be determined based on best outcome for
football and in particular spectator participation
in the TSL.
Week 3 – Grand Final at Bellerive Oval (even
years) or Aurora Stadium (odd years) with a
contingency to play the game at the alternate
venue if in any given year there are two teams
competing from the same region.
Given the competition will stay at 10 teams,
unless one team drops out, a final 6 is required
and the finals can be played over 3 weeks.
Why change to 3 weeks? It provides a point of
difference with regional and community football,
allows a shorter more focused build up to the
Grand Final and eradicates meaningless finals
games – all games in this finals series would
be cut throat season ending games. The top
2 teams in the roster are still rewarded with a
break in the first week of the final series (which is
equivalent of a ‘double chance’).
There is little doubt that playing a Wrest Point
State League preliminary final in each region
annually and a grand final in northern and
southern Tasmania on a rotational basis would
provide a magnificent boost in support for the
competition from all stakeholders.
Daniel Smedley
Editor
TASMANIA’S RECORD FOOTBALL CROWDS
Largest State Grand Final Crowds
Crowd Venue Year Teams
17878 North Hobart Oval 1988 Devonport v
Glenorchy
17300 North Hobart Oval 1987 North Hobart v
Glenorchy
16566 North Hobart Oval 1989 North Hobart v
Hobart
Largest State Grand Final Crowds at Northern Venues
12546 York Park 1957 Longford v North
Hobart
9834 West Park 1964 Cooee v
Scottsdale
9778 Devonport Oval 1970 Latrobe v
Clarence
More Large Crowds
Crowd Venue Year Teams
24998 North Hobart Oval 1979 Clarence v
Glenorchy
19000 North Hobart Oval 1990 Tasmania v
Victoria
11000 Bellerive Oval 2004 Tasmanian Devils
v Port Melbourne
Largest Crowds at Northern Venues
20100 Aurora Stadium 2006 Hawthorn v
Richmond
15600 York Park 1960 Tasmania v
Victoria
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COMPETITION RESULTS AND LADDERS| FINAL SERIES 4 2010
Seniors
LAUNCESTON V. DEVONPORT
Launceston 3.1 5.4 7.9 9.11 (65)
Devonport 3.2 6.7 9.11 11.14 (80)
GOALS - Launceston: B.Finch 5, S.Stephens 2, L.French,
M.Sinclair. Devonport: B.Reynolds 3, R.Mott 2, C.McDonald 2,
C.Hardy, A.Clements, B.Symmons, R.Colbeck.
BEST - Launceston: B.Green, J.Harris, B.Finch, W.Campbell,
C.Sheppard, K.McCabe. Devonport: R.Mott, K.Heazlewood,
B.Reynolds, T.McCrossen, S.Hess, R.Williams.
U18’s
LAUNCESTON V. CLARENCE
Launceston 0.4 0.5 2.7 2.10 (22)
Clarence 4.1 7.2 10.3 15.5 (95)
GOALS - Launceston: J.Miller, T.McLaren. Clarence: C.Riewoldt
3, L.Taylor 3, J.Gleeson 2, N.Douglas 2, K.Reynolds, A.Parker,
E.Stanley, R.Westbury, A.Fitzpatrick.
BEST - Launceston: T.Holmes, T.Claridge, L.Hampton,
I.McCrimmon, T.Miar, J.Thurlow. Clarence: J.Gleeson, L.Taylor,
D.Crawford, S.Rainbird, J.Standen, T.Chynoweth.
Reserves
NORTH HOBART V. GLENORCHY
North Hobart 2.3 6.7 11.9 13.10 (88)
Glenorchy 3.2 3.5 4.6 7.9 (51)
GOALS - North Hobart: B.Van Kraanen 4, R.Devine 2, J.Arnold 2,
J.Chaplin 2, A.Palmer, T.Arnold, M.Fenton. Glenorchy: T.Duggan
3, B.Pace, J.Sharp, M.Rainbird, B.Nightingale.
BEST - North Hobart: J.Faulkner, C.Dell, M.Wise, M.Fenton,
T.Nichols, N.Carr. Glenorchy: C.Garvey, M.Rainbird, T.Bowden,
T.Duggan, B.Sweeney, J.Webster.
Tasmanian State League - Seniors
Pos Team P W L D F A % Pts
Clarence 18 17 1 0 2101 1188 176.85 68
Launceston 18 14 4 0 1767 1218 145.07 56
Devonport 18 11 7 0 1497 1268 118.06 44
Glenorchy 18 10 8 0 1560 1669 93.47 40
North Hobart 18 9 9 0 1731 1397 123.91 36
North L’ton 18 9 9 0 1345 1390 96.76 36
Burnie 18 7 11 0 1354 1630 83.07 28
Lauderdale 18 6 12 0 1203 1669 72.08 24
Hobart 18 5 13 0 1488 1774 83.88 20
South L’ton 18 2 16 0 1027 1870 52.92 8
Goal kickers
Brian FINCH Launceston 5 94
Brett GEAPPEN Clarence 0 62
Darren CRAWFORD North Launceston 0 62
Trent STANDEN Clarence 0 60
Nathan O'DONOGHUE Launceston 0 37
Tasmanian State League - U18’s
Pos Team P W L D F A % Pts
North L’ton 18 12 6 0 1300 1023 127.08 48
Clarence 18 12 6 0 1246 1043 119.46 48
North Hobart 18 11 7 0 1281 1126 113.77 44
Lauderdale 18 10 8 0 1200 989 121.33 40
Burnie 18 10 8 0 1273 1058 120.32 40
Launceston 18 10 8 0 1147 960 119.48 40
South L’ton 18 8 10 0 1141 1050 108.67 32
Devonport 18 8 10 0 1233 1239 99.52 32
Glenorchy 18 6 12 0 817 1361 60.03 24
Hobart 18 3 15 0 843 1632 51.65 12
Steven HILL North Launceston 0 44
Bayden BRYANT North Hobart 0 44
Aaron McNAB Devonport 0 40
Julian DOBOSZ North Hobart 0 36
Joshua SCHARNER Clarence 0 33
Statewide Reserves
Pos Team W L D B F A % Pts
North Hobart 14 2 0 2 1503 787 190.98 64
Glenorchy 12 3 1 2 1259 890 141.46 58
South L’ton 11 5 1 2 1169 747 156.49 54
Clarence 9 6 1 2 1266 906 139.74 46
North L’ton 6 10 1 3 878 1107 79.31 38
Lauderdale 7 9 0 2 829 1060 78.21 36
Devonport 5 11 0 2 768 1024 75.00 28
Launceston 4 12 0 3 658 1054 62.43 28
Hobart 1 14 0 2 635 1390 45.68 16
Goal kickers
Ben VAN KRAANEN North Hobart 4 81
Justin WESTBURY Clarence 0 38
Taylor WILLIAMSON Clarence 0 32
Robert DEVINE North Hobart 2 30
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Devonport Magpies
As 2010 draws to a close I take this opportunity
to reflect on what has been an extremely
successful year for the Devonport Football Club.
Despite losing the first three games our boys,
under the leadership of Coach Errol Bourn, have
moulded into a talented and cohesive team with
the single focus of giving their best for the Club
and the wider football community. This dedication
and commitment and a tremendous self and
team belief have resulted in the Devonport playing
off in the Grand final today.
The “boys” have the opportunity today to emulate
the feat of Roland Crosby and his team who won
the old TFL State-wide League Grand Final in
1988, when they soundly defeated Glenorchy.
Errol Bourn and his team have overcome
many hurdles on their way to today’s big
game, defeating Glenorchy, North Hobart and
Launceston and now it is Clarence in the Grand
Final. I take this opportunity to congratulate
Clarence on making it through to their second
Grand Final in a row in the State League and I am
sure football followers will witness an outstanding
game of football, as the two top teams in this
state chase the “Holy Grail”.
On behalf of all members and supporters of
the Devonport Football club I wish Errol Bourn,
his Assistant Coaches Ricky Clarke and Kurt
Heazlewood and our extremely talented 22 players
running on to the ground today every success and
good luck – you have done us all proud!
I also take this opportunity to thank the Coaches
of our other teams for their magnificent efforts
during the past year: Reserves - Dean Cullen; U18
- Gerard Ennis and Dean O’Neill; U17 - Darren
Brooks; U15 - Jamie Smith; and our trainers
Wayne Bolton, Steve O’Neill, Leon Charlesworth,
Teegan Barnett and Peter Sherriff, Property
Manager Ted Smith and game day officials Steve
Predojevic and Tony Bell.
Every week two young teenagers have given up
their Saturdays to be “water boys” for our club
and I refer particularly to Jack White and Jacob
Marshall who epitomize the young people who
are the future of this great club. I also thank our
hard-core group of volunteers who have worked
tirelessly throughout the year undertaking many
roles around the club.
We thank our sponsors for their support and
we look forward with great enthusiasm to their
continued involvement in 2011. We acknowledge
the support of: Adam Brooks’ Total Performance
Sports, Cambridge Painting Services, Terry and
Joan Matthews, The Eli, Passport Surf, 7AD,
Petuna Seafoods, Carpet One, Lance and Jan Cox,
Neil Wilkinson Pty Ltd and Sea FM.
Go the Pies!
Steve Daley
President
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | Clarence Roos
Fellow board members, members and
supporters please join me and show our sincere
thanks to the coaches, players, support staff,
committee members, volunteers and our
fantastic sponsors for their outstanding support
which is reflected today by our U18’s, Reserves
and Seniors who have all made it through to the
2010 Grand Final.
A football club is never easy to run, but when you
have a dedicated band of volunteers who work
side by side, as close as a family, then it will work.
Thank you to Richard and Robin for being there
making this family really bond.
To Brett Geappen the Senior Coach, your
professionalism, dedication and the way you have
built such a culture within our club from the U16’s
through to the Seniors is a real credit to you and
your assistant coaches who have the same beliefs
and dedication, well done. When you were forced
to retire this year we all knew you still had that
burning passion to put that behind you and still
develop what you had started.
To every player in our senior squad, yes it is heart
breaking to know that some one will miss out on
playing for that dream, but dreams are for ever
and you will get that one day. Devonport has done
extremely well on reaching this spot and let me
congratulate them on playing in the TSL Grand
Final, but I will be still pushing for a ROOS victory.
To Rodney Callinan coach of the Reserves,
and your support staff and players, let me
congratulate every one of you on making it
through to this fantastic day, which will go down
in history as the “LAST RESERVES GAME”. There
would be no better way to finish than by holding
that Premiership Cup aloft.
To Glenn Gleeson coach of the U18’s and Skipper
Cooke and your fantastic support staff. Well you
all had your backs against the wall which started
with a road trip to Launceston. Clarence Football
Club is proud of what you have done so far and
now it is up to you to determine your fate.
Not forgetting our fantatsic ladies who make the
meals, our ever hard working bar staff who love
the football but put their volunteer work first for
the club and our gate attendants thank you.
I again acknowledge and thank our sponsors,
Shoreline Hotel, Parmic Fire Protection, Riley
Industrial Marine Sales, Fuji Xerox, Fosters,
Brumby’s Home Hardware Mornington, Ampac
Advanced Warning Systems, Diagrind, Heritage
Stone Pty Ltd, Asset Training, Sports Wizard, B
& D Willis Painters, Groves and Castle Joiners,
Bluescope Steel, RM Worbey Constructions
Pty Ltd, Moneywise Financial Services, Abetz
Curtis Lawyers, Hi-Lite Plaster Pty Ltd, Biojohn
Medisportz, Telegraph Hotel & Autech.
Kim Farrow
President
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PLAYER MATCH UPS
IF THESE MAGPIES AND ROOS HAVE COME TO PLAY THEN THE WREST POINT
STATE LEAGUE GRAND FINAL OF 2010 WILL BE A GAME FOR THE AGES!
CLARENCE - 6 PLAYERS TO WATCH
15. Josh GREEN. Tassie Mariners captain and
likely 2010 AFL draftee. Josh is an exceptional ball
handler and is able to win the football both inside
and outside of a contest. He also has the ability to
kick a freakish and timely goal as shown late in the
preliminary final of 2009 against Burnie. This may
well be Josh’s last game with Clarence FC before
venturing into the AFL so look for him to have a
massive influence on the contest.
12. Cameron THURLEY. If “Thurls” plays well,
winning possessions at will and pushing forward
to kick goals Devonport will find it very, very hard
to win the game. His ability to influence games
throughout the year with his ball winning and skill
execution has enabled other Clarence players to
feed off his dominance and confidence. Look for
Cameron to put himself on the ground where a
spark or steadying influence is required.
20. Gregg SHARMAN. The key position backman has
had a good finals series to date, keeping Brian Finch
under control in two games against Launceston. In the
Grand Final he will get the match up on Devonport’s
main avenue to goal, Ben Reynolds. If Sharman
can match Reynolds in aerial contests and keep his
scoring output to a minimum, Clarence will be a long
way along to securing back to back TSL premierships.
5. Brennan SAVAGE. Having played in two NTFL
premierships with Launceston FC as a full back,
“Sav” now gets the chance to show his wares in a
grand final as a key position forward and back up
ruckman. Although not a big goal kicker Brennan’s
ability to provide a constant and strong forward target
and then feed the ball to his runners through CHF
has enabled Clarence to play their chip and charge,
fast paced game style.
16. Matthew DRURY. “Spud” is one of the hardest
match ups for opposition coaches in the competition.
He stands over 190cm and plays as a hit up, leading
forward but has the speed, endurance and agility of a
rover. As Clarence direct the ball through him on a high
percentage of forward thrusts, “Spud’s” opponent will
need to be fit and fresh to match his workrate.
22. Jaymes BAKER. When opposition coaches do
their match ups against Clarence this player can tend
to get under the guard with dire consequences. One of
the better and longer kicks in the competition, Baker
always contributes and has the ability to bob up and
kick important long range goals. Clarence use him as
a designated kicker whenever they can as his disposal
by foot can cut the opposition to shreds.
Devonport – 6 players to watch
2. Rhys MOTT. “Motty” has had a huge workload
in 2010 combining a prominent role in the team
at Devonport FC and being vice captain and an
important ball winner with the Tassie Mariners. Rhys
has the ability to win the footy in contested situations
through his exceptional ball handling and as evident in
the preliminary final against Launceston is also adding
to his game the ability to kick important goals.
8. Ben REYNOLDS. If Devonport has designs on
being the 2010 premier “Big Ben” will need to have
a big day. Reynolds has had a terrific year combining
his marking strength with an excellent work rate. He
plays CHF quite traditionally and Devonport focus
most of their forward forays thru him. Ben hasn’t
kicked a lot of goals in this year’s finals series and he
will probably need to do so for the magpies to have a
chance of winning.
26. Trent MCCROSSEN. McCrossen has had a
consistent year playing through the midfield and has
the ability to cut opposition up with his penetrating
and accurate kicking. When “froggy” is on song
and his work rate matches his ability he is a very
damaging player. With Clarence’s multitude of
midfield rotations Devonport will need McCrossen to
stand tall for their team.
15. Chris MCDONALD. The older of the McDonald
siblings slips under the guard of the opposition at
times due to having a lower profile. Chris has had a
very consistent year playing as a HF/midfielder and
has a clever knack of making something happen
when he gets the ball. After a couple of injury
ravaged years McDonald is starting to show how
much ability he really has.
35. Sam HESS. Once a ruckman now a CHB. Sam
has had a consistent year in a key defensive post and
Devonport will need him to stand tall in the grand
final. A likely opponent for Brennan Savage, Hess
will need to compete hard in aerial duels and give
some offensive drive for his team. If he can control
Clarence’s attacking corridor and output from their
key forwards he will be helping greatly Devonport’s
attempt to win the game.
5. Kurt HEAZLEWOOD. Devonport’s captain will
need to leave from the front if they are to claim the
premiership. “Snapper’s” strength lays in getting
to the fall of the ball first and linking up through
the midfield. He will need to use the ball well going
forward to give his forwards the best opportunity to
beat their opponents’ one on one. With quite a few
young players in their side Heazlewood’s experience
will be an important settling influence.
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G R A N D F I N A L | Clarence - Seniors
No 1
NICK PAINE
Captain who will always be
there to support his team
mates.
No 3
AARON McVILLY
Hard working back line
player, with the ability to
run all day.
No 4
MITCH BAKER
Hard working in and
under player, will work
the stoppages to his
advantage.
No 5
BRENNAN SAVAGE
Great season after moving
down from Launceston, a
powerful player, forward,
ruck or back.
No 6
BEN SETCHALL
Former VFL star, after a
fantastic 2009, retired
but was drawn back by
the hunger to play TSL
Football.
No 8
AARON FRENCH
A back line player able to
bust games wide open
with his run and ability to
play forward as well.
No 7
DREW WESTFIELD
With a fantastic 2010
under his belt this hard
working ruckman has
earned the respect of all.
No 9
MATTHEW GEAPPEN
Ex Devils and North Hobart
Coach, has been a vital
key in the cog with his mid
field run.
No 10
TRENT WHITELAW
The “whizz”, the ability to
run amuck on the forward
line setting up fellow
players, with his hard ball
approach.
No 12
CAMERON THURLEY
Still without doubt the
best player in the state,
with the ability to get
countless possessions
game after game.
No 15
JOSH GREEN
Tassie Mariners State
Captain, fantastic ball
player, well respected
by all, very likely to get
drafted this year.
No 11
STUART WHITELAW
“Buick”, back with his
beloved Roos after a stint
on the mainland. One of
the generals on the back
line.
No 13
JESSE O’NEAL
A fantastic 1st year with
the Roos, has worked very
hard, and always first to
put his head over the ball.
No 16
MATTHEW DRURY
“Spud” a player with the
ability to run the half forward
line, to take that big mark
and will always make himself
a target for his team mates.
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No 18
TRENT STANDEN
“Speedy” back with the Roos
after many years, has the
ability to cover the ground in
a very quick manner, kicking
goals from anywhere.
No 22
JAYMES BAKER
This mobile mid fielder
can run all day and his pin
point kicking has made
him a go to from outside
50.
No 24
CAMERON BLIGHT
“Boom” being named TSL
Full Back of the Year is a
testament to how he works
his troops along in the
back line.
No 27
JACKSON O’BRIEN
“Windscreens” has had an
excellent year running off
the back line, with countless
possessions game after
game. Jacko goes well, the
Roos go well.
No 30
ROHAN SWAN
TSL Back Pocket player of
the year, with the ability to
work and run the ball from
defense to attack time and
time again
No 20
GREGG SHARMAN
Has made the backline his
home, a big strong mobile
unit will defend as if his life
depended on it.
No 23
BRADLEY COAD
Hard working forward with
excellent hand and leads play
well.
No 25
TIM CASTLE
After a fantastic pre season
“TC” has made this back
pocket his own with the run
and drive and able to get
forward and kick goals.
No 29
ADAM GREEN
A player who is always
prepared to put himself
in first, works the ball
well with great kicks and
fantastic use of his hands.
No 31
CLINT RILEY
“Gruff” this being his
2nd year at Rooland he
has made himself the
No 1 Tagger in the TSL
Competition, feared by all.
No 32
ANGUS BRETTINGHAM-
MOORE
Has grown in stature game
after game with his growing
ability to be first in and over
the ball.
No 44
MITCHELL SWAN
Runs the ball hard out of
defense with his pin point kicks
from his left foot. Coming from
the bench or working the back
line, a very dangerous player to
let run loose.
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GRAND FINAL | Clarence V Devonport - Seniors
CLARENCE
Coach: Brett Geappen
No Player Height Weight DOB G B
1 Nick PAINE 178 81 13/3/82
3 Aaron MCVILLEY 183 82 23/6/79
4 Mitch BAKER 175 76 6/2/86
5 Brennan SAVAGE 194 100 16/1/85
6 Ben SETCHELL 183 77 15/5/78
7 Drew WESTFIELD 195 100 3/9/85
8 Aaron FRENCH 185 84 16/4/89
9 Matthew GEAPPEN 184 85 13/2/79
10 Trent WHITELAW 174 76 7/2/81
11 Stuart WHITELAW 175 81 31/7/83
12 Cameron THURLEY 185 84 26/11/81
13 Jesse O'NEAL 179 85 12/10/87
14 Ryan BAILEY 195 78 25/10/91
15 Josh GREEN 179 75 24/8/92
16 Matthew DRURY 193 86 30/10/84
18 Trent STANDEN 176 74 22/11/85
20 Gregg SHARMAN 195 99 24/1/79
22 Jaymes BAKER 181 84 8/6/84
23 Bradley COAD 186 75 29/1/92
24 Cameron BLIGHT 193 98 8/9/79
25 Tim CASTLE 184 83 20/7/90
27 Jackson O'BRIEN 175 73 6/9/90
29 Adam GREEN 177 71 15/2/92
30 Rohan SWAN 193 85 10/1/87
31 Clint RILEY 178 77 3/1/89
32 Angus BRETTINGHAM - MOORE 178 73 8/7/90
44 Mitchell SWAN 183 77 1/11/84
54 Matthew ROUND 171 71 24/3/90
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GRAND FINAL | Clarence V Devonport - Seniors
DEVONPORT
Coach: Errol Bourn
No Player Height Weight DOB G B
1 Trent ALLEN 180 87 20/6/82
2 Rhys MOTT 179 78 7/3/92
3 Claye HARDY 180 74 16/9/91
4 Alan CLEMENTS 183 95 24/3/79
5 Kurt HEAZLEWOOD 177 80 24/4/80
7 Brad MCDONALD 178 78 24/6/88
8 Ben REYNOLDS 192 93 19/10/84
9 Sam WHISH WILSON 180 80 4/6/87
10 Brennon KENDALL 182 75 5/11/94
11 Matthew SMITH 175 78 14/10/80
12 Brad SYMMONS 179 80 16/4/91
15 Chris MCDONALD 180 75 14/8/86
18 Shaun MCCROSSEN 182 78 25/4/89
19 Scott BENNETTS 185 104 17/10/85
20 Clinton VINEY 188 92 16/3/84
21 Ryan WILLIAMS 194 108 3/2/88
23 Sam RUNDLE 182 78 2/9/92
24 Clint MATTHEWS 195 115 5/6/85
26 Trent MCCROSSEN 184 84 11/7/84
29 Mark WALLACE 177 65 30/4/91
31 Quade BYARD 183 78 26/6/93
33 Rhys COLBECK 192 112 2/10/83
34 Vin PONSONBY 191 77 18/12/90
35 Sam HESS 197 87 26/8/85
38 Ben WALKER 180 71 17/11/89
40 Phillip CROWDEN 178 79 22/4/84
50 Ben BROWN 196 87 20/11/92
54 Brett MCCALL 189 98 20/9/85
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G R A N D F I N A L | Devonport - Seniors
No.1
TRENT ALLEN
Good on ground leader
who goes hard at the
football. Always gives
100%.
No.3
CLAYE HARDY
Creative small on-baller
who is very fast and links
up well with his team
mates.
No.2
RHYS MOTT
Has had a great year. Been
in Devonport’s best players
week in week out. Silky
skills with one of the best
left foots going around.
No 4
ALAN CLEMENTS
Strong reliable defender,
good second efforts once
the ball has been spoiled.
No.5
KURT HEAZLEWOOD
One of Tasmania’s best
on-ballers. Very skilful and
clever with hand and foot.
No. 8
BEN REYNOLDS
Has been the outstanding
forward in the competition
all year. Strong hard
leading with a good set of
hands.
No.10
BRENNON KENDALL
Youngest player in the side
who show a lot of promise.
Clever around goals.
No.7
BRAD MCDONALD
Would have to be the fastest
player in the state. When he
puts the after burners down
look out. Has been a good
player all year.
No.9
SAM WHISH-WILSON
In and under player
who throws himself into
everything. You will find
him under every pack.
No.11
MATHEW SMITH
Has had an up and down
year after transferring over
from Burnie. Lots of finals
experience.
No.12
BRADLEY SYMMONS
Very smart skillful player.
Needs to make the most
of his opportunities around
goals. Sometimes misses
the easy ones and kicks the
hard ones.
No.18
SHAUN MCCROSSEN
Good honest player. Does
a good job on shutting
down the oppositions playmakers.
No.15
CHRIS MCDONALD
Very talented forward who
plays a lot taller than he is.
Loves a hanger.
No.19
SCOTT BENNETTS
Came into the side late.
Very handy up forward and
around the goals.
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No.20
CLINT VINEY
Has done really well after
stepping up from country
football the previous year.
Loves his tattoos.
No.23
SAM RUNDLE
The strongly built youngster
is very versatile and can play
anywhere on the day. Has
had a good consistent year
now that he is injury free.
No.26
TRENT MCCROSSEN
Just keeps racking up the
possessions. Reads the
play well and has great
foot skills.
No.21
RYAN WILLIAMS
Really stepped up his work
rate in the second half of the
year. Works really hard in the
ruck giving his onballers first
use of the ball.
No.24
CLINT MATTHEWS
Big strong ruckman who
works hard all over the
ground.
No.29
MARK WALLACE
Has been in and out of
the side a bit this year but
show a lot of promise.
No.31
QUADE BYARD
Has really stepped to the
challenge this year. Has
been reliable down back
and loves to run and carry
the ball.
No.34
VINCENT PONSONBY
Mr Rubber man. When
he is on his game he is
virtually unstoppable. Has
a great leap so watch your
back.
No.38
BEN WALKER
A player that comes under
the oppositions guard.
Good running player that
links up well.
No.33
RHYS COLBECK
One the best kicks at goals
in the side. For a big bloke
he is quick over 30 yards
and takes a good mark on
the lead.
No.35
SAM HESS
The young tall ruckman
has really slotted in well
this year playing down
back as a defender.
No.40
PHILLIP CROWDEN
Mr. Versatile. Has played
all over the ground this
year. A previous century
goal kicker with the club.
No.54
BRETT MCCALL
One of the more senior
players in the side who
always puts his body on
the line for the team.
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YOUNG GUNS | U18 Grand Final preview
North Launceston v Clarence
Season 2010 has seen a high standard of
football played throughout the Under 18
competition with a fast and skilful game style
impressing crowds around the state.
In the Grand Final today, North Launceston will
start narrow favourites against Clarence after
finishing minor premiers, although only by a
mere 8% after both teams finished the season
with 48 points.
In head to head encounters the tally is 1-1,
with Clarence winning the only home and away
encounter by 3 points at home and North
Launceston recently winning earlier in this final
series, significantly, by 32 points at Bellerive Oval.
Clarence will be slightly disadvantaged at the
selection table as it has all three teams in the
Grand Final. However, the game is expected to be
a cliff-hanger.
There are many potential senior players of the
future to watch on both teams. The key players
listed could determine the outcome if playing at
their best.
Best wishes to all players from both North
Launceston and Clarence today.
Nick Probert
Talent Manager.
Foreign Legion or Development Zones at work?
The North Launceston Football Club did not field
an U19 team in the 2009 Wrest Point State
League so has done a significant job in appointing
a coach and support team that has been able to
identify, recruit and mould together a team that is
today challenging for the premiership.
The origins of the North Launceston team are
many and varied with numerous players coming
from outside their development zone, including
their coach Zane Littlejohn from Latrobe.
The contrast with the Clarence team is also
interesting as most of their team originated from
their own junior club, but significantly 10 players
on their list first played with the Sorell Junior
Football Club which is deep in the heart of the
Lauderdale zone.
It will be fascinating to see how many of the young
players in each team are able to progress on and
play senior TSL football or even higher with their
Clubs over the coming years and we wish them well.
But the challenge for all TSL Clubs remains to not
only develop the young talented players in their
zone, but also genuinely support the development
of Clubs in their zone who are proving such fertile
ground for the introduction of young talented
players to the game.
Daniel Smedley
Editor.
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North Launceston
Stephen Hill #77
The leading goalkicker in the Under 18
competition for 2010 and plays a similar game
to senior goalsneaks Brett Geappen and Trent
Standen from Clarence. Stephen is tough to
match up as he is a good mark for his size and is
excellent at ground level also.
Zac Burt #73
A 16 year old who has had an excellent season,
playing predominantly as a forward but has
the flexibility to be moved around the ground if
the need arises. A very strong mark and good
competitor.
Cody Thorp #52
A tall, developing ruck/forward, at 196cm look
for Cody to be a strong influence at stoppages
and marking contests around the ground. Good
on the lead, Cody is capable of kicking goals as a
forward also.
Mitch Van Den Berg #68
A versatile medium tall player that has had an
outstanding season generally around half forward
and through the midfield. Calm with the ball in his
hands look for Mitch to be involved with many of
the Bomber’s scoring thrusts.
Clarence
Matthew Ling #72
A speedy wingman, Mathew loves to run and carry
the ball and can often find himself in space on the
wings of Bellerive Oval as the ball comes out of
the Clarence backline.
Jack Gleeson #52
Wearing a helmet after several head clashes,
Jack is a small inside midfielder who is good
at stoppages and through the middle of the
ground. Jack will also sneak forward and kick
crumbing goals.
Declan Crawford #58
A key defender, Declan has had a very consistent
season and is the general of the Clarence backline.
He possesses good speed and strength and can
kick the ball a long way – look to him to take the
Northern Bombers most dangerous tall forward.
Lewis Taylor #59
A tall ruckman, Lewis has had an outstanding
season and can contribute around the ground and
is expected to have a strong influence on the game.
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GRAND FINAL | North Launceston V Clarence - Under 18’s
NORTH LAUNCESTON
Coach: Zane Littlejohn
No Player Height Weight DOB Jnr Team G B
5 Mark WALSH 178 69 29/1/94 Lilydale
24 Ethan PETTERWOOD 178 66 12/9/93 Scottsdale
25 Joshua WHELAN 178 78 8/3/93 Branxholm
33 Luke PURDON 183 74 17/3/92 North Launceston
46 Billy LADE 180 72 1/2/94 Scottsdale
47 Joshua GRIGGS 183 72 18/12/92 Lilydale
51 Rhoy VAN DEN BOSCH 164 58 10/3/93 Scottsdale
52 Cody THORP 198 76 2/4/93 South Launceston
57 Stephen HEPPELL 179 71 24/4/93 George Town
59 Josh HOLBEIN 190 71 29/6/94 Winnaleah
60 Joby REYNOLDS 173 65 16/8/94 Lilydale
61 Brendan STREET 165 65 22/5/93 Lilydale
62 James CRAWFORD 185 77 8/4/94 Flinders Island
68 Mitchell VAN DEN BERG 190 70 5/10/93 Scottsdale
69 Daniel CROCKER 188 85 11/1/93 Prospect Sharks
70 Cameron BURROWS 170 71 9/4/92 Prospect Sharks
71 Mitchell CORDELL 174 61 8/10/92 Prospect Sharks
73 Zac BURT 180 73 2/2/94 George Town
75 Sam MCDOUGALL 173 68 15/5/93 Bridport
76 Jack AVENT 167 59 12/7/93 Lilydale
77 Stephen HILL 170 65 20/8/93 Prospect Sharks
78 Daniel CAREY 181 62 9/10/92 Prospect Sharks
79 Damien CLARKE 172 75 6/2/93 North Launceston
81 Jake LASKEY 171 66 29/9/93 Prospect Sharks
83 Bradley GEORGE 175 71 30/3/94 North Launceston
85 Max TURNER 181 72 17/8/92 Lilydale
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GRAND FINAL | North Launceston V Clarence - Under 18’s
CLARENCE
Coach: Glen Gleason
No Player Height Weight DOB Jnr Team G B
7 Isaac Gaul 175 62 6/3/92 Clarence
42 Charlie Riewoldt 180 70 23/9/92 Clarence
48 Kieran Reynolds 185 86 14/10/92 Clarence
49 Jake Jenkins 186 71 15/2/93 Sorell
50 Sam Freeman 181 85 30/12/92 Sorell
51 Joshua Scharner 179 75 1/6/93 Sorell
52 Jack Gleeson 175 67 23/3/93 Sorell
53 Aaron Parker 175 69 12/5/93 Sorell
54 Nathan Douglas 182 76 8/10/94 Kingston
55 Edward Stanley 175 70 26/6/92 Clarence
58 Declan Crawford 186 83 28/4/92 Sorell
59 Lewis Taylor 196 85 6/10/92 Clarence
60 Rohan Williams 180 70 20/3/93 Sorell
62 Darcy Navickas 185 73 16/1/93 Sorell
63 Tim Chynoweth 167 70 31/8/91 Sorell
64 Tim Jacobs 180 78 13/12/92 Sacred Heart College
66 Nic Richards 174 70 9/12/92 Sorell
67 Rob Sice 176 72 10/9/92 Clarence
69 Mitchell Grace 184 90 26/3/94 Brighton
70 Jayden Wylie 176 71 3/4/94 Brighton
71 Sam Rainbird 185 75 5/6/92 Clarence
72 Matthew Ling 181 78 29/7/94 Clarence
73 Reyne Westbury 180 76 11/10/94 Clarence
74 Will Collins 176 77 12/8/93 Clarence
75 Gabby Chamber 180 77 19/2/94 Clarence
76 Jack Standen 170 72 11/5/92 Clarence
78 Greg Mills 169 80 3/12/92 Clarence
80 Aaron Fitzpatrick 180 80 28/5/92 Brighton
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GRAND FINAL | Clarence V North Hobart - Reserves
CLARENCE
Coach: Rodney Callinan
No Player G B
2 Taylor WILLIAMSON
8 James LEACH
17 Richard WILSON
19 Sean TISDALE
21 Jayden BAKER
23 Bradley COAD
28 Aaron TUXWOTH
30 Rohan SWAN
31 Clint RILEY
32 Angus BRETTINGHAM-MOORE
33 Damien BOSWOTH
34 Dane BAILEY
35 Josh MITCHELL
36 Jared WATKINS
37 Jordan McCREARY
38 Adrian HILL
40 Daniel FITZPATRICK
41 Justin WESTBURY
42 Charlie RIEWOLDT
43 Kieren ROGERS
44 Mitchell SWAN
45 Jordan DUNN
47 Jordan ROBERTS
54 Matthew ROUND
56 Andrew BLIGHT
57 Lyndon FAHEY
CLR N.HBT
1/4 time
1/2 time
3/4 time
FULL time
NORTH HOBART
Coach: Matthew Tyrrell
No Player G B
3 Andrew PALMER
6 Nick CARR
16 Ben VANKRAANEN
17 James FAULKNER
18 Robert DEVINE
21 Michael HALL
23 Mark ALBERRY
24 Joe ARNOLD
28 Jordan GUGGER
30 Aaron GRUBB
31 Luke CURTAIN
32 Ben FREE
34 Ben CLARK
35 Tom ARNOLD
38 Brendan MIDSON
39 Tim MANNING
40 Mark FENTON
41 Geoff UNSWORTH
42 Josh CHAPLIN
43 Murray WISE
44 Jack GIBB
45 Jarryd ATKINS
46 Mitch SMITH
48 Nathan MCCULLOCH
51 Robert SALTER
53 Michael CARR
55 Callen DELL
60 Tom NICHOLS
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GRASS ROOTS | Regional Wrap up 2010
There are still 4 more regional and community
football grand finals to be contested this
weekend. Hopefully, in the near future we will
see Tasmanian football grand finals played
in a hierarchy so that all footy fans can enjoy
community, regional and state finals on
consecutive weekends.
Northern Tasmanian Football League - Arch rivals
Latrobe and Ulverstone go head to head. During
the roster Ulverstone had the edge over Latrobe,
but the Demons should come into the final full of
confidence after a close win in the second semi
final. This should be a close one and will go down
to the wire.
Southern Football League - New Norfolk are the
hot tip having had a rest last week while Dodges
Ferry had to earn their place in a very physical
game against Huonville. The result could very
well come down to which key forward gives their
team the best outcome. If Michael Thompson
(New Norfolk) and Simon Lampkin (Dodges Ferry)
can exert their influence then this may settle the
title in what should be an enthralling contest.
Darwin - First time coach and ex-Tassie Devil,
Tim MacMichael, leads the Somerset boys in
the grand final against Natone. Natone will be
favourites after having a week off, but the good
form of the Somerset boys right through the final
series will be a concern.
Old Scholars - St Virgils won a very hard fought
preliminary final against University for their crack
at Hutchins. Despite a clean sweep in their games
this season, Hutchins will not have it all their way
as St Virgils have some very experienced finals
campaigners with the likes of Leigh Post, Jason
Britten and ex Carlton draftee Adrian Burdon.
GRAND FINAL RESULTS
NTFA Div 1
Snrs: Bridgenorth 17.14 (116) def. Scottsdale 7.10 (52)
Res: Bridgenorth 12.7 (79) def. George Town 10.11 (71)
U19s: Hillwood 15.19 (109) def. Longford 11.14 (80)
Circular Head
Snrs: Forest Stanley 5.7 (37) def. Irishtown 1.9 (15)
Res: Irishtown 4.13 (37) def. Forest Stanley 5.5 (35)
U17s: Redpa 4.8 (32) def. Forest Stanley 3.6 (24)
KIFA
Snrs: Currie 31.26 (212) def. Grassy 8.7 (55)
Juniors: Grassy 18.14 (122) def. Currie 5.7 (37)
Leven
Mole Creek 20.12 (132) def. Railton 16.3 (99)
NEFU
Snrs: Lilydale 12.7 (79) def. Ringarooma 11.7 (73)
Res: Bridport 11.15 (81) def. St Helens 4.4 (28)
U16s: St Helens 8.11 (59) def. Scottsdale Crows 7.5 (57)
NTFA Div 2
Snrs: Old Scotch 9.14 (68) def. Fingal Valley 0.0 (0)
Res: Old Scotch 6.9 (45) def. St Patricks 5.4 (34)
NWFA
Snrs: Motton Preston 17.12 (114) def. Turners Beach 10.11 (71)
Res: Motton Preston 13.8 (86) def. West Ulverstone 8.8 (56)
ODFA
Woodsdale 11.6 (72) def. Campania 9.11 (65)
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FINALS SERIES | WEEK 1 | 20-22 AUGUST 2010
THIS WEEKS FINALS
■ Q1 - Clarence vs Launceston
@ Bellerive Oval
■ Q2 - Devonport vs Glenorchy
@ Devonport Oval
■ E1 - North Hobart vs North Launceston
@ North Hobart Oval
ROUND 1 | 2-5 APRIL 2010
Wrest Point
1 STATE LEAGUE
$3.00
$3.00
FINALS SERIES | WEEK 2 | 27-28 AUGUST 2010
ROUND 8 | 22 MAY 2010
this weeks games
■ Burnie vs North Launceston
@ west Park
■ glenorchy vs Clarence
@ king george V
■ south Launceston vs Launceston
@ aurora stadium
■ Lauderdale vs Devonport
@ Bellerive Oval
■ North hobart vs hobart
@ Bellerive Oval
$3.00
THIS WEEKS FINALS
■ Q3 - Launceston vs Devonport
@ Aurora Stadium
■ E2 - Glenorchy vs North Hobart
@ Bellerive Oval
$3.00
FINALS SERIES | WEEK 3 | 4 SEPTEMBER 2010
THIS WEEKS FINALS
■ S1 - Devonport vs North Hobart
@ Devonport Oval
■ S2 - Clarence vs Launceston
@ Bellerive Oval
ROUND 10 | 5 JUNE 2010
$3.00
$3.00
this weeks games
■ glenorchy vs hobart
@ king george V
■ Clarence vs North Launceston
@ Bellerive Oval
■ Burnie vs North hobart
@ west Park
■ Launceston vs Lauderdale
@ aurora stadium
■ south Launceston vs Devonport
@ aurora stadium
FINALS SERIES | WEEK 4 | 10 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2010
PRELIMINARY FINAL
■ Launceston vs Devonport
@ Aurora Stadium
ROUND 9 | 28 - 29 MAY 2010
this weeks games
■ North Launceston vs south Launceston
@ aurora stadium
■ Launceston vs Burnie
@ windsor Park
■ Devonport vs glenorchy
@ Devonport Oval
■ hobart vs Lauderdale
@ tCa ground
■ North hobart vs Clarence
@ North hobart Oval
$3.00
$3.00
ROUND 18 | 14 AUGUST 2010
ROUND 7 | 15-16 MAY 2010
this weeks games
■ glenorchy vs Launceston
@ king george V
■ Lauderdale vs North hobart
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ south Launceston vs hobart
@ Youngtown Oval
■ Clarence vs Burnie
@ Bellerive Oval
■ North Launceston vs Devonport
@ aurora stadium
$3.00
THIS WEEKS GAMES
■ Burnie vs South Launceston
@ West Park
■ Devonport vs North Launceston
@ Devonport Oval
■ Glenorchy vs North Hobart
@ King George V
■ Lauderdale vs Clarence
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ Hobart vs Launceston
@ TCA Ground
$3.00
ROUND 17 | 6-8 AUGUST 2010
THIS WEEKS GAMES
■ Devonport vs Burnie
@ Devonport Oval
■ North Launceston vs Launceston
@ Aurora Stadium
■ Lauderdale vs Glenorchy
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ North Hobart vs South Launceston
@ North Hobart Oval
■ Clarence vs Hobart
@ Bellerive Oval
ROUND 6 | 8-9 MAY 2010
MOTHERS DAY ROUND
■ Launceston vs Clarence
@ Windsor Park
■ North Launceston vs Lauderdale
@ Aurora Stadium
■ Burnie vs South Launceston
@ West Park
■ Hobart vs Devonport
@ TCA Ground
■ North Hobart vs Glenorchy
@ North Hobart Oval
$3.00
$3.00
ROUND 16 | 30 - 31 JULY 2010
ROUND 11 | 19 JUNE 2010
$3.00
THIS WEEKS GAMES
■ South Launceston vs North Launceston
@ Aurora Stadium
■ Hobart vs Glenorchy
@ TCA Ground
■ Clarence vs North Hobart
@ Bellerive Oval
■ Launceston vs Devonport
@ Aurora Stadium
■ Burnie vs Lauderdale
@ West Park
$3.00
this weeks games
■ North Launceston vs hobart
@ aurora stadium
■ Devonport vs Launceston
@ Devonport Oval
■ Lauderdale vs Clarence
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ south Launceston vs Burnie
@ Youngtown Oval
■ North hobart vs glenorchy
@ North hobart Oval
ROUND 15 | 17 - 24 JULY 2010
ROUND 5 | 30 APRIL - 1 MAY 2010
This week’s games
■ Clarence vs Lauderdale
@ Bellerive Oval
■ hobart vs Burnie
@ TCa ground
■ North hobart vs Launceston
@ North hobart Oval
■ glenorchy vs North Launceston
@ king george V
■ Devonport vs south Launceston
@ Devonport Oval
$3.00
U16 Champions 2010
SPLIT ROUND gameS
■ Devonport vs South Launceston
@ Devonport Oval
■ glenorchy vs Burnie
@ King george V
■ Launceston vs Clarence
@ Windsor Park
■ North Launceston vs North Hobart
@ aurora Stadium
■ Hobart vs Lauderdale
@ TCa ground
$3.00
ROUND 14 | 10 JULY 2010
ROUND 4 | 24 APRIL 2010
$3.00
U18 Champions 2010
this weeks games
■ Burnie vs Launceston
@ west Park
■ Lauderdale vs North Launceston
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ south Launceston vs glenorchy
@ Youngtown Oval
■ North hobart vs hobart
@ North hobart Oval
■ Clarence vs Devonport
@ Bellerive Oval
$3.00
This week’s games
■ Lauderdale vs hobart
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ south Launceston vs North Launceston
@ Youngtown Oval
■ Launceston vs Devonport
@ windsor Park
■ Burnie vs glenorchy
@ west Park
■ Clarence vs North hobart
@ Bellerive Oval
ROUND 3 | 17 APRIL 2010
ROUND 13 | 3 - 4 JULY 2010
FAME
OF HALL
this weeks games
■ North Launceston vs Burnie
@ aurora stadium
■ Clarence vs glenorchy
@ Bellerive Oval
■ Devonport vs hobart
@ Devonport Oval
■ Lauderdale vs North hobart
@ Lauderdale Oval
■ south Launceston vs Launceston
@ Youngtown Oval
$3.00
$3.00
THIS WEEK’S GAMES
■ Launceston vs South Launceston
@ Windsor Park
■ Glenorchy vs Lauderdale
@ King George V
■ Hobart vs Clarence
@ TCA Ground
■ Devonport vs North Hobart
@ Devonport Oval
■ North Launceston vs Burnie
@ Aurora Stadium
OUR RECORD | The making of a reading legend in 2010
At the start of the 2010 Wrest Point State
League season we set ourselves a goal for the
RECORD to consistently provide the highest
quality, timely and cost effective production
and which will be the most admired sporting
periodical produced in Tasmania.
We are happy for our customers and supporters
to be the judge of that, but suffice to say it has
been a significant endeavour to provide 23
editions of the RECORD to the standard that we
have been able to achieve in the last 6 months of
the season.
The team that has produced the RECORD
includes:
• Smedley Sports Management – management of
all aspects by Daniel Smedley, including editorial
and written and photo contributions.
• Flying Colours - our team for design and print,
specifically Roxanne Hayes, Mathew Lowe and
Craig Pearce. (pictured)
• Contributors – in particular Scott Wade, Trent
Bartlett, Michael Brown, Nick Probert, Adam
Sanders, and Andrea Goodwin from AFL Tasmania.
Of course the TSL Clubs have also made weekly
contributions to lists and notes.
Collectively we have undertaken a 9 month
journey involving countless meetings, emails
and other consultation. We have had a massive
print run of more than 90,000 ‘shells’ for the 18
roster series RECORDS. Finally, the final series
has entailed a further weekly production run of on
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MAKING THE RECORD A WEEK AT A TIME
DAY
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and issues plan for contributions and
distributions for next week’s edition.
Friday
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Monday Procure and commence editing new
contributions, including photos.
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print. Receive written contributions by the
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Graphic designer finalises layout. Editor
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It’s
Game On
2010!
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ROUND 12 | 26 JUNE 2010
OUR RECORD | Award winning cover for 2010
$3.00
One of the great features of the Wrest Point State
League RECORD has been the weekly covers, which have
highlighted not only the games and any key promotions
happening, but also some great photographs of players
and coaches in action.
this weeks games
■ Launceston vs North Launceston
@ windsor Park
■ glenorchy vs Lauderdale
@ king george V
■ Burnie vs Devonport
@ west Park
■ hobart vs Clarence
@ North hobart Oval
■ North hobart vs south Launceston
@ North hobart Oval
This year we have produced 23 covers with the following aspects:
Round Type Featured Clubs Photographer
1 Montage All Design: Roxanne Hayes (Flying Colours)
2 Action Clarence / Glenorchy The Mercury
3 Action North Hobart The Mercury
4 Action Launceston / South L’ton Steve Youd
5 Action Devonport Steve Youd
6 Promotional North Hbt / Glenorchy / Mother’s Day Andrea Goodwin
7 Promotional North Hobart / Umpires Andrea Goodwin
8 Action Hobart / North L’ton The Mercury
9 Action Launceston / Clarence Steve Youd
10 Action Burnie Steve Youd
11 Action / Recognition Clarence / Brett Geappen The Mercury
12 Action Tasmania U18 / Mathew Armstrong Steve Youd
13 Montage /Recognition Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame Design: Roxanne Hayes (Flying Colours)
14 Action Tasmania U18 AFL
15 Action Tasmania U16 AFL
16 Action Launceston / Clarence Steve Youd
17 Action Hobart / Glenorchy Paul Hudson
18 Promotional Hobart / Launceston / Heritage Andrea Goodwin
Finals Week 1 Action / Recognition Launceston / Lauderdale / Scott Stephens Steve Youd
Finals Week 2 Action Launceston / Devonport Steve Youd
Finals Week 3 Action North Hobart The Sunday Tasmanian
Finals Week 4 Action Devonport / Launceston Steve Youd
Grand Final Montage Clarence / Devonport Design: Bryan Coglan (Flying Colours)
In selecting the photo or creating a montage that
will be used each week we have aimed to feature
an image that conveys a message or reinforces
the best attributes of Tasmanian state level
football. The best media photos are those that
can tell a story in one image. We believe that this
has been achieved many times throughout 2010.
Also, with the proliferation of digital photography
we always welcome contributions from Club
supporters in our search for the next cover
picture. In this regard we wish to make special
mention of the efforts of Launceston Football
Club’s volunteer, Steve Youd. Without Steve’s
support we would not have been able to achieve
the consistently high quality.
Finally, the RECORD has also determined to seek
the advice of a panel of experts in respect of the
‘Best Cover’ for 2010. The decision was difficult
and came down to 5 standouts, including the 2
montages for Week 1 and the Grand Final, 2 great
action shots in Rounds 16 and 17 and the winner
being the Round 12 shot of a perfectly framed
Mathew Armstrong addressing the ultimately
victorious Tasmanian U18 team at Aurora
Stadium. The performance at this coach’s huddle
shows intent and passion etched on each face as
befits every game of football at state level.
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OUR GREAT GAME | Tassie Jack wins the Coleman
Richmond star Jack Riewoldt has joined
Tasmanian football Icon, Peter Hudson, and
Tasmanian team of the century member,
Michael Roach, as a winner of the AFL’s
Coleman Medal.
The Coleman Medal is awarded yearly to the
Australian Football League player who kicks the
most goals in regular-season matches in that year.
It is named for John Coleman, the former Essendon
full forward whose spectacular career (of 537 goals
in only 98 games) was cut short by injury.
Instituted in 1981, retrospective awards were dated
back to 1955, the year after John Coleman retired
from playing. The AFL has awarded retrospective
Leading Goalkicker Medals to players who lead the
goal kicking before 1955, including John Coleman in
1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953.
Riewoldt has enjoyed a stellar season at full
forward for the improving Tigers and has become
the new pin up boy at Punt Road following the
retirement of that other great Tasmanian Tiger,
Matthew Richardson.
Preceding him at Punt Road, Michael Roach
reached his greatest heights during Richmond’s
last premiership year in 1980 when he kicked a
century of goals. He repeated his Coleman Medal
win in 1981.
Hawthorn great Peter Hudson was Tasmania’s first
Coleman Medalist and he took the award on no
less than 4 occasions. This was achieved over the
course of a decade interrupted by serious injury
and which only serves to underline Huddo’s ability
as the ‘Goalkicking Genius’.
There are a further two AFL greats who have won
the Coleman Medal and had a connection with
Tasmanian football.
The Collingwood superstar of the late 1960s and
early 1970s, Peter McKenna, won the Coleman
Medal in 1972 (130 goals) and 1973 (84
goals). In 1976 after concluding his career with
Collingwood, wherein he played 180 games and
kicked over 800 goals, McKenna spent a season
with Devonport in the North West Football Union.
As well in 2008, Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, led the
AFL goal kicking with 102. Of course Franklin
achieved some of his feats while playing for the
‘Tassie Hawks’ at Aurora Stadium.
Tasmanian Coleman Medalists
Year Winner Team Goals (not
inc. finals)
2010 Jack Riewoldt Richmond 78
1981 Michael Roach Richmond 86
1980 Michael Roach Richmond 107
1977 Peter Hudson Hawthorn 105
1971 Peter Hudson Hawthorn 140
1970 Peter Hudson Hawthorn 146
1968 Peter Hudson Hawthorn 125
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Jack Riewoldt
Clarence . Tassie Mariners . Richmond, Full
Forward, 2006 - 2010
Jack Riewoldt was selected by Richmond at 13th
pick in the 2006 AFL Draft and was highly rated
by the Tigers as a key forward prospect.
After debuting in 2007 the 21 year old
Tasmanian, who is 195cm tall, continued his
development as a key forward through the 2008
and 2009 seasons. In 2009 Jack was the leading
Tiger player in general marks (equal first) and
contested marks, and placed eighth in the Club
best and fairest. It was becoming apparent that
Riewoldt’s confidence, exceptional leap and
a good set of hands were the ingredients for
improved performance at the highest level.
Riewoldt’s confidence continued to grow in 2010
and he kicked a career best 10 goals in Round
12, 13 June 2010 against the West Coast Eagles.
The haul included 5 first-quarter goals, with 4 of
them in just 10 minutes, making it one of the best
Richmond returns in a single quarter. He became
the first player to kick 10 goals since 2007
(and the first Richmond player since Matthew
Richardson in 2004). Riewoldt joins only 3 other
current AFL players to have recorded a double
figure goal tally in a game. In Round 21 2010,
Jack won the Ian Stewart medal against St.Kilda
for his amazing performance, kicking 7 goals.
To cap a magnificent breakout season, Riewoldt
won the 2010 Coleman medal for the AFL leading
goalkicker. Four days after winning the Coleman
Medal, Riewoldt secured the Jack Dyer Medal as
Richmond’s best and fairest with 210 votes ahead
of captain Chris Newman and Brett Deledio.
Jack Riewoldt has now played 68 games for the
Tigers and kicked 135 goals.
Michael Roach
Longford . Richmond, Full Forward, 1977-89
• 200 games, 607 goals, Richmond, 1977-89
• Won Richmond’s goalkicking 7 times, including a
new club record of 112 in 1980.
• Won the VFL goalkicking in 1980 and 1981.
• Richmond Premiership, 1980.
• Represented Tasmania in 1980 and 1988.
• Named in the 1979 All-Australian team.
• Played 46 senior games with Longford.
• Represented NTFA and Tasmania in 1976.
Universally known as “Disco”. Recruited to
Richmond at a young age and played as a
wingman initially, but under the great Royce
Hart’s tutelage became one of the Tigers’ best
ever full-forwards. Was a tremendous high mark
with sure hands and a great kick. His 1981 ‘Mark
of the Year’ being a towering highlight.
Peter Hudson
New Norfolk . Hawthorn . Glenorchy, Full Forward,
1963-79 & 1981
• Over 320 games and 1900 goals in all.
• 129 games, 727 goals, Hawthorn, 1967-74 &
1977
• 75 games, 344 goals, New Norfolk, 1963-66
• 75 games, 518 goals, Glenorchy, 1975-76 &
1978-79 & 1981.
• Numerous games . goals for Tasmania, TFL,
Victoria.
• Leading goalkicker, New Norfolk, 1963, 64, 65,
66; Glenorchy 1975, 76, 78, 79 (and TFL in all
these 8 seasons).
• Leading goalkicker, Hawthorn, 1967, 68, 69, 70,
71 & 77 (and VFL in 1968, 70, 71 & 77).
• Premierships - Hawthorn 1971; Glenorchy – 1975.
• Best & Fairest - New Norfolk - 1965; Hawthorn –
68 & 70; Glenorchy - 76, 78 & 79
• William Leitch Medal (TFL Best & Fairest) – 1978
& 1979.
• Represented Victoria (6) and Tasmania (19) on
numerous occasions.
• Twice All Australian – 1966 (New Norfolk) and
1969 (Hawthorn).
• ‘Legend’ of Australian Football. ‘Icon’ of
Tasmanian Football.
• Named at full forward in Hawthorn, Glenorchy,
New Norfolk and Tasmanian Teams of Century.
Statistically the greatest full-forward in the history
of Australian football. No player averaged more
goals in the VFL . AFL than Hudson. Kicked 100+
goals in 11 seasons in Tasmania and Victoria.
His goalkicking feats were curtailed by injury in
1972, 73, 74 when he was only able to play 4
games. With Bob Pratt has the record for number
of goals kicked (150) in the VFL . AFL. Retains
the record for most goals kicked in a season in
Tasmania with 191 in 1978. An official ‘Legend’
of Australian football whose exploits have never
been seen before in Australian football and are
unlikely to be seen again.
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OUR GREAT GAME | Tasmanians making a Grand contribution to AFL
TASMANIAN PREMIERSHIP PLAYERS – 1897 to 2009
Tasmania’s contribution to the history of Grand
Finals in the VFL and AFL football is pronounced.
In the period from 1955 to 1985 Tasmanians
made up the biggest contingent of interstate
players in the then Victorian Football League.
The influence of these players peaked in 1973
when the state had 20% (4 players) of the winning
Richmond premiership team. A further 3 players
played for the runners - up Carlton on the same
day. The Tasmanians who ran onto the MCG on
the last day in September that year were: Royce
Hart, Ian Stewart, Paul Sproule, Noel Carter
(Richmond) and Peter Jones, Brent Crosswell and
Craig Davis (Carlton).
The numbers of Tasmanians in the post war years
in the VFL, and indeed the number of Victorians
who played and coached in Tasmania, was so
pronounced that it could be argued that both
states football competitions were symbiotic.
Tasmania supplied its best young prospects to
the VFL and Victoria provided a constant flow of
experienced senior footballers to captain / coach
local Tasmanian Clubs.
The number of players who were born in Tasmania
or began their career in Tasmania and then went
on to play in a VFL / AFL Premiership is 46.
A further 40 premiership players have made a
contribution to Tasmanian football, including
Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees Albert
Collier and Stuart Spencer.
Year
1897 Essendon
Colin Campbell,
George Vautin
1900 Melbourne Fred McGinis
1908 Carlton Harvey Kelly
1909
South
Melbourne
Vic Belcher
1915 Carlton
George Challis, Viv
Valentine
1916 Fitzroy Ted McDonald
1918
South
Melbourne
Vic Belcher
1920 and
1921
Team
Richmond
FV ‘Checker’
Hughes
1922 Fitzroy James Atkinson
1926 Melbourne
Colin Deane, Ivor
Warne-Smith
1927,
1928,
Collingwood
1929,
1930
1932 and
Richmond
1934
South
1933
Melbourne
1935 and
1936
Players from
Tasmania
Laurie Nash
Players to
Tasmania
Jack Beveridge,
Albert Collier, Leo
Wescott
Eric Zschech,
Gordon Strang
Collingwood Albert Collier
1937 Geelong Gordon Abbott Jack Metherell
1938 Carlton Bob Chitty
1942 Essendon Gordon Abbott Ern Coward
1943 Richmond Bob Bawden
1945 Carlton
Bob Chitty, Doug
Williams, Alex Way,
Ron Savage
1946 Essendon Gordon Abbott George Hassell
1947 Carlton Fred Davies
1948 Melbourne
Gordon Bowman,
Checker Hughes
1949 Essendon George Hassell
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Year
Team
Players from
Tasmania
Players to
Tasmania
Year
Team
Players from
Tasmania
Players to
Tasmania
1951 and
1952
Geelong George Goninon
1953 Collingwood Lerrel Sharp Ron Kingston
1955 Melbourne
Peter Marquis,
Noel Clarke
Stuart Spencer
1956 Melbourne
Peter Marquis,
Athol Webb.
Stuart Spencer
1957 Melbourne
Peter Marquis,
Athol Webb.
1958 Collingwood Mick Delanty
1959 and
1960
Melbourne
Bob ‘Tassie’
Johnson
1963 Geelong
John Watts, John
Devine, Fred
Wooller, Paul Vinar
1964 Melbourne
Bob ‘Tassie’
Johnson
Greame Wise
1965 Essendon Kevin Egan
1966 St.Kilda
Darrel Baldock,
John Bingley,
Verdun Howell, Ian
Alan Davis
Stewart
1967 Richmond Royce Hart
1968 Carlton
Brent Crosswell,
Peter Jones
1969 Richmond Royce Hart
1970 Carlton
Brent Crosswell,
Peter Jones
Vin Waite
1971 Hawthorn Peter Hudson
Bob Keddie, Ian
Bremner
1972 Carlton Peter Jones Vin Waite
1973 Richmond
Royce Hart, Ian
Stewart, Paul
Sproule, Noel
Carter
1974 Richmond
Royce Hart, Paul
Sproule, Cameron
Clayton
1975 North Melb
Brent Crosswell,
John Burns
1976 Hawthorn Rodney Eade Ian Bremner
1977 North Melb
1978 Hawthorn
1979 Carlton
1980 Richmond
Daryl Sutton, Brent
Crosswell
Ian Paton, Rodney
Eade
Peter Jones,
Michael Young
Stephen Mount,
Michael Roach,
Peter Knights
Jim Jess, Dale
Weightman, Mark
Lee
1981 and
1982
Carlton Rod Ashman
1983 Hawthorn
Rodney Eade, Colin
Robertson, Ian Peter Knights
Paton
1985 Essendon Stephen Carey
1986 Hawthorn Rodney Eade Peter Curran
1987 Carlton David Rhys-Jones
1988 and
1989
1990 Collingwood
1991 Hawthorn
Hawthorn Darren Pritchard Peter Curran
Doug Barwick,
James Manson,
Graeme Wright
Darren Pritchard,
Paul Hudson
1995 Carlton Brad Pearce
2001,
2002,
2003
Brisbane
Alastair Lynch
2005 Sydney Paul Williams
2008 Hawthorn Grant Birchall
Mick McGuane
Compiled by sports historians Daniel Smedley and Ross Smith.
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OUR GREAT GAME | Tasmania’s State Premiership Coaches
Bourn or for the double Geappen. One of these
coaches will join elite company on Grand Final
day when they coach their team to the Wrest
Point State League premiership. Who will they
join and what does it mean? The list of great
coaches is long and brings back memories of
great football battles past.
Some of the names that stand out amongst 73
premiership coaches include:
• 24 Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame members
(marked *).
• Many champion VFL . AFL players who captain
– coached in Tasmania, epitomised by Jack
Beveridge the Collingwood star of the 1927 to
1930 era; Carlton colossus Fred Davies who
led Longford to their only triumph and more
recently the arrival of Sydney Swans team
mates, Mark Browning, Steve Wright and David
Rhys – Jones in the 1990s.
• Great coaches who helped their Tasmanian
clubs achieve their most memorable moments,
including Bob Wilson at Scottsdale, Rod Olsson
at sandy Bay and Ricky Graham at Ulverstone.
Leading Coaches
The leading Tasmanian state premiership
coaches almost exclusively achieved their records
in the period 1909 to 1951. The only exception
being the much maligned Clarence coach of
the 1990s, Grant Fagan. It is arguable that the
two regional format of the early years allowed
coaches to more readily achieve their results in
a short time frame. In the first Tasmanian State
League the gruelling nature of the competition
made long-term multiple premiership coaching
much more difficult. This makes Grant Fagan’s
and the other multiple premiership coaches of
that era achievement arguably more meritorious.
Similarly, when the State Premiership format
moved to 3 regions from 1954 to 1978 it also
became more difficult to achieve multiple
premierships. In this regard the achievement of
City . City-South coaching maestro, Bob Miller,
is significant. He first coached City to a state
premiership in 1954. Then 18 years later, in a
second coaching stint, he took the Redlegs to the
1972 pennant over Darrel Baldock’s Latrobe.
Number of
Premierships
Coach
Club
4 Bruce Carter Cananore
4 Jack Metherell North Hobart
3 Fred Pringle Cananore
3 Leo McAuley Launceston
3 Gavin Luttrell North Launceston
3 Roy Cazaly City . New Town
3 Grant Fagan Clarence
Years between
Premierships
Coach
Clubs
20 years Roy Cazaly City . New Town -
1928 and 1948
18 years Bob Miller City . City – South
- 1954 and 1972
The Final Word
Tasmania’s Head Coach, Mathew Armstrong,
achieved the honour of coaching North Launceston
to their 1998 State Premiership without being
defeated. This was Armstrong’s first coaching
assignment and launched his coaching career
at AFL level with Brisbane Lions and then for the
Tasmanian Devils. Mathew Armstrong offered
some reflections for the Record and said it was one
of the ‘crowning moments’ in his football career.
“At the time it was a great achievement in a
reasonably strong competition to go through
undefeated.”
“As the years go on it means more and my respect
for the people involved has become greater.”
“Everyone becomes wiser and I realise that it is a
significant achievement to be a leader amongst
a group of young men, and many others in the
wings of the Club, all striving for and achieving the
one goal to such a high standard.”
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Tasmanian Coaching Coups
Tasmanian football clubs have pulled off some
stunning recruitment coups over the course of a
century of football.
Frank ‘Checker’ Hughes
The diminutive Checker Hughes was a classy
player for Richmond in the period 1914 to 1923,
including the Tigers first premierships in 1921-
22. He started his senior coaching career at
Ulverstone and with the NWFU from 1924-26. His
success with the Robins saw him quickly snapped
back up by Richmond. His initial years as a
VFL coach saw him come up against a rampant
Collingwood combination for grand final losses
in 1928, 29 and 30. Another loss to Geelong
followed in 1931 before the breakthrough came
in 1932 with a premiership over Carlton. In 1933
Checker Hughes moved to Melbourne and scored
4 premierships in 1939, 40, 41 and 1948.
Cazaly, Collier and Warne-Smith
Arguably the three best players to ever come to
Tasmania to coach football were Australian Hall of
Fame members Roy Cazaly, Albert Collier and Ivor
Warne – Smith. Cazaly has been duly recognised
in Victoria and Tasmania for his contribution to
football. The Team of the Century coach took
first City (1928, 1930), North Hobart (1932)
and then New Town (1935, 1948, 1949 and
1951) to regional premierships. Collier won the
Brownlow in 1929 and played in a 4th successive
premiership with Collingwood in 1930. In 1931
Cananore secured his services and he promptly
won the league best and fairest award and took
the Canaries to the TFL and State Premiership.
Ivor Warne – Smith had a massive impact on
North-west Coast football for 4 years leading both
Latrobe and the NWFU to some of their finest
moments. Upon his return to Melbourne Warne
– Smith became the first dual Brownlow Medal
winner in 1926 and 1928.
Geelong’s 1963 Premiership Team
Tasmania became a favoured destination for
Geelong’s 1963 premiership team who were
seeking to take up coaching careers. No
less than 5 of their champions and an expat
Tasmanian who was at Geelong in 1963
embarked on successful coaching careers in the
Apple Isle. John Devine: led North Hobart to the
1967, 69 and 74 TFL premierships. Paul Vinar:
took over Longford for 5 seasons. Captain Fred
Wooller: set the township of Penguin alight but
couldn’t deliver the ultimate prize from 1965
to 1968. John Watts: took over the reins at
Hobart from 1966 to 1968. Brownlow Medallist
centreman Alistair Lord: sort a clearance to
Burnie in 1965 but was knocked back by the Cats
and eventually was dissuaded from the move.
Also, ex-pat Tasmanian Brian Lowe, who missed
the Geelong premiership through injury, returned
to Tasmania in 1964 to continue a stunning run
of premiership success with first Cooee and then
East Launceston through until 1971.
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Tasmanian State Premiership Coaches from 1909 to 2009
Year Premiers Coach Origin
1909 Cananore Bruce Carter * Tasmania
1910 Cananore Bruce Carter * Tasmania
1911 Cananore Bruce Carter * Tasmania
1912 Lefroy C.O’Brien Tasmania
1913 Cananore Bruce Carter * Tasmania
1914 North Hobart Charlie Dunn Tasmania
1920 North Hobart Charlie Dunn Tasmania
1921 Cananore Jack Gardiner * Carlton
1922 Cananore Jack Gardiner * Carlton
1923 North Hobart Percy Martyn Essendon
1924 Lefroy Hec Lingwood-Smith Collingwood
1925 Cananore Fred Pringle * Tasmania
1926 Cananore Fred Pringle * Tasmania
1927 Cananore Fred Pringle * Tasmania
1928 City Roy Cazaly * St.Kilda . SM
1929 North Hobart Jack Dunn * Tasmania
1930 City Roy Cazaly * St.Kilda . SM
1931 Cananore Albert Collier Collingwood
1932 City Hec Smith * Tasmania
1933 Launceston Leo McAuley * Tasmania
1934 Launceston Leo McAuley * Tasmania
1935 Launceston Leo McAuley * Tasmania
1936 North Hobart Cecil Pettiona South Melb
1937 Launceston Jack Beveridge Collingwood
1938 Launceston Maurie Johnson Carlton . SM
1939 North Hobart Jack Metherall * Geelong
1940 North Hobart Jack Metherall * Geelong
1941 North Hobart Jack Metherall * Geelong
1945 North Hobart Jack Metherall * Geelong
1946 Sandy Bay Lance Collins Carlton
1947 North L’ton Gavin Luttrell * Tasmania
1948 New Town Roy Cazaly * St.Kilda . SM
1949 North L’ton Gavin Luttrell * Tasmania
1950 North L’ton Gavin Luttrell * Tasmania
1954 City Bob Miller * Fitzroy
1955 Ulverstone Arthur Hodgson * Tasmania
Year Premiers Coach Origin
1956 New Town Jack Rough * Tasmania
1957 Longford Fred Davies Carlton
1958 Glenorchy Jack Rough * Tasmania
1959 Hobart Mal Pascoe Essendon
1960 City-South Stan Morcom Richmond
1961 North Hobart Darrel Eaton * Tasmania
1962 North Hobart Darrel Eaton * Tasmania
1963 Burnie John Heathcote Tasmania
1964 Cooee Brian Lowe * Tasmania
1965 Glenorchy Bob Parsons * Tasmania
1966 City-South Graeme Wilkinson * Richmond
1968 New Norfolk Trevor Leo * Tasmania
1969 North Hobart John Devine * Geelong
1970 Latrobe Darrel Baldock * Tasmania
1971 Sandy Bay Rod Olsson Hawthorn
1972 City-South Bob Miller * Fitzroy
1973 Scottsdale Bob Wilson Essendon
1975 Glenorchy Peter Hudson * Tasmania
1976 Ulverstone Ricky Graham SA . Geelong
1978 Cooee John Bonney * Tasmania
1986 Glenorchy Danny Ling * Tasmania
1987 North Hobart Garry Davidson * Richmond
1988 Devonport Roland Crosby Country Victoria
1989 North Hobart Garry Davidson * Richmond
1990 Hobart Mark Browning Sydney
1991 North Hobart Mark Yeats Geelong
1992 North Hobart Mark Yeats Geelong
1993 Clarence Steve Wright Sydney
1994 Clarence Steve Wright Sydney
1995 North L’ton David Rhys-Jones Carlton . Sydney
1996 Clarence Grant Fagan * Tasmania
1997 Clarence Grant Fagan * Tasmania
1998 North L’ton Mathew Armstrong * Tasmania
1999 Glenorchy Paul Hamilton Essendon
2000 Clarence Grant Fagan * Tasmania
2009 Clarence Brett Geappen Tasmania
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our great game | Tasmanian State Football Premierships
Tasmanian football clubs have competed for a
‘State Premiership’ on and off for around 100
years. The governing leagues of Tasmanian
football inaugurated an official State
Premiership in 1909 when the Premier from
the southern based TFL, namely Cananore (of
Hobart), played against the northern based
NTFA premiership team, Launceston.
The State Premiership series became hugely
popular from 1928 up until a dispute between
the TFL and NTFA halted the series in 1951.
The year 1928 was significant because the City
Club (of Launceston) had recruited the high
profile Victorian Roy Cazaly to coach and he
duly delivered the first state title for a Northern
Tasmanian club in his first season.
The State Premiership series resumed in 1954
after the North-West Football Union (NWFU)
successfully gained equal status with the NTFA
and TFL. Subsequently, the State Premiership
became a contest between the Premiership
team from the 3 major Tasmanian regions. The
period 1954 to 1973 became the second golden
era of Tasmanian state football such was the
interest and success of the series of games that
was conducted to culminate each season and
determine the best team in Tasmania.
However, new cracks began to appear in 1974,
1977 and 1979 when the three leagues could
not agree on the timing of the finals series or
their commitment to the concept. Ultimately, the
prolonged decline of the series in the early 1980s
became a major catalyst for the formation of a
Statewide League in 1986-87.
The subsequent Tasmanian State League that
was conducted up until the end of 2000 was
very successful in attracting high quality players
and coaches to Tasmania. The State League
was very popular until a number of Clubs began
to fail financially and were unable to continue in
the competition.
Regional football resumed in 2001 across
Tasmania, but there was an inability to progress
a State Premiership series for 8 long years
despite constant speculation and a failed
attempt in 2008.
The State Premiership series has been disrupted
on numerous occasions due to world wars, the
influenza pandemic of 1919 and internecine
disputes in the early 1950s, on and off in the
1970s and 1980s and again in the last decade.
Historically there is a correlation between the
relative strength and interest in a Tasmanian
State Finals series or league and the strength
of Tasmanian football at representative level. In
this regard we can expect if the new Wrest Point
Tasmanian State League is able to gain traction
amongst football players, corporate and media
supporters and fans, that a new fourth era of
Tasmanian State football will dawn and this will
strengthen Tasmanian football.
This series of articles will provide a summary of all
Tasmanian State Premiership games and a table
of premiers and runners-up. As well, there is a
feature on the greatest State Premiership games
from the 4 major eras starting with the 1920s
and 1930s. A special ‘Fantasy Final’ series will
also been provided to fill in some gaps in the
history of Tasmanian State Football Premierships.
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Tasmanian State Premierships 1909 to 2009
Premierships Runner-up Name of Club
16 6 North Hobart
12 6 Cananore . Hobart
7 6 City.City-South . East Lton . South Lton
7 5 New Town . Glenorchy
6 3 Clarence
5 11 Launceston
5 15 North Launceston
4 4 Lefroy . Sandy Bay
3 8 Cooee . Burnie . Burnie Dockers
2 1 Ulverstone
1 0 Devonport
1 2 Latrobe
1 1 Longford
1 1 New Norfolk
1 3 Scottsdale
0 0 East Devonport
0 0 George Town
0 0 Lauderdale
0 0 Penguin
0 0 Smithton
0 0 Wynyard
72 72
Note 1 30 premierships were not contested due to war, influenza, disputes.
Note 2 Hobart and Sandy Bay were reformed as new Clubs from Cananore and
Lefroy after World War Two when district football established.
Note 3 South Launceston and Burnie Dockers are merged clubs who have not
won a State Premiership in their own right.
Note 4 New Town . Glenorchy is a merged Club.
Note 5 Lauderdale has only competed at state level for the first time in 2009.
Note 6 Ulverstone, Latrobe, Longford, New Norfolk, Scottsdale, East Devonport
and Wynyard all compete at regional level in 2010 and have contested
State Premiership series games.
Note 7 Sandy Bay has been in recess since 1997.
Note 8 George Town, Penguin and Smithton have all competed at senior level
and won regional premierships during years when the State Premiership
was not contested due to disputes.
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Tasmanian State Premierships | 1909 to 2009
Year Venue Winning Team G B Pts Losing Team G B Pts
1909 Hobart Cananore 6 10 46 Launceston 2 6 18
1910 Launceston Cananore 7 14 56 City 4 5 29
1911 Hobart Cananore 16 18 114 North L’ton 1 4 10
1912 Launceston Lefroy 8 9 57 North L’ton 4 10 34
1913 Hobart Cananore Won on Forfeit Launceston
1914 Hobart North Hobart 8 18 66 City 4 9 33
1915-1918 Competition suspended owing to World War One
1919 Competition not held owing to an influenza outbreak
1920 Launceston North Hobart 7 8 50 Launceston 2 14 26
1921 Hobart Cananore 13 14 92 City 8 8 56
1922 Launceston Cananore 28 22 190 City 9 8 62
1923 Hobart North Hobart 20 13 133 North L’ton 18 8 116
1924 Launceston Lefroy 6 3 39 Launceston 5 5 35
1925 Hobart Cananore 20 17 137 North L’ton 9 12 66
1926 Launceston Cananore 7 10 52 Launceston 5 20 50
1927 Hobart Cananore 12 20 92 North L’ton 10 15 75
1928 Launceston City 9 10 64 North Hobart 3 14 32
1929 Hobart North Hobart 11 12 78 Launceston 9 15 69
1930 Launceston City 14 10 94 Lefroy 5 6 36
1931 Hobart Cananore 7 7 49 North L’ton 7 6 48
1932 Launceston City 7 14 56 North Hobart 7 8 48
1933 Hobart Launceston 13 16 94 Cananore 12 13 85
1934 Launceston Launceston 8 11 59 North Hobart 5 12 42
1935 Hobart Launceston 15 17 107 New Town 6 6 42
1936 Launceston North Hobart 9 7 61 Launceston 6 8 44
1937 Hobart Launceston 16 9 105 Lefroy 12 12 84
1938 Launceston Launceston 16 9 105 North Hobart 5 9 39
1939 Hobart North Hobart 13 13 91 City 12 13 85
1940 Launceston North Hobart 16 20 116 Launceston 9 6 60
1941 Hobart North Hobart 13 18 96 City 12 19 91
1942-1944 Competition suspended owing to World War Two
1945 Launceston North Hobart 12 12 84 Launceston 11 11 77
1946 Hobart Sandy Bay 13 13 91 North L’ton 12 13 85
1947 Launceston North L’ton 19 16 130 North Hobart 10 9 69
1948 Hobart New Town 16 9 105 North L’ton 16 7 103
1949 Launceston North L’ton 13 17 95 New Town 8 7 65
1950 Hobart North L’ton 14 9 93 Hobart 8 10 58
1951-1954 Not contested
1954 Launceston City 9 16 70 Hobart 6 10 46
1955 Launceston Ulverstone 19 12 126 Longford 12 13 85
1956 Hobart New Town 14 15 99 Ulverstone 10 11 71
1957 Launceston Longford 14 16 100 North Hobart 12 7 79
1958 Devonport Glenorchy 7 11 53 Burnie 6 11 47
1959 Hobart Hobart 14 11 95 Burnie 9 14 68
1960 Launceston City-South 15 17 107 Burnie 12 17 89
1961 Burnie North Hobart 13 8 86 Cooee 8 10 58
1962 Hobart North Hobart 11 10 76 Burnie 9 10 64
1963 Launceston Burnie 8 25 73 North L’ton 6 13 49
1964 Burnie Cooee 15 16 106 Scottsdale 14 14 98
1965 Hobart Glenorchy 11 16 82 Scottsdale 9 8 62
1966 Launceston City-South 10 15 75 Hobart 9 13 67
1967 Burnie North Hobart Declared No Game Wynyard Declared No Game
1968 Hobart New Norfolk 9 13 67 Scottsdale 7 12 54
1969 Launceston North Hobart 26 20 176 Launceston 6 13 49
1970 Devonport Latrobe 15 10 100 Clarence 9 11 65
1971 Hobart Sandy Bay 12 14 86 Latrobe 8 17 65
1972 Launceston City-South 14 14 98 Latrobe 8 14 62
1973 Burnie Scottsdale 16 20 116 Cooee 15 13 103
1974 Not contested
1975 Hobart Glenorchy 18 24 132 North L’ton 16 12 108
1976 Launceston Ulverstone 17 19 121 Launceston 10 14 74
1977 Not contested
1978 Burnie Cooee 19 25 139 Sandy Bay 16 17 113
1979-1985 Not contested
1986 Hobart Glenorchy 14 20 104 Sandy Bay 9 18 72
1987 Hobart North Hobart 23 20 158 Glenorchy 16 10 106
1988 Hobart Devonport 15 7 97 Glenorchy 8 6 54
1989 Hobart North Hobart 18 22 130 Hobart 16 4 100
1990 Hobart Hobart 19 16 130 North L’ton 10 12 72
1991 Hobart North Hobart 12 14 86 North L’ton 8 12 60
1992 Hobart North Hobart 16 12 108 Hobart 10 13 73
1993 Hobart Clarence 19 12 126 North L’ton 17 15 117
1994 Hobart Clarence 13 13 91 New Norfolk 8 5 53
1995 Hobart North L’ton 9 11 65 Clarence 7 13 55
1996 Hobart Clarence 14 17 101 Burnie 10 14 74
1997 Hobart Clarence 20 9 129 Burnie 18 14 122
1998 Hobart North L’ton 14 16 100 Clarence 6 15 51
1999 Hobart Glenorchy 15 9 99 North L’ton 7 11 53
2000 Launceston Clarence 15 15 105 North L’ton 8 8 56
2001-2008 Not contested
2009 Hobart Clarence 15 11 101 Glenorchy 14 11 95
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TASMANIAN STATE LEAGUE FIXTURE | 2010
■ Round 1
Friday, April 2nd
Hobart 7.8 (50) lt. North Hobart 15.16 (106)
Launceston 15.11 (101) df. North L’ton 8.9 (57)
Devonport 9.7 (61) lt. Burnie 9.10 (64)
Saturday, April 3rd
Lauderdale 12.10 (82) lt South L’ton 13.8 (86)
Monday, April 5th
Clarence 18.14 (122) df Glenorchy 11.8 (74)
■ Round 2
Saturday, April 10th
Burnie 16.7 (113) df. Launceston 13.5 (83)
North Hobart 18.15 (123) df. L’dale 6.13 (49)
South L’ton 8.9 (57) lt. Clarence 20.15 (135)
North L’ton 11.10 (76) df. Devonport 8.14 (62)
Sunday, April 11th
Glenorchy 20.6 (126) df. Hobart 12.11 (83)
■ ROUND 3
Saturday, April 17th
Launceston 18.10 (118) df. South L’ton 9.7 (61)
Glenorchy 13.7 (85) lt. Lauderdale 12.18 (90)
Hobart 9.11 (65) lt. Clarence 22.21 (153)
Devonport 12.7 (79) lt. North Hobart 18.14 (122)
North L’ton 12.11 (83) df. Burnie 6.11 (47)
■ Round 4
Saturday, April 24th
Lauderdale 13.8 (86) lt. Hobart 14.14 (98)
South L’ton 10.9 (69) lt. North L’ton 11.11 (77)
Launceston 6.7 (43) lt. Devonport 7.18 (60)
Burnie 13.11 (89) lt. Glenorchy 16.13 (109)
Clarence 13.14 (92) df. North Hobart 9.21 (75)
■ Round 5
Friday, April 30th
Clarence 18.14 (122) df. Lauderdale 4.3 (27)
Saturday, May 1st
Hobart 20.16 (136) df. Burnie 8.7 (55)
North Hobart 11.16 (82) df. Launceston 9.12 (66)
Glenorchy 9.10 (64) lt. North L’ton 14.9 (93)
Devonport 14.14 (98) df. South L’ton 9.5 (59)
■ Round 6
Saturday, May 8th
Launceston 10.10 (70) lt. Clarence 21.11 (137)
North L’ton 17.16 (118) df. Lauderdale 8.10 (58)
Burnie 13.13 (91) lt. South L’ton 14.8 (92)
Hobart 8.10 (58) lt. Devonport 16.12 (108)
Sunday, May 9th
North Hobart 14.10 (94) lt. Glenorchy 15.17 (107)
■ Round 7
Saturday, May 15th
Glenorchy 11.13 (79) lt. Launceston 19.13 (127)
L’dale 8.12 (60) lt. North Hobart 19.15 (129)
South L’ton 8.11 (59) lt. Hobart 23.11 (149)
Clarence 17.17 (119) df. Burnie 3.9 (27)
Sunday, May 16th
North L’ton 7.7 (49) lt. Devonport 14.13 (97)
■ Round 8
Saturday, May 22nd
Burnie 13.10 (88) df. North L’ton 11.12 (78)
Glenorchy 10.13 (73) lt. Clarence 18.7 (115)
South L’ton 9.8 (62) lt. Launceston 12.7 (79)
Lauderdale 10.3 (63) lt. Devonport 13.14 (92)
North Hobart 8.15 (63) lt. Hobart 10.10 (70)
■ Round 9
Friday, May 28th
North L’ton 9.23 (77) df. South L’ton 7.8 (50)
Saturday, May 29th
Launceston 19.16 (130) df. Burnie 7.6 (48)
Devonport 16.12 (108) df. Glenorchy 9.4 (58)
Hobart 5.8 (38) lt. Lauderdale 10.11 (71)
North Hobart 9.9 (63) lt. Clarence 22.10 (142)
■ Round 10
Saturday, June 5th
Glenorchy 15.9 (99) df. Hobart 13.8 (86)
Clarence 15.19 (109) df. North L’ton 12.11 (83)
Burnie 9.9 (63) lt. North Hobart 11.18 (84)
Launceston 19.12 (126) df. Lauderdale 6.7 (43)
South L’ton 5.6 (36) lt. Devonport 8.10 (58)
■ State Game
Saturday, June 12th
Queensland vs. Tasmania @
Southport, Gold Coast (TBC) 2:00 pm
■ Round 11
Saturday, June 19th
North L’ton 15.9 (99) df. Hobart 14.11 (95)
Devonport 6.8 (44) lt. Launceston 18.10 (118)
Lauderdale 6.12 (48) lt. Clarence 12.12 (84)
South L’ton 11.9 (75) lt. Burnie 12.20 (92)
North Hbt 13.13 (91) lt. Glenorchy 15.15 (105)
■ Round 12
Saturday, June 26th
Launceston 12.13 (85) df. North L’ton 9.10 (64)
Glenorchy 16.15 (111) df. Lauderdale 7.6 (48)
Burnie 15.10 (100) df. Devonport 11.19 (85)
Hobart 8.11 (59) lt. Clarence 13.15 (93)
North Hobart 21.23 (149) df. South L’ton 6.5 (41)
■ Round 13
Saturday, July 3rd
Burnie 16.12 (108) df. North L’ton 8.8 (56)
Devonport 15.16 (106) df. Hobart 13.8 (86)
Clarence 18.7 (115) df. Glenorchy 9.10 (64)
Sunday, July 4th
Lauderdale 11.13 (79) df. North Hobart 7.12 (54)
South L’ton 4.8 (32) lt. Launceston 20.12 (132)
■ Round 14
Saturday, July 10th
Burnie 12.17 (89) lt. Launceston 15.11 (101)
Lauderdale 15.19 (109) df. North L’ton 15.7 (97)
South L’ton 8.12 (60) lt. Glenorchy 16.15 (111)
North Hobart 18.12 (120) df. Hobart 10.8 (68)
Clarence 17.13 (115) df. Devonport 12.11 (83)
Aurora Stadium - A.S Bellerive Oval - B.O Devonport Oval - D.O King George V - K.G.V
Lauderdale Oval - L.O North Hobart Oval - N.H.O Tas. Cricket Assoc. - T.C.A
West Park - W’T.P Windsor Park - W.P Youngtown Oval - Y.O
■ Round 15 (Split Round)
Saturday, July 17th
Devonport 17.11 (113) df. South L’ton 4.13 (37)
Glenorchy 15.14 (104) df. Burnie 12.11 (83)
Saturday, July 24th
Launceston 15.10 (100) df. Clarence 10.5 (65)
North L’ton 10.13 (73) df. North Hobart 9.11 (65)
Hobart 11.11 (77) lt. Lauderdale 16.8 (104)
■ Round 16
Friday, July 30th
South L’ton 6.7 (43) lt. North L’ton 9.9 (63)
Saturday, July 31st
Hobart 19.14 (128) df. Glenorchy 4.11 (35)
Clarence 16.16 (112) df. North Hobart 13.13 (91)
Launceston 11.6 (72) df. Devonport 10.8 (68)
Burnie 3.21 (39) lt. Lauderdale 9.16 (70)
■ Round 17
Friday, August 6th
Devonport 16.9 (105) df. Burnie 7.10 (52)
North L’ton 6.6 (42) lt. Launceston 9.16 (70)
Saturday, August 7th
Lauderdale 7.15 (57) lt. Glenorchy 9.10 (64)
North Hobart 21.14 (140) df. South L’ton 7.7 (49)
Sunday, August 8th
Clarence 22.13 (145) df. Hobart 10.10 (70)
■ Round 18
Saturday, August 14th
Burnie 15.16 (106) df. South L’ton 8.11 (59)
Devonport 8.22 (70) df. North L’ton 8.12 (60)
Glenorchy 12.20 (92) df. North Hobart 12.8 (80)
Lauderdale 9.5 (59) lt. Clarence 19.12 (126)
Hobart 11.6 (72) lt. Launceston 23.8 (146)
■ Finals Series - Week 1
August 20th, 21st or 22nd
(Q1) Clarence 12.22 (94) df. L’ton 9.8 (62)
(Q2) Dev 13.12 (90) df. Glenorchy 5.10 (40)
(E1) North Hbt 12.11 (83) df. North L’ton 10.15 (75)
■ Finals Series - Week 2
August 27th, 28th or 29th
(Q3) L’ton 20.9 (129) df. Devonport 9.16 (70)
(E2) Glenorchy 11.14 (80) lt. North Hbt 21.12 (138)
■ Finals Series - Week 3
September 3rd, 4th or 5th
(S2) Clarence 11.16 (82) df Launceston 5.3 (33)
(S1) Devonport 5.11 (41) df North Hobart 5.9 (39)
■ Finals Series - Week 4
September 10th
Preliminary Final (Prelim.)
Launceston 9.11 (65) lt. Devonport 11.14 (80)
■ Finals Series - Week 5
Saturday, September 18th
Grand Final B.O 2.10pm
Clarence vs Devonport
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