THIS WEEKS GAMES

VIEW FROM HERE | Season 2011 starting to hot up
It’s time to review the progress of what is proving to be a fascinating season of the Wrest Point
Tasmanian State League.
Will round seven serve up any upsets that football
pundits might not have anticipated? Let’s have a
look at the five games for this week.
Burnie v Hobart - Burnie are coming off a 56 point
loss to ladder leaders Launceston and have been
a little inconsistent to date, Burnie can ill afford
to lose at home as they view their home ground
as a fortress for visiting teams and this will be no
different when Hobart makes the trek up to the
Coast. Hobart on the other hand are coming off a
win against highly fancied Glenorchy whereby they
overcome the Southern Magpies by 27 points last
week, Hobart have been competitive all year in
testing most teams they have played for a sustained
period of time each game. Can the Tigers leave
the Coast with the four points or can Burnie stay in
touch with the five?
Lauderdale v Launceston - Launceston are certainly
touted as premiership contenders and easily disposed
of Burnie last week. Coach Anthony Taylor
would be keen for the Blues to keep their final away
trip South for the home and away season unblemished.
Lauderdale on the other hand are sitting
sixth on the ladder and have undoubtedly improved
on their 2010 season, the Southern Bombers would
be placing significant importance on this game as
it will be a very good indicator on exactly how much
they have improved.
North Launceston v North Hobart - No doubt the
game of the round, the Northern Bombers on their
day can beat anyone and will be keen to grab a victory
over a team placed higher on the ladder than
them. On the other hand the North Hobart Demons
have demonstrated already that they will be right in
the mix, they had the opportunity to demonstrate
this even further last weekend when they had plenty
of chances against Clarence but fell short by 17
points. Many football pundits believe the Demons
have the best mid field in the competition.
Glenorchy v Devonport - The battle of the two Magpies.
Devonport will be keen to be super competitive
given that they are coming up against some
of their former team mates. Glenorchy have lost
their last two games and will want to restore their
winning ways. Will the former Devonport players
play a leading role in the game or can the Northern
Magpies limit their influence?
Clarence v South Launceston - Clarence is currently
sitting third on the ladder; the game may provide an
opportunity for Coach Brett Geappen to try different
structures. New South coach Mitch Hills will be
keen for his side to be more competitive and not
let Clarence run away with a big win. Will Clarence
grab a big percentage boosting win or will South
Launceston restrict Clarence’s ability to do so?
Shaun Young
General Manager
Wrest Point State League
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