Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Hawks v Cavaliers in Pride Round clash
Just one undefeated team remains in the TNL after two Cavaliers young defenders starred in Friday’s grand final rematch win over Hawks. Watch the REPLAY here.
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Cavaliers’ young gun defenders Grace Ebbelaar and Paige O’Neill showed why they will captain their state this year after ending the Hawks’ incredible regular season win streak on Friday night.
The Hawks hadn’t lost a roster game for more than five years, but teen stars Ebbelaar and O’Neill stifled their front court to seal a 54-46 win in the grand final rematch.
Hawks are searching for a fourth straight TNL title and led 28-26 at half-time, but the Cavs dominated the third term 17-5 to set up the win.
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The Cavs have improved to 4-0 to start the season, while the Hawks are 4-1.
Ebbelaar, 16, will skipper Tasmania’s under-17 team this year while O’Neill will lead the under-19s.
They showcased that leadership by stepping up when it matters against the league’s benchmark.
“Our defensive end just really stood up, we turned over a lot of ball in that (third) quarter and the ball movement in attack was so much better,” Cavaliers coach Katie O’Neill said.
“Grace, Ella (McArthur) and Sophie Brewer have all come up from our under-19 premiership side of last year.
“I’m really impressed with Grace. She’s now the baby of the team, when it was Paige last year.”
Along with Lily Case, who didn’t play on Friday night, all three of the Cavaliers’ main defenders are teenagers.
“It’s really exciting to have three tall and athletic defenders. We haven’t had that for quite a while,” O’Neill said.
“We haven’t been able to rotate three in there and not lose any height and ability to come out and hunt balls.
“We have a really young defensive end with the ripe old ages of 16, 18 and 19.”
Meanwhile, two former TNL young guns will feature in Adelaide Thunderbirds’ Super Netball reserves competition campaign.
Former Hawks centre courter Ellie Marshall was included in the 12-player squad to take on the other Super Netball reserves outfits in a week-long tournament in June.
The 2023 TNL grand final player of the match has signed with Oakdale in South Australia’s Premier League, and is joined in the squad by former Devon defender Charlotte Walker.
Tasmania Wild will also return to the court this year in a play-in tournament against ACT and Northern Territory in the lead-up to the reserves finals.
The results from those games will determined which Super Netball reserves teams they play over the finals weekend.
Round five results
Open: Cavaliers def Hawks 54-46, Kingston def Cripps Waratah 33-31, SE Suns def Karana 51-37
19 and under: Hawks def Cavaliers 50-48, Cripps Waratah def Kingston 45-41, Karana def SE Suns 79-27
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Hawks v Cavaliers (Opens)
Hawks v Cavaliers (19&U)
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They enjoy a fierce but friendly local rivalry against the Cavaliers, but Hawks shooter Dani Laugher says they’ll be playing for something “bigger than themselves” in Friday’s TNL Pride Round clash at the Silverdome.
While the grand final rematch against two unbeaten teams holds plenty of significance, Laugher said the impact off it is far greater.
“Everyone’s really excited to be part of such a special round as well. It means a lot to a lot of people,” she said.
“While we’re there to be fierce competitors, we’re all part of something much bigger than ourselves, or the result of the game.
“I think we’re creating a really safe space for women and also members of the LGBTQIA+ community. While we’ve come a really long way, we’ve still got a long way to go.”
The Hawks versus Cavaliers TNL clash will be live and exclusive on KommunityTV from 8pm with the U19s clash also available from 6.30pm.
“It’s the fourth year of Pride Round. Every time we do something like this we take a step further to normalising conversations and making sure everyone has a sense of belonging wherever they go,” Laugher added.
Players and staff will wear rainbow sweatbands and ribbons in all games this round, with a rainbow pride ball also to be used.
Working It Out, Tasmania’s sexuality, gender and intersex support, education and advocacy service, will also have a presence at all games.
On court the new-look Hawks are 4-0, but have required a couple of second half comebacks to remain unbeaten.
The Cavs (3-0) also have a perfect record as they look to stop the Hawks’ quest for a fourth straight premiership.
“There’s still some teething issues. We’ve got a lot of new players and working out how to play with each other and against different opponents,” Laugher said.
“There’s a lot of challenges this year, teams have improved out of sight and picked up players here or there.
“It probably gives us more confidence knowing we were able to get across the line (in early rounds), even though we didn’t quite play as well as we could.”
Cavaliers skipper Hayley McDougall said the Hawks test arrives at an ideal time for her squad.
“The opening round we had tough games against Kingston and Cripps, but the Hawks are always the benchmark so it’ll be interesting to see where we sit,” she said.
“I’ve got an easy job as captain this year. Paige O’Neil and Grace Ebbelaar have both been announced captains of the (state) under 19 and 17 state teams.
“Even though they’re quite young everyone is quite mature in the team, and plays their role really well.”
New Hawks coach Cameron Martin remains confident his squad can remain the team to beat despite losing quality players like multiple TNL player of the year Ash Mawer and 2023 grand final MVP Ellie Marshall.
“We know there’s been a lot of talk about the changes we’ve had but internally we’ve been focused on building those connections with each other and using a strong brand,” Martin said.
“It’s less about proving a point, and more knowing we’ve got the players in our team to build on the success we’ve had. We know we’re a quality outfit.
“I’ve definitely brought my style of coaching to the team. It’s about bringing something different and fresh, and a different energy to the team.”
Hawks under-19 centre Olivia Bender was named vice-captain of Tasmania’s under-17 side, and hopes to follow the footsteps of Marshall, who trained with Adelaide Thunderbirds last year before joining South Australia club Oakdale.
“Ellie has always been a huge inspiration to me, not only just through Hawks but as a player.
“(Emerging Cavaliers star) Sophie Brewer is also actually my cousin. Seeing their pathways has given me inspiration to keep working on my goals, and maybe achieve that one day as well.”
TNL PRIDE ROUND – FRIDAY, 8PM
Cavaliers v Hawks at Silverdome, Kingston v Cripps Waratah at Kingborough Sports Centre, Karana v South East Suns at Hobart Netball and Sports Centre
Originally published as Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Hawks v Cavaliers in Pride Round clash
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