Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Cavaliers v Hawks, Round 11
While they were challenged throughout, the Cavaliers extended their lead at the top of the TNL ladder with another hard-fought win over the Hawks in round 11. Watch the REPLAY here.
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The 2025 TNL premiership looks like the Cavaliers to lose with last year’s runners up once again knocking off the reigning premiers on Friday night.
In their second northern derby since meeting in last year’s grand final, it was once again the Cavs who walked away victors 49-40 to further cement their lead at the top of the TNL ladder.
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The 49-40 win came off the back of a stellar final three quarters after the Hawks shot out of the blocks to take a three-goal lead into quarter-time.
The Cavs then led at every break to follow, restricting the Hawks to just nine goals in each term to take their season record to 10-0.
Cavs skipper Hayley McDougall was terrific in the circle while Paige O’Neill and Shelby Miller also produced strong performances throughout.
Cavaliers coach Katie O’Neill warned there’s “still lots for us to work on” after taking a stranglehold on the TNL minor premiership
McDougall enjoyed a stellar shooting night with 32 goals from 35 attempts as the Cavs built a three win buffer, plus percentage, over nearest rivals Kingston (7-3).
“It’s always such a grind against Hawks, we never really play our best netball against them,” O’Neill said.
“All good plans go out the window a little bit but I wasn’t too stressed (after the first quarter). We had a much better start than the last tie we played them.
“They (Cavs players) were disappointed being down three down at quarter time. To come out and be two up at half time was a start in the right direction, and the third quarter with a lot of turnovers we forced was where we got it done.”
O’Neill believes there’s plenty of improvement to come from her team, who enjoy the bye on Saturday when round 12 is played.
“We had a lot of positives come out of the game, but there’s still lots for us to work on and still get better at,” she said.
“We’ll look at some footage, the things we did well and things we need to improve on.”
In the 19&U clash, it was the Hawks that won big with a 65-30 victory over the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers v Hawks (19&U)
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In previous editions of the TNL’s Launceston derby, it’s been the Cavaliers determined to make a statement against the Hawks.
But after losing three games in their quest for a fourth straight title, it’s the Hawks looking to prove they’re not yet a spent force in Friday night’s clash at the Silverdome.
The cross-town blockbuster will be available live and exclusive on KommunityTV with the action to kick off from 6:30pm with the 19&U clash.
The Opens will then follow at 8pm.
Still burning from last year’s grand final defeat, the Cavs have won all nine games thus far, with the Hawks (6-3) holding second spot on percentage over Kingston.
“We don’t go in taking any game for granted, although being undefeated is a good feeling to have,” Cavalier’s coach Katie O’Neill said.
“It doesn’t matter because the Hawks and Cavs is always a big game, and there’s always a big crowd. It is such a high pressure game and we’re looking forward to it to see where we’re at.”
The Cavs are seeking a better four-quarter display, despite winning the teams’ only meeting so far this season 54-26.
The Hawks led the round five clash by five goals at quarter time, but a dominant 17-5 third term set up the Cavs’ victory.
“It’s something we’ve really worked on the first couple of games, in the first quarter we haven’t valued our centre pass and game possession enough,” O’Neill said.
“We want to make sure we go short and sharp, work the ball to the circle edge and those types of things.”
The match is the last chance for players at TNL to press their claims for Tasmania Wild selection.
Trials will be held over the weekend, with the team selected announced on Sunday.
After opting not to play in last year’s national titles, the Wild will compete in the Super Netball Reserves finals weekend against sides in the second half of the ladder.
They will also hold a ‘play-in’ tournament against ACT and Northern Territory to determine seeding.
O’Neill, the senior assistant coach of Tasmania’s under-17 squad at the recent national championship, says the tournament will give players a chance to impress Super Netball franchises.
O’Neill’s daughter, Cavaliers defender Paige, was one of four Tasmanians named in 17&U and 19&U national pathway squads, alongside Hawks twins Sophie and Isabella Sherriff, and South-East Suns’ Amber Brown.
Sophie was named joint 17 and under MVP at the national championships.
“Any next level competition the girls can get (with the Wild) is awesome,” O’Neill said.
“We play one week at nationals where we play the best athletes around the county, we get used to it for a week and then don’t have it for another 12 months.
“To have any of these extra weeks where the girls can play at the next level is beneficial for them.
“There’ll be lots of people there watching that week, and they’ll also know where the girls are at in their stage of life.
“For a lot of those girls who might make the Wild squad, they are probably at a good stage of their life if they did get an offer, it’s probably the perfect time for them to move for that opportunity next year.”
The Cavs will hold its fourth annual Pregnancy and Infancy Awareness Round this Friday night.
The initiative will help raise money for Launceston General Hospital’s takila nayri room, where bereaved parents spend their final precious moments with their babies.
“The Cavs are so invested in it because we have a couple of past players who have been in that situation so it hits home a bit for the Cavs family,” O’Neill said.
“It always brings me to tears before the game starts when someone gets up to relay their experience.
“They’re looking to raise money for the space at LGH, so bereaved parents don’t have to be in a room with live babies when theirs has just passed away.
“They can have a nice space where they can take some photos and create memories.”
Originally published as Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Cavaliers v Hawks, Round 11
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