Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Cavaliers v Devon, Round 13

Fresh off a training stint with the Adelaide Thunderbirds, Sophie Brewer is focused on helping the Cavaliers stay unbeaten when they meet Devon on Saturday. Watch LIVE TNL here.

Cavaliers rising star Sophie Brewer believes Netball Tasmania’s burgeoning partnership with the reigning Super Netball champions can open up more doors for young Tasmanians desperate to get noticed.

The shooter and fellow emerging Cavaliers talents Sophie Blackberry and Paige O’Neill were recently invited to train with 2024 premiers the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

It comes after Devon product Charlotte Walker was named as a Thunderbirds training partner for this year, while former Hawks mid courter Ellie Marshall was named for the in the club’s Super Netball reserves.

The unbeaten Cavs will hope their young guns can fire when they hit the road on Saturday to face Devon (4-6), who sit a game outside the top four.

The round 13 Tasmanian Netball League open and 19&U clashes will be broadcast live and exclusive on KommunityTV.

“It was a great experience. We got to look at their environment and join in with their gym and training sessions, so it was great to learn a lot from them,” Brewer said.

“The level they train at is crazy, they push each other and are so professional at what they do.

“It was great to see Charlotte be able to sign as a training partner over there, and Ellie is in their reserves team as well.”

Cavaliers 19 and under captain Lucy McArthur and opens shooter Sophie Brewer before Saturday's road clashes with Devon. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Brewer, of Wiradjuri descent from her father’s side, has also represented the Black Swans First Nations team at tournaments the past two years.

She said the sport is working hard to improve its pathways for Indigenous players.

“The Black Swans is another good initiative they started last year. It’s a pathway for young Indigenous girls to look to,” she said.

“It’s a great thing to represent my family and my culture. We had our first Indigenous tournament last year, and it was a great experience to play against such talented Indigenous women.”

After winning last year’s flag, a new-look Cavs under-19s squad is second-last with a 3-7 record.

“We’ve have had a rocky start to the season with a couple of injuries, and it’s a pretty new team with lots of new girls who’ve had to step up to the state league level,” Cavaliers 19s captain Lucy McArthur said.

“We’ve taken the year as it comes and got a couple of wins, but it’s about forging those connections and getting better each game.”

Devon was missing a number of players in last week’s 53-31 opens loss to Hawks, and are looking to improve on a 30-point defeat to the Cavs in March.

They have defeated bottom two sides Karana and SE Suns twice apiece, but are yet to beat a top four side.

“Last week we had some key players away, and this week we’ve got everyone back on board. We’ve just got to play some smart netball,” Devon coach Dean Stubbs said.

“We’re not that far off the top four teams. Our last game against the Cavs was a blowout and they weren’t quite themselves that week, they’re looking to improve on that result.

"The team has had a lot of changes, they’re starting to adjust to that now and we can see some connections forming.”

TNL ROUND 13

Friday: Kingston v Karana at Kingborough Sports Centre (19s 6.30pm, opens 8pm)

Saturday: Cripps Waratah v SE Suns at Hobart Netball and Sports Centre (19s 4pm, opens 5.30pm); Devon v Cavaliers at Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre (19s 4pm, opens 5.30pm)

Originally published as Tasmanian Netball League 2025 live stream: Cavaliers v Devon, Round 13