Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s CTPL season
The CTPL men’s first grade season will kick off this weekend. We’ve talked to every coach and have the low down on every club heading into the first game. See the full season preview.
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TNL: Cavs stalwart puts hand up for coaching role
A Cavaliers stalwart will juggle on and off court responsibility this season after accepting an assistant coaching role with the TNL club. Some familiar faces have also taken the under-19 reins. Get the details here.
‘Courageous, fearless’: Outgoing president lauded as Bombers stars mull futures
Outgoing North Launceston president Thane Brady has been hailed as “courageous and “fearless” by their coach, who fears changes to Tasmanian football will force their premiership team to go their separate ways.
Tassie apprentice keen to nail Thunderbirds chance
She’s an apprentice carpenter by trade, but Tassie young gun Charlotte Walker will down tools to chase her netball dream after signing as a training partner for Super Netball giants Adelaide Thunderbirds.
Launceston back on beefed-up pro tennis calendar
The Launceston International is back on a beefed-up north and north-west summer tennis schedule, with two international junior events also in the mix. Get the details here.
AFLW: Tasmanian Clark makes winning debut
Four Tasmanians have now made their AFLW debuts this year after Georgia Clark swapped the black and white of Glenorchy for Collingwood on Friday. Get the latest on our home grown talents here.
Coach tracker: Tigers grand final mentor weighing up future
Longford’s grand final coach is keen to remain at the helm, but is yet to commit to next season as he weighs up off field commitments as the Tigers prepare for the NTFA Premier League. Check out the latest on the north’s coaching puzzle here.
Devils make ‘no apologies’ for taking time on HPC call
Tasmania Devils executive director Kath McCann has declared they “won’t apologise” for taking the necessary time to make the right call on the location of their High Performance Centre. Plus find out her connection to Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and why she’ll be barracking for the Lions on Saturday.
‘Cream of the crop’: Bombers legend urges Devils to target coaching giants
Bombers legend and media commentator Matthew Lloyd has urged Tasmania to target the coaching “cream of the crop”, including two leading premiership mentors. Read who here.
Tassie AFL player tracker: Luckless youngster delisted by Port
A luckless Tasmanian youngster’s injury-affected stint with an AFL club has come to and end after he was delisted on Thursday. Get up to date with every Tassie player’s status here.
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