NTFA: Demons hold off surging Parrots to make statement
It wasn’t pretty, but Lilydale showed they could be one of the teams to beat in NTFA’s division one after holding off a fast-finishing Bridgenorth. Get the scores here.
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Watch replay: Undefeated Cavs withstand Hawks challenge
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.
Why Hawks have Hudson’s father to thank for signing all-time great
Peter Hudson’s hero, John Coleman, once travelled to Tasmania to convince him to sign with Essendon. But as they celebrate their 100th birthday, the Hawks have his dad to thank for snaring the all-time great.
Leading Tassie goalkickers: Who’s been on target across the state
It’s been about a month since Tassie footy’s new era began, and a number of players have wasted no time kicking bags. Here’s the leading goalkickers from across the state thus far.
NTFA: Magpies consider asking clubs to borrow talent after home belting
Scottsdale may ask stronger clubs about the chances of their young talent who aren’t playing senior footy turning out for the Magpies after Saturday’s huge loss to Launceston. Get up to date with the NTFA here.
Watch replay: Hawks bounce back with decisive TNL win
Two straight TNL losses had the Hawks on unfamiliar ground – but a 49-goal thrashing has put the northern powerhouse right back on track. Watch the full round 10 REPLAYS here.
NTFA: Bombers make emphatic statement against bitter rivals
North Launceston emphatically exposed the gulf between them and the rest of the Premier League, while Longford will welcome back a former Pie for Saturday’s clash with Scottsdale. Get the latest from the NTFA here.
‘Quite a shock’: Tassie netballer creates state history with national award
Despite being smaller than most of her rivals, a Deloraine netballer has become the first Tasmanian to be crowned MVP at the national championships. Read how she beat the country’s best.
Tasmanian footy team ends near 2500-day losing streak
A Tasmanian footy club has broken through for its first win since 2018 in remarkable circumstances. This is their story of years in recess and returning to Saturday’s triumph.
Sport Shorts: Gardner grabs gold at national champs
Still just 17, Hobart’s Arielle Cannell enhanced the belief she’s a potential future Olympian by defending her under-20 hammer throw national title. Plus our men’s netballers are gearing up for nationals, and a Tigers gun bat has re-signed in the latest Sport Shorts.
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