After suffering injuries in a car crash as a teenager, rower Alexandra Viney was struggling to find where she fit in in sport. A chance conversation with a stranger led her back to her first love as a Paralympian.
They were rep teammates last weekend, now players from the TNL’s top two teams are rivals once again as a grand final spot goes on the line. Watch three games LIVE on Saturday from 4pm.
For a state that has developed the likes of Jacob Furphy and Kye Savage in recent times, this year’s U16 Nationals represents a brand new beginning. Catch them in action LIVE from Saturday.
Two years after his brother represented his country, Burnie’s Alex Eaves will do likewise after being selected for September’s junior road cycling world championships in Switzerland.
North Hobart stalwart Brad Tilbury is confident the club’s youngsters can drive the Demons forward after they secured their first win of the season. Read who got the player of the year votes for the round here.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added to their backcourt depth with a “tough” guard signing on for next season as two of the state’s most promising talents make their moves on the world stage.
It took one moment of class in his second TSL game to show why he’s on the AFL draft radar. And Lenny Douglas is keen to prove why he should follow fellow north-wester Geordie Payne into the AFL.
A Brighton gun laid claim to be the SFL’s most in-form player as one club celebrated a coaching announcement with an upset win. Here are all the talking points from the weekend.
Clarence came away with a share of the spoils against Launceston City on the weekend. Coach Mark Astley gives his verdict on the result and what made for a “difficult” contest.
Clarence’s premiership hopes could be set for a huge boost with a forgotten midfielder set for a shock return from injury after it was initially thought he would miss the entire season.
A Tasmanian school is set to test itself against the world’s best netballers after taking out the state schools title.
Clarence has secured a scrappy victory over Glenorchy with coach Peter Ryan pleased with a fourth-term fightback following a disappointing first three quarters. Read his thoughts.
North Launceston again sent a reminder how tough they will be to topple in the race for the last-ever TSL flag after a dominant win over Kingborough in Saturday’s grand final rematch.
Not many players in the SFL have had to show more resilience across the last two seasons than Sam Lewis-Johnson but the Brighton captain is now just happy to be back.
Cricket Tasmania’s high performance boss is confident they can support spinner Jarrod Freeman through his current mental health enforced break.
A favourite son of Kingborough has reflected on his journey to TSL senior game 150 on the eve of his milestone match.
Hillwood player-coach Jake Pearce has declared his team is keen to finally grab a top five scalp as he prepares to play his first senior game for the year after injury.
Two of the TSL’s best young players are set to make their returns from injury in round 13.
It’s the old cliche, a nice headache to have. That’s what the Bombers will look to sort through before finals as their Devils talent returns to bolster the unbeaten side for Saturday’s grand final rematch.
A Glenorchy premiership player has departed the club following a work opportunity but he may still return this season. See the details.
While they understand a dominating win would do their chances of a double chance in the TNL finals no harm, Cripps captain Alex Vinen says her side can’t put result over process in the final round.
Kingborough will be bolstered by the return of three premier midfielders against North Launceston but it’s not all good news on the injury front.
The race for men’s premiership qualification is heating up in the TRU after a weekend of pivotal results. Read how the competition is shaping up.
The Hobart Hurricanes have locked in a star player as they look to make a return to finals in the WBBL. Read the details here.
As the NBL announced its intention to buy the WNBL, the Tasmania JackJumpers say they want in.
One of the SFL’s most in-form forwards has revealed the reasons behind Lindisfarne’s impressive forward line output this season despite the loss of a star player.
He’s gone from one of the oldest in the fields in Australia to one of the youngest. But Tasmania’s finest golf export Mathew Goggin is keen to show he can still cut it at the US Senior Open.
Launceston is in a transition phase after winning three straight flags, with a new coach to take the helm next year and their young core starting to take ownership of the team. We take a statistical look at how they’re tracking in our mid-season review.
TSL guns Brad Cox-Goodyer and Kieran Lovell led the way for Tasmania in a win over Queensland. We’ve broken down the stats to rate every player from the weekend.
Bridgenorth hopes there’s still time to convince officials they deserve to be included in next year’s inaugural NTFA Premier League. Read the basis behind their push to get a seat at the table.
Tasmania’s women’s vice captain believes more rep footy will give players a better chance to develop as they look to bounce back from defeat in Queensland at Launceston next month.
The Hobart Hurricanes newest signing has given his thoughts on how the BBL franchise can turn around its fortunes and win some illusive silverware.
One of the TSL’s best ever players says his ambitions of playing in Tasmania’s incoming VFL program have only been heightened following Saturday’s state clash.
A mid-season recruit is playing a key role in New Norfolk’s finals push while a Lindisfarne forward is in a purple patch as a key Cygnet signing found his best. See all the SFL talking points.
After extending his professional career to 4-0, Tasmanian boxer Sab Wells is eyeing off a big end to 2024 and a future Australian title shot.
Four clubs in the Tasmanian Netball League will be sweating on final round results to see where they fit in the finals makeup. See the details.
In the pursuit of as many points as possible, the Cavaliers nearly smashed through the century mark. Whether it’s enough to secure second spot won’t be known until next weekend. Relive all the action.
Unbeaten South Launceston overcame a sluggish start to topple Bridgenorth in Saturday’s top-of-the-table NTFA clash, and set up what looks an unassailable minor premiership lead.
The kings and queens of school football in the state hail from St Patrick’s College after the Launceston school won the boys and girls SATIS finals on Saturday.
Despite missing three of their best players, Lindisfarne secured an impressive win over a fellow finals contender on Saturday.
St Pats’ 1984 premiership winning side not only broke a flag drought, but several members followed their father’s footsteps by becoming premiership winners. This weekend, they’ll celebrate the 40th anniversary of that grand final win.
Bridgenorth coach Oliver Cook believes being forced to test run a rejigged forward line in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against South Launceston can be a positive as they build for finals.
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