LAST year’s Tasmanian State League (TSL) Women’s grand finalists enjoyed big wins over Round 2, with Clarence’s Jessie Williams the star, slamming home seven goals for the Roos. Her side won 8.4 (52) to 2.8 (20) over Glenorchy, whilst Launceston stormed past Tigers with an accurate 12.0 (72) to 0.1 (1). In the TSL men’s competition, Launceston and Clarence had dominant wins, while North Hobart took down Lauderdale making it back-to-back victories for last year’s wooden spooners.

In the Roos’ 32-point win over the Magpies, Clarence actually trailed by a couple of points at the first break, but slammed home five goals in the second term to race away to a 28-point half-time lead. Glenorchy hit back in the third quarter with the only goal of the term to get the deficit under 20 points, but another two majors in the last quarter saw the reigning premiers deliver a blow during the impressive victory.

Williams was by far the star on the day with her seven majors, while Amy Edmand was the other Roo to hit the scoreboard. The experienced Nicole Bresnehan was also among the best, as was speedy teenager Netty Garlo. For the Magpies, Tiarna Ford and Sarah Skinner both converted opportunities, while it was Libby Haines and Macklyn Sutcliife who were also solid in defeat.

In the other clash, Launceston did not miss during their 71-point thrashing of Tigers at Twins Oval. They booted five goals to zero in the opening half, and only conceded a solitary point – coming in the third term – on their way to the deadly 12 from 12 accuracy. Daria Bannister booted a game-high three majors, while Cecilia Cameron and Meg Sinclair both booted two majors apiece. Jennifer Guy and Camilla Taylor were among the best for the Blues, while Lilly Ellis and Paige Flakemore were impressive for the Tigers in defeat.

TSLW ROUND 2 RESULTS:

Clarence 8.4 (52) defeated Glenorchy 2.8 (20)
Tigers 0.1 (1) defeated by Launceston 12.0 (72)
Bye: North Launceston

Launceston’s unbeaten start to the season continued, as the Blues remained the sole undefeated side after three rounds following a dominant 82-point thumping over Tigers on the road. Playing coach Mitch Thorp returned to the field and slammed home five goals, while Dylan Riley (four) and Jake Hinds (two) also kicked multiple majors. The trio were amongst the Blues best, with Jobi Harper (one) also impressive in the victory. For Tigers, a couple of late goals to Luke Graham and Elijah Reardon saved the home side from going goalless after being 81 points down at the final break, while Blake McCulloch was best-on in the heavy loss.

Glenorchy did not fare much better in a heavy defeat at the hands of Clarence, 13.13 (91) to 1.7 (13). The Roos booted 13 goals from 26 scoring shots in the match and held the Magpies to just one, as Glenorchy kicked seven behinds in the process. Zac Webster tried hard in the losing side as Matthew Joseph was the sole goalkicker. For the successful Roos, Oliver Preshaw (three goals), Jeromey Webberley (two) and Dylan Howlett (two) snagged multiple goals, while Zac Buechner and Sam Green were named in the best.

North Hobart’s resurgence continued into Round 3 with a 44-point triumph over Lauderdale. The Demons started strong to hold the Bombers to just two behinds in the first term and led by four points at half-time, before pulling away with a dominant four goals to nil third quarter to lead by five straight kick. Lauderdale managed to level the momentum a little in the final term, but still lost the last term to go down 10.7 (67) to 4.9 (33). Young gun Jye Menzie booted three goals for the Demons, while Nathan Hardy and Thomas Reeves both snagged two. Nathan McCulloch and Troy Cunliffe were named best on ground and both Demons helped themselves to a goal, while Lauderdale had five individual goalkickers in their first loss of the season with Will Poland and Josh McGuinness the top performers.

TSL ROUND 3 RESULTS:

Tigers 2.5 (17) defeated by Launceston 14.15 (99)
Clarence 13.13 (91) defeated Glenorchy 1.7 (13)
North Hobart 10.7 (67) defeated Lauderdale 4.9 (33)
Bye: North Launceston