LAUNCESTON reminded the Tasmanian State League (TSL) Women’s competition just what it is capable of thanks to a 29-point triumph over the previously undefeated Clarence side at Windsor Park on Saturday. Meanwhile at UTAS Stadium, North Launceston won its first points of the year with an impressive 30-point victory over fellow winless side, Tigers.

The Blues went down in their first loss of the season last weekend to Glenorchy and were keen to make amends against the undefeated Roos. The Blues got off to a strong start, booting the only goal of the first term and then three goals to one by the main break to lead by 14 at halt-time. Controlling the game in the second half, the Blues – led by new Magpie Abbey Green – booted the only three goals of the half to run out 6.5 (41) to 1.6 (12).

The Launceston key forward/ruck made her move from North Melbourne to Victoria Park over the AFL Women’s Trade Period, and certainly impressed for the Blues in the 29-point victory, kicking three goals in a best on ground performance, leading the way inside 50. Camilla Taylor, Daria Bannister and Sian Beeton booted the other goals for the Blues, while Jessie Williams kicked the sole second quarter goal for the Roos. Abbie Hoiberg-Cox, Melissa Smith and Dearne Taylor were also among the best for the winners, while Louisa Marmion, Bronte Scott and Nicole Bresnehan impressed to step up in a losing outfit.

In the other TSL Women’s match, North Launceston got up in a five-goal victory over Tigers to ensure they moved four points clear from the bottom of the table. Both sides were level at quarter time with a goal apiece on the board, but it was the second term where the home side kicked away at UTAS Stadium, booting three goals to zero and holding a 21-point advantage at the half. A tighter second half ensured with the only goal of the half going to the Bombers, helping them to a 5.8 (38) to 1.2 (8) victory, their first of the season.

Maggie Cuthbertson and Hayley Breward both booted two goals and were named among the Bombers best in the win, as Sophie Townsend kicked a sole major for the home team. Jodie Clifford and Sophie Farrow also stood out for North Launceston, while Hailee Baldwin and Mikayla Absolom were strong for Tigers. Priscilla Odwogo kicked the solitary goal for the losers, as Mimosa Middleton Miller and Ruby Shinkfield also stood tall in defeat.

TSL WOMEN’S ROUND 5 RESULTS:

Launceston 6.5 (41) defeated Clarence 1.6 (12)
North Launceston 5.8 (38) defeated Tigers 1.2 (8)