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Finals Week 1 Kingborough v Central Hawks Kingborough secured a home elimination final after finishing fourth on the ladder and this is a huge advantage when the host Central Hawks with the loser’s season finished. The Tigers recorded a good win away from home last week against Sorell and have been steadily improving in recent weeks. They have a solid backline which is held together by King, Foster and Johnson and these players need to co more -->
Finals Week 1 Lindisfarne v Claremont Lindisfarne is on their home ground after finishing third on the ladder and host sixth placed Claremont in the first elimination final with the losers season over. The Blues were soundly beaten last week against top side New Norfolk and with two consecutive losses will need to start with some confidence to regain their best form. They have a strong backline led by Bester, Scott and Quirk and these more -->
Finals Week 1 New Norfolk v Dodges Ferry The undefeated New Norfolk get a well deserved home qualifying final when they host the other in form side of the competition Dodges Ferry fresh from a bye last week in what promises to a very high standard final. The Eagles recorded a big win last week against Lindisfarne and have never really been threatened all season and with a huge home ground advantage will start warm favourites and will be more -->
Round 20 Central Hawks v Huonville Central Hawks are at home and host Huonville in a game where both sides are fighting for a finals berth as the home side needs a win to secure a top four berth whilst the visitors need a win to break into the top six or their season is all over. The Hawks were thrashed last week against top side New Norfolk away from home and need to vastly improve to take the points although they will find this a more -->
Round 20 Lindisfarne v New Norfolk The top two sides battle in what could well be a finals dress rehearsal as Lindisfarne are at home to take on the undefeated rampaging New Norfolk. The Blues have been disappointing in recent weeks and last weeks l04 point loss to Dodges Ferry away from home would have dented their confidence on the eve of the finals. They have strength all over the ground and if Willing cab give his midfielders f more -->
Round 20 Sorell v Kingborough Sorell are away from home for the last game of the season and face a very difficult task in tackling the inform Kingborough who will be desperate to hold onto fourth spot on the ladder. Sorell recorded a great win away from home last week against Huonville but they will need to vastly improve to cause an upset and defeat the in form Tigers. They may have to attempt to flood the back line to try a more -->
Round 20 Cygnet v Claremont Cygnet are back at home and take on Claremont in a game where the home side should be keen to finish off a miserable season with a win whilst the visitors will be desperate to gain a finals berth. The Port were thrashed last week against lowly Brighton and will need to fins some form and confidence if they are to cause an upset. They will need to eradicate their second half fade outs and will nee more -->
Round 20 Triabunna v Brighton Triabunna get a real live chance to finish off the season in style and record their second win of the competition and the loser will get the wooden spoon for last place. The Roos won soundly beaten last week against Kingborough away from home but will find this task a lot easier and should go into the game with some confidence. The Roos will be full of confidence back on their home ground but stil more -->
Round 19 Dodges Ferry v Lindisfarne In the game of the round third placed Dodges Ferry tackle second placed Lindisfarne in what should be a dress rehearsal for a finals clash in two weeks time and the Sharks are desperate to get second spot as the Blues have the unbeaten New Norfolk next week. The Sharks were big winners last week against a disappointing Central Hawks arch rival Sorell but will need to prepare for a much tougher con more -->
Round 19 Kingborough v Triabunna Kingborough will be looking for a percentage boosting win at home and attempt to move up to fourth spot on the ladder when they host Triabunna who recorded their first win of the season last week. The Tigers scored a good win away from home last week against Cygnet and appear to be coming right at the business end of the season and now have their key players in peak form and fitness as they strive more -->
Round 19 New Norfolk v Central Hawks In what could be New Norfolk’s toughest test all season the Eagles are back at home and host the improving Central Hawks. The Eagles will be fresh and very confident after thrashing Sorell last week away from home and with their powerful midfield in full flight they should be able to control the stoppages then their key forwards will have plenty of opportunities to kick goals. They have a hard run more -->
Round 19 Brighton v Cygnet Brighton gets a real chance to win their second game of the season when they are back at home and host Cygnet. The Robins were easily defeated last week away from home by Claremont and they need to play four consistent quarters to be in the hunt. They need to adjust to the bigger confines of Pontville Oval and play accountable football and try to close the game up and not allow the Cygnet to play more -->
Round 19 Huonville v Sorell Huonville are back at home and will be looking to get back into the top six when they host Sorell who are out of finals contention. The Lions recorded a shock last week to last placed Triabunna to hand them their first win of the season and this game should hopefully provide them with some much needed confidence and momentum and they can build their game style in the coming weeks. The Lions only h more -->
Round 18 Central Hawks v Dodges Ferry Central Hawks face another hard assignment when they host the in form and third placed Dodges ferry in a game where they need to hold onto fourth spot from a surging Kingborough. The Hawks played their best of the season last week in defeating second placed Lindisfarne at home and only need to hold that form to cause another upset although they will find this assignment harder against the in form more -->
Round 18 Cygent v Kingborough Cygnet is back at home and may fancy them selves to cause a real upset when they host fifth placed Kingborough. The Port put in an improved performance last week against Huonville and will need to continue that form and attempt to gain some momentum and confidence early in the game. They have some dangerous forwards and need to take control of the midfield and give their forwards first use of the more -->
Round 18 Sorell v New Norfolk Top side New Norfolk are back on the road and look like to keep their unbeaten record intact when they play an improving Sorell at Pembroke Park. The Eagles will be fresh and very confident after thrashing bottom side Triabunna last week and with their powerful midfield in full flight they should be able to control the stoppages then their key forwards will have plenty of opportunities to kick go more -->
Round 17 Lindisfarne v Central Hawks Second placed Lindisfarne are back at home when they host fourth placed Central Hawks in what should be a good game as the Hawks are in top form as the Blues are struggling to finish games off more -->
Round 17 Kingborough v Claremont In what should be the closest game of the round two in form sides clash as Kingborough host Claremont in a classic battle. more -->
Round 17 Dodges Ferry v Sorell Dodges Ferry host their neighbours and bitter rivals Sorell in what is always a very tough and close game. more -->
Round 17 Huonville v Cygnet Traditional rivals Huonville and Cygnet clash at Franklin in what should be classic battle of these neighbours who rise for this occasion. more -->
Round 17 New Norfolk v Triabunna Top side New Norfolk are back at home and play bottom side Triabunna who are yet to win a game in what appears a very one sided game. more -->
Round 16 Triabunna v Dodges Ferry Triabunna are still searching for their first win of the season but their task will still be very hard when they host third placed Dodges Ferry. The Roos were belted last week against second placed Lindisfarne and face just as huge task with the in form Sharks annihilating Cygnet last week at home more -->
Round 16 Claremont v Huonville Claremont will be keen to break their losing streak of four when they get back on their home ground and face Huonville in a battle for a finals berth. The Magpies have lost sixth spot to the Lions and the winner will go a game clear in the top six. more -->
Round 16 Brighton v Kingborough Brighton are still striving for their second win of the season but their task will still be very difficult when they host the in- form Kingborough. The Robins were easily defeated away from home last week against Huonville and their task doesn’t get any easier this week. more -->
Round 16 Sorell v Lindisfarne Sorell are back at home and looking to get back on the winners list but their task will be a lot harder than last week when they host second placed Lindisfarne. The Eagles were gallant in defeat last week against Central Hawks but need to find some consistency across four quarters if they are to cause a huge upset. more -->
Round 15 Lindisfarne v Triabunna Second placed Lindisfarne are back at home when they host Triabunna in what looks a fairly one sided game at Anzac Park. The Blues had a big win last week against Cygnet and have strength all over the ground and if they can take control of the midfield then they will create plenty of scoring opportunities for their key forwards who have been in great form in recent weeks. more -->
Round 15 Huonville v Brighton Huonville look to get back on the winners list and keep in touch with the top six when they host a struggling Brighton. The Lions were gallant in defeat last week away from home against Kingborough and this game should provide them with some confidence and game system to build on in the coming weeks. The Lions have had two weeks to prepare for this game back at home and they would have prepared to more -->
Round 15 New Norfolk v Claremont Top of the ladder and also undefeated New Norfolk are back at home when they face the out of form Claremont. The Eagles recorded a strong win last week away from home over lowly Brighton and with their powerful midfield and if they can get on top in the stoppages then their key forwards will have plenty of opportunities to kick goals. more -->
Round 15 Central Hawks v Sorell Central Hawks are back at home and looking to continue their winning streak and remain in fourth spot on the ladder when they host Sorell who should be fully rested after the bye last week. The Hawks recorded a very big win over a struggling Triabunna last week and will need to be better prepared this week against a quality opposition when they are on their game. more -->
Round 15 Dodges Ferry v Cygnet Dodges Ferry are back at home this week and will be looking to record a strong victory when they host a struggling Cygnet. The Sharks were strong winners last week against Claremont away from home and would have got some confidence and teamwork in the run to the finals. more -->
Round 14 Cygnet v Lindisfarne Cygnet chanced of getting back on the winners list won’t be any easier when they are back at home to face second placed Lindisfarne. The Port was easily defeated last week away from home by the Central Hawks and need to regroup and start the game well against the highly respected visitors. the Port need a good start to ensure the Blues aren’t allowed to create the loose man and get some easy goals more -->
Round 14 Claremont v Dodges Ferry Dodges ferry faces a tough assignment when they travel to Abbottsfield Park to tackle Claremont. The Sharks were big winners last week against Brighton and would have gained some much needed confidence after their big loss the previous week against Kingborough. more -->
Round 14 Kingborough v Huonville In one of the games of the round Kingborough are back at home when they face the out of form Huonville who should be fresh after the bye last week. The Tigers after a good first half fell right away against New Norfolk and they need to ensure they get a good start in the first term and attempt dictate the state of play and not allow the Lions any free ball or easy scoring shots. more -->
Round 14 Triabunna v Central Hawks Triabunna get back on their home ground but their task to win their first game of the season doesn’t get any easier when they host Central Hawks. The Roos have failed all year to get some consistency and have really bad quarters when sides score heavily against them although they played their best game of the season last week against Sorell. more -->
Round 14 Brighton v New Norfolk Brighton is back at home his week and host the undefeated and top of the table New Norfolk in what will be a very tough assignment. The Robins were easily defeated last week against Dodges ferry away from home and they need to play four consistent quarters to be in the hunt. They need to adjust to the larger confines of Pontville Oval and play accountable football more -->
Round 13 Lindisfarne v Claremont Second placed Lindisfarne faces a real danger game when they remain at home for the second week in a row when they take on the improving Claremont. The Blues easily accounted for Brighton last week in very heavy conditions and will relish a real contest to keep their players sharp and focussed on the remaining games to entrench themselves in the top two. more -->
Round 13 Dodges Ferry v Brighton Dodges Ferry will be keen to make amends for last week shock loss when they are back at home and tackle a struggling Brighton. The Sharks were very disappointing last week against Kingborough and will need to improve and gain some much needed confidence and team work as they try to get back to form. more -->
Round 13 Sorell v Triabunna Sorell venture back home when they host Triabunna who have yet to open their account this season. The Eagles got back on the winners list last week by defeating Cygnet on their home ground and will have gained some much needed confidence to make a late rush for finals berth. more -->
Round 13 New Norfolk v Kingborough In the game of the round this week the undefeated New Norfolk host the improving Kingborough in what could be the Eagles biggest test so far this season. The Eagles were very impressive last week against Huonville and will relish a strong challenge on their home ground. more -->
Round 13 Central Hawks v Cygnet Central Hawks are back at home and looking to cement their position in the top six when they host the improving Cygnet. The Hawks faded badly last week against Claremont away from home and need to address their inconsistency over the full four quarters of the game if they are to win the close games against top sides. Cygnet have been in their best form so far this season although they had a golde more -->
Round 12 Kingborough v Dodges Ferry In what could be the closest game of the round the in-form Kingborough are at home for the second week in a row when they tackle third placed Dodges Ferry. The Tigers were very gallant in defeat last week against second placed Lindisfarne and only need to repeat that performance to cause an upset victory. more -->
Round 12 Lindisfarne v Brighton Second placed Lindisfarne is back on home soil when they host the struggling Brighton in what appears a one sided game. The Blues received a scare last week against the improving Kingborough and this tough contest will help them concentrate for the full quarters and become more consistent. more -->
Round 12 Cygnet v Sorell Cygnet remains at home for the second week in a row and have a great chance to record their fourth win of the season when they host Sorell. The Port recorded a good win over Triabunna last week but would have been very disappointed in their last quarter as they lost a lot of percentage with a poor finish. more -->
Round 12 Claremont v Central Hawks The in-form Claremont get a chance to break into the top six for the first time this season when they are at home to fourth placed Central Hawks. The Magpies recorded a very big win over Sorell last week and with several key players returning to the side and starting to hit top form they will remain a real threat to most sides. The Hawks have also been in good form and recorded a confidence boost more -->
Round 12 Huonville v New Norfolk Premiership favourite and undefeated New Norfolk faces a tough assignment away from home when they tackle last year’s premiers Huonville. The Eagles have taken all before them this season and should relish another challenge away from home and will be very fresh after having the bye last week. more -->
Round 11 Cygnet v Triabunna Cygnet gets a great chance to win its third game of the season when they host the Triabunna who are yet to win a game so far this season. The Port should be very fresh after the bye last week and their form before then was very impressive with consecutive wins over Huonville and Brighton. more -->
Round 11 Brighton v Central Hawks Brighton are back at home and still chasing their second win of the season but will find this assignment very difficult against the in form Central Hawks. The Hawks had a great come from behind victory last week against a quality side in Kingborough and are starting to gain key players back from injury and should be at their peak for this game. more -->
Round 11 Huonville v Dodges Ferry In one of the games of the season so far Huonville are back at home and desperate for a win to remain the top six when they host third placed Dodges Ferry. The Lions were gallant losers last week away from home against Lindisfarne and only need to be a bit more consistent over four quarters to score an upset. more -->
Round 11 Kingborough v Lindisfarne Kingborough are back at home when they host second placed Lindisfarne in which could be a real danger game for the Blues. The tigers were very gallant last week in losing to the Central hawks away from home and nee tot address their inconsistency and concentrate for the full four quarters if they are to cause an upset. more -->
Round 11 Claremont v Sorell Claremont are back at home when they host the improving Sorell in a game where both sides will be desperate for a victory as they are just outside the top six. Claremont were big winners last week against Triabunna and would have gained some confidence and now have their better players starting to hit top form. more -->
Round 10 Triabunna v Claremont Triabunna get a real chance to win their first game of the season when they host the improving Claremont at home in which will be a very dangerous game for the visitors. The Roos have been improving in recent weeks but have been unable to play four consistent quarters to ensure they are to take the points. more -->
Round 10 Lindisfarne v Huonville In what should be one of the games of the season so far Lindisfarne are at home when they host Huonville in which they will be looking for revenge after a shock loss in last years grand final at North Hobart. The Blues were thrashed last week against top side New Norfolk and will need to re group and get back some momentum and confidence and get a good start to the game to ensure they utilise more -->
Round 10 Sorell v Brighton Sorell get a big chance to keep in touch with the top six when they host Brighton in what could be a very close game. The Eagles were defeated last week by an impressive Kingborough and only need to continue that form to register a win and remain on track for a finals berth. more -->
Round 10 Dodges Ferry v New Norfolk In what should be New Norfolk's toughest game of the season they travel to Shark Park to take on Dodges Ferry in what should be a classic game as first takes on second. The Eagles were big winners last week against Lindisfarne in the wet and will be full of confidence and momentum as they strive to remain undefeated and confirm their premiership favourites. more -->
Round 10 Central Hawks v Kingborough Sixth placed Central Hawks have a great opportunity at home to move back into the top six when they host fourth placed Kingborough in what should be a very close encounter. The Hawks were unlucky losers last week against Huonville and need to start the game well this week to impose some scoreboard pressure on their more fancied rivals. more -->
Round 9 Kingborough v Sorell Kingborough will be looking to cement their spot in the top four when they host the improving Sorell at home in what should be a very close encounter. The Tigers were big winners last week against Triabunna and should of gained some much needed confidence and to play a more as a team and consistent for the full four quarters. more -->
Round 9 Claremont v Cygnet With two wins a piece for each side Claremont hosts Cygnet in what promises to be a very close and tough encounter. The Magpies have steadily improved in recent weeks and recorded a great win against Kingborough two weeks ago before the bye and will be hoping they can keep up the momentum and keep their push for the top six alive. more -->
Round 9 Brighton v Triabunna In a very interesting game in where two sides are yet to register a win, Brighton host Triabunna in a game where both teams would fancy themselves of taking the points. Brighton played a better brand of football last week but failed to take the points against Cygnet and needs to find some more consistency if they are to break through for a maiden victory this season. more -->
Round 9 Huonville v Central Hawks Huonville are back at home as they host a desperate Central Hawks in what should be a very close game. The Lions were narrow winners last week against Sorell and need to get a good start this week and play with a bit more consistency and structure if they are to take the points. more -->
Round 9 New Norfolk v Lindisfarne In the game of the season so far the top two sides who are both undefeated clash in a titanic battle as the red hot New Norfolk host Lindisfarne at Boyer. The Eagles have taken all before them this season so far in winning all games by a big margin, more -->
Round 8 Sorell v Huonville In a game where both sides would fancy themselves of taking the points, Sorell are back at home after last weeks thrashing against New Norfolk when the host the in form Huonville in what should be a very close encounter. The Eagles should have put up a better performance last week and need to get some confidence and self belief if they are to cause an upset at home. more -->
Round 8 Lindisfarne v Dodges Ferry In the game of the season so far the two undefeated sides clash when Lindisfarne fresh from a bye take on the very impressive Dodges Ferry who have taken all before them so far this season. The Blues have slowly started to regain last season's form and a big win away from home against the highly rated Central hawks should ensure they play with confidence and passion to keep their unbeaten record i more -->
Round 8 Cygnet v Brighton Cygnet gets a great chance to win its second game of the season when they host Brighton who is yet to register a win so far after playing six games. The Port were very disappointing last week against Kingborough and need to re group and find their form the previous week when they upset the highly fancied Huonville and playing again at home will ensure they are really fired up for the challenge. Th more -->
Round 8 Triabunna v Kingborough Triabunna's task to win their first game of the season gets no easier when they host the in form Kingborough. The Roos have failed all year to get some consistency and have really bad quarters like last week when they started well and let Huonville kick twelve goals in the second term. They need to concentrate and maintain some pressure across all lines, otherwise the Tigers will blow them away. K more -->
Round 8 Central Hawks v New Norfolk Central Hawks after two straight losses are back at home but their task only gets harder when they take on top side New Norfolk who are averaging over 200 points a game. The Hawks usually play their home ground very well and need a good start and not let the highly talented opposition blow them away in the first term as they have done all year. more -->
Round 7 Brighton v Claremont Brighton gets a chance to win their first game of the season when they host the improving Claremont in what will be a very close and tough encounter. more -->
Round 7 Kingborough v Cygnet Last week's giant killers Cygnet will be looking to record another upset victory when they travel to take on Kingborough in what promises to be a very close game. more -->
Round 7 Huonville v Triabunna A struggling Huonville are back at home when they will be desperate for a win after last weeks shock loss when they host the winless Triabunna. more -->
Round 7 Dodges Ferry v Central Hawks Third placed Dodges Ferry venture back to home when they take on fourth placed Central Hawks in what is a crucial game for both clubs. more -->
Round 7 New Norfolk v Sorell Top of the table New Norfolk are back at home when they take on Sorell in what should be another victory for the powerful Eagles. more -->
Round 6 Cygnet v Huonville Cygnet is back at home after last week's heavy loss and get no rest when they take on the improving and arch rivals Huonville. The Port was pathetic last week against premiership favourite New Norfolk as they failed to score after quarter time. more -->
Round 6 Claremont v Kingborough Claremont is back on their home turf when they take on the improving Kingborough in what should be a very close encounter. The Magpies put in a very improved performance last week against Huonville and need to produce last weeks first half for the full four quarters if they are to cause an upset victory at home. more -->
Round 6 Central Hawks v Lindisfarne Undefeated Central Hawks are back at home when they host Lindisfarne who is also yet to lose a game in what should be the best game so far this season. The Hawks have been the surprise packet so far this season and will be fresh after the bye last week will fancy themselves of causing an upset. more -->
Round 6 Sorell v Dodges Ferry Traditional rivals Sorell and Dodges Ferry square off on the Eagles home ground in what is always a punishing and very close and tough encounter. The Eagles played a great game last week in nearly causing an upset against top side Lindisfarne and need to keep that momentum if they are to cause an upset victory. more -->
Round 6 Triabunna v New Norfolk In what appears a real miss match Triabunna who have yet to register a win this season face top of the table and clear premiership favourites New Norfolk at home. The Eagles have been averaging over 250 points a game as this awesome scoring potential should cause night mares for the Roos backline. more -->
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