Tassal Challenge Cup

 In 2009 teams from the West Coast, the East Coast, the Huon and the Tasman Peninsula travelled to North Hobart Oval to vie for the Tassal Challenge Cup In addition some players will be given the opportunity to continue in Tasmania’s Talent Pathway for young talented footballers with a view to being considered for selection in Tasmania’s State teams at Under 16 and Under 18 level. A Best player from each team was awarded a new Sherrin football, courtesy of Tassal. West Coast extra information: The team were also very well supported by West Coast Football personalities, with John Dilger organising the team, Brett Schultz and Glenn Johnstone co-coaching the team and ex-State Player Tony “Bumpy” Triffett providing the mentoring pearls of wisdom.

Results:

Game 1 West Coast 1.3-9 def by Tasman 7.15-57

Game 2 Huon 1.1-7 def by East Coast 23.17-156

Game 3 West Coast 17.15-117 def Huon 2.0-12

Game 4 Tasman 9.14-68 def East Coast 5.5-35

Quarter by Quarter scores for Final:

East Coast           Tasman

3.2-20                  3.1-19

5.4-34                  4.5-29

5.4-34                  7.9-51

5.5-35                  9.14-68

Best Player Awards by Team:

West Coast:         Darcy Howard

East Coast:           Lyndon Fazackerly 

Huon:                    Sam Price

Tasman:               Billy Howard

SEE THE PHOTO SECTION FOR IMAGES FROM THE DAY