Why Leake’s AFL debut could be history in the making
James Leake will become the third Launceston Blues product taken in the 2023 draft to make his AFL debut this weekend. It caps a Tassie ‘trifecta’ which could be unprecedented.
James Leake will become the third Launceston Blues product taken in the 2023 draft to make his AFL debut this weekend. It caps a Tassie ‘trifecta’ which could be unprecedented.
From rookies looking to make their mark to veterans pressing for a flag, 2025 promises to be an intriguing season for Tassie’s AFL stars. We’ve crystal balled what could happen.
One of Australia’s greatest tennis players was courtside for his son’s first final, but even the presence of Lleyton couldn’t propel Cruz Hewitt to victory in Sunday’s Launceston International decider.
She’s played at the highest level, but captaining her state in her first senior game in ‘The Map’ will be a special moment for Devonport gun Sarah Skinner.
The dream week for Cruz Hewitt has continued in Launceston with the young gun one win away from doing what his father, Lleyton, did when he was 16 after winning his semi on Saturday.
Marcus Bontempelli is more than confident he’ll be right for round 1, but without him it was the future of the Bulldogs who shone brightest against Hawthorn.
Popular Tasmanian racehorse, The Inevitable, has been remembered by the racing community after the nine-year-old sadly died on Launceston Cup Day.
Local trainer Peter Luttrell was celebrating a David v Goliath victory over Ciaron Maher after Distrustful Award won the Launceston Cup.
As second favourites to win the flag, Hawthorn has lost the ‘surprise packet’ factor of last year. But one of their stars is adamant they can handle heightened expectations.
A team has folded and a handful of others struggling for numbers, as the north’s women’s football structure faces a major upheaval. But some believe less teams could be a blessing in disguise for the women’s game long term.