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Jon Tuxworth is a sports reporter for News Corp and CODE Sports, based in Launceston.

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Aidan O'Connor (R), Tasmania, player of the tournament at the under-19 National Cricket Championships in Albury, 2023-24. Picture: Cricket Australia

O’Connor named under-19 player of the tournament

“Let’s hope he can follow those legends.” Aidan O’Connor could be the next big cricket name to come out of Launceston after he was crowned the best player at the under-19 national championships.

Peter Mies with grandson Noah (left) and son Roger (right) at the launch of a video tribute in his honour late last month. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

How Mies became Launceston City’s trailblazer

Peter Mies grew up in a warzone in his Dutch town and worked in the coal mines aged just 14. But after moving to Tasmania in search of a better life Peter, his son and grandson have forged a Launceston City legacy.

Aidan O'Connor and Zac Curtain after scoring centuries against ACT. Picture: Cricket Australia

The Tasmanians pressing for World Cup spots

Tasmania’s under-19 coach believes a handful of players have done enough to be under consideration for selection in Australia’s World Cup team. See who’s been turning heads at the national championships.

Darcy Foal 12 North Hobart Junior Football Club, Adele Bahr 11 Kingborough Tigers Junior Football Club, Mia Barwick 12 Claremont Junior Football Club, Toby Budd 12 Lindisfarne Junior Football Club at the announcement at Blundstone Arena in Hobart. AFL will invest $500,000 a year into developing Tasmania's homegrown talent. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Academies will boost footy’s talent fight: coaches

Two leading coaches believe the advent of talent academies in Tasmania will be a huge boost in football’s fight for young talent, and could ensure this year’s fruitful national draft is more commonplace.

Sam Clifford competing at this year's national championships. Picture: Supplied

How “stinking race” refocused Clifford

It’s been five months since Launceston runner Sam Clifford has had a drink. And the improved professional approach to his Olympic dream after a “stinking race” is paying off after a blistering PB in Saturday’s Zatopek: 10.

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Sam Heazlett of the Bulls bats during the Marsh One Day Cup match between Tasmania and Queensland at Blundstone Arena, on October 31, 2023, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Heazlett makes immediate statement

Two knocks of classy CTPL hitting ensured Hurricanes recruit Sam Heazlett made an immediate impression as he looks for more BBL game time. Find out who starred on the opening day of T20 action.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Mia King of the Kangaroos runs out during the round five AFLW match between North Melbourne Tasmania Kangaroos and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Arden Street Ground, on October 01, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

King’s coach connection

North Melbourne star Mia King has come a long way since the “raw” youngster who once forgot her footy boots before a Devils away game. We caught up with her first junior coach Deb Reynolds before Sunday’s AFLW grand final.

Sacred Heart College's Jasper Hay has been tipped as a potential future star. Picture: Supplied

Hay shows multi-sport talent

Talented youngster Jasper Hay has been urged to juggle basketball with football as long as he can after helping guide Sacred Heart to a title on court last weekend. Get the winners from the high schools basketball titles at all three regions here.

AFL State Leagues

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Heath Ollington of Tasmania in action during the round three Coates Talent League Boys match between Bendigo Pioneers and Tasmania Devils at Arden Street Ground on April 08, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Ollington weighs up next move

North Launceston product Heath Ollington is one of a handful of overlooked Tasmanian draft prospects weighing up their next move as they chase their AFL dream.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Mia King of the Kangaroos poses during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFLW media opportunity at Arden Street Ground on November 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Launceston’s King seeks AFLW throne

Launceston’s Mia King was a late starter to football. But turning her back on gymnastics has proven a wise move for the Kangaroos star as she prepares for her first AFLW grand final.

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