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Jon TuxworthSports reporter

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

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: Bayley Fritsch of the Demons tackles Josh Weddle of the Hawks during the round nine AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 13, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Young Hawks prepared to be patient

He’s hoping his first AFL win comes against West Coast at Launceston on Sunday, but Hawthorn rookie Josh Weddle says their young talent is ready to stick together for the long haul.

AFL
MELBOURNE. 13/05/2023.  AFL. Australian under 18s vs Carlton VFL at Marvel Stadium.   Jack Callinan flies onto the back of Carltons Will White but couldnÕt hold the mark   .  Pic: Michael Klein

Tassie trio’s draft stocks sky high

An AFL draft guru has given Tassie’s trio who featured in AFL Academy’s win over Carlton’s VFL side a rousing endorsement ahead of the national championships.

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Brayden Cowell (left) has been chosen to represent the Australian Boomerangs basketball team at the Virtus Global Games, while brother Jordan made his senior debut for Launceston Blues this year. Picture: Jon Tuxworth

Brothers forge own sporting paths

One is about to represent Australia in basketball and the other has worked hard for two years to make his senior football debut. Read how the Cowell brothers ticked off their goals.