Sports journalist @TheMercurySport and part time footballer. Former @texaslonghorns student 🤘🏻 All views are my own. Jarrod.lawler@news.com.au
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Jarred Bairstow speaks on Hobart Chargers title hopes
Hobarts Chargers star Jarred Bairstow believes they’ve got the squad to win back-to-back NBL1 South titles this season despite its renewed focus on the development of young local talent. After a slow start to the season the Chargers now sit at 3-3 following an 82-71 win over the Melbourne Tigers in Hobart last Friday.
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Southern Football League season
The new Southern Football League (SFL) season is finally here and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. Check out our team-by-team preview with all the ins and outs, and coaches’ views. What an exciting season of Southern Football League awaits players, officials and supporters. It all kicks off on Good Friday with a triple header as the race to the premiership begins with the clash between Dodges Ferry and Brighton set to be live streamed on the Mercury website.
All the ins, out and key players ahead of the 2023 TSL season
The new Tasmanian State League season is finally here. All seven clubs have been busy in the off-season making the moves they hope can help them climb the mountain. Here’s everything you need to know about the season ahead. CLARENCE Coach: Peter Ryan Captain: Jarrod Harper Ins: Mitch Anderton (Sorell), Riley Higgins (New Norfolk), Noah Holmes (DOSA), Jack Mazerngarb (North Launceston).
Cricket competition’s major awards blunder
One of Tasmania’s biggest cricket competitions has been forced to apologise for an embarrassing mistake which saw the wrong player awarded the league best-and-fairest. Here’s why. Tasmanian cricket has been rocked after Premier League officials announced the Emerson Rodwell Medal was incorrectly awarded last week.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson talks about facing former side Hawthorn | CODE Sports
ALASTAIR Clarkson admits it’ll be a day of mixed emotions on Saturday as the one time Hawthorn messiah comes face-to-face with his former side and his successor for the first time. After a 17 years as the mastermind behind four Hawthorn premierships, the most successful coach of the 21st century will now plot the Hawks downfall as he leads North Melbourne into battle against the club he took from an AFL basket case into one of the most dominant teams of the modern era.
Peter Siddle confirms his next state move after departing Tasmania
A former Australian star has confirmed where he will play domestic cricket next season after departing the Tasmania Tigers. Peter Siddle has called time on his career with the Tasmania Tigers after announcing he’ll return home to play with Victoria. On Friday the 38-year-old confirmed recent speculation he would return to his home state at the conclusion of the Tigers Sheffield Shield season. The veteran pacemen took to Instagram to announce the decision.
Must watch athletes at 2023 Tasmanian Track and Field Championships
From the state’s rising stars and local legends to Australian champions, the Tasmanian Track and Field Championships will attract plenty of talent. Here’s who to look out for. Tasmania’s best athletics competitors are ready to battle it out for the right to be state champions. From rising stars to some of Australia’s best athletes, there will be an array of talent on display at St Leonards throughout the weekend. Here’s a look at some of the athletes to keep an eye on.
Alastair Clarkson addresses Tarryn Thomas’ return to training
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the club can now start “moving forward” after Tarryn Thomas’ return to training earlier this week. The Tasmanian returned to training on Monday for the first time after he was stood down by the club following allegations of threatening behaviour made my multiple women.
North Melbourne Kangaroos hit back at Alastair Clarkson backlash | CODE Sports
North Melbourne chief executive Jennifer Watt has disputed claims coach Alastair Clarkson cannot be controlled and that the club is sending mixed messages following its handling of the recent controversy involving its new coach. Watt came to Clarkson and the club’s after criticism from senior AFL Media journalist Damian Barrett who believes there is “mixed messaging” from the Kangaroos in the aftermath of Clarkson’s run-in with Channel 9 journalist Elizabeth Moss.
Clarkson weighs in on Tasmanian AFL deal and new stadium talks
NORTH Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there’s not a person in the country that believes Tasmania’s inclusion in the AFL is not in the best interest of the game, stating the AFL knows ‘in their heart of hearts’ Tasmania should be in the national competition.
TSL: Glenorchy reveals how it will push ahead in 2023
THE Glenorchy Football Club will field a side in the TSL this season despite fears the once powerful club would go into recession due to a severe lack of players. Glenorchy president Tim Woodham confirmed with the Mercury on Monday afternoon that the club would be fielding a senior men’s side in 2023 but will not field a Development League team.
NBL 23: NZ Breakers end Tasmania JackJumpers season, book spot in Grand Final
The NZ Breakers are into the NBL Grand Final after ending the JackJumpers season. The JackJumpers’ second season is over after New Zealand punched its ticket to the NBL Championship Series with a gritty 92-77 semi-final Game 3 win over the Ants at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Sunday.
Tasmania JackJumpers march into Game 3 semi final decider in New Zealand after Breakers win
The JackJumpers’ season is well and truly still alive after setting up a mouth-watering semi-finals Game 3 decider in New Zealand with a gutsy 89-78 Game 2 win in Hobart. RECAP >> UPDATE, 9.25PM: THE JackJumpers season is well and truly still alive after setting up a mouth-watering semi-finals Game 3 decider in New Zealand on Sunday with a gutsy 89-78 Game 2 win over the Breakers in Hobart on Thursday night.
Princess Mary and Prince Frederik in Tasmania: Danish Royal family thrill fans at JackJumpers basketball game
The NBL enjoyed a royal stamp of approval as Tassie-born Princess Mary of Denmark joined an enthusiastic crowd to cheer on the JackJumpers Boxing Day match against New Zealand Breakers. Sporting a JackJumpers scarf over a chic white blazer, she enthusiastically cheered the team on to their first point chanting “March, march, march” with the crowd from a corporate box. Mary was joined by husband Crown Prince Frederik and her children who attended the game in a separate corporate box.
Basketball Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers NBL semi final game two: scores, stats, news
Expansion club Tasmania has kept the dream alive and forced a game three in Melbourne, squaring off their semi-final series with NBL champions United. Basketball Don't miss out on the headlines from Basketball. Followed categories will be added to My News. Tasmania JackJumpers are just one win away from marching into a historic NBL grand final appearance after the newcomers shocked the basketball world on Saturday night with a thrilling 79-72 victory over defending champion Melbourne United.
AFL Women’s Round 7 scores, results, news, North Melbourne defeats Collingwood, Erin Phillips knee injury
North Melbourne did its AFLW premiership credentials no harm on Sunday afternoon with a dominant 23 point win over Collingwood at North Hobart Oval. The Roos continued their blistering mid-season form to lead the match from start to finish to register a landslide 6.2.38- 2.3.15 victory.
Volunteer Nicky van Dijk dances away with top award
A SALSA-DANCING climate activist has waltzed away with the state’s top prize at the 2021 Tasmanian Volunteer Awards. UTAS PhD student Nicky van Dijk received the Premier’s Tasmanian Volunteer of the Year Award. Ms van Dijk is the president of the UTAS Salsa Dance Society and also the convener of Fossil Free UTAS, an organisation instrumental in the University of Tasmania declaring its intention to divest from fossil fuels in 2020. “The award came a bit out of nowhere,” Ms van Dijk said.
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