Over the past weekend, the final round of the representative matches between the state’s premier leagues took place at North Hobart Oval between the SFL and the NTFA.
The women’s match between both leagues took place earlier in the afternoon, and the SFL made a strong start with four goals to two in the first quarter.
In the second term, the SFL kicked away to a 35-point lead at the half after notching 4.5 to a lone NTFA goal in the interval.
Neither side could register a major in the third quarter, however the SFL slightly extended their lead to 38 at the final change.
In the fourth quarter the SFL charged to victory, putting seven goals on the board to secure a comprehensive 15.10 (100) to 4.1 (25) win over the NTFA.
With a performance that included five tackles and 26 disposals, Perri King was awarded the medal as best afield for the SFL.
For the NTFA, Hayley Breward played with pride and picked up the best-on-ground medal for the northern side, with her contributions including seven tackles and a dozen disposals.
The men’s game took place soon after, with the SFL taking a slender lead into quarter-time after kicking 3.1 to the NTFA’s 2.5 in the first term.
After the first change, the SFL shot out of the blocks and piled on seven goals in the second quarter to lead by 44 points at half-time.
The third quarter was a closer affair, however the SFL remained in control and furthered their lead by a goal at three-quarter-time.
The final term saw a dozen goals kicked between both teams, however the SFL registered the majority of them and stormed home to a 21.7 (133) to 8.10 (58) win over the NTFA.
Andrew Phillips was instrumental in the ruck for the SFL with 56 hit-outs and was awarded the medal as the best player afield for the southern team.
For the NTFA, Jack Avent battled hard with 13 tackles and 27 disposals and was deemed the best player on the ground for the northerners.
With wins for both SFL sides, both sides were awarded trophies as the victors of the representative series.
NWFL Premier League - Devonport vs Burnie, Ulverstone vs Wynyard
Excluded from the action of the representative games, the NWFL premier leagues continued as usual and dished up some fascinating results.
In the women’s competition, Devonport and Burnie did battle at the former’s home ground. The hosts started solidly, kicking an unopposed 2.2 in the opening quarter.
Devoport managed the only major of the second quarter and extended their lead to 20 points at the main change.
In the third term, the Magpies continued to kick away, putting three more goals on the board to take their lead out to 39 at three-quarter-time.
Ultimately, it was a dominant 8.5 (53) to 0.2 (2) victory for Devonport over Burnie.
Sarah Skinner (two goals, six marks, 24 disposals) and Kelsey Aherne (six clearances, seven tackles, 23 disposals) were vital contributors for the Magpies in a big win.
For Burnie, Kirby Brakey (five inside-50s, 21 disposals) and Millie Baker (nine tackles, 17 disposals) were brave in defeat.
In the men’s competition, Ulverstone and Wynyard faced off on Ulverstone’s home deck. Wynyard made a red-hot start, kicking 4.3 to a goal in the first term.
However, Ulverstone cut the margin back to ten points at the half after kicking five goals to three in the second quarter.
Nine majors were notched between both opponents in the third term, with the hosts continuing to work away at the Cats’ lead, reducing it to three points at the last change.
The final term was an enthralling affair, but ultimately neither side could be separated from the other, the ledger drawn at 13.9 (87) at the final siren.
Ulverstone’s Luke Murfitt-Cowen (five goals, eight marks, 14 disposals) and Brayden DeVries (two goals, eight marks, 31 disposals) were impressive for the Robins.
For Wynyard, Joshua Wolfe (four goals, seven marks, 15 disposals) and Thomas Liefhebber (one goal, 10 marks, 38 disposals) were superb for the Cats in their second draw of 2025.
NWFL Results
Men’s
Ulverstone 13.9 (87) drew with Wynyard 13.9 (87)
Devonport 16.17 (113) def. Burnie 8.10 (58)
Penguin 17.12 (114) def. Latrobe 6.11 (47)
Circular Head 21.17 (143) def. East Devonport 8.4 (52)
Women’s
Penguin 27.18 (180) def. Latrobe 0.0 (0)
Wynyard 9.5 (59) def. Ulverstone 2.2 (14)
Devonport 8.5 (53) def. Burnie 0.2 (2)
Bye: Circular Head