LAUNCESTON onballer Brendan Taylor has started this State League season in solid form.
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The former North Launceston player has easily been in the Blues’ top 10 players in their four matches to date, but it was his 28 disposal and two-goal effort against Lauderdale on the weekend that earnt him three votes in the player of the year award.
Launceston dominated the votes with Brodie Palfreyman and forward Rulla Kelly-Mansell picking up two and one votes, respectfully.
In other State League news, Burnie captain Nick McKenna has been handed a two week suspension for rough conduct against Hobart City’s Josh Williamson..
The tribunal found that McKenna made intentional and low impact contact with a raised forearm to Williamson’s head.
ROUND 4
Hobart City Demons v Burnie
3 – Jayden Charlton (Hobart City)
2 – Nick Walters (Burnie)
1 – Heath Thompson (Hobart City)
Lauderdale vs Launceston
3 – Brendan Taylor (Lton)
2 – Brodie Palfreyman (Lton)
1 – Rulla Kelly-Mansell (Lton)
Devonport v Clarence
3 – Tyson Hanslow (Clarence)
2 – Jason Bailey (Clarence)
1 – Brayden Butler (Devonport)
Glenorchy v Tigers
3 – Jaye Bowden (Glenorchy)
2 – Mitch Rainbird (Glenorchy)
1 – Brayden Webb (Glenorchy)
LEADERBOARD
7 – Zac Burt (North Launceston)
6 – Jaye Bowden (Glenorchy)
4 – Jake Cox (Clarence), Mitch Carter (Tigers), Mitch Rainbird (Glenorchy), Rulla Kelly-Mansell (Launceston)
Corey Martin
Having started at The Examiner as a cadet in 2009, I have held various positions telling the stories of Northern Tasmanians in sport and news. I was appointed deputy editor in 2019 and became editor in September 2021.
Having started at The Examiner as a cadet in 2009, I have held various positions telling the stories of Northern Tasmanians in sport and news. I was appointed deputy editor in 2019 and became editor in September 2021.
