Captain Lauren Mansfield leads Launceston Tornadoes to gutsy win in absence of departed coach Ben Rush

Andrew Mathieson
Updated April 28 2017 - 11:42pm, first published 9:39pm
CAPTAIN'S RUN: Lauren Mansfield was forced to step up another level against Sydney Uni in the sudden absence of outgoing coach Ben Rush on Friday. Picture: Phillip Biggs.
CAPTAIN'S RUN: Lauren Mansfield was forced to step up another level against Sydney Uni in the sudden absence of outgoing coach Ben Rush on Friday. Picture: Phillip Biggs.

Captain Lauren Mansfield donned her cape in what proved a super performance on Friday night to lead the down-and-out Launceston Tornadoes to a road victory.  

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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