Launceston lost two of its key players to long-term injuries on the way to a stirring round one win over Glenorchy.
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Last season’s leading goalkicker Naomi Celebre and midfielder Ebony Barrenger were both carted off in the 22-point win, carrying serious knee and ankle injuries respectively.
But the Blues refused to be affected by the injuries, pegging back the Magpies’ early two-goal lead and kicking six unanswered goals in the second half.
Glenorchy found its feet again late in the final term but the Blues secured a 9.9 (63) to 6.5 (41) win.
Danika Corcoran and Emma Manix-Geeves showed plenty of class up forward in Celebre’s absence, while recruit Camilla Taylor allowed Abbey Green the opportunity to go forward and hit the scoreboard.
Launceston coach Alex Gibbins said he was disappointed to lose two key players early in the season but pleased by his team’s match fitness.