South Launceston kicked their season off in tremendous fashion in men's and women's GNL competition on Friday night.
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Playing a double header against Queechy Penguins, South were untroubled in a 6-2 win.
Boasting six individual scorers, Kurt Budgeon continued last year's form with a best on ground performance.
Evan Lawrence scored both majors for the Penguins with recruit Rob Partridge efficient.
SOUTH LAUNCESTON women followed suit with a 2-0 win.
South coach Jo Brumby described the game "better than some grand finals" as goal-keeper Lynsey Shepherd-Blazely didn't let an injury-affected pre-season haunt her.
Sarah McRobbie was fantastic for Queechy but couldn't get a stroke passed Shepherd-Blazely, dimming Queechy's hopes.
In an emotional weekend for North-West hockey following the passing of Jason Trevarthen, CITY MARIANS took home the inaugural memorial trophy in a 4-3 tussle with South Burnie.
South captain Stu Bowles toiled hard with a hat-trick for the defeated but Marians scored once more for the trophy.
BURNIE BAPTIST overcame a valiant Launceston City, who were unable to convert their pressure to the scoreboard.
Baptist coach Khan Riley and captain Braden Johnson found the back of the net as Baptist look to build on the win.
City's David Reed picked up where he left off last year as he starred in goals.
DEVONPORT peppered the scoreboard early against West Devonport, as they ran away 6-0 victors.
In a fast-paced encounter, Callum Dubbeld scored twice with teammate Daniel Ford strong in defence.
West Devonport's midfield group pursued the ball all day as the game evened out.
WEST DEVONPORT'S women were able to avenge the men, with a 3-1 win over their cross-town rivals.
In a match dominated by new recruits, West's Caitlin French was strong for the victors.
Devonport captain Kaylah Rataj scored the solitary Devonport goal as Becky Bentley impressed.
After a scoreless first half, SMITHTON overran an undermanned Launceston City-Tamar Churinga outfit 4-2.
LCTC's Caitlyn Badcock converted two penalty corners, putting pressure on Smithton.
Smithton answered, scoring three goals in the last ten minutes with Leah House and Connie Perry a dynamic duo.
A scoreless draw between CITY MARIANS and South Burnie started their seasons as Eliza Triffett and Chloe Leary impressed.
An even tussle with limited goal opportunities, City Marians had slightly more ball in the slow-paced game.
Josh Partridge
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As a sports-mad fan who loves to remain challenged, sports journalism always seemed the path for me and it's allowed me to do things I never thought possible. A keen racquet sports player, I'm experienced in that field, allowing me to do my job at a strong standard.
