LAUNCESTON CITY have found their groove as they return from the bye with an intriguing clash against Devonport looming as a major game for both clubs.
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City drew with last year's semi-finalists South Burnie and picked apart West Devonport in the weeks leading up to their break as Devonport caused an upset over City Marians last week as both young, developing sides shape up for a match that could go either way.
Northern counterparts QUEECHY PENGUINS have also managed to find a rich vein of form as they face South Burnie, who were decimated by premiership favourites Burnie Baptist last week.
Unbeaten since their round one loss, Queechy have flown under the radar as South aim to rediscover the from that sent them to the semi-finals last season and the final in 2017.
CITY MARIANS travel to St Leonards with a major challenge ahead of them in South Launceston as the visitors attempt to climb out of a minor slump.
Yet to win a game since round two, Marians face an uphill battle against the reigning premiers, who have only been defeated twice in the last two seasons.
BURNIE BAPTIST have been unstoppable so far this season as their mixture of youth and experience has been rewarded with two players selected in the state under-16s.
Deakhan Poke, Keenan Johnson and Lochie Murfet were all rewarded with Tasmanian selection.
Last year's grand finalists roll on and face Smithton this week, who are in the middle of a tough patch, having faced South Launceston the week prior.
A showdown between two highly-fancied sides who impressed last season headlines women's action as SOUTH LAUNCESTON play host to City Marians.
Last year's minor premiers Marians have struggled to regain their flow so far following draws with South Burnie and Devonport and a tight loss to Queechy Penguins as South Launceston find themselves at three wins and a loss after two weeks of tight scares.
In-form and dangerous unit SOUTH BURNIE look to add another Northern upset to their resume as they take on Queechy Penguins who, like their men's side, are sitting on a three-game winning streak since their round one loss.
Renowned duo Mel Scoyler and Sarah McRobbie have shown class for their respective sides with the two consistently in the upper echelon of players for their teams and the competition.
Reigning premiers WEST DEVONPORT suffered a rare loss at the hands of Queechy last week and face Smithton as the Demons are determined to not suffer consecutive defeats.
The Saints have shown promise so far this season, pushing South Launceston to their absolute limits last weekend and could be a rough chance for finals if Laura Korpershoek and Maddison Poke continue their fine form.
After gaining their first premiership points of the season last weekend, DEVONPORT look for another positive result as they host Launceston City-Tamar Churinga.
Constantly improving, the joint venture sees City in a rebuilding phase after a strong 2018 season as Devonport have also shown their growth this year which was proven with a draw against last year's grand finalists, City Marians.