Riverside coach Alex Gaetani believes the success of his Northern Championship side vindicates the club's decision to return to statewide competition.
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While the Roos have won just twice since joining the NPL, the second-tier side sits third in the eight-team Northern Championship.
"Those boys are doing exceptionally well," Gaetani said. "This is our second team beating sides like Somerset and Ulverstone's firsts, that shows we've got depth."
A week off from NPL action gave Gaetani the chance to watch his three other men's teams at Ulverstone.
"This group have not had a huge look in at NPL level but represent the club really well.
"Guys like (centre back) Joey Evans are driving a great culture at the club. They just get on with it, help the younger guys and I'm really impressed with them. Joe is a former Riverside junior who is just a wonderful human and the perfect captain for that Championship side."
Rob Shaw
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.
