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Launceston Tornadoes agree to part ways early with American coach Derrick Washington

Andrew Mathieson
Updated July 12 2019 - 4:34pm, first published 3:30pm
GONE: Derrick Washington has called it quits after nearly two seasons in charge of Launceston Tornadoes.
GONE: Derrick Washington has called it quits after nearly two seasons in charge of Launceston Tornadoes.

Launceston Tornadoes have released coach Derrick Washington from this year's contract, the American citing "to seek new opportunities" back home for departing short of the club's final three games of the NBL1 season.

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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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