Perennial NTFA heavyweights South Launceston proved they are never out of the title fight as they shook the competition with a 12.13 (85) to 11.12 (78) win over ladder-leaders Longford.
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With the reigning premiers' finals hopes in the balance if the result went the other way, the Bulldogs fought their way back from a two-goal half-time deficit to secure the victory and get their hands on fourth place, ahead of resting rivals Rocherlea and George Town.
Former Longford under-18s player Brad Dodds made his old side pay with five goals to his name in the seven-point victory as two-time premiership coach Leigh Harding made his presence felt.
Tigers leader Lachlan Dakin kicked three as Lachlan Groves and Kacey Curtis kicked two with Aaron Seen providing highlights for the Longford faithful, who still hold top spot on the ladder.
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HILLWOOD and Bracknell engaged in a tight contest with Andrew Whitemore's four goals leading the Sharks over the line in the 7.14 (56) to 7.9 (51) win.
Bringing his tally to 35 for the season, Whitmore was joined by Jarrod Frankcombe, Damon Howe and Tom Bennett in his side's best players in the see-sawing contest.
All squared up heading into the final stanza, Bayley Neil was the only multiple score for the defeated side as Charles Archer and Kyle Gray impressed.
A goal-kicking clinic from BRIDGENORTH at Scottsdale saw the Parrots squawk away with a 20.9 (129) to 8.6 (54) victory.
Rohan Sergeant stood up in attack, claiming eight majors to leapfrog team-mate Nick Milbourne with 40 for the season as nine Parrots found the big sticks.
Faithful Bridgenorth trio Nick McElwee, Matt Zanetto and coach Brady Demeijer all had one of their strongest games of the season for the green, yellow and red men, who maintained their third position on the ladder.
Struggling for forward targets through injury and unavailability, Scottsdale coach Geoff Mohr took it upon himself to kick a bag - scoring six majors - with Brady Gee superb around the ground once again.
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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.
