With two rounds remaining, the TSLW's goal-kicking competition between Launceston team-mates Brie Rattray and Daria Bannister is heating up as they prepare to host Clarence on Sunday.
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Returning to the side after missing the last two games, Rattray sits on 34 goals and Bannister 33 but coach Ange Dickson says it's far from on their mind.
"Nothing has really been said about it. We are extremely fortunate to have two girls kicking such big numbers and quite often it's Brie to Daria or Daria to Brie so they link up well," she said.
Despite remaining undefeated with their win over Tigers last week, Dickson described the performance as "emotionally flat" with morale to be boosted as Rattray, Camilla Taylor, Meg Sinclair and captain Ashlee Carey all return.
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"We ticked the boxes we needed to given the conditions but we just weren't up and about."
"Clarence play a similar style to us but this week the main focus is on us and enjoying our footy by celebrating tackles, one-percenters and scores.
"Having Brie return is really handy to the team. For a new player who's only just picked up the game, she's in really good form and it's always good to have her there."
As the Blues look to raise their enjoyment levels, Dean Smith's North Launceston outfit hits the road this week to face Tigers at Kingston's Twin Ovals.
Coming off a pleasing performance against Glenorchy, the fourth-placed Bombers have tasted success in both match-ups against their opponents in their inaugural State League season but Smith still sees the Tigers as a dangerous outfit.
"They are a really good side who are always improving," he said.
"We've got to be right on our game if we are any chance to beat them because they'll feel like it's a chance to pick up a win on their home ground.
"I was happy with the girls' effort last week - missing a few players. Tasks were set and there were several little victories."
Citing the midfield battle as the key to success against the Southern side, Smith welcomes back Meg Cornish and Caitlyn Hooper to his side.
"Both of the girls bring size and strength to the side with Cornish bringing in an extra bit of height.
"Their strength is something we'll really need this week as Kingborough have some strong tough midfielders so it's handy to have those girls back."
Saturday night sees Glenorchy host Lauderdale with the Magpies having inflicted two heavy defeats on the Southern Bombers.
A 155-point defeat was then backed up by a score-less 181-point loss with more than half of the Magpies side hitting the scoreboard.
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