Taking home two of the three available statewide premierships, coaches in the North of Tasmania know what it takes to win on the grandest stage of them all.
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Before Saturday's grand final contest between Greater Western Sydney and Richmond, the five major Northern premiership winners gave their inside tips with the Tigers a clear favourite among the pick of the bunch.
However, undefeated Lilydale coach Colin Lockhart has sensed an upset, picking GWS for the win with backline commander Heath Shaw to run the ship and take home the Norm Smith Medal in potentially his last game.
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TSL
North Launceston - Taylor Whitford
Premiers: Richmond
Norm Smith Medal: Dion Prestia
It's a game of two styles. Richmond's defensive pressure, along with its run and carry will worry the Giants.
TSL development league
North Launceston - Jade Selby
Premiers: Richmond by 19
Norm Smith Medal: Dion Prestia
Richmond have a trusted game plan and star power. I like their forward set up and they have the experience on the MCG.
NTFA premier division
Hillwood - Nathan Lowe
Premiers: Richmond by 27
Norm Smith Medal: Daniel Rioli
I think experience will come down to it on Saturday. I think all their leaders in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt will stand up and I think GWS probably played their grand final against Collingwood to be honest.
NTFAW
South Launceston - Adrian Dean
Premiers: Richmond by 28
Norm Smith Medal: Dustin Martin
Richmond have a really strong, hardened midfield and two dangerous key forwards in Jack Riewoldt and Tom Lynch who will be too strong.
NTFA division one
Lilydale - Colin Lockhart
Premiers: Greater Western Sydney by 11
Norm Smith Medal: Heath Shaw
I just think they have more to play for and they don't have that fear factor when it comes to losing.
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