Eddie Ockenden, Stewart McSweyn, Georgia Baker and George Bailey prove Tasmanian sporting ambassadors

Rob Shaw
Updated December 16 2019 - 4:35pm, first published 1:30pm
Golden year: Eddie Ockenden celebrates with Hockeyroos duo Jane Claxton and Kaitlin Nobbs after claiming the Australian hockey player of the year awards. Picture: Hockey Australia
Golden year: Eddie Ockenden celebrates with Hockeyroos duo Jane Claxton and Kaitlin Nobbs after claiming the Australian hockey player of the year awards. Picture: Hockey Australia

Four Tasmanians this week chose four different state capitals to demonstrate their natural aptitude not just for their chosen sports but as ambassadors for both their state and their country.

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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw

Sports editor

Heralding the impact of Tasmanian sport without saying "punching above its weight" is not as easy as it sounds.

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