North Launceston's neverending conveyor belt has its latest acquisition blow the whistle on what it takes for more glory

Andrew Mathieson
May 24 2020 - 6:00am
OFF THE BENCH: Former umpire Stuart Groom standing in front of UTAS Stadium is another face behind the inevitable North Launceston conveyor belt of success. Picture: Phillip Biggs
OFF THE BENCH: Former umpire Stuart Groom standing in front of UTAS Stadium is another face behind the inevitable North Launceston conveyor belt of success. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Renowned more so for bringing a whistle to his mouth that could deliver wrath rather than praise from blowing, Stuart Groom was anything but a conventional pick for one of North Launceston's most underrated roles.

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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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