One of several graduates from City's productive youth system, Fleming scored the goal that seemed likely to earn a morale-boosting win over South Hobart in round nine before the Southern big guns finally found an equaliser deep into stoppage time.

With just six goals scored all season - three of which came in the derby win over Riverside - Sciulli believes his side could reap the benefit of the 18-year-old's growing confidence and developing partnership with experienced Pom Dan Smith.

"Will's a really good kid," Sciulli said.

"He's all heart, prepared to work and gives everything he's got as all the young fellas here are. The only difficult thing is when to rest them because they are getting tired, but they're never going to tell you that."

A weekend off for statewide cup finals has handed City that rest and they return to action facing the toughest task in Tasmanian soccer - a trip to three-time champion and newly-crowned Lakoseljac Cup winner Devonport.

Riverside's Valley Road thumping in the last round did not escape Sciulli's attention but he was full of praise for how his side embraced the South Hobart challenge, even after going down to 10 men when Matty Oh was sent off.

A youthful side produced a magnificent performance at Prospect Park, led by Gedi Krusa who so nearly sealed victory with a curling shot which came back off the crossbar.

The midfield maestro, who recently returned from a stint playing in Queensland, will also be facing his old team at Devonport.

"Gedi was very good against South but he was not Pat Malone there," Sciulli recalled.

"Stef Tantari was excellent, particularly in the second half. They all did really well and gave the guys upfield stuff to work with."

The return of a former teammate has given Alex Gaetani the chance to shuffle the pack at Riverside Olympic.

Ryan McCarragher brings both experience and versatility to the Windsor Park table having played centre-back and centre-forward during his time at Riverside and Northern Rangers.

After reclaiming his fitness with a brief stint in the unforgiving Sunday social competition, McCarragher returned to first team action at Devonport in round nine where a 6-1 loss did not accurately reflect his assured presence at the back.

"Ryan is an excellent pick-up. He's huge for us," Gaetani said.

"He provides a lot of protection and leadership and will win every ball that comes close to him.

"He has a clear understanding of the level and what it takes to win here which we lack at times.

"As soon as I knew he was fit I found a way to get him in there."

McCarragher comfortably slotted in alongside the like-minded Tom Prince which allowed Gaetani to redeploy other players including young Max Reissig who has been a revelation for the senior side this season.

"It means Maxy is released higher up the park as one of two holding players with Luca (Vigilante) who can both play and provide protection in front of the defence.

"Ryan's a similar player to Tom Prince. He likes to go and win the ball and certainly does not over-complicate defending and he will give Tom more confidence to go and win balls with a bit of protection."

Still seeking a first win for the season, Riverside hosts Kingborough.