Northern Hawks captain Gemma Poke shows how to not win graciously

Rob Shaw
Updated September 7 2021 - 1:57pm, first published September 6 2021 - 2:30pm
Wise words: Northern Hawks captain Gemma Poke delivered an inspirational speech despite losing Saturday's State League grand final. Picture: Phillip Biggs
Wise words: Northern Hawks captain Gemma Poke delivered an inspirational speech despite losing Saturday's State League grand final. Picture: Phillip Biggs

It is an unavoidable conclusion that the very definition of a sporting contest determines that ultimately somebody usually has to lose.

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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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