South Launceston are the only unbeaten side in the NTFA women's division one competition, defeating George Town 7.12 (54) to 4.1 (25).
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Doing battle under lights at Blue Gum Park on Friday night, the 2019 premiers made the home team work, restricting them to only one scoring quarter.
South ran out to 31-point lead at the main break with the Saints yet to score but George Town rallied and got to within 15 points at three-quarter-time.
Unfortunately for the previously undefeated Saints, they were unable to continue that form into the last quarter, with South racing away 29-point victors.
Ellie Woods kicked three in the win, with Aprille Crooks bagging two as Ruby Lanham and Kate Greaves were South's best, while Tyeisha Hinds kicked two and was adjudged George Town's second best behind Kirsten Mccreghan.
Meander Valley defeated Deloraine in the traditional cross-town rivalry match at home, winning 9.12 (66) to 0.1 (1).
With a strong breeze blowing towards Launceston, the Suns were able to both defend it and use it to their advantage in the win, with Deloraine kicking their behind in the last term.
Kayleigh Crawshaw, Sophie Townsend and Meg Wilkinson all kicked two as Dakota de Haan was best on ground, while Tahlia Powe and Claudia Gardner were resolute for the Kangaroos.
In another cross-town contest, Evandale defeated Longford 16.7 (103) to 2.0 (12).
The victors had a strong start thanks to a five-goal first quarter and grew on the lead throughout the match courtesy of Anabel Thomson and Maggie Cuthbertson.
The pair kicked 10 between them, with Thomson kicking six, while Tigers co-skipper Alanah Boyack kicked both goals for the defeated side.
The side's second win puts them in third place, with an intriguing contest against South Launceston ahead.
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