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We did hear on the coast last year that both Launceston and North Launceston had made some inquiries about joining the NWFL if the TSL ends. I don't know if that was correct but it may be.

Disappointing to hear of the situation at Glenorchy, they are one of the states traditional clubs and by the sound of it re-joining the SFL may be a good option for them. I know that up the coast here when Burnie and Devonport left the TSL it all started the same way, with players walking away...

Heard that rumour up the coast but as I understand it he has already signed again with Penguin. He has done a great job at Penguin this year they only lost the grand final by 3 points but had plenty of chances to win it.

. I agree with you that clubs should always advertise coaching positions. Another good example of inside appointments is AFL Tas, there have been a lot of local candidates in all 3 regions who understand Tassy football at all levels of our game who never get a chance to get into senior positions...

Disappointing to see the situation with East Devonport, they have been having problems for a number of years now so this really came as no surprise. They are retaining their junior programme so hopefully they can rebuild and get up and going again. They have always been very strong financially...

Thats a difficult question. I think their initial idea of 1 player per TSL club is fair and it was pleasing to see them include the coast in the program as there is plenty of young talent in the NWFL. The only answer to your question I can think of is that if some clubs have several players...

I cant see any club wanting to join the TSL at the moment with its future in such doubt and it seems to me the player exodus at some southern clubs is a re-run of what happened with the 2 NW clubs 3 years ago. I don't think there is any chance of any NW club (or NWFL combined side) ever going...

Sherrin Egger leaving North Launceston to play with Wynyard in the NWFL next season

James Dowling is a very handy player good at winning the hard ball and has played in a couple of Burnie's last 3 premierships

Its a surprise to me the number of players leaving the TSL clubs for the lower leagues in the south of the state. If it is anything like up here in the North and North West the amount of money being thrown around is incredible. Players being offered $1000 or more a game is not too uncommon and I...

It seems a lot of southern TSL players are leaving their clubs for lower leagues. I am just wondering if its the money that is attractive to them or is it the unbalanced nature of the TSL these days. Its obvious that the TSL needs more sides in the North but I cant see the NW clubs ever coming...

Even though the coastal teams are not in the TSL anymore (I wish they were) I still keep an eye on the TSL and as we all know North Launceston have just won another flag. Its hard to see an end to the domination of the league by North Launceston and possibly Launceston as well. Launceston...

Unfortunately footy in Tassie is not what it used to be and sadly I think it will only get worse due to the changing lifestyles in our society as you pointed out. Both North Launceston and Launceston lost a lot of players over the summer to local leagues and it makes me wonder if interest in the...

I think Launceston have lost quite a few as well. As far as I know all the Burnie Dockers youngsters that were forced to play with them last year won't be there this year and I don't know if that is coincidence or whether there is more to the story, 2 of them have gone to Clarence and I'm not...

I think AFL Tas have made a great choice for the TAC Cup team by appointing Adrian Fletcher. Lots of footy experience at the top level and also coaching under age sides. Great to see a passionate Tasmanian get the job.