Round 17 Tipping

Launceston City v Rangers 230pm (Mitsubishi Park)

Somerset v Burnie United 230pm (Shark Park)

Ulverstone v Launceston United 230pm (ulverstone Show Grounds)

Riverside v Knights 230pm (Windsor Park)

Ladder

Gibbles 59

Patty L.A 56

Ben Foote 51

Donk 50
Bobby 50

A.B 48

Twang 47

Sam 46

Grandpa 44

Chance 41

T.D 36

SMP 31

1		Nth Rangers	14	12	0	2	50	16	34	36
2		Ulverstone	15	11	2	2	61	14	47	35
3		Devonport	15	11	2	2	45	21	24	35
4		Riverside	14	5	4	5	24	34	-10	19
5		Prospect	14	5	1	8	20	32	-12	16
6		L'ton City	14	4	3	7	18	34	-16	15
7		L'ton United	14	4	2	8	28	34	-6	14
8		Somerset	14	3	3	8	25	43	-18	12
9		Burnie	14	0	1	13	15	58	-43	1

Round 17 could decide a few things this week.

Ladder After Round 16
POS	TEAM	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	PTS
1	Nth Rangers	14	12	0	2	50	16	34	36
2	Ulverstone	15	11	2	2	61	14	47	35
3	Devonport	15	11	2	2	45	21	24	35
4	Riverside	14	5	4	5	24	34	-10	19
5	Prospect	14	5	1	8	20	32	-12	16
6	L'ton City	14	4	3	7	18	34	-16	15
7	L'ton United	14	4	2	8	28	34	-6	14
8	Somerset	14	3	3	8	25	43	-18	12
9	Burnie	14	0	1	13	15	58	-43	1

So the equation is simple for Northern Rangers, win one game and take the title, any less than a win in the next two weeks, and providing Ulverstone win this week, and the title goes to the Ulverstone Show grounds.

Devonport can only hope Rangers and Ulverstone don’t win a game for the remainder of the season for them to take the prize.  If neither Rangers or Ulverstone secure wins this weekend, then the title will come down to the final week again this year.

The fight for the final spot in the finals is on this weekend too, with Prospect travelling to Riverside to fight for the right to defend their honour in the State Championship.  A win will see them go level on points with Riverside, and then it’s down to goal difference with both teams having tricky fixtures in the last round.

The grudge match is on this week with Burnie and Somerset going head to head for the battle of the coast, always a heated and interesting fixture.

Ulverstone will be looking to account for the rejuvenated Launceston United, who would feel they can topple Ulverstone after their success against Devonport last week.  For Ulverstone they must win to have any chance of the top spot at the end of the year, as this is their last game of the Premier League season

City will host Rangers and will no doubt be eager to ensure there are no celebrations at their home bar this weekend other than their own.  City are still a chance to finish in the finals, and this will be front and centre in their mind this weekend.

As a matter of interest, the Reserve title could be decided this weekend too at Launceston City with Rangers 1^st playing Launceston City 2^nd.  If Rangers win that one, its theirs, if City win, then they will need to win the following week against Prospect to secure it.

20 Man State Squad Revealed

Featuring 6 players from the north, the 20 man squad was announced today.

Ryan McCarragher has won slection for thr 20 man
Tasmanian Training Squad

“The state squad is taking shape and I’ve been impressed with the technical ability of many players,” Mr Reynolds said. “There are a few question marks left so we’ll have one last look at a few players this weekend before making a final decision early next week.”

The Tasmanian squad has been selected with a view to putting the best players in the state on the park – rather than serving as a developmental tool for younger players.  

The Tasmanian side will play Melbourne Victory on the 21st of August at KGV in Hobart.

Northern training was held in driving rain last Sunday at Churchill Park where Kurt watch the players slosh it out in a 40 minute match.

As expected, the weight of players are from the south, but it is good to see some players representing the North in this squad.

Clearly Shannon Rumbal from Launceston United gets the nod as the Northern Keeper of choice, while Nathan Gratton earns the loan place in defence from Devonport.

No suprises to see Brayden Mann in the
State Squad to play Melbourne Victory

The Midfield will be represented by Todd Hingston from Northern Rangers and Ryan McCarragher from Riverside Olympic.

No questions with the two form strikers of the Northern Premier League in Brayden Mann and Chris Hunt getting the opportunity to pull on the Apple Isle shirt, from Ulverstone and Northern Rangers respectively.

As far as getting a chance to put yourself in the A-League spot light, it doesn’t get better than this, as Melbourne Victory  will watch with great interest to see what sort of talent Tasmania has to offer at present.

Good luck to all involve

Tasmanian 20 Man Squad:

Nathan Pitchford                             New Town Eagles

Matthew Ferguson                         South Hobart

Shannon Rumbal                             Launceston United

Eli Luttmer                                          Taroona

Nathan Gratton                                Devonport Strikers

Paul Stevens                                      NTC

Hugh Ludford                                    South Hobart

Cameron Williams                            South Hobart

Ryan McCarragher                           Riverside Olympic

Liam Scott                                           New Town Eagles

Todd Hingston                                  Northern Rangers

Shae Hickey                                        South Hobart

Loic Feral                                             South Hobart

Chris Hunt                                          Northern Rangers

Jamie De Smit                                    NTC

Adam McKeown                              New Town Eagles

Aaron Cairns                                      Clarence United

Brayden Mann                                  Ulverstone

Alex Leszczynski                               New Town Eagles

Andy Brennan                                   South Hobart

The full squad will be announced on Monday 13 August.

Joining Kurt Reynolds in the Tasmanian dugout are former Tasmanian captain Chris McKenna as Team Manager and Mark Prendergast as Sport Trainer.



Vale Leigh Reaney

Dear All,
It is with my great regret that i inform the football community of tasmania,That one of our young players and good friend of Prospect Knights Leigh Reaney has passed away due to a work accident.I am sure all of you are shocked like i am and if have the chance lets please pay our respect to his family when the oppertunity comes.
RIP leigh

Prospect President
Anton Balym

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