THE YOUNGBRIGADE:WOODHAM &THANNHAUSER

UNIVERSITYBRUSH ASIDEEAGLES

NTC FINISHWITH A RUSHTO TAKE OUTSUMMER CUP

BRINGING TASMANIAN FOOTBALL TO LIFE

ONLY THE KEEPERTO BEATWEDNESDAY 12, MARCH 2014

ISSUE 2

Southern WPL2014 Season Preview

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ContentsISSUE 2, 12 Mar 14

Features

Starting XI04 University progressUniversity SC & Clarence United both progress through tothe round of 16 for the LakoseljacCup 08 Summer Cup WinnersNTC and Olympia both took homevaluable pre season braggingrights

Extra Time

12 Second FiddleZebras development coach NickHarrison talks to OTKTB about hiscontentment at Zebras 14 2014 SWPL PreviewOTKTB predicts and analyses the6 teams competing in the 2014SWPL

28 The Young BrigadeWe get to know Rangers HarryThannhauser & Knights AlexWoodham 30 Tassie's AbroadWhere possible we will catch upwith Tassie players playing abroad 33 Meet our TipstersOTKTB introduces its panel ofexperts

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ContentsISSUE 2, 12 Mar 14

Features

Starting XI04 University progressUniversity SC & Clarence United both progress through tothe round of 16 for the LakoseljacCup 08 Summer Cup WinnersNTC and Olympia both took homevaluable pre season braggingrights

Extra Time

12 Second FiddleZebras development coach NickHarrison talks to OTKTB about hiscontentment at Zebras 14 2014 SWPL PreviewOTKTB predicts and analyses the6 teams competing in the 2014SWPL

28 The Young BrigadeWe get to know Rangers HarryThannhauser & Knights AlexWoodham 30 Tassie's AbroadWhere possible we will catch upwith Tassie players playing abroad 33 Meet our TipstersOTKTB introduces its panel ofexperts

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University brushaside Eagles to

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LAKOSELJAC CUP

(Above) University SC coachRomilton Amaral addresses hisplayers before kick off

University SC 6New Town Eagles 0 University SC secured a relatively easy victoryover New Town Eagles on Saturday to progressthrough for an interesting Round of 16 encounteragainst Glenorchy Knights on March 22. University played the better of the football fromthe outset with width and penetration being theirally. While Eagles avenues towards goal wereeither through Jamie Vernon or beyond theUniversity defence. The home side hit the lead in the 12th minute andnever looked back. A dangerous free kickwhipped in by Phineas Aldridge skimmed off thetop of Eagles defender Michael Anderson andpast the helpless Adam Bates in goals. Five minutes later what would have been the goalof the game after a nice build up and through ball

by Ronald John was ruled offside as GeorgeKamano mistimed his run, though finished theplay with a nice strike into the back of the net. The game then turned for the worst for Eagles as astrong challenge by University’s Toby MacGregoron Jamie Vernon saw the Eagles play maker comeoff second best and have to leave the field. After Vernon’s departure Eagles never lookedlike threatening University and the middle of thepitch became a free for all as University ranamuck. Kamano had a number of chances to giveUniversity a larger lead going into half time butwas unable to capatalise on good positioning. It was man of the match Ronald John whoextended University’s lead before the break witha bullet which gave Bates no chance.

Bates whose known trade is as a defender had asolid game in between the sticks for Eagles andhad it not been for a number of brave saves theresult could easily have reached double digits. The second half was much the same as the firstwith University controlling the play and Eaglestrying to catch them out on the break with somespeed up front. The game was all but over when John added hissecond on the 61st minute mark as the Eaglesdefence opened up like Moses parting the RedSea. John received the ball 20 yards from goal andthen wondered in to the box before calmlyslotting the ball past Bates to make it 3-0. George Kamano, Aaron Hindmarsh and Jake Undyadded to University’s tally before the ninetyminutes was up. University running out winners 6-0, this is withtheir most dynamic player Luke Huigsloot

starting on the bench and playing the majority ofthe second half only. In the other Lakoseljac Cup result on the dayClarence United came from 2 nil down to defeatnorthern based side Riverside Olympic 4-2. Clarence will now meet Taroona FC at KelvendonPark on the 22nd March, while Knights will playhost to University on the same date. Prospect Knights were a late withdrawal from thecompetition giving Nelson Eastern Suburbs aneasy path to the Round of 16 where they will faceSouth Hobart. Prospect now become ineligible to participate innext year's Lakoseljac Cup.

(Above) University SC defender Pete Franks. Franks had asolid game often taking the opportunity to venture forward.

Lakoseljac CupRound of 16 Fixtures

22nd March 2014

Match 1 Devonport v Ulverstone Match 2 Launceston City v Somerset Match 3 Glenorchy Knights v University Match 4 South Hobart v Nelson Est Subs Match 5 Taroona v Clarence Match 6 Northern Rangers v Olympia FC Match 7 Tilford Zebras v Burnie Match 8 Beachside v Kingborough Lions

Please check www.footballfedtas.com.aufor full fixture details

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University brushaside Eagles to

progress

LAKOSELJAC CUP

(Above) University SC coachRomilton Amaral addresses hisplayers before kick off

University SC 6New Town Eagles 0 University SC secured a relatively easy victoryover New Town Eagles on Saturday to progressthrough for an interesting Round of 16 encounteragainst Glenorchy Knights on March 22. University played the better of the football fromthe outset with width and penetration being theirally. While Eagles avenues towards goal wereeither through Jamie Vernon or beyond theUniversity defence. The home side hit the lead in the 12th minute andnever looked back. A dangerous free kickwhipped in by Phineas Aldridge skimmed off thetop of Eagles defender Michael Anderson andpast the helpless Adam Bates in goals. Five minutes later what would have been the goalof the game after a nice build up and through ball

by Ronald John was ruled offside as GeorgeKamano mistimed his run, though finished theplay with a nice strike into the back of the net. The game then turned for the worst for Eagles as astrong challenge by University’s Toby MacGregoron Jamie Vernon saw the Eagles play maker comeoff second best and have to leave the field. After Vernon’s departure Eagles never lookedlike threatening University and the middle of thepitch became a free for all as University ranamuck. Kamano had a number of chances to giveUniversity a larger lead going into half time butwas unable to capatalise on good positioning. It was man of the match Ronald John whoextended University’s lead before the break witha bullet which gave Bates no chance.

Bates whose known trade is as a defender had asolid game in between the sticks for Eagles andhad it not been for a number of brave saves theresult could easily have reached double digits. The second half was much the same as the firstwith University controlling the play and Eaglestrying to catch them out on the break with somespeed up front. The game was all but over when John added hissecond on the 61st minute mark as the Eaglesdefence opened up like Moses parting the RedSea. John received the ball 20 yards from goal andthen wondered in to the box before calmlyslotting the ball past Bates to make it 3-0. George Kamano, Aaron Hindmarsh and Jake Undyadded to University’s tally before the ninetyminutes was up. University running out winners 6-0, this is withtheir most dynamic player Luke Huigsloot

starting on the bench and playing the majority ofthe second half only. In the other Lakoseljac Cup result on the dayClarence United came from 2 nil down to defeatnorthern based side Riverside Olympic 4-2. Clarence will now meet Taroona FC at KelvendonPark on the 22nd March, while Knights will playhost to University on the same date. Prospect Knights were a late withdrawal from thecompetition giving Nelson Eastern Suburbs aneasy path to the Round of 16 where they will faceSouth Hobart. Prospect now become ineligible to participate innext year's Lakoseljac Cup.

(Above) University SC defender Pete Franks. Franks had asolid game often taking the opportunity to venture forward.

Lakoseljac CupRound of 16 Fixtures

22nd March 2014

Match 1 Devonport v Ulverstone Match 2 Launceston City v Somerset Match 3 Glenorchy Knights v University Match 4 South Hobart v Nelson Est Subs Match 5 Taroona v Clarence Match 6 Northern Rangers v Olympia FC Match 7 Tilford Zebras v Burnie Match 8 Beachside v Kingborough Lions

Please check www.footballfedtas.com.aufor full fixture details

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NTC stun Olympiawith late flurry NTC 6Olympia FC 4 Over the past few weeks there have beenwhispered words about the slow demise ofWomen’s Football in Tasmania. In the past the Women’s Summer Cup andStatewide Cup fixture has been lost in betweenthe hysteria and competitiveness of the Men’sgame. Well on Monday there could be no onecomplaining about Women’s football as it wasthe highlight of the day. The NTC came from two goals down twice tooutrun an Olympia FC side that looked ratherunfit and at times quite lazy. Both sides didn’t waste any time in testing eachother out with warning shots fired from NTC’sBianca Parker and Olympia’s Bliss Cantrell in theopening minutes. Needless to say it was no surprise to see a goalreasonably early in the match when Olympia’s

Ellie Gavalas put the ball in to the top right handcorner from a difficult angle. Almost immediately NTC’s Innocent Michaelnearly levelled the score forcing a wonderfulsave from Olympia keeper Shelley Cook. The game went up another notch after that and afabulous strike by Rani Cavaretta on the halfvolley left NTC keeper Margot Johnstonstranded and put Olympia up 2-0. NTC captain Stacie Hutchinson then took it uponherself to lift the side when she blasted a shotfrom 12 yards past the helpless Cook in goals. Hutchinson then levelled the scores on the 35thminute mark when a cross from Lucy Johnson fellto her feet and she forced the ball past Cook onceagain. The second half was an end to end affair withboth sides not able to penetrate each other’sdefence. The introduction by Olympia of Allie Berry in thesecond half looked to have been the winningmove for Olympia as her discipline and decisionmaking bought structure to Olympia’s attackand after goals by Rani Cavaretta and a cleverlittle goal by Bliss Cantrell, Olympia looked tohave it sealed with seven minutes to go.

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NTC's Lucy Johnson puts in her sides thirdgoal. Image Courtesy of Joshua McInerney

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But four moments of individual brilliance by NTCsteered them to victory. Lucy Johnson put a cracker in from just outsidethe 18 yard box immediately after the kick offand a cautious vibe was sent through theOlympia contingent. In the last minute of normal time what will mostlikely be the goal of the year by any male orfemale was scored by Aimee Medwin. Medwintook possession of the ball in her own half

travelled past countless Olympia players playeda nice one two and then slotted the ball underextreme pressure in to the back of the net... Words will not do the goal any justice. The comeback was complete when LucyJohnson capped off her fine match with hersecond goal a minute later when Paige Ayton putin a fantastic free kick NTC became the toast ofthe women’s game.

NTC stun Olympiawith late flurry NTC 6Olympia FC 4 Over the past few weeks there have beenwhispered words about the slow demise ofWomen’s Football in Tasmania. In the past the Women’s Summer Cup andStatewide Cup fixture has been lost in betweenthe hysteria and competitiveness of the Men’sgame. Well on Monday there could be no onecomplaining about Women’s football as it wasthe highlight of the day. The NTC came from two goals down twice tooutrun an Olympia FC side that looked ratherunfit and at times quite lazy. Both sides didn’t waste any time in testing eachother out with warning shots fired from NTC’sBianca Parker and Olympia’s Bliss Cantrell in theopening minutes. Needless to say it was no surprise to see a goalreasonably early in the match when Olympia’s

Ellie Gavalas put the ball in to the top right handcorner from a difficult angle. Almost immediately NTC’s Innocent Michaelnearly levelled the score forcing a wonderfulsave from Olympia keeper Shelley Cook. The game went up another notch after that and afabulous strike by Rani Cavaretta on the halfvolley left NTC keeper Margot Johnstonstranded and put Olympia up 2-0. NTC captain Stacie Hutchinson then took it uponherself to lift the side when she blasted a shotfrom 12 yards past the helpless Cook in goals. Hutchinson then levelled the scores on the 35thminute mark when a cross from Lucy Johnson fellto her feet and she forced the ball past Cook onceagain. The second half was an end to end affair withboth sides not able to penetrate each other’sdefence. The introduction by Olympia of Allie Berry in thesecond half looked to have been the winningmove for Olympia as her discipline and decisionmaking bought structure to Olympia’s attackand after goals by Rani Cavaretta and a cleverlittle goal by Bliss Cantrell, Olympia looked tohave it sealed with seven minutes to go.

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NTC's Lucy Johnson puts in her sides thirdgoal. Image Courtesy of Joshua McInerney

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But four moments of individual brilliance by NTCsteered them to victory. Lucy Johnson put a cracker in from just outsidethe 18 yard box immediately after the kick offand a cautious vibe was sent through theOlympia contingent. In the last minute of normal time what will mostlikely be the goal of the year by any male orfemale was scored by Aimee Medwin. Medwintook possession of the ball in her own half

travelled past countless Olympia players playeda nice one two and then slotted the ball underextreme pressure in to the back of the net... Words will not do the goal any justice. The comeback was complete when LucyJohnson capped off her fine match with hersecond goal a minute later when Paige Ayton putin a fantastic free kick NTC became the toast ofthe women’s game.

Wadawu the Magician Tilford Zebras 0Olympia FC 2 Last year due to some confusion around competition rulesOlympia were handed the Summer Cup on a plate. This year no onecan take it away from them. They went through the competition without conceding a singlegoal and gave a glimpse of some exciting new talent. The likes of Jacob Herbert, Gus Rumney & Bruno Almeida have allshown that they are ready for the real thing come the start of the2014 Victory League season. But it was the composure and brilliance of some of the moreexperienced players that shone on Monday when Olympia FCdefeated Tilford Zebras 2-0 in the Summer Cup Final. In particular the performances of Warren Wadawu, Alex Holmes,Jake Vandermey and Ben Phillips were the backbone of Olympia’semphatic victory. While many will say it was only two nil. Those that were there willagree that the scoreboard was not an adequate reflection ofdangerous possession. Both teams started the game testing the water with Zebras lookingfor quick changes of play while Olympia looked to exploit theblack and white with width. On the 29th minute mark a nice move by Wadawu down the lefthand side of the Zebras box allowed Alex Bellini to give Olympiathe edge after the talented winger cut the ball back to Bellini tofinish from 8 yards.

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While Zebras had plenty of possession they were unable to break down the Olympia defence andoften over committed leaving ample space in the middle of the park for the likes of Alex Bellini andNick Meredith to structure a counter attack. Add to that the composure of Dmitri Nester in goals for Olympia who was often bought in to the playto subdue any Zebras forward pressure Olympia were just about unbreakable in defence.As the game looked to peter out a moment of individual brilliance by Wadawu gave Olympiainsurance on their already dominate position. Wadawu received the ball just inside the box before he somehow danced around three Zebras defenders in close proximity and struck the ball past Matthew Ferguson from a tight angle. Zebras had a number of players who sold their club and supports short on the day but the likes ofjoshua Fielding and Kurt Engles where positives out of what was a disapponting finish for Zebras. This was enough to give Olympia the win and give their vocal supports something to get excitedabout for the upcoming Victory League season.

Olympia's match winner Warren Wadawucelebrates after scoring his sides secondgoal Image Courtesy of Mark Phillips

Wadawu the Magician Tilford Zebras 0Olympia FC 2 Last year due to some confusion around competition rulesOlympia were handed the Summer Cup on a plate. This year no onecan take it away from them. They went through the competition without conceding a singlegoal and gave a glimpse of some exciting new talent. The likes of Jacob Herbert, Gus Rumney & Bruno Almeida have allshown that they are ready for the real thing come the start of the2014 Victory League season. But it was the composure and brilliance of some of the moreexperienced players that shone on Monday when Olympia FCdefeated Tilford Zebras 2-0 in the Summer Cup Final. In particular the performances of Warren Wadawu, Alex Holmes,Jake Vandermey and Ben Phillips were the backbone of Olympia’semphatic victory. While many will say it was only two nil. Those that were there willagree that the scoreboard was not an adequate reflection ofdangerous possession. Both teams started the game testing the water with Zebras lookingfor quick changes of play while Olympia looked to exploit theblack and white with width. On the 29th minute mark a nice move by Wadawu down the lefthand side of the Zebras box allowed Alex Bellini to give Olympiathe edge after the talented winger cut the ball back to Bellini tofinish from 8 yards.

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While Zebras had plenty of possession they were unable to break down the Olympia defence andoften over committed leaving ample space in the middle of the park for the likes of Alex Bellini andNick Meredith to structure a counter attack. Add to that the composure of Dmitri Nester in goals for Olympia who was often bought in to the playto subdue any Zebras forward pressure Olympia were just about unbreakable in defence.As the game looked to peter out a moment of individual brilliance by Wadawu gave Olympiainsurance on their already dominate position. Wadawu received the ball just inside the box before he somehow danced around three Zebras defenders in close proximity and struck the ball past Matthew Ferguson from a tight angle. Zebras had a number of players who sold their club and supports short on the day but the likes ofjoshua Fielding and Kurt Engles where positives out of what was a disapponting finish for Zebras. This was enough to give Olympia the win and give their vocal supports something to get excitedabout for the upcoming Victory League season.

Olympia's match winner Warren Wadawucelebrates after scoring his sides secondgoal Image Courtesy of Mark Phillips

NICK HARRISON

Content playingsecond fiddle

This week OTKTB was fortunate to catchup with Tilford Zebras DevelopmentLeague coach Nick Harrison. The Zebras Development League squadthis week took out the Men's ReservesSummer Cup title and we thought it onlyjust to catch up with the man at the helmof the Zebras future. Previous Clubs where you have coached? I have coached at Glenorchy Knights, SouthHobart and I am Currently with Tilford Zebras Current Coaching Accreditation? Senior Licence Future accreditation and ambitions? If I continue in the same role next season i willneed to obtain the C licence, which hopefully Ican do during the off season. You have been at Zebras for four years now?How are you enjoying the development role? Yes I am looking forward to the new season, notsure if 6 teams is enough for the league andhaving to play each team 4 times in my opinion isnot ideal.However we have had a goodpreseason and will be raring to go on the 29thMarch. This role is probably the hardest in theclub ( that's why I'm paid the highest) becauseyou have to wait to know which players aredropping down from the V league for the weekand then pick the team around them, the playersthat miss out will then drop down to the under

20 league and play with Serg, so we have to worktogether to ensure the smooth running of the 3squads. Since you have been at the club there has beenmultiple changes at the top... Any reason whyyou haven't put your hand up to take up therole? Yes I have seen a few coaches come and go, butthe expectation at the club is high as it should beand with only 21 games in a season, if you startbadly then the pressure starts to mount. Afterhaving a go as Senior coach with the Knights I amquite happy at the moment to play a lesser rolewithin the club. But never say never. How do you expect the team to perform thisyear... the Development Team? I will expect the team to win the league, even if itis a development league you still play to win andwehaveanumberofplayersturning20thisyear,so under the current set up if they do not makethe v league squad next season we could seesome of these talented players moving on, So itis important that we give them the best possiblechance to do this, mixing these lads with some ofthe younger lads coming through, the club is in avery healthy position. Who are a few players you would like to pointout for people to watch. I don't really like to point out players but some ofthe younger ones that come through last seasoninclude Luke Warrener and Liam Heffernan whohave both had a superb summer cuptournament. Along with Ryan Woodford. But themain one to watch out for is 16 year old Jacob(Jake) Brennan, he played under 16s last season,impressed in preseason training given a chancethroughout the summer cup and scored bothgoals in our 2-0 semi final win over Knights.

Even with the new accreditation andformation views of FFA, you are one of the fewwilling to coach as each match is played...Why? I believe that because you get to know theopposition players, strengths and weaknessesof the teams it is easier to set your team up toexploit the weaknesses and hopefully win thegame. As much as we all are required to play the4 3 3 formation you can adapt this during thegame to the extent that during the second halfof the game on Monday we played more of a 4 5 1formation to win the game. In my opinion the reason you play football is towin the game so if that means changingformations to do this then so be it, so if you seemy team losing with 15 to go you can ensure wewill give it a go and could end up playing a 3 2 5formation. When it comes off great and when itdoes not then you go home and think what youcould have done different.

NICK HARRISON

(Above): Tilford Zebras coach Nick Harrisonbefore Saturdays Summer Cup victory overSouth Hobart. It was Harrison's first bit of silverware sincejoining the black and white four years ago.

(Below): Nick Harrison spent time at SouthHobart as Ken Morton's number two Image courtesy of Walter Pless

NICK HARRISON

Content playingsecond fiddle

This week OTKTB was fortunate to catchup with Tilford Zebras DevelopmentLeague coach Nick Harrison. The Zebras Development League squadthis week took out the Men's ReservesSummer Cup title and we thought it onlyjust to catch up with the man at the helmof the Zebras future. Previous Clubs where you have coached? I have coached at Glenorchy Knights, SouthHobart and I am Currently with Tilford Zebras Current Coaching Accreditation? Senior Licence Future accreditation and ambitions? If I continue in the same role next season i willneed to obtain the C licence, which hopefully Ican do during the off season. You have been at Zebras for four years now?How are you enjoying the development role? Yes I am looking forward to the new season, notsure if 6 teams is enough for the league andhaving to play each team 4 times in my opinion isnot ideal.However we have had a goodpreseason and will be raring to go on the 29thMarch. This role is probably the hardest in theclub ( that's why I'm paid the highest) becauseyou have to wait to know which players aredropping down from the V league for the weekand then pick the team around them, the playersthat miss out will then drop down to the under

20 league and play with Serg, so we have to worktogether to ensure the smooth running of the 3squads. Since you have been at the club there has beenmultiple changes at the top... Any reason whyyou haven't put your hand up to take up therole? Yes I have seen a few coaches come and go, butthe expectation at the club is high as it should beand with only 21 games in a season, if you startbadly then the pressure starts to mount. Afterhaving a go as Senior coach with the Knights I amquite happy at the moment to play a lesser rolewithin the club. But never say never. How do you expect the team to perform thisyear... the Development Team? I will expect the team to win the league, even if itis a development league you still play to win andwehaveanumberofplayersturning20thisyear,so under the current set up if they do not makethe v league squad next season we could seesome of these talented players moving on, So itis important that we give them the best possiblechance to do this, mixing these lads with some ofthe younger lads coming through, the club is in avery healthy position. Who are a few players you would like to pointout for people to watch. I don't really like to point out players but some ofthe younger ones that come through last seasoninclude Luke Warrener and Liam Heffernan whohave both had a superb summer cuptournament. Along with Ryan Woodford. But themain one to watch out for is 16 year old Jacob(Jake) Brennan, he played under 16s last season,impressed in preseason training given a chancethroughout the summer cup and scored bothgoals in our 2-0 semi final win over Knights.

Even with the new accreditation andformation views of FFA, you are one of the fewwilling to coach as each match is played...Why? I believe that because you get to know theopposition players, strengths and weaknessesof the teams it is easier to set your team up toexploit the weaknesses and hopefully win thegame. As much as we all are required to play the4 3 3 formation you can adapt this during thegame to the extent that during the second halfof the game on Monday we played more of a 4 5 1formation to win the game. In my opinion the reason you play football is towin the game so if that means changingformations to do this then so be it, so if you seemy team losing with 15 to go you can ensure wewill give it a go and could end up playing a 3 2 5formation. When it comes off great and when itdoes not then you go home and think what youcould have done different.

NICK HARRISON

(Above): Tilford Zebras coach Nick Harrisonbefore Saturdays Summer Cup victory overSouth Hobart. It was Harrison's first bit of silverware sincejoining the black and white four years ago.

(Below): Nick Harrison spent time at SouthHobart as Ken Morton's number two Image courtesy of Walter Pless

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

With the 2014 Southern Women'sPremier League only weeks away OTKTBlooks at the season ahead and gives youits predictions for final standings comeAugust. The Summer Cup isnt always a good indication ofform leading up to the season proper as teamslook to give as many players a run, working outtheir starting squad for the first match in theseason proper or in this case the Statewide Cup. But Olympia are again going to be hard to go past. They breezed past the group stage of this year'sSummer Cup amassing 27 goals in three outings. Zebras and Clarence are the teams most likely tochallenge Olympia throughout the season withboth teams likely to take points off the currentchampions whose main concern looks to befitness nearing the start of the season. The form of Sarah Morris will dictate how farZebras will go this year but with some talentcoming through the ranks we could possibly see achanging of the gaurd at the top. Zebraswereactive inthetransfermarketoverthesummer picking up the likes of Rachel Ridler andDanielle Kannegiesser from Clarence United.These signings may see them pip the EasternShore side in the final standings. Clarence on the otherhand will probably seethings differently and with an abundance oftalent coming through the ranks will seethemselves amongst the mix come finals time. United are a side that plays well as a team. Theyproved last year they have the ability to knockanyside off at any stage.

They have arguable the finest keeper in theleague which gives them added advantage in acompetition that has started to produce anumber of fine strikers. One of which will play for black and red in BronteDavidson. Under new coach Pat Watts University areexpected to fill that fourth place finals spot. University were the real surprise package out oflast years competition and will be looking tobuild on the momentum generated out of their2013 campaign. Mikayla Wedge is a huge loss for the side butWatts is confident that Elissa Bowditch hasshown enough to fill the gap left by Wedge. Taroona FC have lost a significant amount ofplayers from their senior playing group for 2014. They will rely heavily on the likes of Lisa Bremnerand Sabella Ormandy-Neale. Two players whohave now been part of the senior setup for anumber of years. Don't count Taroona out of finals contentionthough, abely coached by Scott Gallagher IfUniversity dont take advantage of Taroona'slosses then you could see the tangarine striprunning around come finals time. Glenorchy Knights made up mainly of playersfrom last years New Town Eagles squad areexpected to be competitive without challengingfor the finals. Knights who have bought virtually the entirewomen's program across from Eagles have anumber of talented players amongst teir playinggroup. The loss of Zoe Nichols to Zebras will hurt the sidein the middle of the park but dont be surprised Iftowards the end of the season Chris Murray hasthe Knights starting to take valuable points offsome of the top sides.

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

(Right): Clarence United will be looking to startthe season running when they take on OlympiaFC in their first match of the season. Image courtesy of Sarah Nellis

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

With the 2014 Southern Women'sPremier League only weeks away OTKTBlooks at the season ahead and gives youits predictions for final standings comeAugust. The Summer Cup isnt always a good indication ofform leading up to the season proper as teamslook to give as many players a run, working outtheir starting squad for the first match in theseason proper or in this case the Statewide Cup. But Olympia are again going to be hard to go past. They breezed past the group stage of this year'sSummer Cup amassing 27 goals in three outings. Zebras and Clarence are the teams most likely tochallenge Olympia throughout the season withboth teams likely to take points off the currentchampions whose main concern looks to befitness nearing the start of the season. The form of Sarah Morris will dictate how farZebras will go this year but with some talentcoming through the ranks we could possibly see achanging of the gaurd at the top. Zebraswereactive inthetransfermarketoverthesummer picking up the likes of Rachel Ridler andDanielle Kannegiesser from Clarence United.These signings may see them pip the EasternShore side in the final standings. Clarence on the otherhand will probably seethings differently and with an abundance oftalent coming through the ranks will seethemselves amongst the mix come finals time. United are a side that plays well as a team. Theyproved last year they have the ability to knockanyside off at any stage.

They have arguable the finest keeper in theleague which gives them added advantage in acompetition that has started to produce anumber of fine strikers. One of which will play for black and red in BronteDavidson. Under new coach Pat Watts University areexpected to fill that fourth place finals spot. University were the real surprise package out oflast years competition and will be looking tobuild on the momentum generated out of their2013 campaign. Mikayla Wedge is a huge loss for the side butWatts is confident that Elissa Bowditch hasshown enough to fill the gap left by Wedge. Taroona FC have lost a significant amount ofplayers from their senior playing group for 2014. They will rely heavily on the likes of Lisa Bremnerand Sabella Ormandy-Neale. Two players whohave now been part of the senior setup for anumber of years. Don't count Taroona out of finals contentionthough, abely coached by Scott Gallagher IfUniversity dont take advantage of Taroona'slosses then you could see the tangarine striprunning around come finals time. Glenorchy Knights made up mainly of playersfrom last years New Town Eagles squad areexpected to be competitive without challengingfor the finals. Knights who have bought virtually the entirewomen's program across from Eagles have anumber of talented players amongst teir playinggroup. The loss of Zoe Nichols to Zebras will hurt the sidein the middle of the park but dont be surprised Iftowards the end of the season Chris Murray hasthe Knights starting to take valuable points offsome of the top sides.

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

(Right): Clarence United will be looking to startthe season running when they take on OlympiaFC in their first match of the season. Image courtesy of Sarah Nellis

2014 SWPL PREVIEW

1stOlympiaFCCo Coaches : John Fiotakis &Eamonn Kelly Support Staff : Damian Carrick–Trainer, Jude Vienna-HallamTrainer /Team Manager, ScottMassie 2014 Objectives: Olympia FC Warriors focus is todevelop and deliver equitableand quality footballopportunity for ALL girls andwomen through developmentof football skills, relevantleadership development,educational strategies, andprogramming in a manner thatpromotes women in thecommunity. • Increase developmentprogram with education inconditioning, dietary and lifeskills• Injury prevention andrehabilitation programs /support• To cultivate and activeinvolvement within a clubenvironment• To increase diversity fundingand resources

• To develop and involve girlsfrom all levels includinggrassroots level• Maintain and increase thenumbers with development ofplayer within the club• Involve and include outsideinterest, including family,school & social life Coaching staff provideoutstanding technical training,whilst promoting passion,enjoyment and team spirit. Our youth developmentprogram is a pathway to ourWomen’s Premier Leagueprogram that will enable you toplay football in Tasmania at thehighest level and is the onlyPremier Women's club on theEastern Shore with a SAPLicence. The SAP Program is an initiativeof Football FederationTasmania and its aim is toensure that all footballers inAustralia receive the bestpossible training.

Our current team list includes: Allie Berry, Mikayla Baker, RaniCavarretta, Nenagh Cavarretta,Bliss Cantrell, Shelley Cook,Samantha Fleming, Sarah Fry,Ellie Gavalas, Phoebe Grimsey,Caitlin Hale, Tigist Ibraham,Alex McNeil, Yai Mario-Ring,Laura Massie, Kayla Mason,Monique Morris, CaitlinNichols, Jordan Nichols, MadyO’Brien,TessNettlefold,AshtonSaunders, Mady Stoye, KristaVienna-Hallam, Shelbi Vienna-Hallam, Bella Ward. New Players Signed: Ellie Gavalas -NTC, TigistIbraham -Zebras, Alex McNeil -USA, Yai Mario-Ring-University, Shelbi Vienna-Hallam- on loan from USA, BlissCantrell- Zebras Players Not playing withOlympia this year : Ellie Piesse- Zebras, NicoleHale- Zebras, Eboni Vienna-Hallam- relocation toMelbourne Players Retired:Sarah Fitzgerald, Vanessa

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1stOlympiaFCCo Coaches : John Fiotakis &Eamonn Kelly Support Staff : Damian Carrick–Trainer, Jude Vienna-HallamTrainer /Team Manager, ScottMassie 2014 Objectives: Olympia FC Warriors focus is todevelop and deliver equitableand quality footballopportunity for ALL girls andwomen through developmentof football skills, relevantleadership development,educational strategies, andprogramming in a manner thatpromotes women in thecommunity. • Increase developmentprogram with education inconditioning, dietary and lifeskills• Injury prevention andrehabilitation programs /support• To cultivate and activeinvolvement within a clubenvironment• To increase diversity fundingand resources

• To develop and involve girlsfrom all levels includinggrassroots level• Maintain and increase thenumbers with development ofplayer within the club• Involve and include outsideinterest, including family,school & social life Coaching staff provideoutstanding technical training,whilst promoting passion,enjoyment and team spirit. Our youth developmentprogram is a pathway to ourWomen’s Premier Leagueprogram that will enable you toplay football in Tasmania at thehighest level and is the onlyPremier Women's club on theEastern Shore with a SAPLicence. The SAP Program is an initiativeof Football FederationTasmania and its aim is toensure that all footballers inAustralia receive the bestpossible training.

Our current team list includes: Allie Berry, Mikayla Baker, RaniCavarretta, Nenagh Cavarretta,Bliss Cantrell, Shelley Cook,Samantha Fleming, Sarah Fry,Ellie Gavalas, Phoebe Grimsey,Caitlin Hale, Tigist Ibraham,Alex McNeil, Yai Mario-Ring,Laura Massie, Kayla Mason,Monique Morris, CaitlinNichols, Jordan Nichols, MadyO’Brien,TessNettlefold,AshtonSaunders, Mady Stoye, KristaVienna-Hallam, Shelbi Vienna-Hallam, Bella Ward. New Players Signed: Ellie Gavalas -NTC, TigistIbraham -Zebras, Alex McNeil -USA, Yai Mario-Ring-University, Shelbi Vienna-Hallam- on loan from USA, BlissCantrell- Zebras Players Not playing withOlympia this year : Ellie Piesse- Zebras, NicoleHale- Zebras, Eboni Vienna-Hallam- relocation toMelbourne Players Retired:Sarah Fitzgerald, Vanessa

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2ndTilfordZebrasCoach: John MoutsatsosAssistants: Ron DiFelice andPeter VafakosTrainer: Susie UndyClub Captain: Kate Chambers Team List: Kate ChambersSarah MorrisNicole HaleAlyssa BowdenSearna Michael Natalie PriceDanielle KanagiesserCaitlin Ketley Janey ArcherMonique UndySophia TsamassirosIrini Moutsatsos Erin DelaneyAlex Karagiannakis Lydia ToghillZoe NicholsNiamh ObrienJess JarvisRachel RiddlerMaddy DobsonMollie Dabner Lindsay Foley-DonoghueChloe Sargent Ellie PiesseHayley Fitzgerald Monica Orlowski

2014 Objectives: Last year we may not have hadthe success we wished for onthe field, however we createdan atmosphere at the club thatwas extremely positive withrespect for one another on andoff the pitch. This year we hopeto build on this and see somerewards by finishing higher upthe ladder. I believe that all thegirls should be treated equallyas today’s reserve player istomorrow’s senior player. New Players: From Olympia: Nicole Hale andEllie PiesseFrom Clarence: DannielleKannegiesser, Niamh O’Brien,Janey Archer, Monique Undy,Lydia Toghill and RachelRiddlerFrom Eagles: Zoe Nichols State U15’s: Abbey Clark andMonica OrlowskiNTC: Sophia TsamassirosTaroona: Sharni ReidWoodbridge: Laura MitchellUSA: Alissa BowdenReturning to Zebras after aspell: Mollie Dabner andMaddy Dobson

Players lost: We have a number of playersleave us this year , a number ofgirls have left the state some nolonger playing and others outdue to injury. Senior playersthat have left include ParisBaker (travelling) MaggieGoldsmith, Emma Cazaly,Cassie Tye, Ruth Mendoza,Imogen Pryor and Elle Ortmann,having moved interstate. Players to look out for: Zoe Nichols, great ball skillswith pace. Sarah Morris, couldbe the most powerful striker inthe league. Mollie Dabner,strong fast defender. AlyssaBowden, makes football look soeasy. Finishing Order: I think Olympia are still theteam to beat.

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2ndTilfordZebrasCoach: John MoutsatsosAssistants: Ron DiFelice andPeter VafakosTrainer: Susie UndyClub Captain: Kate Chambers Team List: Kate ChambersSarah MorrisNicole HaleAlyssa BowdenSearna Michael Natalie PriceDanielle KanagiesserCaitlin Ketley Janey ArcherMonique UndySophia TsamassirosIrini Moutsatsos Erin DelaneyAlex Karagiannakis Lydia ToghillZoe NicholsNiamh ObrienJess JarvisRachel RiddlerMaddy DobsonMollie Dabner Lindsay Foley-DonoghueChloe Sargent Ellie PiesseHayley Fitzgerald Monica Orlowski

2014 Objectives: Last year we may not have hadthe success we wished for onthe field, however we createdan atmosphere at the club thatwas extremely positive withrespect for one another on andoff the pitch. This year we hopeto build on this and see somerewards by finishing higher upthe ladder. I believe that all thegirls should be treated equallyas today’s reserve player istomorrow’s senior player. New Players: From Olympia: Nicole Hale andEllie PiesseFrom Clarence: DannielleKannegiesser, Niamh O’Brien,Janey Archer, Monique Undy,Lydia Toghill and RachelRiddlerFrom Eagles: Zoe Nichols State U15’s: Abbey Clark andMonica OrlowskiNTC: Sophia TsamassirosTaroona: Sharni ReidWoodbridge: Laura MitchellUSA: Alissa BowdenReturning to Zebras after aspell: Mollie Dabner andMaddy Dobson

Players lost: We have a number of playersleave us this year , a number ofgirls have left the state some nolonger playing and others outdue to injury. Senior playersthat have left include ParisBaker (travelling) MaggieGoldsmith, Emma Cazaly,Cassie Tye, Ruth Mendoza,Imogen Pryor and Elle Ortmann,having moved interstate. Players to look out for: Zoe Nichols, great ball skillswith pace. Sarah Morris, couldbe the most powerful striker inthe league. Mollie Dabner,strong fast defender. AlyssaBowden, makes football look soeasy. Finishing Order: I think Olympia are still theteam to beat.

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3rdClarenceUnitedSenior Coach: Vinnie Hall; Reserves Coach: Ronnie BoltonManager: Dale CrockerTrainer: Sarah Nellis Team List: Amelia Vanderneit Louisa MarmionEmma HallFreya CrockerEmily NellisJess ClarkAilish DaviesEloise MurdochJess DownhamEloise Wilson-MayneKelsieHibberdLaura EdwardsBronte DavisonLoren JohnstonAmber JohnstoneSarah SammutEmesha SchmidtAbbieWeidinger,Ruby YeomansTeegan RoyPhoebe BoddyOliva ChattertonChloe ChattertonMilly RussellJess DobbieMaddie WestcottBaileeWooley,Zara Dixon & Casey Pagano.

2014 Objectives: Clarence are rebuilding afterlosing a number of seniorplayers this year. Luckily wehave a strong youth programand a number of very talentedyounger players who havestepped up from our U17’sandour Premier ReservesChampions. New Players Signed: Louisa Marimon (NTC);AilishDavies (Southern U15’s); EloiseWilson-Mayne (CUFC); &Phoebe Boddy (Nelson) Players Lost: MadieGilbee (movedinterstate); Ellie Thurlow (notplaying); Paris Crowe (retired);Sasha Maloney & Sarah Nellis(recovering from injury); ClareGoss& Carissa Lilley (moved toLaunceston for study); andDanielle Kannegiesser, JaneyArcher, &Niamh O’Brien(Zebra’s).

Players to look out for: Louisa Marmion from NTC willprovetobearealassetatCentreBack. Eloise Wilson-Maynereturning to Clarence after along break was U13’s Best andFairest;Teegan Roy returningfrom injury last year; EmilyNellis& Bronte Davison, Bestand Fairest 2013; Freya Crockerand Jess Downham, CoachesAward 2013; Jess Dobbie,President’s Award 2013; andAmelia VanderNeit who was afly-in keeper for VictorianPremier League team Bundoorain the latter part of last season.

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3rdClarenceUnitedSenior Coach: Vinnie Hall; Reserves Coach: Ronnie BoltonManager: Dale CrockerTrainer: Sarah Nellis Team List: Amelia Vanderneit Louisa MarmionEmma HallFreya CrockerEmily NellisJess ClarkAilish DaviesEloise MurdochJess DownhamEloise Wilson-MayneKelsieHibberdLaura EdwardsBronte DavisonLoren JohnstonAmber JohnstoneSarah SammutEmesha SchmidtAbbieWeidinger,Ruby YeomansTeegan RoyPhoebe BoddyOliva ChattertonChloe ChattertonMilly RussellJess DobbieMaddie WestcottBaileeWooley,Zara Dixon & Casey Pagano.

2014 Objectives: Clarence are rebuilding afterlosing a number of seniorplayers this year. Luckily wehave a strong youth programand a number of very talentedyounger players who havestepped up from our U17’sandour Premier ReservesChampions. New Players Signed: Louisa Marimon (NTC);AilishDavies (Southern U15’s); EloiseWilson-Mayne (CUFC); &Phoebe Boddy (Nelson) Players Lost: MadieGilbee (movedinterstate); Ellie Thurlow (notplaying); Paris Crowe (retired);Sasha Maloney & Sarah Nellis(recovering from injury); ClareGoss& Carissa Lilley (moved toLaunceston for study); andDanielle Kannegiesser, JaneyArcher, &Niamh O’Brien(Zebra’s).

Players to look out for: Louisa Marmion from NTC willprovetobearealassetatCentreBack. Eloise Wilson-Maynereturning to Clarence after along break was U13’s Best andFairest;Teegan Roy returningfrom injury last year; EmilyNellis& Bronte Davison, Bestand Fairest 2013; Freya Crockerand Jess Downham, CoachesAward 2013; Jess Dobbie,President’s Award 2013; andAmelia VanderNeit who was afly-in keeper for VictorianPremier League team Bundoorain the latter part of last season.

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4thUniversitySCManager: Patrick WattsAsst. Manager: Kailey Jane Support Staff: Luke Conroy,Derek Cropp and all of theUTASSC committee as theyconstantly provide support forme. Team List: Bowditch, Ellisa Cartwright, Catherine Choi, Anita Cox-Haines, Christie Cropp, Eliza De Jong, Erica Gear, Kailey Hoysted, Isabel Lickiss, Katherine Lovell, Zoe Macgregor, Lucy Mayne, Juanita Moult, Hannah Papadakis, Thalia Van Dongen, Elizabeth 2014 Objectives: We are looking to develop anattractive and attacking styleof play which utilises thenatural strengths of our players.

The whole women’s program isexpanding, so hopefully thesenior squad can lead byexample for the other teamsand develop a good clubculture. New Players Signed: Our squad remains fairlyunchanged from last season,however we have managed topickup Kailey Jane who haspreviously played in theAmerican College system. Shehas been a very positiveinfluence on the players withher professional mindset andher advanced technical ability. Players Lost: Mikalha George and MichelleTadros will be leaving us totravel overseas Players to look out for: Each girl in the squad has beenshowing great talent in theirposition, with all the playersimproving constantly. In particular Ellisa Bowditch is

showing great potential as agoalkeeper, and is rapidlyimproving in this role. Isabel Hoysted and Erica deJong are going from strength tostrength as a leaders and as acentre backs. All of our under 20’s players,some being former NTCplayers, are showing excellentability and high levels offitness. They will be critical forus throughout the season. Order of Finish: (Orgiginal conmtent publishedin this section was incorrect) I did not coach last season so Iam not in a position to commenton this. However, I wouldassume Zebras and Olympia would bethe favourites.

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4thUniversitySCManager: Patrick WattsAsst. Manager: Kailey Jane Support Staff: Luke Conroy,Derek Cropp and all of theUTASSC committee as theyconstantly provide support forme. Team List: Bowditch, Ellisa Cartwright, Catherine Choi, Anita Cox-Haines, Christie Cropp, Eliza De Jong, Erica Gear, Kailey Hoysted, Isabel Lickiss, Katherine Lovell, Zoe Macgregor, Lucy Mayne, Juanita Moult, Hannah Papadakis, Thalia Van Dongen, Elizabeth 2014 Objectives: We are looking to develop anattractive and attacking styleof play which utilises thenatural strengths of our players.

The whole women’s program isexpanding, so hopefully thesenior squad can lead byexample for the other teamsand develop a good clubculture. New Players Signed: Our squad remains fairlyunchanged from last season,however we have managed topickup Kailey Jane who haspreviously played in theAmerican College system. Shehas been a very positiveinfluence on the players withher professional mindset andher advanced technical ability. Players Lost: Mikalha George and MichelleTadros will be leaving us totravel overseas Players to look out for: Each girl in the squad has beenshowing great talent in theirposition, with all the playersimproving constantly. In particular Ellisa Bowditch is

showing great potential as agoalkeeper, and is rapidlyimproving in this role. Isabel Hoysted and Erica deJong are going from strength tostrength as a leaders and as acentre backs. All of our under 20’s players,some being former NTCplayers, are showing excellentability and high levels offitness. They will be critical forus throughout the season. Order of Finish: (Orgiginal conmtent publishedin this section was incorrect) I did not coach last season so Iam not in a position to commenton this. However, I wouldassume Zebras and Olympia would bethe favourites.

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5thTaroonaFCManager: Scott GallagherAsst. Manager: John MeehanSupport Staff: Greg McVeigh Team L:ist: Kimberly Martin (GK), CaseyClarke, Sabella Ormandy-Neale, Leea Kallonen, DaniRaymond, Josie Painter, LisaBremner, Mara Lees, EliseNorton, Marion Dunbabin,Sacha Rose, Bec Livermore,Elena Devlin, Rhi Hamilton 2014 Objectives : There has obviously beensignificant player movementfrom our squad this year. Ourobjective is to bring a group ofthe younger players into thesenior squad alongside ourexperienced girls. Unfortunately, Brent McKayhad to step down as manager afew weeks into pre-season butwe were fortunate ScottGallagher was ready to step in.Scott has a lot of experience,particularly with young anddeveloping players that fits inwell with the plans we have.

It will definitely be a moredifficult year for us, but we areconfident we will remaincompetitive and push for aplace at the top of the table. New Players Signed: Casey Clarke (KingboroughLions), Marion Dunbabin (NTC),Mara Lees (Southern U15),Kimberly Martin (Goal Keeper),Josie Painter (NTC) Players Lost: Lilly Trewartha (QLD- work),Brigitte Raymond (Vic-work),Hanna Manuela (Travel),Alice Patterson-Robert (ACT-uni), Tayla Thomas(work), Daisy Parsell (Vic-uni),Hasia Fraser (work), Gaby Cecile(ACL pre-season). Players to look out for: Marion Dunbabin (No 9): quickmovement off the ball andability to score goals Lisa Bremner (No 7): mobile,strong, instinctive player. Oneof the best crossers in the game

Sacha Rose (No 10): strong,wins possession in the middleof the park, excellent ball skillsand distribution Order of Finish: Too hard to call this year due toplayer movements. Clarence and Taroona haveremained very close to eachotheroverthelastfewyearsbutboth have lost players. Zebras have continued toimprove and have added a fewplayers to their list. Uni willsurprise most teams this yearand challenge for the top of thetable. Knights will need tobuild on the last couple of yearsto challenge the rest of thegroup. At the end of pre-season,Olympia would appearfavourites again but nothing isassured.

I think this year will be theclosest we’ve seen for a fewyears.

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5thTaroonaFCManager: Scott GallagherAsst. Manager: John MeehanSupport Staff: Greg McVeigh Team L:ist: Kimberly Martin (GK), CaseyClarke, Sabella Ormandy-Neale, Leea Kallonen, DaniRaymond, Josie Painter, LisaBremner, Mara Lees, EliseNorton, Marion Dunbabin,Sacha Rose, Bec Livermore,Elena Devlin, Rhi Hamilton 2014 Objectives : There has obviously beensignificant player movementfrom our squad this year. Ourobjective is to bring a group ofthe younger players into thesenior squad alongside ourexperienced girls. Unfortunately, Brent McKayhad to step down as manager afew weeks into pre-season butwe were fortunate ScottGallagher was ready to step in.Scott has a lot of experience,particularly with young anddeveloping players that fits inwell with the plans we have.

It will definitely be a moredifficult year for us, but we areconfident we will remaincompetitive and push for aplace at the top of the table. New Players Signed: Casey Clarke (KingboroughLions), Marion Dunbabin (NTC),Mara Lees (Southern U15),Kimberly Martin (Goal Keeper),Josie Painter (NTC) Players Lost: Lilly Trewartha (QLD- work),Brigitte Raymond (Vic-work),Hanna Manuela (Travel),Alice Patterson-Robert (ACT-uni), Tayla Thomas(work), Daisy Parsell (Vic-uni),Hasia Fraser (work), Gaby Cecile(ACL pre-season). Players to look out for: Marion Dunbabin (No 9): quickmovement off the ball andability to score goals Lisa Bremner (No 7): mobile,strong, instinctive player. Oneof the best crossers in the game

Sacha Rose (No 10): strong,wins possession in the middleof the park, excellent ball skillsand distribution Order of Finish: Too hard to call this year due toplayer movements. Clarence and Taroona haveremained very close to eachotheroverthelastfewyearsbutboth have lost players. Zebras have continued toimprove and have added a fewplayers to their list. Uni willsurprise most teams this yearand challenge for the top of thetable. Knights will need tobuild on the last couple of yearsto challenge the rest of thegroup. At the end of pre-season,Olympia would appearfavourites again but nothing isassured.

I think this year will be theclosest we’ve seen for a fewyears.

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6thGlenorchyKnightsManager: Chris MurrayAsst.Manager: Chris Chalker Team List: Kacee PontingAlex HallLara SimsHayley ArnolEmily ClaridgePoppy HayJordyn RogersGeorgia Griffiths LleeLauren Griffiths LleeGemma TerryChantelle SeniorBrittany AllenKelsey LeveridgeTiffany SmithLaura Negri 2014 Objectives: 2014 objectives for the seasonare to build and develop as aplaying group. We are a new team which hasbeen working hard to build therelationships within theplaying group to ensure we arecompetitive and work hardthroughout the season.

The group is positive headinginto the season proper, and arelooking forward to being theunder dog in the competition. We have someextremelytalented players and if theseguys are able to fire week inweek out I am positive we canget some good results. New players signed: Nil, we have worked hard in theoff season in combining anumber of girls from Eagles andGlenorchy Knights which hasprovided us with a goodamount of depth to ensure asolid season. Players Lost: Unfortunately we have lost ZoeNichols and Molly Dabner bothto Zebras, these two are verysolid players and will be greatlymissed from the playing group, But Iamconfidentwehavebeenable to fill those voids with thelikes of Poppy Hay, Alex Halland Lara Sims.

Players to look out for: The combination of ChantelleSenior and Gemma Terry, thesetwo work very well of eachother, have great ability on andoff the ball and produceexcellent scoring opportunities. Order of Finish: OlympiaZebrasClarenceKnightsTaroonaUniversity

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6thGlenorchyKnightsManager: Chris MurrayAsst.Manager: Chris Chalker Team List: Kacee PontingAlex HallLara SimsHayley ArnolEmily ClaridgePoppy HayJordyn RogersGeorgia Griffiths LleeLauren Griffiths LleeGemma TerryChantelle SeniorBrittany AllenKelsey LeveridgeTiffany SmithLaura Negri 2014 Objectives: 2014 objectives for the seasonare to build and develop as aplaying group. We are a new team which hasbeen working hard to build therelationships within theplaying group to ensure we arecompetitive and work hardthroughout the season.

The group is positive headinginto the season proper, and arelooking forward to being theunder dog in the competition. We have someextremelytalented players and if theseguys are able to fire week inweek out I am positive we canget some good results. New players signed: Nil, we have worked hard in theoff season in combining anumber of girls from Eagles andGlenorchy Knights which hasprovided us with a goodamount of depth to ensure asolid season. Players Lost: Unfortunately we have lost ZoeNichols and Molly Dabner bothto Zebras, these two are verysolid players and will be greatlymissed from the playing group, But Iamconfidentwehavebeenable to fill those voids with thelikes of Poppy Hay, Alex Halland Lara Sims.

Players to look out for: The combination of ChantelleSenior and Gemma Terry, thesetwo work very well of eachother, have great ability on andoff the ball and produceexcellent scoring opportunities. Order of Finish: OlympiaZebrasClarenceKnightsTaroonaUniversity

Catch up with...Alex Woodham (Knights)

Catch up with...Harry Thannhauser (Rangers)

Name: Alex Woodham Age: 18 Position: Goalkeeper Current Club: Glenorchyknights Previous Clubs: No previousclubs Why did you start playingfootball?: Because I had anuncle that played for burnierovers and told me that it wasthe best sport to play.

Biggest Influence: My Dad Career Achievements:Under 14 premiers. Under 10'sLittle athletics Third in statehigh Jump Career Ambitions: To win abest and fairest. Favourite Food: Fish and chips Favourite Movie: The GreatEscape Most embarrasing football

moment:I got chiped by anothergoalkeeper from his goalkeeping box. Favourite A-League Club:Newcastle jets Favourite International Club:Chelsea FC Pre game rituals:Warm before everyone with nodistractions and music playing.Wake up 3 hours before thegame.

Name: Harry Thannhauser Age: 16Position: central midfield Current Club: NorthernRangersPrevious clubs: None When/why did you startplaying football: When I was 9,after playing at school Idecided to start playing withmy friends. Greatest Influence on yourfootball: U14s coach, MitchBilling

Career achievements: NTJSArep football U11s - U14s,rangers premiership U14s, 5thin npl U18s b&f 2012, beingpart of the rangers premiershipin 2012, 3rd in npl b&f 2013. Future career ambitions: Toplay football at the highestlevel that I can. Favourite food: All Mexicanfood Favourite Movie: Last Vegas

Hardest opponent: can't thinkof one, I have had many. Most embarrassing sportingmoment: none to date. Favourite A-league club: Adelaide United, but also quite likeMelbourne Heart. Favourite International club: Manchester United and alsoBorussia Dortmund Pre game rituals/superstitions: Have weetbix for breakfastbefore every match and achocolate close to the game.

Catch up with...Alex Woodham (Knights)

Catch up with...Harry Thannhauser (Rangers)

Name: Alex Woodham Age: 18 Position: Goalkeeper Current Club: Glenorchyknights Previous Clubs: No previousclubs Why did you start playingfootball?: Because I had anuncle that played for burnierovers and told me that it wasthe best sport to play.

Biggest Influence: My Dad Career Achievements:Under 14 premiers. Under 10'sLittle athletics Third in statehigh Jump Career Ambitions: To win abest and fairest. Favourite Food: Fish and chips Favourite Movie: The GreatEscape Most embarrasing football

moment:I got chiped by anothergoalkeeper from his goalkeeping box. Favourite A-League Club:Newcastle jets Favourite International Club:Chelsea FC Pre game rituals:Warm before everyone with nodistractions and music playing.Wake up 3 hours before thegame.

Name: Harry Thannhauser Age: 16Position: central midfield Current Club: NorthernRangersPrevious clubs: None When/why did you startplaying football: When I was 9,after playing at school Idecided to start playing withmy friends. Greatest Influence on yourfootball: U14s coach, MitchBilling

Career achievements: NTJSArep football U11s - U14s,rangers premiership U14s, 5thin npl U18s b&f 2012, beingpart of the rangers premiershipin 2012, 3rd in npl b&f 2013. Future career ambitions: Toplay football at the highestlevel that I can. Favourite food: All Mexicanfood Favourite Movie: Last Vegas

Hardest opponent: can't thinkof one, I have had many. Most embarrassing sportingmoment: none to date. Favourite A-league club: Adelaide United, but also quite likeMelbourne Heart. Favourite International club: Manchester United and alsoBorussia Dortmund Pre game rituals/superstitions: Have weetbix for breakfastbefore every match and achocolate close to the game.

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Tasmanian's PlayingAbroad

TASMANIAN's ABROAD

Mathew SandersTeam: Green Gully Position: StrikerFormer Tasmanian Club: Metro and GlenorchyKnightsPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: so far we havehad 4 practice games in preparation for ourfirst game this Sunday against Werribee in theNPL Victoria, we have had a tough pre seasonbut basically all our running work has beendone with a ball which has been really good,we will now focus on tactics and sharpening upfor this weeks game

Jesse CurranTeam: Central Coast MarinersPosition: centre midfieldFormer Tasmanian club: Devonport StrikersInvolvement: just finished my season with thecentral coast mariners youth team. Having a 3week break then starting the winter seasonwith central coast mariners academy.

Each week we will try and catch up withthose Tasmania's who have taken theopportunity to play elsewhere nationallyor internationally

Adelyn AytonTeam: Bundoora UnitedPosition: Forward/Midfield Former Tasmanian Club: NTCPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: I’ve recentlybeen moved into forward after coming backfrom injuries which were on and off for thelast 2 years. Our most recent practice matchwas against NTC where we won 5-1, I scoredone. Amadu KoromaTeam: Port Melbourne sharks NPL1Position: Right back, can play anywhereFormer Tasmanian Club: glenorchy knightsPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: season kicks offthis Friday night against dandenonge thunderat home. Olivia Edwards

Team: FC Bulleen LionsPosition: Left Wing (7 or 11)Former Tasmanian Club: NTCPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: On Sun 9th Iplayed a practice match v Box Hill who arealso a WPL team. Won 4-1 and I netted 2! Lucas HillTeam: Fc OberwallisPosition: Centre back Former Tasmanian Club: South HobartPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: First leaguegame was last Saturday against lancy fc, itwas great we won 4 nil although I didn't playdue to a mild groin injury but I amcommencing training this week ahead of ourgame on Sunday so hopefully I am selected inthe starting 11,

TASMANIAN's ABROAD

Tasmanian's PlayingAbroad

TASMANIAN's ABROAD

Mathew SandersTeam: Green Gully Position: StrikerFormer Tasmanian Club: Metro and GlenorchyKnightsPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: so far we havehad 4 practice games in preparation for ourfirst game this Sunday against Werribee in theNPL Victoria, we have had a tough pre seasonbut basically all our running work has beendone with a ball which has been really good,we will now focus on tactics and sharpening upfor this weeks game

Jesse CurranTeam: Central Coast MarinersPosition: centre midfieldFormer Tasmanian club: Devonport StrikersInvolvement: just finished my season with thecentral coast mariners youth team. Having a 3week break then starting the winter seasonwith central coast mariners academy.

Each week we will try and catch up withthose Tasmania's who have taken theopportunity to play elsewhere nationallyor internationally

Adelyn AytonTeam: Bundoora UnitedPosition: Forward/Midfield Former Tasmanian Club: NTCPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: I’ve recentlybeen moved into forward after coming backfrom injuries which were on and off for thelast 2 years. Our most recent practice matchwas against NTC where we won 5-1, I scoredone. Amadu KoromaTeam: Port Melbourne sharks NPL1Position: Right back, can play anywhereFormer Tasmanian Club: glenorchy knightsPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: season kicks offthis Friday night against dandenonge thunderat home. Olivia Edwards

Team: FC Bulleen LionsPosition: Left Wing (7 or 11)Former Tasmanian Club: NTCPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: On Sun 9th Iplayed a practice match v Box Hill who arealso a WPL team. Won 4-1 and I netted 2! Lucas HillTeam: Fc OberwallisPosition: Centre back Former Tasmanian Club: South HobartPrevious Fixture involvement/Or news inrelation to your involvement: First leaguegame was last Saturday against lancy fc, itwas great we won 4 nil although I didn't playdue to a mild groin injury but I amcommencing training this week ahead of ourgame on Sunday so hopefully I am selected inthe starting 11,

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OTKTB has been fortunate enough to secure theexpert knowledge from some of the State'smost... Dynamic... No Influencial... No How about we settle for public figures? These people will assist OTKTB to give itsreaders their tips for the 2014 Victory LeagueSeason. Football Federation Tasmania will also berunning a tipping competition: www.footballfedtas.com.au

Damian GillHas been part of the revitalisation of TasmanianFootball. Gilly’s appointment has been nothingshort of absolutely fantastic for the local gameand has achieved more than any player couldhave. To be truthful the reason that some of usstill play. Part of the infamous Dutchies Futsalsquad. Brendan LichtendonkDonk is best known for his work with NorthernRangers not only as a player but as one of themany that put countless hours into supportingthe everyday needs of a club. Alex LuttrellAformerTilfordZebrasplayer. Luttersnowcoversthe local game for The Mercury and spends mostof his life in the poor dilapidated facilities acrossTasmania. Chris McKennaArguably the best striker to grace the fields inTasmania over the last ten years and probably oneof the best strikers the state has ever produced.McKenna is now the Technical Director for NorthWest outfit Devonport Strikers and adds to ourNorthern contingent. Walter Pless

Need I say more? If I had to write Walter’s CV itwould take me a month. The best thing that Tassiehas had supporting the local game for well… Ever!There isn’t a bigger football tragic and we arehonoured at OTKTB to have his expert opinions onboard. Richard WelshNo tipping competition is complete without theFederation CEO. Welsh newly appointed to therole will be looking to reassure the public that heknows Tassie Football. A former footballer withBeachside FC. OTKTBWell… A player who has lived on reputation… Aone save wonder, A master of the critical word, Asearcher of the paper on Monday morning… But afootball lover nonetheless. Celebrity TipsterEvery week we will ask a player or personality totip this weeks results.

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The 2014 Kanga Cup will take place from July6th to 11th and will have a fresh new feel thanksto a major rebranding of the tournament.Visitors and participants to the competitioncannot fail to see the new branding for theSouthern Hemispheres largest internationalyouth football tournament. The re-design of the iconic Kanga Cup logo willre-engage with participants and otheraudiences to increase the tournament’s reachand influence. It is not merely a new logo but arefreshed approach to marketing. The newKanga Cup brand recognises the importance ofpromoting professionalism, unity, fun andfriendship and alongside a new website and acomprehensive communications strategybreathes new life into the popular event. Through refreshing the brand and image of theKanga Cup, Capital Football, who hosts and runsthe competition, hopes to attract morecommercial partners for the event.“The redesign of the Kanga Cup logo comes at

the right time for the competition and we arepositive that the new look will be well-receivedby the participants,” Capital Football BusinessManager Sam Irvine said. “The new look will alsoenable us to sell the event to potentialcommercial partners as it brings a freshapproach and is in keeping with modern designlogos at major events. “In a competitive sponsorship market thedynamic, exciting new logo and refreshedmarketing approach will enable the Kanga Cupto strike a chord with potential investors as wellas, importantly, engaging our stakeholders andattracting new participants from throughoutAustralia.”. The 2014 Kanga Cup will take place in early Julyand registrations for the event are now open.Interested clubs should visit our new website atwww.kangacup.com. For further information onhow to register to take part.

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OTKTB has been fortunate enough to secure theexpert knowledge from some of the State'smost... Dynamic... No Influencial... No How about we settle for public figures? These people will assist OTKTB to give itsreaders their tips for the 2014 Victory LeagueSeason. Football Federation Tasmania will also berunning a tipping competition: www.footballfedtas.com.au

Damian GillHas been part of the revitalisation of TasmanianFootball. Gilly’s appointment has been nothingshort of absolutely fantastic for the local gameand has achieved more than any player couldhave. To be truthful the reason that some of usstill play. Part of the infamous Dutchies Futsalsquad. Brendan LichtendonkDonk is best known for his work with NorthernRangers not only as a player but as one of themany that put countless hours into supportingthe everyday needs of a club. Alex LuttrellAformerTilfordZebrasplayer. Luttersnowcoversthe local game for The Mercury and spends mostof his life in the poor dilapidated facilities acrossTasmania. Chris McKennaArguably the best striker to grace the fields inTasmania over the last ten years and probably oneof the best strikers the state has ever produced.McKenna is now the Technical Director for NorthWest outfit Devonport Strikers and adds to ourNorthern contingent. Walter Pless

Need I say more? If I had to write Walter’s CV itwould take me a month. The best thing that Tassiehas had supporting the local game for well… Ever!There isn’t a bigger football tragic and we arehonoured at OTKTB to have his expert opinions onboard. Richard WelshNo tipping competition is complete without theFederation CEO. Welsh newly appointed to therole will be looking to reassure the public that heknows Tassie Football. A former footballer withBeachside FC. OTKTBWell… A player who has lived on reputation… Aone save wonder, A master of the critical word, Asearcher of the paper on Monday morning… But afootball lover nonetheless. Celebrity TipsterEvery week we will ask a player or personality totip this weeks results.

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EXTRA TIME

The 2014 Kanga Cup will take place from July6th to 11th and will have a fresh new feel thanksto a major rebranding of the tournament.Visitors and participants to the competitioncannot fail to see the new branding for theSouthern Hemispheres largest internationalyouth football tournament. The re-design of the iconic Kanga Cup logo willre-engage with participants and otheraudiences to increase the tournament’s reachand influence. It is not merely a new logo but arefreshed approach to marketing. The newKanga Cup brand recognises the importance ofpromoting professionalism, unity, fun andfriendship and alongside a new website and acomprehensive communications strategybreathes new life into the popular event. Through refreshing the brand and image of theKanga Cup, Capital Football, who hosts and runsthe competition, hopes to attract morecommercial partners for the event.“The redesign of the Kanga Cup logo comes at

the right time for the competition and we arepositive that the new look will be well-receivedby the participants,” Capital Football BusinessManager Sam Irvine said. “The new look will alsoenable us to sell the event to potentialcommercial partners as it brings a freshapproach and is in keeping with modern designlogos at major events. “In a competitive sponsorship market thedynamic, exciting new logo and refreshedmarketing approach will enable the Kanga Cupto strike a chord with potential investors as wellas, importantly, engaging our stakeholders andattracting new participants from throughoutAustralia.”. The 2014 Kanga Cup will take place in early Julyand registrations for the event are now open.Interested clubs should visit our new website atwww.kangacup.com. For further information onhow to register to take part.

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Men's Premier Summer Cup Final10.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 0 lost to Olympia FC 2(A Bellini 29', W Wadawu 73') Women's Premier Summer Cup10.03.14 - Olympia FC 4 (E Gavalas 11', RCavarretta 16', 74', B Cantrell 88') lost to NTC 6(L Johnson 27', 83', 92', S Hutchinson 35', AMedwin 90', P Ayton 96') Men's Reserves Summer Cup10.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 1 (D Cox 36') defSouth Hobart 0 Men's Social Summer Cup09.03.14 - Olympia FC 3 def Hobart United 2 Women's Social Summer Cup09.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 4 (M Delaney 2, KNichols, D Kannegiesser) def Metro FC 0 Lakoseljac Cup08.03.14 - Clarence United 4 (C Brown 35, ERoberts 55, E Roberts 65, A Browning 89) defRiverside Olympic 2 (T Mitchell 16 pen, AGaetani 25), University SC 6 (M Anderson 12 0g,R John 25, 61, G Kamano 76, A Hindmarsh 80pen, J Undy 87) def New Town Eagles 0 Tour Matches08.03.14 - Olympia FC 2 (B.Cantrell,R.Cavaretta) lost to Heidelberg United 409.03.14 - Southern Tasmania 1 (Z.Nichols) lostto Heidelberg United 2

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Acknowledgements

OTKTB would like to thank the followingpeople for their contributions:

Sarah NellisMark Phillips

Maree EdwardsJoshua McInerney

Damian GillAlex LuttrellJohn Meehan

John MoutsatsosChris Murray

Pat WattsVince Hall

John FiotakisNick Harrison

Lucas HillJesse CurranAddy Ayton

Olivia EdwardsMathew SandersAmadu Koroma

George Kalis

AROUND THE GROUNDS

Men's Premier Summer Cup Final10.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 0 lost to Olympia FC 2(A Bellini 29', W Wadawu 73') Women's Premier Summer Cup10.03.14 - Olympia FC 4 (E Gavalas 11', RCavarretta 16', 74', B Cantrell 88') lost to NTC 6(L Johnson 27', 83', 92', S Hutchinson 35', AMedwin 90', P Ayton 96') Men's Reserves Summer Cup10.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 1 (D Cox 36') defSouth Hobart 0 Men's Social Summer Cup09.03.14 - Olympia FC 3 def Hobart United 2 Women's Social Summer Cup09.03.14 - Tilford Zebras 4 (M Delaney 2, KNichols, D Kannegiesser) def Metro FC 0 Lakoseljac Cup08.03.14 - Clarence United 4 (C Brown 35, ERoberts 55, E Roberts 65, A Browning 89) defRiverside Olympic 2 (T Mitchell 16 pen, AGaetani 25), University SC 6 (M Anderson 12 0g,R John 25, 61, G Kamano 76, A Hindmarsh 80pen, J Undy 87) def New Town Eagles 0 Tour Matches08.03.14 - Olympia FC 2 (B.Cantrell,R.Cavaretta) lost to Heidelberg United 409.03.14 - Southern Tasmania 1 (Z.Nichols) lostto Heidelberg United 2

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Acknowledgements

OTKTB would like to thank the followingpeople for their contributions:

Sarah NellisMark Phillips

Maree EdwardsJoshua McInerney

Damian GillAlex LuttrellJohn Meehan

John MoutsatsosChris Murray

Pat WattsVince Hall

John FiotakisNick Harrison

Lucas HillJesse CurranAddy Ayton

Olivia EdwardsMathew SandersAmadu Koroma

George Kalis

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