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Launceston started the second half of the season in fine style with a 119 point victory over Burnie at West Park. The Blues had a much changed lineup from the last fixture two weeks ago, missing some key players due to injury and school football, but also welcoming back the likes of coach Sam Lonergan
We’ve reached the half way point of the season and Launceston will go into the state game break in third place after a hard fought 30 point win against a young Devonport side who worked hard all day and didn’t allow the Blues to run away with the game, despite trailing by 35 points at
Launceston produced almost a complete display in a crushing 70 point triumph over reigning premiers Glenorchy at Windsor Park, leapfrogging the southern Magpies on the ladder in the process but remaining in fourth place thanks to Lauderdale’s percentage boosting win against Burnie. Slick ball movement, manic pressure and excellent efficiency up forward were the hallmarks
Launceston made their second consecutive trip down to Hobart with a different looking side to last week, thanks to five enforced changes due to injury and representative commitments, and weren’t able to come away with the points against Hobart City Demons at North Hobart Oval. The Blues eventually going down by 27 points. A good
Round 7 – Tigers Vs Launceston at Twin Ovals Refreshed after the bye, Launceston made their longest away trip of the season and came away with the four points after a dominant 81 point triumph over Tigers at the Twin Ovals. It was a great start to a tough block of games for the Blues between
It was a frustrating Sunday afternoon for Launceston as they were unable to put a decent score on the board in a low scoring affair against Clarence, going down in the end by 38 points. Some inaccuracy, particularly early in the game, didn’t help the Blues’ cause as they kicked five behinds before finally registering
Round 4 – Lauderdale Vs Launceston at Lauderdale Oval The Blues’ first trip south of the season was a successful one, with Launceston winning a tough encounter against the Southern Bombers 15.11.101 to 13.12.90 at Lauderdale Oval. After several momentum swings throughout the game the last quarter was a thrilling goal for goal encounter, despite
It wasn’t such a Good Friday for Launceston as the Blues’ unbeaten start to the season came to an end at the hands of rivals North Launceston, in front of a great crowd at Windsor Park. Last season’s losing grand finalists showed why they are one of the barometers of the competition with a commanding
Launceston continued their unbeaten start to the season as the Blues ended up running out comfortable 62 point winners over Burnie, 17.14 (116) to 8.6 (54) at Windsor Park. The young Dockers put in a great effort early to take a one point lead into quarter time, but six unanswered goals in the second quarter
Round 1 – Launceston Vs. Devonport @ Devonport An away trip to Devonport Oval is never an easy way to start the season but the Blues came through with an impressive 34 point victory, defeating Devonport 11.13.79 to 6.9.45. An even spread of contributions saw fourteen Launceston players collect over 15 disposals as the Blues