Volume 30, Wednesday 16 August 2023

“Yes” for future of football

for the proposed

Board of inquiry submissions slated

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

THE BOARD Of Inquiry established to investigate allegations of poor governance at Dorset Council has officially called for public submissions.

But those at the centre of the controversy have not received any formal advice about the process since they were sensationally stood down on July 26.

The Board has announced it is seeking submissions from members of the Dorset community.

Residents wishing to raise matters within the scope of the Terms of Reference have been given until Friday, September 8

to make a written submission.

Former Mayor Greg Howard said he had not had any official communication since he and his eight fellow councillors were stood down for the duration of the investigation by Local Government Minister Nic Street.

Mr Howard said he did not know if suspended councillors would be given a right of reply to defend any new matters raised in the current submission period.

“I’d expect to be interviewed to be honest because you might have people making submissions that we are not aware of that are different to those contained in the initial investigation and we need a chance to respond,” Mr Howard said.

“But I don’t reckon they will because it is hard to have faith in this process.”

A spokesperson from the Department of Premier and Cabinet said all councillors and any other members of the community have been invited to make submissions.

“Following consideration of these submissions, the Board of Inquiry will determine how the Inquiry process will then proceed.

“This will include whether to seek further information from any individual, and which persons may be required to attend before the Board of Inquiry and the timing and format of any such attendance.

“If there are matters relevant to the

terms of reference that persons wish to be considered by the Board, they should include them in a submission.”

The terms of reference for the BOI cover allegations that:

- Council officers have used legislative authority improperly and/or with bias;

- the Council has allowed, with intent or through inadequate oversight, Council’s General Manager to operate without due regard for the law;

- conflicts of interest have not been adequately managed by senior Council

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Independent MLC Tania Rattray with members of the Scottsdale footy community. Ms Rattray

mechanisms

Macquarie Point Stadium, needed for a Tasmanian AFL team.

WE SERVE

20 YEARS AGO | August 13, 2003

Branxholm gets green light to go red

Despite being informed that the government department refused permission for Branxholm’s Tourism Association to paint the bridge over the Ringarooma River red, the Minister for Infrastructure, Jim Cox, has intervened in the proposal.

“Painting the bridge red with gold rails would provide a unique and interesting visual link to the area’s past involvement with Chinese mining activities. “Mr Cox said. He explained that the upshot is that a proper spirit of cooperation with the community will be able to get what it wants without any threat to the safety of the travelling public.

30 YEARS AGO |August 19, 1993

Medal haul for local swimmers

Of the six swimmers the Scottsdale Swimming Club entered in last week’s Northern Districts Swimming Championships, four gold, four silver and three bronze were won, with all swimmers posting personal best times. The senior member of the squad, 17-year-old Danni Fish was delighted to win a gold, four silver and one bronze medal. Jessica White gained two gold medals, one in the 100 m freestyle and one in 100 m backstroke event.

As a consequence of their efforts, both Danni and Jessica secured their places in the Northern Development Squad.

50 YEARS AGO | August 14, 1973

Magpies odds-on favourites

Scottsdale’s form against North Launceston on Saturday, when they scored a 41-point victory must make them odds-on favourites for the 1973 NTFA premiership.

Scottsdale proved that it has greater depth and overall strength which shows they will crush all opposition and should complete the season undefeated.

The big question from fans is can they defeat ladder leaders Sandy Bay in the TFL State Final?

Fans are suggesting that Scottsdale selectors must include Grahame Hayes and Stephen Nichols in the side to have any chance at the State honours.

Letters must be short and preference will be given to letters of 250 words or less. Letters may be edited or not printed for space, clarity or legal reasons. Names, addresses and telephone numbers must be included. Unsigned letters or those with pen names will not be published.

BRIDPORT VILLAGE GREEN

Bridport Innovations Scallop Fiesta takes its duty of care to people and property seriously. Specifically in relation to the Village Green, measures to limit damage including:

Capped ticket sales. Some people were unable to get tickets or turned away. More people could have been at the Fiesta risking worse ground conditions and overcrowding without this self-imposed limit due to the size and state of the venue.

Responsible bump-in and bumpout. Merchants’ conditions included being directed to their sites by our responsible volunteer staff who

Book Week to inspire reading revolution

LIBRARIES TASMANIA is gearing up for Book Week, which this year celebrates the theme of ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’.

From Saturday, libraries around Tasmania will share the joy of reading by encouraging children and adults to get involved and celebrate by dressing up, singing songs and sharing stories.

Scottsdale Library has a “Rock and Rhyme” session at 10.30 on Monday, August 21 with story time following at 11am, with children asked to dress as their favourite book character for a character parade.

Children can enter a competition to design a bookmark, with the winning entry to be printed and distributed to all 45 Tasmanian public libraries.

Last year over 2,400 entries were received. Entries close on August 25.

attempted to avoid the wetter or sensitive patches. Regrettably in their haste to leave, a few scorned such direction causing wheel marks which could have largely been avoided. They will not be invited back.

Additional care and cost of set up. Our marquees were set up and taken down over two days each and the fabulous work done by the hirer’s staff to lug everything by hand is much appreciated. Their vehicles were parked on the nearest hard standing area; whereas it would have been quicker, much cheaper, and less back-breaking, to unload/load if those vehicles were on the Village Green next to the construction sites.

What more could have been done?

Hold the Fiesta at a potentially dryer time of the year? Change to a different Bridport venue? Cancel 10 days or so before if the weather forecast unfavourable? Discontinue the Fiesta? All of these have been looked at previously but given the thumbs down for a variety of reasons. Rather than potentially impose restitution costs on our hard-working committee, would it not be better for Council to discuss these or other options with us, particularly effective drainage for the Village Green?

Yes, Fiesta 2023 was wet and imperfect, but what a great Event for Dorset.

Len Gillett Treasurer – Bridport Innovations Inc/ Tassie Scallop Fiesta

Public inquiry submissions due Sept 8

officials; - the Mayor, Councillors or General Manager have tolerated retributive action against people that disagreed with the Council, the Mayor or the General Manager through, for example, inappropriate and offensive forms of communication; and - the Council has failed to implement policies and processes that support, at all times, transparent and effective decision-making.

So angered at the process, Mr Howard confirmed he submitted an official resignation letter to Dorset General Manager John Marik last week, but the Electoral Commission would not accept it.

“My lawyer said I could resign any time I like and that is what I tried to do,” he said.

It is understood two other councillors have also unsuccessfully tried to resign.

Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw, appointed to oversee Dorset Council during the seven-month BOI process, will hold the council’s first meeting without elected members on Monday night, August 21.

A bigger than usual public gallery is expected to attend the meeting, with at least one resident putting forward questions on notice.

Scottsdale’s Karl Willrath has submitted three questions, including whether council meetings could be video streamed “so community members have a better chance to see and hear what is actually going on at council”.

The Director of Local Government investigation, Board of Inquiry update and receipt of the final investigation report, will be tabled in a closed session of Monday’s meeting.

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The Little Blue Lake information sign for tourists has gone missing. Visitors to the scenic destination over the weekend were left to find facts on their mobile devices about how the mining activities of past eras led to the aqua sensation. Perhaps a good opportunity for a revamped signage system at the popular spot.

If you have a story to tell or a tip-off to share, make sure you let your local paper know.

the business owners investing money in upgrading a number of retail, dining and take-away stores across the entire region at the moment – a great sign of confidence in the area as we head into the summer season.

Lions’ share of funds to two causes

A DECADE of Farm Feast get-togethers has resulted in thousands of dollars being donated to the local community over the journey and this year was no different, with another $10,000 being distributed.

Cheques worth $5000 dollars each were last week presented to Rural Alive and Well and Dorset Suicide Prevention Network.

The North-East Lions Club runs the Farm Feast event each year, although it had a three-year hiatus during Covid. But its tenth year in 2023 proved a big success

with almost 350 patrons turning up in May to Mark and Wendy McDougall’s farm at Branxholm.

“It was started around 13 years ago when agriculture, in general, was going through difficult times,” President Drew Carter said.

“Its focus was to bring local farming families, their employees and service providers, together during the middle of winter to help to lift people’s spirits and raise awareness of mental health and its prevention.

“This year our guest speaker was Sam Bigwood who was the Northern Tasmania Suicide Prevention Coordinator.”

Members of DSPN, which has been supporting the region for five years, said they were grateful for the generous donation to help bring mental health training and information to communities across the municipality.

DSPN chair Cheryl McCartie said two CORES Self Care and Mental Wellbeing workshops were coming up on September 18 and 19 in Scottsdale and a Mental Health First Aid Accredited two-day course would be held in Gladstone on September 26 and

Bridport caravan park in management limbo

THE CARETAKER at Bridport Seaside Caravan Park has quit, 18 months into a five-year contract, with the Dorset Council rushing to have a new management system in place ahead of summer.

The current manager, Susan Waldren, is set to leave on September 30 after resigning in June and declined to comment.

Mr Marik said Ms Waldren was leaving on good terms but there needed to be a clear understanding of why the turnover rate of managers was so high. There have been at least four caretakers in the last six years.

“I think the feedback over the years has been that because you are on-site 24/7 it can lead to burn out and I think it can be a very tough role even though it is an idyllic location,” Mr Marik said.

The issue will be raised at next Monday’s council meeting with General Manager John Marik recommending a year-long trial of a split model, where Council would take over responsibilities including maintenance and cleaning and a manager would conduct bookings and front of house.

Council has been working with a specialised caravan park recruitment company to find a replacement before bookings start to peak at the facility, which has more than 250 sites.

“There has been a lot of upheaval and hopefully we can find the root causes of the problems, develop some solutions and hopefully end up with a level of longevity in the role," Mr Marik said.

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“The alignment between the NorthEast Lions Club Farm Feast event and the DSPN is another example of local grass roots activities that help support mental health awareness, reducing stigma and strengthening community connections.”

RAW acting CEO Shayne Stevenson said it was important that the organisation had a strong presence within the youth cohort for early intervention.

“They are the next generation for a lot of our small and primary producers, as well as other businesses and community organisations, so it’s a high priority that we are able to build capacity and resilience around their mental health and well-being from an early age,” he said “RAW has always worked with youth down to the ages of 14 years old, but this donation allows us to increase capacity and add another layer of support in the NorthEast region.”

Meanwhile, Mr Carter said the NorthEast Lions and the Scottsdale Lions both donated $1915 each to the Dorset Community House for new steps for the Dorset Rover Community Bus.

North East Tour

18 - 20 August 2023

Our new Principal, Mr Dale Bennett, new Head of Boarding, Mr Theunis (TJ) Pieters and Head of Enrolments, Mr Malcolm Dolman are visiting the North East and invite you to join us for some light refreshments and a chat.

Whether you are a current family or looking to find out more about our great school, including our boarding, scholarships, extracurricular, outdoor education offerings and more, we welcome you to join us.

We look forward to seeing you there.

• Drew Carter, President of Lions Club NorthEast handing over a $5000 cheque to Rural Alive and Well’s Ebony Lette with Craig Steel, Lions’ Treasurer.

• At the DSPN cheque handover were Louise Whibley, Naomi Buster, Cheryl McCartie, Drew Carter, Craig Steel and Bec Smith.

"I'll vote Yes!" Rattray to support stadium enabling Bill

BY RACHEL WILLIAMS

MCINTYRE INDEPENDENT MLC Tania

Rattray will vote in Parliament this week to support legislation that progresses the future of a $715 million Macquarie Point Stadium and Tasmania’s AFL team dream.

Ms Rattray was critical of how the AFL deal was negotiated and said there was a lack of transparency by the Government, but said it was an opportunity of a lifetime for future generations.

The State Policies and Projects (Amendment) Bill 2023 is expected to reach the Legislative Council for debate as we go to print, after it passed the House of Assembly last week.

The Bill introduces modifications to the assessment of Projects of State Significance at Hobart’s Macquarie Point, which means both houses of Parliament will have a final vote on the stadium after it has been considered by the Planning Commission.

Ms Rattray said she would speak in support of the Bill.

She said the project would be a game changer for generations to come and be the difference between a strong, diverse economy and future economic decline.

“We know from the deal that has been signed with the AFL that there will no team without this stadium,” she said.

“I can tell you that our youth want it, but their wishes are not being listened to.

Just ask our kids who each week spread their sporting wings on grounds all over the State. A great number are excited about having an AFL team and aspire to be part of it and little wonder because if this project gets through the new POSS process, Tasmania will receive … an opportunity of a lifetime.

“I did take the opportunity to speak with my grandson Deagen and his good friend Lachie, who play junior footy and whose team have just completed the home and away season undefeated, about their aspirations and the opportunity to play at the highest level in the future in their home state.

“They were enthusiastic and fully supportive even though they are not across every detail. That’s our job as adults, but these kids are the future, and they deserve to have the opportunity to play AFL footy for Tasmania.

“McIntyre is abundant with young talent. Recently two North-East girls, Leila-Jane Atkins and Alani Nichols, both represented Tasmania at the Australian Rules School Sports Australia Championships where Leila-Jane earned selection in the under-15 All Australian team.

“One of my strong footy areas, St Helens who are home to the East Coast Swans have made a very public display in support.”

Ms Rattray said voting for the Bill would provide opportunity for clarity and community input around the promised

affordable housing and new transport solutions to support the stadium.

She cited an example of the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin which has a population of around 190,000 people compared to Hobart’s 252,000 people to back her support for the Bill.

“Dunedin’s stadium was opened after significant bitter opposition relating to the stadium’s roof, turf, the cost of the stadium and the perceived limited use of the stadium,” she said.

“Two legal proceedings were instituted in an endeavour to stop public funding for the stadium. Both proceedings were quashed in the courts, the build went ahead and Dunedin has never looked back.

“It has hosted the world’s biggest musical acts and major sporting events. The events have occurred at the stadium predominantly because of the roof, which provides a certainty for the events to take place.

“The economic spinoff … has been enormous. It begs the question why we can’t do the same here in Tasmania?”

Ms Rattray said a recent Legislative Council Select Committee concluded that the economic benefit of a Tasmanian team would be approximately $110 million per annum and create more than 300 jobs.

She said Tasmania has one of the lowest net state debts on a per capita basis and that the bulk of the State’s planned borrowings to fund its $375 million contribution would

not be incurred until after 2027.

She also said the AFL’s $360 million associated funding, including $93milion for game development and $33 million for talent development, would be a huge positive for regional clubs across the North-East.

“This is all on the back of a bold and brave Tasmania grasping the opportunity to realise a long-held dream to have a Tasmanian team in the national AFL competition and deliver an exciting AFL footy pathway for the youth of Tasmania.”

Rail trail appeal decision looms

THE TASMANIAN Civil and Administrative Tribunal is expected to hand down its decision into an appeal against the latest stage of the North-East Rail Trail before the end of the month.

A spokesman said the Tribunal would release a decision on August 30, however one Scottsdale resident has now written to the Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek wanting her to intervene.

Former Dorset Councillor Wendy McLennan addressed the Launceston City Council meeting on Thursday, August 10, about her concerns, which were raised during the TASCAT appeal, heard on August 1 and 2.

The TASCAT appeal was lodged by

Launceston resident Paul Cabalzar against Launceston City Council’s decision to approve Dorset’s application for the section between Lilydale and Wyena.

Mr Cabalzar argued that the Launceston planning authority did not refer the application to the Board of the Environment Protection Authority.

He said the crushing of railway ballast would unreasonably impact the water quality of watercourses and did not have regard for issues including the potential for erosion, siltation and sedimentation and the natural values of the vegetation and the land.

The saga has been running since Dorset Council committed in 2018 for the trail to

stretch from Lilydale to join up with the existing 17km section in Scottsdale.

At the time the council said it was a compromise to provide heritage rail advocates with the opportunity to realise a vision of a heritage rail between Lilydale and Launceston.

The Wyena to Scottsdale section was approved in 2021 after surviving a similar TASCAT appeal. The council is waiting on final consent from the State Government to start work.

In February this year, Dorset lodged a planning application with Launceston for the Wyena to Lilydale Falls section. Launceston approved the application, but Mr Cabalzar appealed.

Mrs McLennan said testing of sites at 23 river catchment areas for the appeal found elevated levels of arsenic and heavy metals. She said she was worried about the impact of contamination leaching into the waterways and onto farmland along the railway, presenting them with her correspondence to Ms Plibersek, which outlined concerns about the vulnerable Giant Freshwater Crayfish and the Mt Arthur Burrowing crayfish.

Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said whilst the council made a “contentious and split decision” to move forward with the plan in February, council would await the appeal outcome before deciding on a response.

• East Coast Swans junior footy players expressing their support for the Yes Campaign.

• Tania Rattray will this week vote in support of a Bill that progresses the assessment process for the Macquarie Point Stadium and associated Tassie AFL team.

GP wait-time frustrations to be addressed: Ochre

DOCTOR SHORTAGES continue to cause problems for the North-East health system with Bridport’s practice forced to temporarily close recently as a result.

But Ochre Health maintains it is committed to the region and has no intentions to permanently close any of its operations, instead planning a return to Saturday services to address long waittimes for patients.

Concerns have been raised that practice doctors are called away from the facility to attend to urgent matters at the North East Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Scottsdale, further exacerbating wait times for GP appointments.

While Labor says it would do things differently and the Government maintains it is spending record amounts on health with a $8.3 million daily spend, all sides of the argument agree that issues being experienced in the North-East are being felt across many regions.

But that’s cold comfort to those experiencing medical issues across the North-East, with many residents expressing frustration with wait times of up to six weeks to see a doctor.

Ochre Health’s Tasmanian Regional Manager, Darren Fraser admitted that resources were sometimes stretched and that finding a locum doctor was an issue.

Mr Fraser said Ochre had six doctors in Scottsdale and one in Bridport, supported by one to two locums across both practices.

“We are committed to Bridport and certainly have no intention of closing the practice. We had doctors on leave a few weeks ago and finding locum cover was a challenge. That meant we had to close for a couple of days, but the practice is now open as usual on our advertised days of Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and we are not flagging any future issues,” Mr Fraser said.

“Our Scottsdale practice has also been going well, with new doctors and reduced

patient waiting times compared with some challenging periods last year.”

Mr Fraser said the surgery was also planning to trial some new approaches to free up GP appointment times, such as a dedicated doctor handling non-urgent cases like script repeats in a block via telehealth, more focused chronic disease management communications and clinics, and a return to Saturday consultations.

“Our resources can certainly be stretched at times, but we prioritise patients and hospital support according to need, and we make sure all urgent cases are handled quickly,” Mr Fraser said.

Health Minister Guy Barnett defended the practice of a private practice doctor being used within the public hospital system.

“As is the case in many rural areas across Tasmania, the local general practitioner also provides medical services to the district hospital. Medical services at the NESMH in Scottsdale are provided through a contract with Ochre Health, with a doctor rostered to attend to emergency presentations and care of inpatients.”

Mr Barnett said the Government was working to boost access to GPs in rural areas.

“The Tasmanian Government put forward a proposal for a new Single Employer Model (SEM) for GP Registrars, including rural generalist trainees, that will make training in rural general practice more attractive and improve recruitment and retention of GPs in rural communities.

“Under this model, doctors training to specialise in rural medicine will be able to be employed by the Tasmanian Health Service for their training period, allowing for a seamless transition throughout their GP training placements.”

But Bass MHA Janie Finlay said the GP issue resulted in increased presentations to hospital emergency rooms and, ambulance call outs.

“This results in increased ambulance ramping, bed block and worse patient outcomes,” she said.

She said a Labor Government would expand services at 18 regional and rural hospitals around the state, including at NESMH, with a $60 million infrastructure fund for upgrades to consultation rooms, extra beds and equipment.

“Labor would also invest in and employ a further 18 rural generalists statewide as part of this rollout, who would work as part of a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, nurses, allied health providers and local GPs,” she said.

“We would then further support these health workers to stay in regional and rural parts of Tasmania by paying the HECSHELP debt of those workers who choose to work in a district hospital or community centre for three years.”

Mr Fraser said it was currently investing “significant resources” to attract doctors by advertising roles across “all available local and international channels”.

A commitment to our local community ensures every element and detail of our funeral service is treated with the utmost care and dedication.

Our team now have the brand new Franklin Grove Centre on the edge of Launceston to plan a funeral around.

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With the support of Finney Funeral Services we offer a comprehensive selection of options, individually tailored to suit your every need. We will be there working with you, so you can get on with life.

Historic Building ''best in state''

Council addresses Review Board hearing

DORSET COUNCIL made its presentation to the Local Government Review in Scottsdale on Monday, explaining that proposed boundary changes wouldn’t deliver lower rates, better service delivery nor improved customer service.

General Manager John Marik presented the council’s alternate solution for Dorset to become a super rural council, with the acquisition of remote parts of Launceston and areas of interest from Break O’Day and George Town.

Mr Marik said the Review Board’s case for amalgamations based on the “bigger is better theory” or the “economies of scale theory” was not evident in the original three proposals put forward.

HISTORY REMEMBERED

IT IS important for every region and town to identify, recognise and try to preserve their historic buildings, but it is not always easy. Governments at all levels need to be able to move society forwards and fund increasing demands for services – historic premises are never a priority.

Older buildings need a purpose, and they need people who want to work hard to maintain them. But old houses, shops, churches and hotels make us feel goodthere is something satisfying about seeing properties that reflect the past and perhaps have a sense of style or elegance that modern architecture tends to lack.

In the Dorset region we are not blessed by too many grand houses or rows of old shops. Much of our early architecture was built from wood so has struggled to survive, but there are individual examples in all of our local towns and rural areas, and we need to keep them as best we can. They are part of our history, and they need to be part of our future. Thankfully, we do have individuals and groups who are happy to put in the time, money and effort to give them a modern purpose.

In Scottsdale there is a building on the corner of Ellenor and George Streets, currently a distillery. Plans for this building were submitted in 1909 by the business of Biggs and Leech, describing it as a ‘large brick dwelling’. The bricks for the building came from their own local kiln, located

on McKerrow’s Creek about a mile out of town, the local clay being described as excellent for brickmaking.

When completed in 1910 the new business was described as being ‘one of the best country shops in the state’, with a 100ft frontage of plate glass, and a ‘handsome and lofty verandah around the two sides’.

There was one entrance off Brid (now George) Street through a splayed doorway, and another through an angled doorway on the corner. Inside was a 14ft ceiling, with counters well made with mouldings and trusses, and panels of stamped, aluminiumised metal. Goods were stored in bins with roll tops, surmounted with drawers and shelves, all stained and varnished to match the rest of the building.

In 1916 the partnership of Biggs and Leech was dissolved, and Walter Biggs continued the business under his own name. 107 years later we are still able to appreciate the building which has seen many changes and uses in its history, but still reflects an important part of Dorset’s past.

The North-Eastern Advertiser is working with the Dorset Tasmania History Society to publish historical articles so that our history, in stories and images, is not lost.

He said there was a lack of detail or thought around alignment of differing processes, procedures, policies and strategies across councils and how this would be managed.

“Dorset residents would be severely disadvantaged including loss of representation by both number and demographic, increased costs, probable increase in rates, increase in regulation, possible loss of jobs both direct Council employment and jobs with local contractors, loss of representation, loss of free access to Council facilities and potentially poorer delivery of services,” he said.

Alternatives, agreed unanimously by the former council on July 17, was put forward by Mr Marik.

The first was for all four councils in the North-East Community Catchment to remain the same with scope for some small boundary adjustments ad service sharing.

The second, promoted more prominently by the exiled Mayor Greg Howard, was for Weldborough and the Blue Tier mountain bike trails located within Break O’Day to be transferred to Dorset given that Dorset already maintains that section of the Blue Derby mountain bike trail network.

“Additionally, Weldborough residents go to school, play sport, shop, and work and socialise mainly in the Dorset municipality mainly due to the

inaccessibility of the Tasman Highway linking Break O’Day and Dorset. This area is also serviced by Dorset companies in terms of both inbound and outbound freight,” Mr Marik said.

“There is a second area west of Ansons Bay which contains two large farms (Telegraph and Ansons Meadows) and several smaller farms who similarly are serviced by Dorset-based companies and whose residents also attend school, play sport, shop and socialise mainly in Dorset.”

Areas the council propose to take over from George Town include Pipers River, Pipers Brook and the coastal villages of Lulworth, Weymouth and Bellingham.

“If George Town was to be included into a Tamar Valley Council then these areas would have much more in common with Dorset than with the new Tamar Valley Council,” he said

“The same can be said for the Lebrina, Lilydale, Karoola, Nunamara, Patersonia, Camden, Targa and St Patricks River areas which are currently part of the municipality of Launceston.

“These areas are primarily rural and geographically aligned to Dorset with similar interests and easily defined connectedness especially with the upgrade of the Sideling.”

Andrew Wardlaw, who started his Commission at Dorset Council on August 2, briefly addressed the Review Board.

“I have only been on the ground for less than two weeks and had limited interaction to date with the broader Dorset community,” Commissioner Wardlaw said.

“The community conversation to date, does not suggest that there is a significant contrary view to that taken by the Council.”

with Dorset than with the new Tamar Valley Council.”

“If George Town was to be included into a Tamar Valley Council then these areas would have much more in common

Show season fast approaching

SPRING HAS sprung early and preparations are underway for the region’s popular agricultural shows.

Ringarooma School and District Show will kick thinks off on November 11 with traditional agricultural exhibits, cattle handling, a pet section, an auction of agricultural and timber items, art and craft, needlework, free children’s entertainment, Island Kelpies and a drone demonstration. Horse evets will be held at the Recreation Ground.

Anyone interested in exhibiting or volunteering for the organising committee can phone 63532271.

Scottsdale Show’s two-day event will be held the following week, starting on Friday 17, with gates opening at 7am.

The show will feature a homecraft pavilion, animal nursery, equestrian events, shearing demonstrations, chopping events, livestock and fat cattle as well as showcasing the skill of the young and

talented cattle handlers.

Live music will be performed by Zack Walsh on the Friday Night.

A Pet Parade will be held on the Saturday morning of the Show while Miss Show Girl/ Master Tiny Tot will be a must-see.

The Show Society is looking for trade and stall holders for food, crafts, clothing and “anyting in between” – go to the website a www.scottsdaleshow.org.au for more details.

Whitemark will be the place to be on Friday October 20 for the Flinders Island Show.

The annual family event this year has a theme of "Flora, Fauna and Foraging".

The show will feature livestock, produce and arts and crafts displays, and includes rides and activities for the kids, including laser tag, a merry-go-round, show-bags, a jumping castle, a bull rider, surfboard rider and BMX bike workshops.

The great gastronomy push Fertiliser price set to drop

COMMODITIES UPDATE

BY OLIVER ROBERTS-SWAIN

THE PAST few weeks have brought excellent rains through the key Tasmania cropping regions, supporting our expectation that 2023/24 should be another great harvest for Tasmania. The as-yet delayed arrival of El Nino has led to a better-than-expected grain crop, creating unanticipated demand for inputs like fertiliser.

Locally, Urea spot prices have rallied over $200/mt in the last few weeks. In the short term, however, availability has become the key issue, with strong mainland demand making it challenging for Tasmanian buyers to secure the fertiliser they need. Expect this to ease in coming weeks as demand slows and imports increase.

Australia's fertiliser market has also tightened in recent weeks, despite record high imports. Last season, suppliers drew down stocks and farmers bought ‘hand-

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to-mouth’ due to record high prices. As a result, Australia is now rebuilding its fertiliser stock from near-zero levels.

Following the lapse of the Black Sea Grain Agreement a few weeks ago, Russia bombed the major Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa. This funnelled more exports through the Danube, itself now the target of Russian attacks. Ukraine has retaliated with drone attacks on the key Russian port of Novorossiysk. At time of writing, neither side have done significant damage, and both Danube and Russian ports remain open to export but watch this space. A major strike on Russian ports would see significant price increases. While Ukraine has valid alternatives to the Black Sea Grain Routes, Russia does not.

Volatility in the Australian market isn’t going away anytime soon. With demand stronger than anticipated and geopolitical factors affecting supply, securing adequate supply has never been more crucial for ensuring optimal crop growth and yield in the coming seasons.

THE NORTH-EAST is being encouraged to take advantage of Launceston’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation, with a Region of Gastronomy being promoted.

Gastronomy Northern Tasmania Communications Manager Lindsay Kelly addressed the North-East Chamber of Commerce meeting last Monday night, August 7, detailing ways farmers, producers and restaurateurs could link in with the project for the benefit of the entire region.

“The UNESCO designation is an acknowledgement of our region’s food culture: our restaurants, cafes, our farm gates and cellar doors, orchards, vineyards, distilleries, artisan producers, markets and food festivals,” Mr Kelly said.

“The key ingredient in every aspect of this culture is the local provenance and our rich agricultural region, mild seasons, with soils and a climate that can grow almost anything.”

He said GNT wanted to better promote the benefits of utilising local produce and would develop an online gastronomic map of what was available locally and in season.

North-East Chamber of Commerce

President Maria Branch said it was exciting to learn about the new phone app for visitors to access as agritourism ventures.

“We need to focus more on growing and manufacturing our produce here in our area and create a reputation in the North-East for exceptional food production and unite and connect farmers, producers, tourism and hospitality providers by showcasing what they have to offer to our visitors,” she said

Mr Kelly said while increased tourism was a benefit of the designation, it was not the only goal.

He said membership of the United Nations Creative Cities Network, involved a commitment Sustainable Development Goals and although we produce five times more food than we can eat, one in two Northern Tasmanian families face food insecurity every month.

He highlighted the wonderful work Red Dirt Café was doing in Scottsdale to address the situation.

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• Sophie Smith, Darcy Smith, Charli Stone and 2022 Show Ambassador Emily Nixon at last year’s Scottsdale Show.

DEATH

SYKES, PAM, nee Lohrey

11.4.1935 - 11.8.2023

Loving wife of Jack (dec.). Loved Mother of Lynette, John, Christine (dec.), Greg, Jenny & their families. Sadly missed by all her family and lovingly remembered.

‘Move over Jack, I’m here at last’.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a service to celebrate Pam’s life to be held on Monday 21st August 2023 at St Pauls Springfield, to be followed by interment at the adjoining cemetery, commencing at 2:00pm.

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Underdog Sloths claim an upset finals win

BY LAURA HILL

THE FIRST game of the finals saw Rovers go in as favourites against Sloths who had only won two games this year. Rovers came out strong, immediately pressuring Sloths defence, allowing multiple short corners. Soon they got an opportunity with neat passes getting the ball to Faye Smith who scored less than three minutes into the match.

Sloths hit back though with a goal to Regan Colgrave, levelling the scores at half time.

With five minutes remaining, Regan scored again to give Sloths the lead. Tensions were high as both teams fought hard for the win, with neither backing down. Rovers kept the pressure on with multiple attempts at goals, however the final score saw the underdogs Sloths take out the win 2-1 in a game that had spectators on the edge of their seat, eliminating Rovers from the competition.

The second game saw Devils take on Pythons. Devils had early pressure on Pythons' defence with multiple attempts at goals. Pythons struggled to get the ball up the field to take the pressure off.

Maria Saunders was busy clearing the ball out of the defensive circle for Pythons so it could be moved up the field.

Pythons managed to get a break in Devils' relentless attack to get the ball up to Phil Knight who had a big run and scored giving Pythons the lead.

Not deterred, Devils continued to

put pressure on Pythons giving Lochie Bowerman the opportunity to score for them.

Half-time saw the score level 1-all. A layout change in the second half allowed Pythons to play an attacking game.

After multiple missed opportunities to score by Pythons, Devils cleared the ball out taking it down the field to score.

Deagen Young was busy through the midfield moving the ball up the field and intercepting passes allowing Devils to get the ball down the field to convert it into another goal.

Devils won the match 3-1 putting them straight into the grand-final.

Scottsdale Footy Club silverware now on display

BY PETER FISH

OVER the past 10 years the Scottsdale Football Club has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars upgrading its clubroom facilities.

"We are one of the few footy clubs in Tasmania to actually own our clubrooms, and so it was important for us to invest in our facility, and our past players and officials have now jumped on board," President Cameron Moore said.

Over the past six months a small and dedicated group commenced work on constructing a new trophy cabinet for the club.

Murray Partridge, a former head trainer at the club, has become an important archivist at the Magpies.

"Alongside the board of the footy club, we have worked hard at displaying as many photos of premiership teams and individual players as we can find, but we had many

dorset council

The Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, 21 August 2023 will be held at the Council Chambers, 3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale commencing at 6:00 pm. Members of the public are invited to attend in person, however, due to recommended guidelines, physical distancing measures will remain in place, and therefore the number of persons able to attend is limited. Any member of the public who wish to attend the meeting MUST register their details with Executive Assistant, Sarah Forsyth by 3:00 pm Monday, 21 August 2023 via email gm@dorset.tas.gov.au or by calling 03 6352 6500. Access to the meeting will close at 6:00 pm sharp and if any member of the public is feeling unwell, please do not attend. The audio recording of the Council Meeting, except for any part held in Closed Session, will be made available to the public as soon as practicable after the meeting via Council’s website and social media.

The following items are listed for discussion:

– Commissioner Communications

– Management Team Briefing Report

– Appointment of Commissioner and Budget Variation

– Audit Panel Chairperson Appointment

– 2023/24 Annual Plan Variation

– Review of Policy No. 2 – Payment of Councillor Expenses and Provision of Facilities

– Endorsement of Priority Projects for Community Consultation

– Bridport Seaside Caravan Park | Operational Model Update

– Director of Local Government Investigation / Board of Inquiry Update and Receipt of Final Investigation Report and Attachments (Closed Session)

Please note the listed items are subject to change, removal or additional items may be included

The agenda and attachments will be available to the public from Thursday 17 August on Council’s website www.dorset.tas.gov.au, contact 03 6352 6500 or email dorset@dorset.tas.gov.au

JOHN MARIK General Manager

cups, shields and important trophies that were just gathering dust," he said.

"So we decided to build a specific trophy cabinet to house our silverware, and we're really pleased with the outcome.

"Steve Dobson, an experienced builder, Richie Lancaster from North-East Glass, and Nick Bicanic have all played important roles in the project," Murray said.

Mr Moore said there had been many positive comments about the new addition.

"It looks great and has allowed some important trophies to be put on public display," he said.

But while the new cabinet is fulfilling an important purpose, the club is still seeking memorabilia that will supplement the current collection.

"We are missing some premiership cups and would welcome any material that could be added to our collection," Murray Partridge said.

NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2023

Every Friday

• Purple Frog Art & Craft Group

10:00 – 2.30pm

Scottsdale Men’s Shed

• Launching into Learning Sessions

9:00 -10:30am

Kinder block, Scottsdale Primary School

• Pre-Kinder sessions 10:30

-11:30am

Kinder block, Scottsdale Primary School

First Friday Each Month

• Free Women's Legal Service

Dorset Community House

• Ladies of Dorset Coffee & Chat

Scottsdale Art Gallery Café

September 16

• SHS Farm Open Day 12:00pm –2:00pm

Stronach View Campus, North Scottsdale

September 23 and 24

• Rail Trail Run and RideScottsdale

October 6

• The Mens Table 6:00pm – 8:30pm Kendall’s Hotel, Scottsdale

October 7

• PlantFest - Friends of St Paul’s Springfield

Tasman Highway, Springfield

October 14

• Back to Branxholm

Branxholm Hall

November 3

• Gladstone Hotel Rodeo

Boobyalla Park

November 11

• Ringarooma School & District Show

Ringarooma Primary School

November 17 + 18

• Scottsdale Show

Scottsdale Recreation Ground

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e: bridget.archer.mp@aph.gov.au

• Sloths' Lily Wilson takes the ball with Rovers Danny Fenton close behind her.

• Pictured in front of the trophy cabinet (left) are Murray Partridge, past player Les Lette, Steve Dobson and President Cameron Moore.

Finals success for Scottsdale juniors

BY PETER FISH

SCOTTSDALE HAD three teams playing finals in the NTJFA on Sunday and all three were successful.

The Under 16 boys remain undefeated and progress straight through to the grand final after defeating Longford in the second semi-final.

Tom Hadley, Noah Auton, and Deagen Young played very well while Blake Hall booted three valuable goals after being invigorated by a recent cruise.

The Under 14 girls were also convincing winners, defeating Tamar by five goals.

Amelia Carter continued her excellent form and she was well supported by Madden Wood, Rhianna Lette, Maddison Raines, Ruby Mountney and Porscha Lapham. They now play in next week's preliminary final.

The Under 14 boys had the closest game

of the day, hanging on to win by a point against Launceston.

Andy Heazlewood, Kade Norman, and the Styles brothers were good contributors, and like the girls they play in a preliminary final on Sunday.

RESULTS

Under 14 Girls

Scottsdale 4.5-39 d Tamar 0.6-6

Goals: Karlie Johnston 2, Rhianna Lette, Abby Samec, Best: Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, Rhianna Lette, Maddison Raines, Ruby Mountney, Porscha Lapham

Under 14 Boys

Scottsdale 4.6-30 d Launceston 4.5-29

Goals: Jackson Murphy 2, Declan Knight, Jesse Wallner

Best: Andy Heazlewood, Kade Norman,

Wesley Styles, Jesse Wallner, Fergus Burns, Beau Styles.

Under 16 Boys

Scottsdale 10.9-69 d Longford 6.6-36

Goals: Blake Hall 3, Tom Hadley 2, Noah Auton 2, Ben Cresswell 2, Will Probert

Best: Tom Hadley, Noah Auton, Deagen Young, Lochlan Bowerman, Blake Hall, Will Probert

NEXT WEEK

Preliminary Finals

Sunday, August 19 Youngtown Oval

Under 14 Girls

Scottsdale v Longford 9:00am

Under 14 Boys

Scottsdale v Longford 10:20am

• Nic Cresswell tackles a Longford opponent in the under 16 victory.

Magpies lose another close one

BY PETER FISH

HALF-WAY THROUGH the final quarter at Bridgenorth on Saturday, Scottsdale were in front and peppering the goals but the home team withstood the challenge and then kicked a sealer to once again send the Magpies home with their tails between their legs.

Skipper Elliot Tyson won the toss and kicked with the wind, and a couple of goals from Jade Child put them in front at the first change, but 30 minutes later Bridgenorth were in front by 21 points and the chances of a victory looked remote.

But the Magpies rallied and led by Bryton Mullins back for his first senior game for the season, they booted four goals and suddenly it was game on!

The final quarter was a titanic battle and the Magpies just needed a couple of goals to pinch victory. Kyle Lanham had a chance but missed and Bradley Milne did likewise, and when Bridgenorth went forward on a rare occasion they cashed in and it was game over.

Scottsdale went in without leading ruckman Brad Tuffin, and his job was left to Lanham, Jacob Singline, and the undersized Joe Krushka. They are among the Magpies' better players but were unable to win many clearances during the match and when George Davies was injured, the forward half had little marking power, and it was left to Child and Mullins to do the scoring.

The back half stood up all day. Bradley Whish-Wilson was outstanding taking important intercept marks, while fellow tradies Healey Mather and Warrick Hall played significant roles.

The women's team had to win to make the finals but fell short against the top team. Coach Mikayla Binns and Monique Dufty who rucked all day, were both extremely good, but the lack of forwards was again a shortcoming.

While the girls will miss out on September action, they have made some pleasing improvement especially some of

the younger girls who have commenced their senior careers.

The reserves were well beaten. Handballing and kicking the ball to their opponents didn't help their cause. Old timers Marc Nunan, Cabel and Manuel Hall, and Scott Hill battled hard but the top team proved too strong.

Next week it's the club's final match. The men play Hillwood while the girls finish their season against Old Launcestonians.

At the conclusion of the games the club will hold its vote counts for all three teams with competition for the best and fairest awards expected to be extremely close.

Next week it's the club's final match. The men play Hillwood while the women finish their season against Old Launcestonians.

Each year the club sets aside one home game as a charity round and this season the final match will be that charity round. The club will donate all funds from its raffle and gate takings after paying the NTFA levy to the NESM Hospital Auxiliary.

"We choose a local charity each year, and we all know what a great job the auxiliary does for the community," club president Cameron Moore said.

At the conclusion of the games the club will hold its vote counts for all three teams with competition for the best and fairest awards expected to be extremely close.

SCORES

Seniors Bridgenorth: 8.9 (57)

Scottsdale: 7.7 (49)

Best: B Whish-Wilson, J Child, H Mather, W Hall, E Petterwood, B Mullins

Goals: J Child 3, B Mullins 3, J Krsuhka

Women

Bridgenorth: 3.13 (31)

Scottsdale: 1.0 (6)

Best: M Binns, M Dufty, R Hall, T Lette, M Lester, M Carins

Goals: M Binns

Reserves

Bridgenorth 20.14 (134)

Scottsdale 3.3 (25)

Best: M Nuan, C Hall, M Hall, S Hill, B Mullins, J Brown

Goals: W Burr, B Coxen, C Binns

• Will Monson gathers the ball while coach Ethan Petterwood shepherds.

No finals fanfare for the Swans

BY NICK FYSH

FOR THE first time since their acceptance into the NTFA, the East Coast Swans have failed to make the finals.

Their last game for the season at home against OL’s saw them go down by 68 points. Although the final score line indicates an easy win for the Blues, the young Swans, with at least half the team under 20 years of age, are to be commended for their attitude in fighting the game out to the final siren.

An even start saw the ball being rebounded by both defenses, but it was the Swans' disposal which hurt them severely, with Blues captain, Spohn being the recipient of many uncontested marks.

“New” signing, Tom Chugg looked dangerous as always for the OL’s unit, but it was Wheldon who booted the first goal, followed soon after by the rangy Julian Rattray.

Burly backman Byron Johnson was making his presence felt for the Swans, while ruckman “Deano” Bashir had some

good moments.

A debatable free kick gifted Chugg the first major of the second term, but when youngster Tully Watts snapped truly, the Coast boys had their first on the board.

Although OL’s dominated most of the territory, the resolute Swans defence did a great job in limiting their opportunities, although two late goals by the Blues, including a Chugg “bomb” saw his team go to the long break with a 38-point lead.

Two goals by Jackson Riley in the third gave the Swans supporters something to cheer about as his team competed with aggression and commitment.

Players such as the consistent Maddern and the improving Coby Evans found plenty of the ball around the packs, while both Angus Tate and Jarrod Mason continued their good form. Although the result was beyond doubt, the last quarter was a hotly contested affair, with OL’s being continually being denied when in attack, until two late goals stretched the margin out to 68 points at the final siren.

Coach Kodie Joseph, while disappointed

with the last half of the season, could see many positives in the team, with young players such as Watts, Salter, Aaron Mason and Blunt sure to continue their improvement next year.

SCORES

Seniors OL’S: 12.21 (93) Swans: 4.1 (25)

Goals: Riley 2, Watts, Maddern

Best: Maddern, C.Evans, Tate, J.Mason, Watts, Johnson, Blunt

Reserves: OL’S:23.19 (138) SWANS: 0.1 (1)

Swans Best and fairest

Senior B&F: Marcus Haley Reserves B&F: Ben Arnold Womens B&F: Chelsea Wells

Seagulls heading north under new coach

FOOTY FLASHBACKS

BY MICHAEL FINLAYSON

BRIDPORT COACH Andrew Philpott grew up at Bracknell and started playing in the local mini league team at a very young age.

He eventually joined the Longford Junior Club and progressed through the ranks before joining South Launceston. He played under 19, reserves and senior football with the Bulldogs and returned to Bracknell a couple of times.

Scottsdale Golf Club

Tuesday, August 8

Stableford

Ladies Winner - Christie Ferguson 26 points

Runner up - Tracey Taylor c.b. Teresa Hall 25 points

Cottage Bakery longest putt - Cheryl

Mackenzie

Gobbler - Tracey Taylor

Men's Winner - Jock Ferguson 31 points

Runner Up - David Knight c.b Graeme Booth

30 points

Longest Putt - Kevin Smith

Gobbler - Graeme Booth

Next week - Stableford

Saturday, August 12

1st Round Men’s Foursomes

Day Nett Winners: D. Knight and R. Shea 72

His work in the scaffolding business has taken him to places like Maroochydore and Port Headland at different times.

Andrew has had several assistant coaching roles with teams like St Pat’s and Longford and coached Glenorchy reserves in 2005 while working in Hobart.

His success as a senior coach came at Rocherlea winning three premierships in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Bridport Football Club appointed Andrew as senior coach for 2023 after being in recess for one season and he is very

1/2 nett

much looking forward to coaching again next year. The Seagulls won five games in their comeback season as the locals turned up to home games with good crowds.

He is a North Melbourne supporter who says Wayne Schimmelbusch was an absolute legend and Wayne Carey a superstar.

Steve McKillop and his helpers have got the footy club up and running again at Bridport and at the end of their first season it seems Andrew Philpott has been a very popular choice.

SPORTS RESULTS

Others: M. Irwin & K. Smith 75 nett, S. Krushka and T. Mundy 75 1/2 nett

Stableford Winner: Lorissa Dobson 31 pts

Others: L. Freeland 30, T. Taylor 28

NTP: 1st&10th: N. Sutton 5th&14th: R. Shea

Longest Putt: L. Dobson

Foursomes: S. Krushka/T.Mundy 86 gross

J. Ferguson/R.Kerrison 91, D.Knight/R.Shea 92

Next Week: 2nd Round Men’s Foursomes

Others - Stableford

Bridport Golf Club

Wednesday, August 9

Stableford 14 hole

Winner: K. Russell 26

Runner Up: M. Bauld 23

NTP Women 9/18: K. Cuthbertson

NTP Men 9/18: D. Etchells

Longest Putt: D. Etchells

Day Croquet Winner: J. Ranson

Monthly Croquet Winner: A. Bignell

Next Week: Stableford

Moorina Golf Club

Memorial Day

Winners: A Youd, M Youd, R Youd 72/57

R/Up: J Balfe, S Percey, M Leszkoven 77/63

Nearest the pin 3/12: R Nichols

Nearest the pin 8/17: A Youd

Longest drive 1/10: M Youd

Longest Putt 6/15: H Youd

Saturday 26 August: Stableford

Scottsdale Lawn Bowls Club

Wednesday, August 9

1st – David Ezzy

2nd – Gary Ashby

Saturday, August 12

Only 2 game winners were Craig Bennett and Jan Foster

Turtle won by Arch Ranson.

North-East Indoor Bowls

Scottsdale 59 def Legerwood Blue 49

M. Chilcott 28 def D. Styles 22

K. Ginn 31 Def D. Fletcher 27

Scottsdale 10 Legerwood Blue nil.

Legerwood Red 42 lost to Bridport 45

B. Jacobs 23 def J. Binns 15

M. Austen 19 lost to M. Momson 30

Legerwood Red 2 Bridport 8

Thursday 17th. 1st. and 2nd Semi Finals

Ringarooma 101 v Bridport 79

Scottsdale 54 v Legerwood Red 40

• Angus Tate in action for the Swans.

• Bridport Coach Andrew Philpott will be back again in 2024.

Bridport goes bang to end the season

BY ROSS JACOBSON

IN THE last game of the season, Bridport played Uni Lions at home. With another large crowd attending, Uni took it right up to Bridport, they seemed to have more desire to want the ball and Bridport was playing as individuals. At quarter time Bridport was lucky to have a 12-point lead.

It was much the same in the second quarter with Uni Lions playing with vigour, it was only skill errors that let them down and Bridport made the most of their forward entries with Will McBride outstanding.

One of the highlights of the day was the inclusion of Barry Carr. Barry is an Irishman who is working locally and hadn’t played Aussie Rules until two months ago. His play in the seconds and his hard training ethic earned him a call-up and he didn’t let anyone down.

After a dressing down at half-time by the coach, Bridport kicked into gear, Liam Chorley was winning the ruck with Joey Robinson and Cody Kerrison taking advantage and were up by 39 points at the last change.

Bridport was now well in control of the game and it was only a matter of how many goals Will McBride could get. Matt Taylor

had a hard opponent who stuck with him all day, but he still managed to kick four.

Hayden Tyson, playing in his 100th game for Bridport, was his usual hard self and was in everything, with Christian Barnes using his long kicking to great effect off half-back. In the end despite a great effort by Uni, Bridport ran out winners by 66 points.

Five wins for the year after coming back from a year of recess and having a tough start playing the three top sides first up was a great effort.

Our Coach Andrew Philpott has done a great job guiding the club back and the improvement of our younger players individually and the team learning and playing a competitive system has set us up well for next year.

RESULTS

Seniors

Bridport 15-7- (97) d Uni Lions 4-7 (31)

Best: Will McBride, Cody Kerrison, Hayden Tyson, Joseph Robinson, Christian Barnes, Barry Carr.

Goals: Will McBride 7, Matty

4, Tom Barnett 1, Cody Kerrison 1, Sam McDougall 1, Joey Robinson 1.

Reserves

Bridport 18-16-124 d Uni Lions 3-1-19

Best: Toby Davis, Sam Tuck, Leigh Barker, Luke Fisher, Payden Davis, Kayde Mckillop.

Goals: Leigh Barker 6, Payden Davis 3, Josh Ackroyd 1, Connor Brown 1, Toby Davis 1, Luke Fisher 1, Rohan Lester 1, Andy Rudling 1, Liam Saunders 1, Alex Stein 1, Sam Tuck 1.

• Bridport player Hayden Tyson, left, celebrated his 100th game with Bridport Football club with proud parents Mike and Susan Tyson.

• Liam Chorley gets up in the ruck as Bridport dominate Uni Mowbray.

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