Pipers River house fire tragedy
• 55-year-old man dies
• Son tried to save him
• Investigators deem blaze accidental
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hangs from a tree at the entrance to the
Winnaleah irrigation outcry Council Report “embarrassment ” Farm Feast Fun
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
TWO JOBS are in jeopardy and farmers are furious that management of the Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme will be taken from local hands.
The scheme, which services around 40 irrigators and provides stock and domestic water to a “significant number” of people, has been managed locally since its inception in 1987.
But that’s all about to change after a letter from Tasmanian Irrigation dated July 5, in which CEO Andrew Kneebone announced changes to the day-to-day management of the scheme.
It said Tas Irrigation would not renew
the contract held by Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme Ltd (WISL) for operation and maintenance of the scheme.
Mr Kneebone said it followed a benchmarking exercise which found the scope of work can be delivered more costeffectively by Tas Irrigation.
He said the operation and management cost component of the per megalitre charge would reduce by $15/ML from $65.63/ML to $50.57/ML under the change.
“(This is) made possible by efficiencies Tasmanian Irrigation is able to achieve in delivering these services internally,” Mr Kneebone said.
Mr Kneebone said an Irrigator
Representative Committee would be established via an expression of interest period.
But despite the promise of cheaper water, many users are not happy about a lack of consultation.
As we go to print, WISL was meeting to determine a response.
WISL Chairman Robin Thompson said there had been no complaints from farmers about WISL meeting obligations under their contracts and there had been no performance issues raised.
“There have also been no non-compliance issues from TI regarding the performance of WISL,” Mr Thompson said.
“They are using a pretence of reduced
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costs which have not been verified by an independent third party.
“The community is very disappointed because the community drove this scheme.
Former WISL director and farmer Alan Davenport said the cost saving was “absolute complete spin” and he was writing to the Premier, himself a farmer, to raise the issue directly with him.
The decision comes after Tas Irrigation held consultation sessions with irrigators and stakeholders across the State to look at potential community management of publicly owned irrigation schemes.
• Police tape
driveway on Pipers River Road, where Saturday’s fatal fire occured.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
WE SERVE
20 Years Ago – July 7, 2004
New businesses gain support
The Dorset Economic Development Group (Dorset EDG) announced funding for a number of new and existing local businesses from its North-East Assistance program. A total of $80,000 was divided between the local businesses who met the guidelines required by the program. Enterprises assisted by the program included Scottsdale Hop growers Pty Ltd received support to expand its wood pellet production; Cool Climate Tours at Branxholm; Springfield Water; Hanslow Game Birds; J.G and K.M. Clark Welding; Dorset Vegetable Co-Operative group; Scottsdale Bobcat Hire; Dianne Watts Remedial Massage Therapy; and North-East Wholesale. Dorset EDG received a grant of $300,000 last year by the then Deputy Premier Paul Lennon and assessed all proposals with the Department of State Development.
30 Years Ago – July 7, 1994 Forestry defends herbicide application
The District Forester, Mr Brain Farmer, has announced that the spraying of weeds in eucalypt plantations in the Diddleum area would proceed despite criticism of the program by Chairman of the Hop Producers Association of Tasmania, Mr Stewart Ferguson and other officials. The decision to spray Roundup and Atrazine, was first announced in June, 1994. The process was delayed due to rainfall but would proceed when there were suitable environmental conditions. Mr Ferguson, a hop grower at Springfield said that 300 acres of hops grown by five farmers, are irrigated from the Great Forester River. He believes there is a significant risk for hop growers because of the threat of contamination to the exported produce.
70 Years Ago – July 9, 1954
Tiny tot crowned Queen at Herrick
A very successful ballette was held in the Herrick Hall as a finale to the Tiny Tots Fairy Queen competition in aid of hall funds. The hall was gaily decorated with coloured streamers, holly and green foliage. The highlight of the night was the crowning of the Fairy Queen. The five contestants were charmingly dressed in dainty white net frocks trimmed with sequins and silver braid with matching head band, silver tinsel slippers, transparent wigs and each carried a wand. The tiny tots were Dianne Mason, Judy Peters, Olga Jackson, Elaine Gardner and Annette Marston who was crowned the winner.
USEFUL NUMBERS
All Emergency Services (fire, police, ambulance) 000 North Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital 6778 8522 Tasmanian Police – non urgent 131 444 Parks and Wildlife Scottsdale Field Centre 6352 6421
SHARP EFFORT
It appears post the Dorset Council Inquiry the council is introducing a new level of bureaucracy at the council offices.
I recently took the household "sharps container" for disposal as it was now full, as I am now an insulin dependent diabetic.
I was informed that before the council could accept the container I needed to provide what amounted to a manifest of what needles were in the container, how many of each kind and their past use.
A needle is a needle and if going to be incinerated anyway does it matter?
I guess the days of putting up councilowned sheds willy nilly is over, with new more draconian processes in place now the Council is under direct State government supervision.
No problem Dorset Council I won't bother you again. I will just take my sharps container interstate when I visit relatives, or when I next have an
excavator on my property maybe get it to dig me a deep hole and they can go there, six metres down never to be seen again.
Bill
Tomlinson, Scottsdale
Editor’s Note: Dorset Council said it follows the Tasmanian Government’s ‘Approved Management Method for Clinical and Related Waste’. Community sharps can be disposed of free of charge at the Dorset Council office, provided they are placed in a yellow container manufactured to Australian Standard AS4031 that is not overfilled and is properly sealed, so contents are secured within. Council staff ask customers about the contents of the sharps containers they wish to dispose of to screen for the presence of cytotoxic material (used for chemotherapy) to minimise the potential for Council staff and contractors to be exposed to occupational health and safety risks associated with cytotoxic waste, which can’t be disposed of at the council.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Why is the Dorset Council investing the grant funding for the Rail Trail in the reconstruction of the Lilydale Falls Carpark which is in the Launceston Council municipality? What benefit is this to the North East Community?
Why isn't the Scottsdale Railway Station a priority area? Where are the plans and costings for the railway station and the surrounding area to benefit the ratepayers of Dorset?
Why has the Council owned building of the railway station become the responsibility of the Rotary Club?
Where are the toilets for the users of Victoria Street? Surely that is a priority over tree plantings.
How pleased George Town must be to have a heated swimming pool that can be used by their ratepayers all year.
Why hasn't a cover been placed on the Scottsdale Pool so that the North-East ratepayers can benefit from this facility?
Wendy McLennan, Bridport
Time to throw away those old sticky photo albums
HISTORY REMEMBERED
Although colour photographic films had been around since the 1930s, it was the development of cheaper and easy-touse products that began the widespread adoption of colour 35mm slides in the 1960s and colour prints for home users in the 1970s.
But this is where the problem starts! Photo albums produced in the 1970s were often sticky cardboard pages covered with plastic film sheets. You peeled back the sheet, positioned your colour photo, then pressed the sheet down to hold the photos in place. Sadly, the glue used to make the boards sticky can seep into the photos and gives off chemicals which are trapped by the plastic sheet. The photos, as a result, can become stuck to the boards and discolour. If the albums are ever stored somewhere damp the boards
can attract and track the moisture, further damaging the photos.
As a result, the History Society would like to encourage everyone who has these old photo albums to retrieve them from storage and throw them away. But not before carefully removing all of those precious photos! And while you are at it, please consider writing in soft pen or pencil on the back of each photo the who, when, where and what, because one day a descendant will look at it and wonder just who is in your photos.
As an additional step, consider having your photos digitised (scanned) flat at a high resolution (not photographed on a mobile phone). Older photos used to be quite small, but if they are carefully scanned they can be easily enlarged for better viewing. An additional benefit is that you can then
distribute multiple digital copies to family members for their archives, and your memories will be preserved.
The History Society provides a free service where it will take old photo albums and scan and digitise photos for you, then return the album and the scanned images, if those images have a connection to the Dorset region and you are happy for important images to be stored in the Society’s photographic archive. What are you waiting for?
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. The Society is recording and archiving Dorset’s local historical information and can be contacted via their Facebook page.
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July 13
• Christmas in July
Branxholm Hall, 6:00pm
July 26
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Soup & Sandwich
Northbourne Hall, for 12:00pm
• May Shaw Christmas in July Scottsdale Football Club, 5:30pm Christmas in July
Ringarooma Community Hub, from 6:00pm
July 28
• Lions Club of Bridport Christmas in July The Bridport Bunker Club, 12:00pm
August 3
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
August 4
• Tassie Scallop Fiesta Bridport, 10:00am - 4:00pm Tractor Show and Shine Scottsdale, 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 30
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
August 30 – September 1
• Flinders Island Running Festival Flinders Island
September 7
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm
September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
REGULAR EVENTS: Every Monday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • PlayConnect+ (School Term), Jetsonville Hall, 10:00am – 11:30am • Ukulele Group, Community House, 2:00pm – 3:00pm • Purple Frog Art & Craft Group, Scottsdale Men’s Shed, 10:00am – 2.00pm • Scottsdale Men’s Shed, Scottsdale, 9:00am – 2:30pm Second Monday Each Month • Dorset Garden Club Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room 2:00pm Every Tuesday • Bingo, Scottsdale RSL, from 7:00pm • Scottsdale Choir, Scottsdale Uniting Church Meeting Room, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Every Wednesday • Bridport Community Men’s Shed Bridport, 10:00am – 1:00pm • Scottsdale Men’s Shed Scottsdale, 9:00am – 2:30pm Fourth Wednesday Each Month • Probus Club of Scottsdale, Northbourne, 9:45am Every Thursday • Free morning tea drop in centre, Scottsdale Uniting Church 10:00am –1:00pm Every Friday • Bridport Community Men’s
September 19
• Lions Club of Bridport Charity Golf Day Barnbougle Dunes, tee off 8:00am
September 27
• Scottsdale Senior Social Club, Northbourne Hall, from 1:30pm
October 5
• Bridport Village Market Bridport, 9:30am – 1:00pm October 8
• Garden Walk, Scottsdale Bowls Club RSL Scottsdale, from 9:30am
Man dies in Pipers River house fire tragedy
A 55-YEAR-OLD man died in an intense house fire that destroyed his Pipers River Road home on Saturday morning. The man’s son was home at the time and attempted to save his dad but was thwarted by the intensity of the blaze.
“He tried to reach him but was pushed back by the fire and managed to escape via a window,” Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said.
“It is obviously a very challenging time when something like this happens, it is so tragic and unexpected, so our sympathies are with them.”
Police and Tasmania Fire Service attended the scene around 7am, finding the residence well alight.
After extinguishing the blaze, they found the man’s body around lunch time.
Fire scene investigators have determined the fire was accidental and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Mr Hanson encouraged people to read the Tasmanian Fire Service website for tips on being fire safe, especially during winter.
Gearing up for return of rail run and ride
ROTARY CLUB of Scottsdale is encouraging riders and runners to set September 14 and 15 in their diary for the seventh annual Rail Trail Run and Ride event, with hopes that more than 250 people will converge on Scottsdale for the weekend of fun and fitness.
Rotary is partnering with Launceston Running Club to deliver the event, which caters for all ages and abilities.
The old Scottsdale train station will be a hive of activity as the village.
The 54km run event starts there on the Saturday at 8am, followed by a 2km Run at 9.30am, the 14km at 10.30km and the 7km at 11am.
A 27km offering starts at 10.30am from the top of the Billycock.
Cycle challenges across 54km, 30k, 18k and 7k will take place on the Sunday with a schedule yet to be confirmed.
Registrations will open in August.
Rotary President Guy Jetson said work was underway behind the scenes with thanks to Tess Moore and new Rotarian Scott Whish-Wilson.
Mr Jetson said more volunteers would be appreciated to assist with course
marshalling in September.
“We do a lot of event management to make sure it’s a safe event and volunteers play an important role given the landscape the event traverses,” he said.
“The Tamar Bicycle Users Group do a working bee before the event which is appreciated.
“For Rotary it is a major fundraiser which is important for us but it’s also about bringing people to the area. We get a lot of people who come for the event so economically it is great to see people come and stay for the weekend.”
Added Mrs Moore: “Everyone always comments on how beautiful the course is – rain, hail or shine, and we have had more rain than shine over the journey, but the feedback is always awesome.
“For some people it is their first experience of trail running because it is such a safe and fun event.”
She said it was hoped many local families would also sign up in support.
“To have that sense of community is important so we offer discounts for families and for people who want to do two days.”
Council has recently completed a seal of the trail from Coplestone St to King St, which includes the precinct at the railway station used as the event hub for food, beverages and presentations.
“It’s obviously more aesthetically pleasing but it is also a lot safer,” she said. Profits from the weekend will be returned to the event and support maintenance of the Rail Trail.
Roaring success for chilly fundraiser
THE ANNUAL North East Lions Club Farm Feast was a roaring success despite being held on the Friday night of the region’s big freeze.
While temperatures plummeted, spirits soared as 260 people gathered at Clint and Ebony Edwards’ Branxholm farm shed to raise money for charity and focus on the need for farmers to access mental health services when necessary.
North East Lions President Drew Carter said it was a successful event for farmers and their families.
“It went really well despite how cold it was,” Mr Carter said.
“The band Derby Boys did a great job with the entertainment, the new format with an auction went really well raising $9275 which we will distribute to local charities and Bill Fahey did a great job with the meal.
“Geoff from Man Up Tasmania spoke really well about the need for men to take care of their mental health and the statistics he shared were quite amazing. If you need help, speak out.”
Mr Carter said the event would not have been possible without the assistance from hosts Clint and Ebony Edwards, the Lions members and other volunteers who assisted on the night as well as generous donors.
Shaelyn Rockliff, Max Rockliff, Lilly Anne Davis, Oliver Davis, Cooper Jones and Archer Edwards rug up at Farm Feast.
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BRIDPORT FIESTA
Sunday, August 4 - 10.00 am - 4.00pm
• Chef demonstrations • Info displaysFishcare, IMAS, MAST • Masterclasses for wine, gin and whisky
FRINGE EVENTS
• Elegant Igloo Dining • Scallop pie judging • Scallop splitters challenge • Entertainment • Live music
Craypot making • Fine food and beverage vendors ... and fun, fun, fun!
• Tess Moore and Guy Jetson gearing up for the annual Rotary Rail Trail Run and Ride.
• Stella Edwards, Lexie Viney, Hazel Edwards,
“An embarrassment” – exiled Mayor on Council Board of Inquiry Report
AN EMBARRASSING document that doesn’t justify a 12-month councillor suspension, as well as a witch hunt, is how exiled Mayor Greg Howard has described the Board of Inquiry Report into Dorset Council.
It is understood that he and a number of other disgruntled councillors are considering legal action for reputational damage and loss of income as a result of the saga.
While legally Cr Howard could not reveal details of what is contained in the confidential document, he said it was “hugely underwhelming”.
The Board of Inquiry Report was released by Minister Nic Street to Councillors in late June for them to review and comment on, before the end of this week.
A Government spokeswoman said Minister Street was currently consulting with suspended councillors, as is required under the Local Government Act 1993.
“Until these statutory processes have concluded and any submissions are considered, it would not be appropriate to comment further,” they said.
But it hasn’t stopped Cr Howard from hitting out.
“They haven’t discovered a single thing that we didn’t already know and in most cases is historical and already been resolved,” Cr Howard said.
“There is nothing in the report that could even remotely justify the holding of a Board of Inquiry and even more so justify the suspension of council.
“It looks very much like a witch hunt that
has come unstuck.
“Obviously the report we have got may not be the final version because the Minister will have to take into consideration any feedback he gets from councillors before he releases the final report and that may cause a change, but in its current format it would be an embarrassment I would have thought.”
Cr Howard said the entire exercise was unnecessary and that improvements to the Local Government Act needed to be implemented.
“A lot of the issues that have been raised are the fault of the Local Government Act itself,” he said.
“The Act outlines statutory obligations that are so broad and so loosely worded that councillors who have no legal training
Lions’ changing of the guard
BRIDPORT AND Lilydale Lions Clubs have new presidents following a Changeover luncheon on Saturday, which was a combined event for the two clubs.
About 50 people attended the lunch at Bridport Hotel, including McIntyre MLC Tania Rattray, the Regional Support Leader for Lions Darrell Atkinson, and District administrations Officer Amanda Olson.
Ann Maree O’Keefe has stood down from the Bridport President role, with Jan Foster stepping up from Vice President to take the reins, while Lilydale will now be led by Stephen Griffin.
Ms O’Keefe said she had been overwhelmed by the incredible journey she had shared with members.
She highlighted successful events organised by the club including its Christmas in July Luncheon at the Bridport Bunker Club on July 28, a charity golf day at Barnbougle planned for September 19 as well as Carols by the Sea, the Show and Shine cars and bike show, Easter Egg drop organised by Matthew and Shannon Bayles and the annual family Cracker Night.
She said the group had donated money to Neuroendocrine Cancer research, Cystic Fibrosis through the Vietnam Veterans Club, childhood cancer research, RAW,King Island Need for Feed and The Smith Family.
“Our achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and
hard work of each and every one of our 31 members.”
“As I pass on the baton to our incoming President, Lions Jan Foster, I am confident that our club is in capable hands” she said.
“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve alongside such dedicated members. I look forward to remaining an active member of our club and supporting our future endeavours.”
Lions Foster is joined by Secretary Leonie Johnston, Treasurer Maria Saunders, Assistant Treasurer Melissa Coote, 1st Vice President Eddy Schuuring and 2nd Vice President Janet Brown.
Meanwhile, Mr Griffin became Lilydale’s President after acting in the role for most of the past 12 months.
He highlighted the club’s fundraising activities including a sausage sizzle at the monthly Lilydale Market, cow manure sales, a wood raffle and Christmas grocery raffle, catering activities at events including the annual Lantern Walk and movie night, as well as the iconic Stuffed Santa competition.
“Last year we celebrated our 35th Charter Anniversary, and during that time we have seen many members come and go. We have put thousands of hours in as a club raising monies for many local needs, Lions’ causes and importantly helping some in the community who require assistance with wood stacking, fencing or where we can just lend a hand for a few hours,” he said.
whatsoever cannot possibly determine whether or not they are complying with the statutory obligations.”
“Those parts of the Act are so badly worded that when you seek legal advice from more than one lawyer you get two different opinions.”
Cr Howard reiterated he would resign as Mayor regardless of the Minister’s decision. A number of other councillors have said likewise.
“In my opinion this has set the council and the community back a decade,” he said.
“Going forward the problem will be it will be almost impossible to attract decent people to stand for council in Dorset which cannot be good for the municipality.”
No date has been set for Minister Street to announce findings.
North East Rail Trail update looms
DORSET COUNCIL has committed to releasing a revised business case for the North-East Rail Trail project and will consider it at its next meeting, on July 22.
The project includes upgrades to Launceston City Council infrastructure at Lilydale Falls to fulfill car parking requirements, which former Councillor Wendy McLennan has questioned.
“Preliminary high-level discussions have been held regarding the requirements in the approved development application and works that will be required for the project in the Launceston municipality but no agreements have been reached,” Acting General Manager Rohan Willis said.
“The Dorset Council intends to provide a further period of public consultation and during this period further discussions will occur with Launceston.”
A spokesperson for City of Launceston said they expected Dorset Council representatives to provide a workshop presentation to councillors during September.
NORTH EAST GARAGE SALE TRAIL
Bridport to Ringarooma
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to take part! Registrations now open – simply phone Jodie Faulkner on 0419 223 031 or email jodie@waterhousere.com.au to book your place on the trail.
• Bridport and Lilydale Lions members met at Bridport Hotel on Saturday for a combined changeover lunch, which saw Stephen Griffin taking the Lilydale presidency, Ann Maree O’Keefe stepping down and incoming president Jan Foster taking the reins.
Long road to progress Gladstone Park
AN RV area and memorial garden are some of the concepts to be developed at Gladstone after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Future Links Gladstone Inc and Dorset Council.
A new Gladstone Community Park, on the corner of Edward and Swan Street, will be created under the MoU.
Dorset Council Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw said the project had been led by the community for seven years, with council working with Future Links Gladstone in recent years.
“The MoU includes support for maintenance and funding applications from the Council which will support the ongoing development of the park,” Commissioner Wardlaw said.
“This MoU will give both parties funding certainty and clearly define responsibilities in relation to the management and maintenance of the
Gladstone Community Park.”
A draft concept plan has been developed following a community consultation process earlier in the year and it will be open for discussion for the next 28 days.
The plan includes a 170m shared use pathway around the perimeter of the park, picnic table seating, eight shade trees, a carparking and RV area and a memorial garden with Cenotaph, and flagpole as well as boundary fences.
The plan is for a staged approach to the development as funding and resources allow, Mr Wardlaw said.
Future Links President Jodie Terry said it was exciting to finally see some action after such a long time.
“The site is overgrown with blackberries and an old horse is the only one that really uses it so it will be really rewarding to see some action, hopefully before my term as President finishes in September,” Ms Terry said.
“We have different avenues with funding including the RSL for the Cenotaph so we are really, really excited about it.”
Arborist to investigate Ringarooma trees
RINGAROOMA’S HISTORIC
Himalayan Cypress Hedge will be investigated by an arborist this week after concerns were raised about a plan to trim back the trees.
Dorset Council announced plans in May to undertake scheduled maintenance to the avenue of memorial trees on Ringarooma Road, between Lovers Lane and the town boundary.
It said that due to the trees’ growth spreading toward the public road edge, approximately 1m of foliage would be removed to ensure the safety of road users.
But the plan caused many residents to become upset about the future of the trees, which have great historic and cultural significance and value.
Many raised fears about whether the hedge would survive a chop if it was too harsh.
General Manager John Marik said that in response, Council officers met on site with an arborist and a concerned resident.
“Based on the discussions and a review of the requirements of the National Trust Trees website, Council have engaged an independent Arborist (who will) assess the Himalayan
Cypress Hedge and provide a written report for transparency with recommendations on how to ensure works are undertaken to ensure Council achieve both outcomes for the trees’ health and road clearance,” Mr Marik said.
“No work will be undertaken until the report is received and discussed with Council.”
The hedge was classified as of State importance by the National Trust in 1994.
It extends over more than 700m, making it one of the largest Cypress hedges remaining in Tasmania.
YOUR TASMANIAN OWNED VALLEY DEALER
• Ringarooma’s historic hedge is being investigated by an arborist.
High school trade donation a cut above
SCOTTSDALE HIGH School has taken delivery of a new CNC Plasma cutting system to provide enhanced educational opportunities.
A recent sponsorship request was granted by Woolnorth Renewables to enable the purchase.
Coordinator Dorset Trade Training Centre, Narelle Krushka, said the
school would continue to collaborate with Woolnorth Industries on relevant projects where students will be able to showcase their skills.
“The school is pleased to be working with local industry, supporting our students in building their awareness of advanced manufacturing technology,” Ms Krushka said.
• David Day, Tony Saunders from Woolnorth Renewables, teacher Andrew Krushka, Jamieson Nunn, Macey Galloway, Principal Elizabeth Williams.
She said Future Links looked forward to hearing other community ideas about the project scope during the consultation period.
• Dorset Council Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and General Manager John Marik with members of the Gladstone Future Links group at the signing of the MOU.
Ministerial visit for school farm
SCOTTSDALE HIGH School
students were enthusiastic to show Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, the ins-and-outs of the Stronach View Farm last Tuesday.
Minister Palmer said the range of programs offered at the school were one-of-a-kind.
“Hands-on learning opportunities like the Cattle Handling Program help students to gain the necessary farm skills they need if they want to choose a career on the land,” Minister Palmer said.
“The farm is a busy and vibrant learning environment, and it was fantastic to visit a school with such a strong focus on preparing
students for pathways into agriculture.
“It was wonderful to hear from students about life at school and their goals for the future. Tasmania’s education system is critical in supporting our young people in gaining the skills they need to fully contribute to our community and economic future.
McIntyre MLC, Tania Rattray, joined Minister Palmer on the tour and said the farm school is an integral part of the North-East.
“So many people have come through the school farm and still retain that important connection,” Ms Rattray said.
• At Scottsdale’s school farm Stronach View last week were Henry Nailer, Wes Styles,
Bike track nears completion
CONSTRUCTION IS almost finished on the new Scottsdale Bike Park at the Children’s Reserve.
Dorset Council Program Manager Bridget Waterhouse said a few additions, including a bike rack were still to be installed but other components including a cubby house and directional signage were complete.
While eager bike riders are desperate to hit the track, the winter weather has put a hold on an official opening, which is planned for mid-August.
“We have kept the track closed as there is a fair bit of mud potential over the next couple of weeks and we are trying to get some grass to grow throughout so we don’t end up causing unnecessary damage to the track or the surrounds,” Ms Waterhouse said.
“As soon as we can open we will, as we are very aware that people are keen to check it out.
“The track will be suitable for bikes, roller skates, scooters and skateboards and will provide a safe place for young ones to learn to ride and practise their road safety skills.
“At this stage mid-August is pencilled in for a grand opening so stay tuned for details.”
The new facility will be a highlight of the
• Scottsdale Bike Track overview. area, which is due for a spruce up.
The council is gathering quotes for a revamp of the area, as well as playgrounds in Winnaleah and Branxholm.
Ms Waterhouse said council aimed to release a concept plan for Winnaleah and Branxholm Parks within the next few weeks, followed by the Children’s Reserve.
“These will then be refined by
community feedback before works aim to commence in Spring, weather permitting,” she said.
New infrastructure will be welcomed by the community, after a fire gutted the plastic helicopter that had been a family favourite over the years.
The fire remains under investigation by Tasmania Police.
THE LIONS Club of Scottsdale purchased two bench seats that have been recently added to the front entrance of Ochre Medical Centre Scottsdale for all in the North-East to use as a resting spot while waiting for appointments.
The Lions Club are busy manning the Scottsdale Football Club Gates on home games and working with the committee of the inaugural Scottsdale Spud Fest to be held in March 2025.
Millie Hayes, Minister Palmer, Jordan Harris, Tania Rattray, Adara Hall, A’jana Smith.
• Sylvia Petterwood tests out the new seat at the Ochre Medical Centre with Lions VP, Melissa Krushka.
Bumper turnout for annual Farm Feast
• Christine Hughes, Yvonne Gerke and Tania Rattray.
• Drew Carter, Dustin Rockliff, Luke Rockliff and Ian Edwards.
• Ebony Lette with Ebony and Clint Edwards.
• Eli, Karla and Connor Williams.
• Georgie Steel, Emma Steel and Charlie Simon.
• Jo McGrath, Cherie Steel, Cheryl McCartie, Annette Duras and Sam Olah.
• Karen and Lloyd Haywood.
• Luke Lamprey and Geoffrey Beck from Man Up Tasmania.
• Mark Jeffery, Clint Edwards and Craig Steel.
• Rhys and Harriet Beattie with Clancy and Floss.
• Sally Harper, Karmen Davis and Hollie Viney.
MORNING Kindling, available at Scottsdale Men’s Shed. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 10.00am till 2.00pm. Now also available at Ag Warehouse, Scottsdale, proceeds to Hospital Auxiliary.
DRY firewood, 6 metres, delivered, $720. Contact 0429 863 634.
HEAPS of jigsaw puzzles, mostly $1 and $2, some $3 and $5. 39A George Street, Scottsdale, Saturday 10am to 3pm
OFFICE complex/showroom, 22 William Street, for more details call Robin 0419 522 038.
SPACIOUS 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with generously sized kitchen/ dining/lounge, double car garage, wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioning, located within 5km of Scottsdale township, $450 per week, available end of July, reference required, contact 03 6352 2642 for more information.
HOUSE in Alexander Street, Bridport. 4 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, separate toilet, double garage, available mid-July, $450 per week negotiable, contact 0409 540 660.
COME and play bingo at Scottsdale RSL, eyes down 7:30pm every Tuesday.
Garden Walk Scottsdale Bowls Club
October 8, 9.30am start at the R.S.L. Club. Morning tea provided. $20 per head including lunch.
Plants for Sale. Raffle on the day. Guest speaker and light hearted entertainment at lunch. Come along for a day of fun and friendship.
After anyone that remembers Charlie Graves and has any memorabilia from his business C.F. Graves Electrical Service, Ringarooma. Ran from about 1940s - 1960s. Email gagekidd@ outlook.com
Bus Driver, Scottsdale School bus run. Appropriate licenses required. Training available. Contact 0409 561 495.
PUBLIC NOTICES
The Dorset Connector Community Bus will be arriving soon. Please fill in the registration forms at these locations and we will collect them.
The Dorset Connector is available to the Dorset municipality at a heavily subsidised rate for all residents above the age of 18.
SCOTTSDALE
• Ochre Medical
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• Tania Rattray MLC Office
• Library
• Red Dirt Café
BRIDPORT
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BRANXHOLM
• Tin Timbers Cafe
• Garage
• Imperial Hotel
GLADSTONE
• Shop
• Future Links Gladstone Hall
RINGAROOMA
• Garage
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WINNALEAH
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DERBY
• Post Office
Scottsdale area daily Bridport on Thursdays
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JOHN MARIK, General Manager
Equine endurance to the fore in August
RIDERS ARE preparing for two endurance events to be held next month in the region.
The Jolly Lette Memorial Ride has been scheduled for Saturday, August 24 and the North East Equine Endurance Club is encouraging more participation this year.
The club wants anyone interested in having a go to take part, with
experienced riders on hand to assist along the journey.
Ride distances at the Santarena Park event will include 5km, 15km, 40k, and 80km distances.
Meanwhile, a new ride, the Lockhart Endurance Challenge, will be held at Springfield Pony Club Grounds on August 3, covering 20km, 40km and 80km rides.
Country cousins of the NTFA
FOOTY FLASHBACKS
BY MICHAEL FINLAYSON
SCOTTSDALE PLAYED Longford recently and while I didn’t see the game, I did see most of their clashes in the late 1970’s.
Barry Lawrence had returned to coach Longford after a very successful time with St Kilda playing 128 games and leading the Saints as captain for two seasons.
He had some real stars in his side like ex- St Kilda teammate Stephen Theodore who had 134 games under his belt with the Saints.
Local players like David Berne and Mick Prewer were real stars as well.
Longford’s super courageous Berne would bring the ball from the back pocket at the town end to Prewer on the grandstand wing every time.
Prewer’s clashes with Scottsdale’s Greg Martin were always close with
neither player giving an inch.
The Tigers had other good players like Francis Woolley and Jeff Heathcote who was a real trier in the ruck. Theodore was a strong ruck rover type of player while the pint-sized Berne was a Hec Smith Medal winner.
In that period the Tigers could not match it with the Magpies when it counted. Their first six or seven players were magnificent while their last three or four were fringe players. Years later that type of scenario would be called “team balance”.
Games between Scottsdale and Longford in those days were often called “the battle of the country cousins”.
Ironically Scottsdale and Longford were opponents in the last grand final of the old N.T.F.A in 1986 and again the Magpies were too good.
Player stocks down
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
DEVILS AND Sloths were first to take to the field this week, with both teams unable to field a full team.
This allowed for plenty of space through the midfield for both teams to work together.
Deagen Young was the first to score, followed by Caleb Beane for Devils giving them a head start into the second half of the game.
Energy and spirits were up in the second part of the game. Both teams had a lot of good runs, keeping possession of the ball.
Devil's scored another three goals early on despite a huge effort by Sloths’ defenders Kerry Kershaw and Pauline Mackinnon.
With only eight minutes left on the clock, Sloths’ midfield succeeded in getting the ball up to Zane Smith who managed to score their sole goal for the game.
Devils came away with the win 5-1.
The second game saw Frogs and Rovers match up, Frogs with a six player rotation due to Rovers only fielding seven.
Zavier and Aaron Ritson worked extremely hard for Rovers moving the ball through the midfield into attack, working against the
De Goey ’s strong run in Stakes heat
AFTER A few quiet weeks for local trainers, North-East connections returned to the winners’ list in Launceston over the weekend.
Rohan Hadley had a good win with his horse De Goey on Sunday night, winning heat two of the Raider Stakes.
The final of this prestigious race, which carried $60,000 in stake money, will be held at Launceston on Sunday, July 21.
NEPC Trainer of the Year
Kent Rattray 31, Rohan Hadley 5, Wes Targett 5, Kate Macleod 4, Kyle Pratten 2, Max Wadley 1. NEPC Horse of the Year
Scarlet Place 9, Colby Sanz 6, The Mighty Doc 6, Heza Fake 5, Rockandahardplace 4, Star
Watching 4, De Goey 3, Sunny Sanz 3, Ark
Melody 2, Indianna Sanz 2, Wild Rummy 2, Grizzly Montana 1, Karalta Artemis 1.
odds to score.
Katrina Knight and Aaron Ritson scored for the Rovers, Nick Hill and Gregory Coker Williams for the Frogs.
Half time saw the board even at 2-2 as both teams worked hard.
The second half saw Rovers begin to tire but they weren't backing down giving the Frogs a couple of extra opportunities to score. Final score saw Frogs ahead 6 to Rovers 4 to end an intense game.
RESULTS
Devils 5 def Sloths 1
Best - Devils: David Galloway, Deagen Young, Kayden Carins. Sloths: Kerry Kershaw, Brock Knight, Simone Haywood. Goals - Devils: Caleb Beane 2, Kayden Carins 2, Deagen Young 1. Sloths: Zane Smith 1. Frogs 6 def Rovers 4 Best - Frogs: Shakira Coker-Williams, Dawson Jensen Cooley, Preston Fursey. Rovers: Zavier Ritson, Aaron Ritson, Lester Carins. Goals - Frogs: Nick Hill 4, Andrew Hill 1, Greg Coker-Williams 1. Rovers: Katrina Knight 2, Aaron Ritson 2. This weekend: Pythons v Devils, 10.30am. Frogs v Sloths, 12.00pm. Bye Rovers.
Kendall’s Dogs advance to grand final
EIGHTBALL REPORT
BY DAVID MARSHALL
ONLY ONE game was played this week and we saw the Winnaleah Magpies taking on the Kendall’s Dogs for a spot in the grand final.
The Dogs had been on a strict diet all week after over indulging on last week’s
supper, so they were hungry for the win, while the Pies were full of confidence after dominating most of the season. Cliffy Millwood and Boris Taylor kicked proceedings off and in a tight game, where Millwood prevailed to get the Dogs on the board.
Al Mountney played out of his skin against his former team taking down last
year’s best and fairest Jarrod Smith. Lethal Shaw looked to take the yap out of the Dogs camp but in a tight game Damien Brown took home the chocolates forcing Sammy Knight to get supper going early.
Tails were starting to wag after Jarrod Farrell handed out an eight ball lesson to Rob Gough and all of a sudden the Pies were in diabolical trouble.
Blank was left with the huge job of getting the Pies on the scoreboard against Andrew Farrell. Blank looked home for all money but fell at the final hurdle handing a win to the Dogs.
The grand final this week will be between the two Kendall’s side with both teams agreeing to play at home in what should be an epic battle.
• Devils’ Kayden Carins tries to get past Sloths’ defenders Mehki Jones and Kerry Kershaw.
• Rohan Hadley-trained De Goey strides over the finish line.
Photo: Stacey Lear Photography.
Swans dig in to keep season alive
BY NICK FYSH
DESPERATELY TRYING to keep their finals hopes alive, the East Coast Swans defeated OL’s by 11 points in a cracker of a game at Invermay Park on Saturday.
The Swans were on the attack early in the game but were only rewarded with a couple of behinds, while the Blues were more efficient, booting two majors in succession, the latter resulting from a 50m penalty.
Not to be denied, the young Swans fought tooth and nail to narrow the gap, with Tate kicking truly and Page running into an open goal.
When the talented Newett snapped truly, the Swans were able to take a slender two point lead into the first break.
Both Jacob and William Bonney were good contributors for the Blues, while Ethan Goldfinch provided his usual amount of run for the coast boys.
In the early stages of the second term, Aaron Mason was magnificent for the Swans on his back flank, ably supported by brother Jarad, Coby Evans and the entire backline, who played as if their lives depended on it.
Goals to Lade, “Tiggy” Blunt and Maddern extended the lead for the visitors, but once again OL’s kicked a major in red time to narrow the gap to just four points at half time.
Swan’s ruckman Jai Balym was forced to the bench after half time enabling Jacob Bonney to do some excellent clearance work, putting the hard-working Swans defence under pressure. Cheeseman was a constant threat to the Swans and booted one of his four goals following a strong mark.
The Swans received fantastic service from 17-year-old Tully Watts who plays with a maturity beyond his years and possesses a great set of hands.
The Swans supporters were off their seats when first year player Nelson Cubitt took a huge pack mark and cooly converted from beyond 50.
Ex Swan, Chae Evans received plenty of helpful advice from the Swans players, but still managed to find the ball regularly in his on-ball role.
When Marcus Haley, who had been playing his usual consistent game added a six pointer, to be followed shortly after by another 50m bomb by Cubitt, the Swans went to the last huddle with a 21-point lead and renewed confidence that they could take the chocolates.
If the Blues were to stage a matchwinning fightback, they needed to strike quickly in the final term, but it was another young Swan, Riley Goulden who inexplicably found himself alone in the goal square, marking and kicking truly.
The last 15 minutes of the match were a frantic affair, with players showing scant
respect for their safety. Goldfinch and Haley were huge for the Swans, with every team-mate stepping up when their time came to put their body on the line.
Although the Blues managed to kick two late goals to narrow the gap, they never threatened to snatch the win from the Swans, who had a spread of nine different goal kickers.
RESULTS
Seniors
Swans 10.10 (70) d OL’S 9.5 (59)
Goals, Swans: Cubitt 2, Haley, Tate, Page, T.Blunt, Goulden, Maddern, Lade, Newitt. Best, Swans: E.Goldfinch, Evans, Cubitt, Haley, J.Mason, A.Mason, Maddern, Newitt, Watts, Tate.
Reserves
OL’S 16.9 (105) d Swans 2.2 (14)
Goals, Swans: Barfoot, Doust. Best, Swans: Eleveld, King, Bishop, Doust, Scott, Davern.
First win of season for Magpie women
Winning smiles - Alex Hall leads off the side after the breakthrough win. See back page for full story.
NORTH EASTERN LADIES DARTS
JULY 2
Imps def Devils 7/2. High score: A. Barrett 121. Rebels def Warriors 5/4.
SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
TUESDAY JULY 2 AMBROSE
Winners - Helen Fletcher, Jock Ferguson, Christie Ferguson, John Wood 63 1/8. R/Up - Rob Shea, Graeme Booth, Greg Blackwell 64 1/6. Longest Putt - Graeme Booth. SGC longest putt - David Knight. Gobbler - Matt Hope.
MONTHLY MEDAL
Winner - Tony Collins 69 nett. Runner up -
SPORTS RESULTS
Kevin Smith 72 nett. Others - Graeme Booth 73, Shaun Krushka 74. NTP 1st/10th - Shaun Krushka . NTP 5th/14th - Kevin Smith. Cottage Bakery Longest putt - Graeme Booth. Putting - Tony Collins 27 putts.
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Winner Monthly Trophy: Lou Carter 75. R/ Up: Mandy Hall 76. Putts: Raylene Taylor 30. Longest Putt OTF: Glenn Baker. Men's Stableford Winner: Xavier Nichols 36. CROQUET
Draw: Margaret Smith. Pan: Jan Foster SATURDAY, JULY 6 MONTHLY TROPHY
Div. 2. and winner- C Nichols 70pts. Div 1 Winner - Nic Sutton 74pts on a 3 way c/b. R/ up OTF D Nichol- 74pts. Putting - L Freeland26 putts. NTP 6/15 - G Baker. Longest putt - Gregg Gurr. Women H Davies 31pts on a c/b. NTP- H Davies. Friday Flappers - X Nicholls 21pts.
RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB
STABLEFORD - BATTLE OF THE BILLYCOCK 1st - C Fennell - 36, 2nd - S Burr - 34, 3rd - K
Barrett - 33 on c/b, 4th - M Summers - 33. NTP 7/16 - M Summers. NTP 9/18 - D Bean. Ringarooma 156 d Scottsdale 153. MALAHIDE 4BBB STABLEFORD Malahide Comp: Rob Mathew Rod Nichols 37,
Rod Hunt, Les Rattray 35, DB Lowe Ron Apted
C/B
34. Local Comp: Jon Balfe, C Sculthorpe 38
Tania Thompson, David Dodson 38, Pat Michael, Colleen Krushka 38. Single Comp: Rod Nichols 34, David Dodson 33. Malahide Comp David Lowe 28, Rod Hunt 24. L/P 4/13 Les Rattray 9/18 Tania Thompson. NTP 5/14 John Vinicent. NTP 8/17 Les Rattray INDOOR BOWLS Legerwood 57 def Dridport 35. B. Jacobs 38 def J. Binns
• Alex Hall powers through a pack.
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• Georgie Dare full of concentration.
• Ruby Hall kicks over her opponent.
• Hannah Viney kicks the ball further down the field.
Seagulls triumph over Evandale
BY JUAN SALTER
BRIDPORT TRAVELLED to Evandale on Saturday looking for their third win in a row and to keep themselves in with a chance of making the finals.
In freezing cold conditions, the game opened well for Bridport to win the ball from the middle of the ground and kicking four goals in the first six minutes.
Scott Fenton was on fire for Bridport with three of those goals. From then on for the rest of the quarter the game settled into more of a dour struggle.
At quarter time the score was Bridport 4.2:26 - Evandale 1.1:7. Joey Robinson was a standout for the term gathering many hard-ball gets and continually created many opportunities for the Bridport forwards.
The second quarter continued where the first left off with Evandale more intent on stopping Bridport from scoring rather than scoring themselves, by putting their men behind the ball.
Bridport added three goals for quarter to Evandale’s one. At the main break it was Bridport 7.5:47 to Evandale 2.3:15. Liam
Arnold was winning everything in the ruck to continue his great form and captain Nat Barnett had numerous possessions
The third quarter saw only one goal each from both teams as there was good pressure from both sides towards each other. Towards the end of the quarter, whilst they were not putting scores on the scoreboard, Bridport’s team play was moving forward with a tremendous skill set. Hayden Tyson was tough as usual in the contests and veteran Scotty Fenton continued on from the first term to play well.
At three quarter time Bridport led 8.10:58 to Evandale 3.6:24. In the last quarter the game gradually petered out, however Bridport added four goals to Evandale’s two, giving the Seagulls a comfortable 49-point victory.
Unfortunately, Bridport couldn't put Evandale away to gather some muchneeded percentage which could be a deciding factor on the final five .
Bridport play at home against Uni Mowbray this Saturday and with the return of Jack Lanham and maybe Busta Whelan and Josh Nunn, could be at full strength for the first time this year.
RESULTS
Seniors
Bridport 12.14 (86) d Evandale 5.7 (37)
Goals: Matt Taylor 4, Scott Fenton 3, Joey Robinson 1, Jamieson Nunn 1, Cal Mulder 1, Josh Pearson 1, Will McBride 1.
Best: Joseph Robinson, Liam Arnold, Bentley Mackey, Nathaniel Barnett, Scott Fenton, Monita Makitae.
Reserves
Evandale
Goals:
Two wins for junior Magpies
BY PETER FISH
SCOTTSDALE’S UNDER 14 teams were both successful on Sunday, while the Under 12s and Under 16s had their colours lowered.
Harrison Murphy with five goals was the star in the Under 14 boys’ big win over Prospect. In a commanding performance Murphy was well supported by James Coxen, Declan Knight and Fergus Burns.
The Under 14 girls had multiple goalkickers in their comfortable victory over East Launceston.
State representative Amelia Carter
was once again the team’s best player alongside Madden Wood and Rhianna Lette who are both better players than their dads.
The Under 16 boys met their match against Prospect despite the best efforts of Lachlan Bowerman, Andy Heazlewood and Deagen Young.
The Under 12 boys met a much taller Prospect team who used the ball with precision. Thomas Carter was outstanding in defence, and other good players were Hayden Stafford and goalkickers Ollie Gerke and Ethan Morice.
RESULTS
Under 12s
Prospect 12.9 (81) d Scottsdale 2.1 (13)
Best: Thomas Carter, Hayden Stafford, Ollie Gerke, Ethan Morice, Charlie Howlett, Archie Fish.
Goals: Ollie Gerke, Ethan Morice. Under 14 Girls
Scottsdale 9.19 (73) d East Launceston 0.1 (1)
Best: Amelia Carter, Madden Wood, Rhianna Lette, Ruby Mountney, Madeline Fletcher, Matilda Cassidy.
Goals: Madden Wood 2, Abby Samec 2, Rhianna Lette 2, Caitlyn Davis, Pacey
Nichols, Amelia Carter. Under 14 Boys
Scottsdale 10.16 (76) d Prospect 0.0 (0)
Best: James Coxen, Harrison Murphy, Declan Knight, Fergus Burns, Tom Moore, Taylor Heazlewood.
Goals: Harrison Murphy 5, Tyler Hay, Matthew Cresswell, Declan Knight, Flynn Hayes, James Coxen. Under 16s
Prospect 19.16 (130) d Scottsdale 1.3 (9)
Best: Lachlan Bowerman, Andy Heazlewood, Deagen Young, Will Probert, Jamieson Nunn, Eli Jones.
Gummy, Garfish hot on the rod
GET FISHING
BY NICK MARTIN
LAST WEEK’S weather phenomenon was pretty rare, bringing colder nights and generally calm seas which is fantastic for fishing.
Barometric pressure of 1044 hPa is virtually unknown in this part of the world, and I think it’s only the second time in history it has happened.
Generally, they sit up in Queensland and Northern NSW, but this has come right
down - it is really rare to see the high as large as this beast was, or one as far south at this time of year.
It’s meant great access to the water across the North-East and at the moment
Gummy Shark are great for catching, Blue Fin Tuna are still going strong, we are getting reports of King George Whiting later than usual because generally they are off spawning in deeper waters, and Garfish is also fishing well, which is great for the kids on school holidays.
Surf fishers are catching quite a few
Gummy but so too are those working flathead jigs.
I recommend a paternoster rig, which is what you typically use for catching flatties, anywhere from 15m-30m off shore is best off sandy beaches.
Make sure you clean out the guts as quickly as possible, so they don’t taint the meat as ammonia can build up.
Fresh is best for eating when it comes to gummies – they are delicious. It’s only those big old 300kg sharks you have to freeze before consumption.
Blue Fin continue to be around in almost
plague proportions. Ten years ago they were overfished and you would have to go to Eaglehawk Neck or off St Helens to get them but now they are everywhere.
King George Whiting can be found in good numbers in shallow water about 5-6m on a running sinker with fresh squid as your bait.
With Garfish you can find them aplenty in estuaries across the region, use the same rod but at 50cm under float.
If you have any questions, you can email me via editor@northeasternadvertiser.com
16.11 (107) d Bridport 4.6 (30)
Brock Haas 2, Scott Brockett 1, Toby Davis 1.
Best: Reuben Grynglas, Zac Button, Hayden Booth, William Brown, Luke Fisher, Toby Davis.
• Jake Blackwell puts his head over the ball.
Swans Soar
Magpie women break the ice
BY PETER FISH
THE HIGHLIGHT of Saturday’s football was undoubtedly the win by the Scottsdale women’s team, their first victory of the season, and the girls were still beaming well into the night.
The senior men looked as if they would follow suit leading Bracknell by 17 points at half time, but they were overrun allowing their opponents to kick eight goals while just managing one themselves in the second half.
But the day belonged to the women.
The tough and resilient defence led by the brilliant Taia Lette did not allow Launceston to score after half time, and up forward Georgie Dare, aged care worker Amber Walker and recruit Emily McCarthy gave the team some targets.
Coach Mark Prior has worked hard with this group, and his pleas for some goals were finally answered on Saturday. There was standing room only in the rooms after the game as the joyful girls belted out the club song for the first time this season.
At half time in the senior game, supporters were on good terms with themselves, as the Magpies led their more fancied opponents, but they just couldn’t get their hands on the ball in the third term.
And it didn’t get any better as Bracknell rubbed salt into the wounds with another four goals in the final term. The visitors dominated the centre clearances in the third quarter, and ten missed tackles by the Magpies after half time didn’t help their cause.
Jai Lette had a big game but he now returns to university in Queensland. Coach Joel Hayes praised the work rate of the exuberant Kyle Lanham who finished with three goals as did Julian Rattray, and he highlighted the efforts of
• Taia Lette taps the ball down during her inspired performance. T MORE FOOTY PHOTOS, PAGE 10.
Liam Hall who played a tagging role in defence.
Hayes himself with 26 disposals, Joe Krushka and Elliot Tyson were others who can be proud of their efforts.
But in the end, it was the classy finishers of Bracknell who won the day.
Like the seniors, the reserves were in front at half time, but the taller Bracknell forwards took over and went on to win by 16 points.
Rowan Monson who has played for the seniors and Under 18s was busy up forward, Denham Hall managed a couple of goals to go with his win in the raffle, and
Sam Tomkinson back from the seniors also made a useful contribution.
Next Saturday, it’s a four-game day at Scottsdale with all four teams to play South Launceston. The Under 18s begin the day at 9.00am
RESULTS
Senior Men
Bracknell 11.7 (73) d Scottsdale 7.4 (46)
Best: J Lette, B Whish-Wilson, E Tyson, L Hall, K Lanham, J Hayes, J Krushka.
Goals: K Lanham 3, J Rattray 3, W Monson.
Women
Scottsdale 3.0 (18) d Launceston 1.1 (7)
Bracknell 8.5 (53) d Scottsdale 5.6
Best: R Monson, S Tomkinson, K Mullins, B Davis, D Hall, M Atkins.
Goals: R Monson 2, D Hall 2, H
Best: T Lette, H Viney, G Dare, R Hall, A Walker, E McCarthy, A Hall. Goals: T Lette, E McCarthy, A Walker. Reserves Men
(36)
Burr.
• D’Arne Mason celebrates her 50th game with a win.