Bike Track fun
Seagulls secure historic home final
BY RACHEL WILLIAMS
HISTORY WILL be made this weekend with more than 1000 people expected to wrap around Bridport Oval for the Seagulls’ first ever home NTFA final. Just two years after coming out of recess, it’s a remarkable feat for the club to be hosting an Elimination Final against Old Launcestonians at 2pm on Sunday.
Bridport finished the season in fourth on the ladder to secure the hosting rights, an achievement that Club President Steve McKillop is incredibly proud of.
“We had one of our biggest crowds ever there on the weekend and I reckon we will double that on Sunday,” he said.
“We are ecstatic to have come this far. It’s been massive for the community.
“Given it’s a Sunday game we know there will be lots of people coming on the Saturday and are booking out Airbnbs to make a weekend of it so it’s going to be a busy weekend.”
McKillop said the success was on the back of significant hard work and dedication from volunteers off the field, combined with a committed coaching staff and playing group.
“Two years ago, we just wanted to come back and survive and consistently field two sides,” he said.
“Last year we finished off with five wins and this year the goal was to make the finals and we doubled the number of wins to 10 and we lost a couple of games by just a few points, so we have done really well which is exciting.”
The Seagulls won eight NEFU Premierships when that competition was alive and McKillop said the players are keen to match it with their NTFA Division 1 counterparts when it counts.
“We are in with a show. We had a few
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players out last weekend and so did OL’s so it is going to be an even game that could go either way. We know we can play better though.
“Making the finals is reward for all the hard work. We spend a lot of time up there at the club but we love it and it is a vindication for those people and players that stuck with us when we came out of recess.”
The club will provide extra bar and food options for the occasion, which will also see Meander play Evandale in the reserves Elimination Final before the senior spectacle.
Aria Bush, 4, from Scottsdale was all smiles at the official opening of the new bike track.
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20 Years Ago – August 11, 2004
Billy Joe Hall leads all the way Kevin Hall drove a daring race on Billy Joe Hall at Mowbray, after leading all the way. The horse had won four races during the season and took Hall to just one point behind Max Hadley in the 2004 NorthEastern Advertiser Trainer of the Year award. Billy Joe Hall is also second in the Horse of the Year award. Hall is on a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of an appeal against a six-week suspension.
30 Years Ago – August 18, 1994 SNC Life Membership
The highlight of the Scottsdale Netball Club annual dinner was the presentation of life membership to Joanne Kerr, who had given 11 years of continuous service to the club and to the sport in the North-East. A former player, coach and umpire, Joanne’s influence on the club and many local players was outlined by club president at the time Karen Hall. The encouragement Joanne has provided to numerous players and her emphasis on positive reinforcement has been a characteristic of her involvement. She has also been at the forefront obtaining improved facilities to accommodate the increased number of netballers in the town.
40 Years Ago – August 91 1984
Tie in NEFU voting Ringarooma captain coach David Noonan and Bridport’s Maurice Styles have tied in the N.E.F.U best and fairest. Both scored 12 votes in the seniors, which was three ahead of runners-up Terry Brown from Branxholm and Jock Ferguson from the Crows. Don Bennett of Bridport had a clear win with 15 points from another Bridport player Fred Coker-Williams in the reserves. In the under 18s there was another tie with Stuart Templeton from Branxholm and Grant Chorley from Ringarooma both polling nine voters. The awards for these winners were presented at the grand final which was to be held a Winnaleah. Letters must
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RAIL RESPONSE, COMMISSIONER PRAISE
I feel obliged to reply to the recent comments from suspended Mayor Howard, re the past behaviour of the Dorset Council, the rail trail debacle and the work of Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw.
1. The rail trail from Scottsdale to Lilydale was a result of a sport funding grant to elect Andrew Nikolic. It was never a community supported project.
2. Accurate costing of this project and the Derby Mountain bike trails was never undertaken at an engineering level to gauge the cost to ratepayers.This has now been done in more detail except for accurate ongoing costs.
3. Until Commissioner Wardlaw was appointed, ratepayers were never told the true costs associated with building and maintenance of the trails.
4. Having a number of opportunities to discuss issues with Commissioner Wardlaw, I have found him open minded, supportive and keenly interested in the welfare of Dorset. Attending Council meetings has been a positive experience and free from the antagonisms of the past.
5. Finally the economic basis for the Scottsdale to Lilydale rail trail is based on very creative usage figures. I am a cyclist, rail trail user and have an e bike. Having ridden the existing trail a number of times, I can say that very few people use the trail, except when there are special events. At least two local operators set up commercial operations for rail trail support and found it was unviable.
6. A trail cam was set up to record usage and over a period of 68 days
during the school holidays in summer, it recorded very few users. Between January and April , 2018, 35 cyclist, 14 walkers and 5 runners used the existing rail trail between Scottsdale and the Billycock Hill. A proper assessment of usage on the existing trail should have been used to assess the new trail. Maybe the proponents didn’t want to see the truth.
7. It would far better to complete the existing trail to Legerwood, as originally intended. This would keep any benefits within Dorset and give a logical start and destination to the trail. Objections to this extension by local farmers could be mitigated by constructing the extension alongside the lower part of the Snake Track.
Jeff Jennings, Bridport
RAIL
TRAIL OPTIMISM
Many cyclists look forward to riding the extended North-East Rail Trail after years of anticipation. Only another 18 months to wait.
Doomsters wring their hands and predict dire financial and environmental consequences. One of the most vocal objectors says the project is foolish because cycling is declining in popularity. All these assertions should be taken with a very large grain of salt.
Let’s look at the other part of the trail which was planned to end at Legerwood. This was stymied by opponents who warned of an invasion by riff raff robbing and burning houses. How bizarre is that?
There is no good reason why the trail cannot continue from another two kilometres past the present terminus at the Billycock to join the Snake Track
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about hallway down, from there it is a short ride to the wonderful Memorial Park and the town of Legerwood whose rural serenity would continue unchanged.
Michael Douglas, Bridport.
FORESTRY LEGISLATION REFORM
Tasmania’s renewable and job-rich forest industry can expect streamlined processes and less red tape, should new legislation pass both houses of Parliament.
The Forestry (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill 2023 is a step closer after clearing the House of Assembly late last month.
We urge Legislative Councillors to pass these reforms, which have been closely consulted with the sector and come alongside our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, ensuring our crucial forest industry across Tasmania’s North East remains a world leader.
We want to safeguard forestry jobs in areas including Scottsdale, Bridport and Derby by allowing Private Forests Tasmania to waive service levies if private forests are hit by flood or fire, or if they’re on their first rotation on previously cleared land.
We want an easier application process for minor boundary changes to private timber reserves – all of this will save time and reduce administrative costs, freeing up money for more workers.
The contribution of Private Forests Tasmania has been crucial to progressing these improvements and I thank them for their efforts.
Simon Wood, Bass Liberal MHA
St Helens rescuers honoured
THREE TASMANIANS involved in a sea rescue at St Helens almost a decade ago have been recognised by the Governor-General as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations August 2024 Honours List.
Pieter De Bruyn, Steven De Bruyn and Jak Oxford were awarded a Group Bravery Citation for their courageous
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
rescue in rough seas near St Helens on December 29, 2014.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the honour was a testament to the bravery and Tasmanian spirit of selflessness.
“I want to congratulate and thank Pieter, Steven and Jak for their display of extraordinary selflessness and courage,” Premier Rockliff said.
September 13-15
• NETAC Golden Anniversary Scottsdale Mechanics’ Institute Hall
September 14-15
• Rail Trail Run and Ride Scottsdale
September 19
• Lions Club of Bridport Charity Golf Day Barnbougle Dunes, tee off 8:00am
“These three brave men went into dangerous conditions to save lives.”
A vessel capsized on the St Helens Barway on December 29, 2014 and the DeBruyns and Mr Oxford were able to save three people from the water.
A fourth person who was the skipper of the capsized boat died in the incident.
NORTH EASTERN EVENTS CALENDAR 2024
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
October 12
• Winnaleah Football Club Reunion Winnaleah Hotel, 5:00pm
October 18
• Flinders Island Show Whitemark
October 19
• Plant Fest, Springfield Friends of St Paul’s Church
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
Barnbougle units progress
THE FIRST of 20 four-bedroom units is starting to rise above the sand dunes at Barnbougle as the golfing destination increases its premium accommodation offerings for visitors.
Owner Richard Sattler said the first building was number eight in the row, with units to be developed progressively either side of it over the coming years.
“After all this waiting for the last two years with approvals to satisfy everyone it is very exciting – it’s been a long journey and it was always going to be a hard one because it’s a difficult site, it’s low lying and we knew we’d have to build it up we wanted to get the nice effect of being on really genuine beachfront,” Mr Sattler said.
Under its planning approval, no habitable area within the development is allowed lower than a
height of 6.1 metres.
The floor of the living areas will be level in height to the sand dunes with a deck extending out onto the top of the dunes for access to Barnbougle Beach.
“With all the authorities and government departments that poke their nose in they are expecting sea levels to rise to about 6m in the next couple of years, so we have had to take all precautions, and after being overseas for a couple of months I realised an awful lot of the world is going to get flooded before we do,” he quipped.
While Mr Sattler’s not willing to say how much the project will cost, he said it was a big injection for the local economy and employment opportunities.
“I am too scared to think about it,” he said.
“The first one is a prototype, so we know that as we get to the end we will find the best ways and smoother ways to do things before we start the others.
“I reckon we should get it finished in the next three or four months and then we should be able to finish one every three to four months after that if we can fine tune a few issues.”
The lower part of the building features specially-designed sandygold block work in the shape of a wave, with naturally faded timber and glass to be a predominant feature of the upper level.
“If we don’t do them well enough people won’t stay here and they won’t be successful,” he said.
“So it is in our best interest to make them better than what most people expect them to be.”
Church development for Scottsdale
A DEVELOPMENT application will next week be lodged with Dorset Council by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church for a new hall in Scottsdale.
The one-storey rectangular building, planned for 67 William Street, will be double the size of the church’s existing hall in Arthur St.
The 900sq.m building with spaces for 132 cars to meet demand for peak attendances, will be constructed south of the Scottsdale Pork factory.
Church Trustee Roger Unwin said he hoped that building work would start in October with an opening at the end of 2025, building on the church’s presence in Scottsdale since 1893.
Mr Unwin said the new facility was
driven by a modest expansion in the local congregation and would supplement the church’s existing hall.
“Our church has been operating on Arthur Street for more than a century and our members have increased to more than 100 people – so the addition of a new hall is a natural progression,” Mr Unwin said.
“And once the new hall opens, we will use it similarly to the Arthur Street church, which is a few days a week for a short period of time.”
Neighbours are being consulted about the project before the Development Application is lodged with Council.
“The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has a long history in Scottsdale and parishioners highly value the relationships
they have in the local area,” Mr Unwin said.
“We are pleased to be part of the close-knit community and we look forward to continuing to be good neighbours.
“Our church services don’t involve loud music or instruments, so we won’t disturb the neighbouring businesses.”
The property is zoned Light Industrial. The development will be publicly advertised by Council in the coming weeks.
• An artist impression of the proposed development.
“We have already discussed our plans
with Council and we are working together to ensure the hall meets the needs of the town,” Mr Unwin said.
Court appearance for alleged murder, arson
ACCUSED MURDERER Christopher
Mark Jordan, of Scottsdale, and accused arsonist Jacob Heatlie Johnston, of Branxholm, were both due to face Launceston Magistrates Court yesterday, Tuesday, August 13.
Jordan and Johnston were both listed to appear at the 2.15pm sitting of the court, which is after the print deadline for The North-Eastern Advertiser.
Johnston is charged with one count of arson following a $200,000 fire at Albert
St, Branxholm, in April. He has previously pleaded not guilty to the charge.
More than a year on from his arrest, Jordan was again listed for preliminary proceedings in relation to the murder of Launceston teenager Shyanne-
Lee Tatnell.
He has previously pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Police allege he killed the teenager the night she disappeared from Henry St, Launceston, on April 30, 2023.
• Barnbougle owner Richard Sattler on the site of the first of 20 new four-bedroom units being built for golfing accommodation at the Bridport site.
Lalla road fatality and fire
THE SMALL town of Lalla was rocked by two emergency incidents in the last week, with a 20-year-old Karoola man killed in a road crash last Thursday night before a serious house fire on Saturday.
Police were called by passing motorists to Lalla Rd at 9.40pm on Thursday, August 8, where a silver Nissan Navara was crashed into a tree.
Inspector Nick Clark said a 20-year-old man from Karoola died at the scene. It is understood he was travelling home from Lilydale to Karoola when the crash occurred.
While police are yet to determine the
cause of the crash, Inspector Clark said investigators would look at weather and road conditions, the driver of the vehicle and the vehicle itself.
Inspector Clark said the crash occurred on a “typical country road” on a sweeping bend following a straight section of road.
“They are narrow, they are windy, quite often they have trees overhanging which, especially at this time of the year, leads to overshadowing and damp spots on the road,” Inspector Clark said
“I know he was a local resident and I am assuming he would have driven on that
road numerous times.
“Small communities like this are hit hard – it hits hard to not only the family, the friends but the whole community and you have to remember that a lot of these first responders, the volunteers from the fire service and SES live in those areas, so it has an affect on everyone.
“Police are still stressing to everyone – it is still winter, the roads are still treacherous, it’s dark, it’s rainy, so take care on the roads and drive to the conditions.”
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
Meanwhile, Tasmania Fire Service crews
from Rocherlea and Lilydale attended a house fire at Quills Road Lalla on Saturday around 3pm.
The house was engulfed in flames with a “heavy amount of fuel” in the building making it difficult to extinguish.
The occupants of the home were able to safely escape.
“The house was fully involved when crews arrived and took several hours to bring it under control,” a fire spokesperson said.
“The cause was deemed to be accidental and the house was fully destroyed by the fire.”
Three decades of giving back for Bridport Lions
LIONS CLUB of Bridport will celebrate its 30th Anniversary next month and committee members are busy preparing for the occasion.
Club historian Pat Child, who has been involved with the club since its inception, is on a mission to reconnect people who have played a role with the group since it was chartered on September 17, 1994. When it first began three decades ago it had 25 members, with 16 male and nine females. It now has 31 members in total.
“We have a wonderful history to celebrate. Lions used to be very male dominated and we were one of the first
with a mixed club which was special at the time,” she said.
“Over the years we have sold thousands of raffle tickets, cooked thousands of sausages and hamburgers and given thousands of merry-go-round rides and during that time there has been much fun and friendship,” Mrs Child said.
“We have had progressive dinners, dress up nights, entertainment for functions, car rallies, Sunday drives, barbecues, picnics, happy hours, camping trips and three visits to Flinders Island to their Lions Club.”
At last year’s opening of the half-
court basketball facility they funded, Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw praised the club for its active contribution to the community.
Its events include Australia Day celebrations, Christmas by the Sea, the Veteran Car Club Show and Shine Car Show, golf days, its giant Cracker Night bonfire and an Easter Egg Drop.
Mrs Child said anyone with memories, memorabilia and photos could contact her before the 30th anniversary event, which will be held on Tuesday, October 1 at Bridport Golf Club.
Pat can be contacted on 0407 687 853.
Paint Dorset REaD project launched
A NEW project to encourage better reading rates across the region was launched yesterday.
Paint Dorset REaD saw its first outing at Jetsonville Playgroup. Another session will be held at Bridport Playgroup on Thursday from 9-11am and a third will take place at PlayConnect+ next Monday from 10am-12 noon at Jetsonville Hall.
Local Project Coordinator Andréa Bignell said the project supports early years literacy in children from 0-5 years old by promoting reading and supplying books around the Dorset community, with street libraries, book boxes, and lending book kits to be rolled out around the Dorset community later this year.
“We will introduce a reading egg made of
mash paper which is something for the kids to connect and relate to,” she said,
“The idea is that the kids read a book to the egg and over the weeks and months the egg will grow bigger.
“The egg will be travelling around the community from playgroups, LIL sessions and other public places... at the end of the year the egg will hatch and the animal
mascot for the project will be revealed.
“The main goal of the Paint Dorset REaD is to support the Dorset community to develop a Local Early Years Literacy vision and increase the numbers of children / parents/caregivers enjoying reading and having books in their home.
“We like to reinforce the importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s learning.”
Scottsdale’s affordable housing status
SCOTTSDALE IS the State’s fifth most affordable place to live according to new statistics released by the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania.
Scottsdale recorded a median price of $345,000, placing it fifth in the rankings behind Queenstown ($175,000), Rosebery ($180,000), Fingal ($273,000) and Strahan $290,000.
The REIT said the June Quarter revealed an overall rebound for the State to record its highest number of transactions for the past two years.
Dorset had 24 sales across the municipality for the quarter with a median of $437,000,
down nine per cent on the median price recorded 12 months ago.
Bridport remains in the higher category with a median of $815,000, up 18.2per cent, with the town experiencing a higher volume of sales compared to the previous 12-month period.
Binalong Bay was the State’s fourth-most expensive place to buy a home with a median of $1,225,000.
The most expensive area was in Hobart’s city area ($1,500,000), second was Battery Point ($1,412,500) and third was Sandy Bay ($1,292,500) with Coles Bay fifth with a median of $1,087,000.
Quarter Sales, Median, Median Change On Year %) Bridport 7 $815,000 18.2% George Town 10 $422,500 18.0%
Pipers River 2 $599,500 33.3%
Scottsdale 8 $345,000 19.8%
Weymouth 1 $575,000 29.1%
Binalong Bay 5 $1,225,000 Na
Scamander 2 $602,500 Na
St Helens 13 $550,000 9.5%
Stieglitz 4 $542,000 48.4%
• Bridport Lions President Jan Foster with club hsitorian Pat Child are preparing for the 30th Anniversary of the club.
Bike track fun
SCREAMS OF laughter echoed around the Children’s Reserve on Saturday as the new Scottsdale Community Bike Track was opened to the public.
Dozens of people dusted off their scooters and bikes to hit the track, which features a range of real-life road markings and signs.
The space was officially opened by Commissioner Andrew Wardlaw and Bass Liberal MHA Simon Wood at a family fun day with free barbecue and celebration cake.
Program Manager Bridget Waterhouse said the facility had been well received already.
“It’s come up really nicely. Our project officer Carly had a stroke of brilliance with the design concept and has done an awesome job in the background pulling the project together,” Ms Waterhouse said.
“It was nice to see families catching up and having a chat while the kids rode on the track and really lovely to see the kids all enjoying themselves.”
The facility was funded by $50,000 from the Premier’s Fund for Children and Young People, a $30,000 community contribution from an anonymous donor and Dorset Council.
Attention now turns to stage two of the project which will focus on more advanced riders and teenagers with construction of a pump/jump style facility.
“This part of the project is currently unfunded with a site yet to be confirmed,” Ms Waterhouse said.
“Once the project moves closer the aim will be to work with local young people to develop a targeted facility that meets their needs.”
• Archie Baker, 2, from Scottsdale was happy to see the new facility opened to the public.
• Ava Bissett enjoys her scoot around the new facility.
• Logan Whelan, 2, and Henry Sattler, 2, from Scottsdale gave thumbs up to the new bike track.
• Mayla and Ramona Simmons of Scottsdale were happy to ride their bikes around the track.
• Everyone was all smiles at the official opening of the facility.
Winnaleah irrigator battle continues
OPERATIONS AND maintenance
for the Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme have transferred from local hands to Tasmanian Irrigation, but those at the heart of the scheme say they stand ready to resume responsibilities in the future.
The State’s Primary Industry and Water Minister Jane Howlett says the decision not to award Winnaleah Irrigation Scheme Limited a contract this year would not jeopardise the group’s future hopes to self-manage the scheme.
But she has ruled out making them the Responsible Water Entity.
Tasmanian Irrigation Chief Operating Officer David Skipper said the operational transfer from the WISL Board to TI was formalised on Friday, August 9.
One full-time employee from WISL has transferred across to TI from Monday, August 12.
“This continuity is a benefit for Winnaleah irrigators as they’ll continue to see the same person undertaking maintenance and repairs on the
scheme,” Mr Skipper said
He said an Irrigator Representative Committee would soon be formed to “support a good flow of information between Tasmanian Irrigation and irrigators on the scheme, and to work closely with us to ensure cost-effective water delivery every season and longevity of the asset base.”
TI says the change in operation will result in a $15/ML saving for irrigators but pricing for the summer irrigation season is yet to be released.
Ms Howlett said she expected TI to honour its pricing commitment of a 30 per cent cost saving to farmers.
While disappointed at losing control of the scheme, WISL has asked Ms Howlett to consider making it the Responsible Water Entity.
“An RWE would give us overall management of the scheme for physical and financial management and responsibility for reporting requirements of the Water Management Act,” WISL
Chairman Robin Thompson said.
“The function of the Minister under
the Water Management Act is to encourage community involvement in water resource management.”
Lester Rainbow said the board received “complete support of our community” for that at a meeting of 39 irrigators last month.
“We have fought this since 1965 – we are going back a bloody long time to when our forefathers fought to build the scheme and then for self-management,” he said.
“We will continue to fight to get this back because this scheme belongs to the people of Winnaleah and we want it back in our hands again.”
Ms Howlett said the non-renewal of the operational contract did not prejudice a future application for selfmanagement.
“Tasmanian Irrigation is willing to work with WISL to support them to make a successful application to selfmanage,” she said
“Tasmanian Irrigation will remain the asset owner and Responsible Water Entity.”
“Worst season on record”
WITH NEARLY half a century under his belt breeding cattle, Waterhouse farmer Trevor Hall has labelled the last season as the worst on record.
But he’s confident that things have picked up ahead of next month’s Quarterway Angus annual spring sale.
Mr Hall said he prides himself on offering the same high quality in every single one of the bulls to be offered on September 12.
“We will offer about 50 bulls in the sale, and it is a very even line, there is little difference between the first and the last pen,” he said.
“The bulls are looking brilliant, and they are that even line we want that offers so much predictability.”
The sale will see both two-year-old and yearling bulls available, with the split calving at Quarterway allowing them to offer true spring lines of bulls.
Mr Hall said they were showing the herd’s usual resilience to conditions, despite going through the “worst season I’ve seen in 45 years of farming in my own right”.
• Auction action from the Quarterway Angus Spring sale last year.
“It has been dry since spring 2023, our first decent rain was three weeks ago,” he said.
“Now we had four to five inches from Friday to Monday at the end of July and our country around Scottsdale is wet, while the country on the coast isn’t wet yet but has good moisture.”
Last spring, 34 bulls averaged $7000, while in the autumn 48 bulls averaged $8680.
Mandatory eID for Sheep & Goats begins 1 January 2025
All sheep and goats born on or after 1 January 2025 that move off a farm or other registered agricultural property, including backyards, will be required to have an NLIS approved eID tag.
All livestock supply chain participants must be ready to scan eID tags from 1 January 2025.
To support the eID rollout the Government is providing funding for scanning equipment and has reduced the price of eID tags.
Visit www.nre.tas.gov.au/eID for more information.
Both the rain and improvements in the cattle market are bringing about more optimism in the industry this spring, he said.
“A well-regarded market commentator has predicted the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator should rise by about 30% by Christmas, which should put it up around the 800-900c/ kg mark, which will put the industry back where it needs to be,” he said.
Spring forecast promising
LIVESTOCK REPORT
BY WARREN JOHNSTON
AS THE days start getting longer and you can feel a noticeable rise in temperature, combined with some solid rains over the last month, we can look at the spring as being potentially good at this point.
Demand for cattle, both processing and store enquiry has increased increased and cattle values have taken a solid $200-$300 jump over the last month as restockers are keen to add numbers to paddocks before the real spring flush hits.
Enquiry for all descriptions is strong with most interest in breeding stock or steers to background.
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend LAMBEX in Adelaide, an event held every three years showcasing Australia lamb and innovation in the lamb and sheep meat industry, also looking forward to markets and the trend on exports and local consumptions of lamb.
The great stories coming out are the export markets are expanding furthermore with new players entering the market all the time sourcing lamb.
It appears 70% of Australian lamb is exported each year with 30% consumed in Australia. The interesting fact is that only 30% of the Australian lamb consumption is through the food service industry.
The industry analysts and people that read the crystal ball are of the belief the next three years will be very profitable for lambs.
On the market, we have seen major increases in price and this may have just settled a bit over the last two-three weeks.
Victorian and NSW new season lambs have had a slow start, with Western Victoria and the majority of South Australia in drought.
We can expect our lamb market to remain strong until the spring lamb flush hits peak.
On the restocker, sheep and mutton markets, restocker sheep have increased in values on the back of the mutton and lamb markets increasing.
Mutton has followed a similar trend to lamb and increased quickly to now settle down to a more consistent market.
Bull sales are only a month away with plenty of bulls coming onto the spring market. We have been watching the interstate results and they are consistently strong.
Some great genetics are coming onto the market.
CARPET cleaning and lounges. Phone Felicity on 0428 226 198.
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.
SCOTTSDALE
FOOTBALL CLUB Applications are now open.
Reserves Coach 2025 Under 18 Coach 2025 Written applications to scottsdalefc@bigpond.com
Applications close Saturday August 31, 2024.
Road Safety Initiatives
Main Street Bridport
Dorset Council in consultation with the Department of State Growth is considering road safety improvements for Main Street Bridport, specifically the introduction of a 40kmh Shopping Zone and a Pedestrian Crossing adjacent to the Henry Street junction.
Council invites the Community to make written representation by Wednesday 4th September 2024 via Council website, email dorset@dorset. tas.gov.au or write to Dorset Council PO Box 21 Scottsdale 7260
Details can be viewed on the Council website (www.dorset.tas.gov.au) or Council Office 3 Ellenor Street Scottsdale.
Employment Opportunities
The Scottsdale Aquatic Centre is set to re-open in late October, and we are looking for a team of energetic people who value water safety and are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our community. We are offering a variety of opportunities that require flexibility to accommodate weekend and non-standard hours, especially during the busy summer season. If you are confident in the water and thrive in an active, customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you! People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Pool Attendants
• Deal efficiently, accurately and professionally with all enquiries to achieve a positive customer service experience.
• Assist Aquatic Centre users and staff with a range of services including kiosk sales and inventory stocking, barista duties, cleaning and general enquiries.
Lifeguards
• Supervise Aquatic Centre users, maintain the Centre, and respond to emergencies.
• Be responsible for effectively and promptly responding to emergency situations, providing First Aid/CPR and completing incident reporting as required.
• Be a confident swimmer with the fitness ability to execute real and/or test rescue swims.
• Requires excellent customer service, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Availability to assist with Centre preparations and complete training in early October is preferred.
• Training provided. Minimum age 15.
Lifeguard Supervisor
• Assist with operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure high service and safety standards.
• Availability to assist with Centre preparations and complete training in early October is preferred.
• Requires 2 seasons of lifeguarding experience, strong communication, administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. Learn to Swim Instructor
• Plan, organise, and deliver water safety and swimming lessons in a safe, professional, and enthusiastic manner, adhering to the Learn to Swim Program provided by the Scottsdale Aquatic Centre.
• Training provided.
To Apply
• Submit applications by Sunday, 25 August 2024, to people@dorset.tas.gov.au
• Position can be found in descriptions at www.dorset.tas.gov.au/employmentopportunities.
• For inquiries, contact Jane Kilburn, Aquatic Centre Manager at 0458 462 962 or jane.kilburn@scottsdaleaquaticcentre.com.au
John Marik, General Manager
Running for Reconciliation
North East Tasmania Rail Trail Stage 3 Submissions Invited
Council is inviting submissions from the community regarding the updated business case for Stage 3 of the North East Tasmania Rail Trail.
Council received and noted the North East Rail Trail Revised Business Case at the 22 July Council Meeting and invite members of the public to make submissions in regard to the revised business case. Submissions can be made via the following methods and must be received by close of business on Wednesday, 21 August 2024:
Post: Send a written submission to: Rail Trail Project Submission, Dorset Council, PO Box 21, SCOTTSDALE TAS 7260.
Email: Email your submission to projects@dorset.tas.gov.au with ’Rail Trail Project’ in the subject line.
A copy of the Revised Business Case, Prospectus, Community Information Pack and Frequently Asked Questions can be downloaded from www.dorset.tas.gov.au/major-projects or by calling 03 6352 6500.
JOHN MARIK
General Manager
Draft Dorset Sports Facility Plan Submissions Invited
Council is inviting submissions from the community regarding the new draft Dorset Sports Facility Plan.
Council endorsed the draft Dorset Sports Facility Plan for a period of consultation at the 22 July Council Meeting and invite members of the public to make submissions in regard to the draft plan. Submissions can be made via the following methods and must be received by close of business on Wednesday, 21 August 2024:
Post: Send a written submission to: Draft Dorset Sports Facility Plan, Dorset Council, PO Box 21, SCOTTSDALE TAS 7260.
Email: Email your submission to projects@dorset.tas.gov.au with ’Draft Sports Facility Plan’ in the subject line.
A copy of the draft plan can be downloaded from www.dorset.tas.gov.au/ major-projects or by calling 03 6352 6500.
JOHN
MARIK General Manager
The Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, 19 August 2024 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, with doors opening at 5:45pm, however, 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:
– Bridport Seaside Caravan Park | Quarterly Report
– Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails | Quarterly Report
– Dorset Priority Projects Plan 2023-2025 | Update
– Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails | Procurement Exemption
– Commissioner Communications
– Management Team Briefing Report
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 15 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
THUMBS UP Running Club has partnered with the Indigenous Marathon Foundation RAW, with three local runners set to soon participate in a national training event with a half marathon on the side.
Thumbs Up coordinator Ebony RainbowNichols said the foundation aimed to promote health through running to celebrate indigenous resilience.
“Members do not need to be indigenous to be a part of the foundation but uphold the core ideals of the foundation,” she said.
“Supporting Reconciliation is massive for me and I can’t wait to begin working with the foundation to better my understanding of how to promote this to others also.”
Ms Rainbow-Nichols said the foundation hosts three workshops a year where up to four run leaders from running groups across the country are invited to attend.
From August 23-26 she will be joined by locals Warrick Hall and Will Hadley in Adelaide to participate in training workshops and they will all compete in a half marathon at the Adelaide Running Festival while they are there.
“While there we will complete our run leader
accreditation which will ultimately better the service we can provide our run club also,” she said.
“My aim is to provide this opportunity with all key run leaders of our group in the future also.”
Ms Rainbow-Nichols started the Thumbs Up Run Club earlier this year and it is growing in numbers.
“I’ve always loved running, it’s such a great stress reliever as nothing else matters while you are on a run. I’m excited to be able to learn more about the coaching side so I can share my passion with our community,” she said.
Mr Hadley said running gave him motivation to get out of bed in the morning.
“By creating groups like this I would hope it helps other people to find this same motivation. Winter in Tassie can be hard and sometimes it can be helpful to have an external push,” Hadley said.
For Hall, the pursuit helps with his footy.
“And this will be a good opportunity to gain a greater knowledge of the technical side of running and other training programs which will allow me to better assist my community in this area,” he said.
Saddling up for endurance ride
NEW RIDERS are being encouraged to saddle up across shorter distances at the Jolly Lette Endurance Ride on Saturday, August 24.
Organiser Megan Jensen said the annual event offered 80km, 40km, 15km and 5km distances, with the shorter rides a focus to attract new interest.
“Whilst it’s usually a lot of regulars in the endurance community that come for the longer rides, we’ve put some focus this year on encouraging new riders to come and try our sport.
“We’ve received some fantastic sponsorship for our event and this has allowed us to offer riders wanting to come and try the 5km and 15km to have their day membership fee covered by sponsorship, a saving of $25 on their ride entry fee,” she said.
She said a helpful team would be on site to assist those less experienced in the sport.
“We are happy to be contacted to answer any questions before the event or on the day, and we’ll have people around on the day to point you in the right direction.
“Our local vets are there to support our horses and keep them safe and we’ll have checkpoints on our well-marked track, so riders are supported while they’re out there.
“It’s a great opportunity to come along and give endurance a try.”
She said there were rules and pre-ride requirements, so entrants should make sure they were aware of these before the event, which is based from Santarena Park and uses bush tracks and roads through to North
• Dylan Stevens on Foley-Jones JJ won last year’s Jolly Lette ride in a time of four hours 31 minutes.
Scottsdale.
The event includes sections on Northolm Rd, Glennons Rd, Barnbougle Rd, Allens Rd, Shanty Road and Jetsons Road.
“We’d be super grateful if motorbikes and wood cutters could avoid the area that day, and if traffic could keep an eye out for riders and floats and be considerate when passing. We’ll have signs on the road to indicate areas in use. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the event can contact Megan on 0400 815 510.
• Ebony Rainbow-Nichols and Warrick Hall are prepraring for a running leadership course in Adelaide.
• Ebony with fellow run club member Will Hadley during a recent morning run at Scottsdale.
Season over for Rovers
HOCKEY REPORT
BY LAURA HILL
DEVILS STARTED strongly as they took on the Sloths, earning themselves multiple penalty corners.
Lochie Bowerman successfully converted one of these into a goal putting Devils on the board just two minutes into the game.
Sloths returned the pressure off the centre hit getting the ball down to Simone Haywood who just missed an attempt at goal.
Devils scored again but, not deterred, Sloths continued to push back, this time getting the ball to Zane Smith who scored.
Half-time saw Devils ahead 4-2. Devils’ Caleb Beane put the pressure on early with an attempt at goal. Sloths cleared the ball
out, but it was returned straight back with Daegan Young scoring in the first minute of the half.
Sloths’ defence Jake Graham Probert and Emily Wilson worked hard clearing the ball. The continual pressure of the Devils paid off winning 10-3.
The second game had Frogs playing Rovers. Rovers scored with a well-placed ball by Zavier Ritson.
Rovers held its lead until the last 10 minutes of the half when Nick Hill scored for Frogs, followed shortly after with a goal by teammate Byron Atkins.
At half-time Frogs had a slim lead 2-1. Rovers came out strong in the second half getting the ball to Aaron Ritson, who scored to level proceedings.
The teams worked hard with some friendly rivalry on the field. Rovers’ Rohan Johnson chased the ball intercepting
multiple passes. Greg Munro fought hard to get his goal putting Frogs back in the lead. With seconds left on the clock, Frogs’ Shakira Coker-Williams scored securing them the lead 4-2 with Rovers’ season coming to an end.
This weekend begins the first week of finals, with Frogs v Sloths at 10.30am to see who will be eliminated. Followed by Devils v Pythons at 12pm to see who will go straight to the Grand Final.
Results
Devils 10 d Sloths 3
Best - Devils: Kayden Carins, Deagan Young, Zoe Kettle. Sloths: Damien Wilson, Lily Wilson, Larnie Evans.
Goals - Devils: David Galloway 3, Kayden Carins 2, Caleb Beane 2, Lochie Bowerman 1, Daegan Young 1, Lynne Artis 1. Sloths: Zane Smith 2, Larnie Evans 1.
Lilydale finish roster season in style
BY DAVID WALSH
Lilydale totally out played Evandale on Saturday to record a 145-point win but the score wasn’t enough to move Old Scotch from the top of ladder and they retained the minor premiership and get the first week of finals off.
A fine day greeted the huge crowd at Lilydale, with the Demons celebrating the 1994 NEFU premiership team.
Current players came out firing with Matty Saunders kicking three, followed by Bardenhagen, Denman and Luke Walsh to give Lilydale a 43-point lead at the first break.
Evandale backs of Davey and Hutton locked down on Lilydale key forwards with scoring hard to come by, as Lilydale added only three goals to lead by 67-points at half time.
Lilydale captain Louis Venn was a tower of strength in defence along with Shaun Avent and Mark Walsh.
Evandale was having trouble scoring, while Lilydale half forward Jimmy Storay got on a roll and kicked three majors to give the
Demons a 92-point lead at the last change.
With the Lilydale bench keeping an eye on the East Coast live scores, coach Corey Lockett told his players a big last quarter was needed and after three quick goals to the Demons it was Evandale’s Mitchell Calow who kicked truly to get the Eagles on the scoreboard.
The Demons finished the quarter in style, adding six more goals but it wasn’t enough to gain back the top position.
Matty Saunders (7) and Jimmy Storay (4) where the Demons’ major goal kickers and better players were B. Tuckerman, S. Avent, L. Venn, M. Saunders, J. Hadley and L. Walsh.
Lilydale Reserves also won 12.20 (92) Def Evandale 2.4 (16)
Next Saturday, Lilydale will play Perth in the seniors and reserves will play Old Launcestonians in qualifying finals to be played at Lilydale, with winners taking on Old Scotch the following week.
Magpies ’84 Premiership player retires to Bridport
FOOTY FLASHBACKS
BY MICHAEL FINLAYSON
PETER CLARIDGE grew up at Evandale with his parents Kathleen and Robert.
His father was a returned service man who had played senior football with Penguin. Peter first played football at Evandale Primary and later Kings Meadows High against teams like Brooks, Queechy and Prospect. He then played two seasons with Colleges in the amateurs before they amalgamated with Churinga. Then came a year with City-South under 19s and another full season with their
RINGAROOMA GOLF CLUB
PRESIDENTS TROPHY FINAL ROUND AND D
SHEEHAN DAY.
1st S Burr 39, 2nd L McDougall 37 c/b, 3rd-N Sutton 37, 4th I Mountney 36 c/b. NTP
3rd/12th T Harper, 7th/26th C Fennell
President Trophy - C Fennell 72, D Walsh 70. SCOTTSDALE GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 FOUNDATION
MEMBERS TROPHY
Winner: Cameron Dobson 34. R/Up: Kevin Smith 33. Others: Lorissa Dobson 32, Stuart
reserves under Geoff “Curly” Graham.
He went on to play about eight senior games for the Redlegs under former North Launceston and Carlton star Tony Pickett before joining Fingal for two seasons under Robbie Lowe.
Peter joined Scottsdale in 1983 when his father in-law Max Davidson was coach and was a member of the 1984 premiership side under Greg Lethborg.
His work as a teacher saw him move to the North West and he played a season at Latrobe with Bob Wilson as his coach. He returned to Scottsdale in ’86 and was again a premiership
SPORTS RESULTS
Worker 32, Tony Collins 31, Graeme Booth
31. NTP 1/10: Tas Mundy, 5/14: Tas Mundy. Longest Putt - Craig Styles.
TUESDAY AUGUST 6 STABLEFORD
Winner: Craig Styles 31, R/Up: Heather Lack 26 c/b, Teresa Hall 26 points. Longest Putt - Graeme Booth. SGC Longest Putt - Kate Gofton. Gobbler - Darrell Wells
BRIDPORT GOLF CLUB
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Women - 9 Hole Stableford. Winner: Mandy Hall 13. R/Up, Karlene Cuthbertson 12. NTP
player under Steven Nicholls.
He finished his football career with Old Launcestonians under “Chang” Young and said “he was a great coach”.
Along the way he played with some good player like Jamie Dennis, Tim Gillespie and Rod Hill at Scottsdale.
Peter has retired to Bridport with his wife Mandy and likes to keep fit by playing golf. He is a Collingwood supporter and says the modern game of AFL has got better and faster in the last couple of years. When I caught up with Peter he was home relaxing and playing his guitar.
6th - Karlene Cuthbertson. Men - Div 1 & Monthly Trophy - Damien Hyland 71, Chris Walker 73, Nick Hayes 74, Glenn Baker 74 Div 2 - John LeFevre 82 c/b David Glover, Don Etchells 83. NTP 1/10 - Chris Walker, 3/12Nick Hayes (Eagle). Putting - Damien Hyland 28. Longest Putt 9/18 - Damien Hyland. Friday Flappers – Barry Watts 16.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 STROKE/MONTHLY TROPHY
Women: Monthly Trophy - Karlene Cuthbertson 75 c/b Raylene Taylor, Mandy Hall 77, June Atkinson 79. Silver Spoon Finalist: Karlene Cuthbertson.
NTP 1/10: June
Atkinson. Longest Putt O/Field 9/18: Linda Noonan. Men: Glenn Baker 34, Gary Thomas 31, Mick Taylor 30. Next Week: Stableford Croquet Draw: Jan Foster.
MOORINA GOLF CLUB
STABLEFORD & MONTHLY MEDAL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Winner: Lesley Rattray 37. Monthly Medal winner Anders Loren 33. Jon Balfe, Tracey Taylor, Shane Percy 31. Ladies NTP 2/11 Di Rattray. Men NTP 5/14 Greg Taylor. Longest Putt 6/15: Anders Loren.
• Members of the 1994 Lilydale Premiership team - (back): M. Jensen, M. Ritchie, G. Baker, D. Hughes, R. Duncan (Coach), J. Hughes, S. Lockhart, B. Lockhart. (front): C. Lockhart, P. Hampton, D. Walsh, M. Gittus, M. Russell and Team Mascot S. Whiting.
Frogs 4 Def Rovers 2. Best - Frogs: Byron Atkins, Nick Hill, Domenic Quinn. Rover: Zavier Ritson, Lester Carins, Rohan Johnson. Goals - Frogs: Nick Hill 1, Byron Atkins 1, Shakira Coker-Williams 1, Greg Munro 1. Rovers: Zavier Ritson 1, Aaron Ritson 1.
• Devils’ Lochie Bowerman runs the ball down the field with Simone Mitchell in pursuit.
• Peter Claridge caught up with Michael Finlayson for a Footy Flashback.
Bridport win to secure home final
BY STEVE MCKILLOP
WITH THE last round of the NTFA Division 1 competition on Saturday, Bridport hosted Old Launcestonians and with a spot in the finals on the line, the Seagulls triumphed by 18 points.
The first term saw OLs kicking to the town end with a favourable breeze. They had most of the play with six scoring shots to two but inaccuracy cost the visitors. It was a hard slog for both teams trying to adapt to the wind but the attack on the ball was outstanding from both sides.
Captain Nat Barnett continued his stellar form this year and was in everything early and Alex Coombe had numerous possessions.
OLs went into the first change leading by eight points and with this Bridport looked satisfied that they had defended against a three to four goal breeze.
Going into the second quarter Bridport were confident they could use the conditions to advantage and take control early but OLs came out firing early to restrict Bridport’s scoring for the first half of the term. Taylor and McBride had started to find some space soon after and both scored but OLs quickly replied. Their ruckman Danny Hall was dropping back with every opportunity behind play to defend strongly and this was a concern for the Seagull coaching staff.
Jonty Saville and Christian Barnes both had gathered a lot of the ball from the half back line this term alongside Kade Mulder who was using his experience to advantage. Bridport went into the long break two points behind.
In front of one of the biggest crowds seen at the seaside oval for years, the game was in the balance. The third term started where it left off with both sides hard at the ball. Bridport scored against the breeze which gave them some confidence and they were gradually getting on top with Joey Robinson’s hardness at the ball a standout Unfortunately this term the game was delayed twice for the stretcher with injuries from both clubs. Thankfully Bentley Mackey is okay after being concussed but his season is over.
William McBride kicked one from the boundary much to the delight from the large contingent of supporters. The Seagulls had outscored the visitors to take a four point lead going into the final twenty five minutes.
With scores coming through from other games at the change, Bridport could win or lose and would make the finals for the first time since joining the NTFA but the message was ’win’ and be rewarded with a first ever home final.
Both sides started with tenacity to gain the upper hand but it was the Seagulls who started to take the ascendancy.
Matt Taylor and veteran Josh Nunn both scored but OLs hit back with a quick reply.
Jack Lanham took control this term to be in Bridport’s best and when Jake Blackwell snapped truly the game was over.
Bridport eventually ran out winners by three goals.
The NTFA has awarded Bridport a Home Final next Sunday August 18 at 2pm.
Bridport will play Old Launcestonians in the Elimination and in the Reserves
Meander will take on Evandale beforehand
The Bridport Reserves were beaten in their final game of the year.
RESULTS
Seniors Bridport 9.8 (6)2 d Old Launcestonians 6.8 (44)
Goals: Taylor 4, McBride 2, Robinson, Nunn, Blackwell. Best: Lanham, Saville, N.Barnett, Robinson, Coombe, K.Mulder. Reserves
Ols 19.8 (122) d Bridport 8.9 (57)
Goals - Etchell 2, Ackroyd, Krushka, Pearson, McDougall, Button, Haas. Best: Pearson, Etchell, Button, Brown, Saunders, Whelan.
Sayonara Swans for 2024
BY NICK FYSH
THE EAST Coast Swans’ slim finals chances were finally quashed by a strong Scotch outfit at St Helens on Saturday. It was always going to be a formidable task for the Swans to topple ladder-leader Scotch, but without midfielders Maddern, Goldfinch and Haley, it became a mountain too high to climb. The home team defended desperately in the early stages, but with clearance king, John McKenzie dominating, the goal tally began to mount for the Thistles, firstly through Seymour and then McKenzie himself, who seemed to be everywhere.
Swans’ Ned Hyland and Thistles’ giant Luttrell had a great duel in the ruck, tussling at every stoppage like two angry
brontosauruses. The points were probably shared on the day.
The dangerous Colgrave came into the game in the second term, kicking two majors, while the Thistles back-line, led by the ever vocal Jock Darke were a mean bunch, giving the Swans little room to move.
Swans’ rangy Jarrod Mason was thrown into the unfamiliar position of centre-half back and did an excellent job all day, using his athleticism to consistently bring the ball to ground and also provide some good run out of defense.
Hamish Tate continued his good form in the midfield for the Swans, with Sam Child throwing himself into every contest fearlessly as is his fashion.
At half time the scoreline was a miserable
sight for Swans supporters, with their side down by 57 points, having only managed a single behind for the first half.
It was business as usual for the Thistles at the start of the third quarter as Duggan promptly booted a major, but the floodgates opened for the Swans when “bustling” Bill Lade booted the Swans’ first (and only) goal, having been in a particularly grumpy mood throughout the match.
The last quarter was interesting in the fact that neither side finished with a player on the bench, as the injury toll mounted, with players re-emerging from the change rooms in various stages of disrepair.
Finally it was Scotch who kicked another two majors in the last term to run out the game with a 93-point victory, just
squeaking their percentage above Lilydale. The Swans will lick their wounds (and rest their heads after Saturday night) and look forward to season 2025, which will bring new faces and new opportunities to the club.
RESULTS
Seniors
Old Scotch 14.18 (102) d Swans 1.3 (9) Goals, Swans: Lade. Best, Swans: J.Mason. Hyland, Tate, S.Child, Newett, Cubitt. Reserves
Old
22.15 (147) d
Best and
1.2
Scotch
Swans
(8)
Fairest Senior’s winner: Ethan Goldfinch 51 votes. Runner up: Marcus Haley 37 votes. Reserves winner: Nelson Cubitt 40 votes. Runner up: Dan Bishop 29 votes.
• Callum Mulder sets his eyes on the forward line
• Alex Coombe plays through the centre of the field as Christian Barnes looks on with a smile.
• Liam McKean looks for a forward option.
• Matthew Taylor kicks truly in the Seagulls’ three goal win over OLs.
• William McBride shows some flair kicking one of his two goals for the match.
Magpies smashed at Rocherlea
BY PETER FISH
AFTER THE euphoria of last week, the Magpie senior team came back to earth with a thud thrashed by 178 points at Rocherlea by a team that will no doubt play deep into the finals.
The loss was the biggest suffered by the team this season managing just a single point after half time. Meanwhile Rocherlea coach Ponting booted eight goals while Cygnet recruit Bantick finished with six.
Not surprisingly given that the vast majority of the play was in Scottsdale’s defensive arc, the team’s better players were Whish-Wilson, 17-year-old Isaac Watts, and Grayson Lester who has been very good since coming from South Launceston.
But it was an embarrassing performance and with just one home game remaining against Bridgenorth, the team will be looking to redeem itself on Saturday.
After leading all day, the women’s team held on grimly for a draw against the more highly rated South Launceston side, and they can thank some excellent defence and tackling across the mid-field for that result. Ruby Hall kicked a couple of crucial
goals, Hannah Viney was busy all day, Taia Lette was very good in the back half, and DÁrne Mason took a couple of very strong marks across the centre.
The girls finish their season with a very winnable match against Launceston at Windsor Park on Saturday.
The Reserves were beaten but not disgraced by Rocherlea. The Magpies booted three goals af-ter half time but allowed their opponents to boot six in the same period. Once again it was the younger players Sam Tomkinson, Riley Probert and Hayden Burr who stood out for this team.
The Under 18s were blown away in the first quarter by Rocherlea who finished the stanza with 5.6. while the Scottsdale boys were kept scoreless.
The young Magpies improved after half time but so did the opposition and the difference at the end of the match was 86 points. Daniel Wiggins continued his good form and others to do well were Callum Lancaster and Noah Auton.
After Saturday’s matches at home against Bridgenorth, the club’s vote count will be held and there is bound to be plenty of interest in who wins the individual awards in all four teams.
RESULTS
Senior Men
Rocherlea 28.19 (187) d Scottsdale 1.3 (9)
Goal: J Singline.
Best: B Whish-Wilson, I Watts, G Lester, J Singline, B Tuffin, J Krushka.
Senior Women
Scottsdale 3.0 (18) drew with South Launceston 2.6 (18)
Goals: R Hall 2, R Irwin.
Best: H Viney, R Hall, T Lette, S Bowen, D Mason, A Hall.
Reserves
Rocherlea 11.5 (71) d Scottsdale 4.4 (28)
Goals: R Probert 2, D Atkins, J Mullins. Best: S Tomkinson, R Probert, H Burr, M Hall, D Hall, B Brown. Under 18s
Rocherlea 17.12 (114) d Scottsdale 4.4 (28)
Goals: C Rigby 2, R Monson, D Wiggins. Best: D Wiggins, C Lancaster, N Auton, E Jones, B Cresswell, R Monson.
Three Junior Magpie teams win
THREE OF the four Scottsdale junior teams who played in NTJFA finals on Sunday were successful in a rare but momentous day for the club.
The Under 12 boys were down to 15 players due to unavailability and even their coach was missing. But Daniel Moore stepped into the coach’s box and pulled the right reins as his team went on to win by a massive 71 points
Archie Fish with five goals had a great game showing more accuracy around goals than his father, while Tommy Carter and Harry Moore also played important roles.
The Under 14 girls, courtesy of their straight kicking, defeated Prospect for the first time this season. They had good players all over the field especially Catherine Coxen, Ruby Mountney, and Matilda Cassidy. Abby Samec booted three valuable goals.
The Under 14 boys also enjoyed success defeating South Launceston by 16 points. Harrison Murphy kicked four goals while James Coxen, Thomas Smith, and Taylor Heazlewood all made useful contributions.
The Under 16 boys, playing in Div 1, were defeated by Launceston by three points in a thriller but their efforts throughout the season have been excellent. It was an outstanding team effort on Sunday.
RESULTS
Under 12s
Scottsdale 12.7 (79) d Prospect 1.2 (8)
Goals: Archie Fish 5, Jacob Farrell 2, Sergio D’Aloia 2, Charlie Howlett, Cameron Dobson, Charlie Barrett.
Best: Amazing team effort.
Under 14 girls
Scottsdale 6.1 (37) d Prospect 4.9 (33)
Goals: Abby Samec 3, Rhianna Lette, Caitlyn Davis, Pacey Nichols.
Best: Catherine Coxen, Ruby Mountney, Matilda Cassidy, Rhianna Lette, Abby Samec, Amelia Carter.
Under 14 Boys
Scottsdale 10.3 (63) d South Launceston 7.5 (47)
Goals: Harrison Murphy 4, James Coxen 2, Taylor Heazlewood, Lincoln Gerke, Wesley Styles, Fergus Burns. Best: James Coxen, Harrison Murphy, Thomas Smith, Taylor Heazlewood, Fergus Burns, Declan Knight.
Under 16s (Div 1)
Launceston 5.6 (36) d Scottsdale 4.9 (33)
Goals: Jamieson Nunn, Jesse Wallner, Andy Heazlewood, Deagen Young. Best: Team effort.
NEXT WEEK’S FINALS
Venues and times according to play hq as follows. Under 12s v Deloraine at George Town 9.00am. Under 14 girls v North Launceston at Youngtown 10.20am (Qualifying Final).
Under 14 boys v North Launceston at Longford 11.40am (Semi-Final).
• Emily McCarthy attempts a shot on goal for the Magpies.
• Daegen Young in action during the second quarter in the three point Elimination Final loss
• Launceston’s Harrison Millwood and Scottsdale’s Kade Norman go for the ball during the Elimination Final.
• Will Probert receives the tap down from Andy Heazlewood.
Running for Reconciliation
Dustin riding wave of success
FORMER North-Eastern Advertiser reporter
Dustin Hollick is the new national champion for surfers aged over 45.
The Four Mile Creek surfer won the Surfing Australia competition held at North Haven, NSW, and surfed his way to third in the over 40s category.
He said he was stoked by the win.
“This win was huge for me. I have been in the final of national titles before but never got the win - with Australia being such a strong surfing nation it is incredibly
hard to get the win,” he said.
“I used to compete a lot as a junior. I gave up competing around 10 years ago to concentrate on family. My eldest son got interested in competing in the Tasmanian State rounds last year so I decided to join him.
Hollick has been surfing for 35 years and loves to surf every day as a way to stay healthy.
“Competitively the Australian Title is the peak of my aspirations. I will aim to
stay strong enough mentally and physically to surf big waves well into my 50s,” he said.
Hollick is also the coach of the Tasmanian Junior team and fits his passion in around work.
“I run a little renovation company based out of Scamander. I have side gigs such as coaching, life guarding in Fiji and creating content for online surf forums that help support the travel involved with surfing. I loved my time at The Advertiser!”
• Dustin Hollick rides his way to victory in the over 45 section of the Australian Surf Championships.
• Dustin Hollick was all smiles after winning his age category at the Australian Surf Championships.