Brotherly love sours on field
July 24th 2010 07:55
Sourved: The Mercury - The Voice of Tasmania
By JAMES BRESNEHAN
HOBART backman David Clark will always remember the day he played his 100th game for the Tigers because at some stage he will be the direct opponent of his older brother Michael.
The Clark brothers will be on opposite sides at the TCA ground tomorrow when the Tigers take on their bogey side Lauderdale in round 15 of the State League.
Michael, a 26-year-old brickie, played 85 games for Hobart until he relocated to Lauderdale three years ago.
David, a 24-year-old electrician, will bring up his Tiger ton playing at centre half-back, most likely against his brother.
"We usually don't cross paths much because we're both backmen," David said yesterday. "We've got into a few tussles on the field and I hadn't realised who it was. When we're out there he's just another player."
Michael said he would probably line up at centre half-forward, where he has played often this season under coach Darren Winter.
"He's moved me up forward a bit this year and I kicked three goals last game," Michael said. "We're probably going to be playing on each other.
"There's no love lost on the ground, but after the game we'll have a laugh and a few beers."
It has taken David five seasons to register his century.
"I'm pretty pumped," he said. "I thought I was only up to 80 or 90 games, because I got injured a couple of years ago, I broke my arm, so didn't think I was that close."
The highlights over the journey have been personal.
"Definitely playing with my brother, and all the mates I've had at the club," he said.
The Tigers have been working on a strategy to beat Lauderdale at home.
"We've got a few structures ready for them, so we're all set," David said.
By JAMES BRESNEHAN
HOBART backman David Clark will always remember the day he played his 100th game for the Tigers because at some stage he will be the direct opponent of his older brother Michael.
The Clark brothers will be on opposite sides at the TCA ground tomorrow when the Tigers take on their bogey side Lauderdale in round 15 of the State League.
Michael, a 26-year-old brickie, played 85 games for Hobart until he relocated to Lauderdale three years ago.
David, a 24-year-old electrician, will bring up his Tiger ton playing at centre half-back, most likely against his brother.
"We usually don't cross paths much because we're both backmen," David said yesterday. "We've got into a few tussles on the field and I hadn't realised who it was. When we're out there he's just another player."
David Clark, left, will face brother Michael when Hobart takes on Lauderdale. Picture: RAOUL KOCHANOWSKI (sourced The Mercury)
Michael said he would probably line up at centre half-forward, where he has played often this season under coach Darren Winter.
"He's moved me up forward a bit this year and I kicked three goals last game," Michael said. "We're probably going to be playing on each other.
"There's no love lost on the ground, but after the game we'll have a laugh and a few beers."
It has taken David five seasons to register his century.
"I'm pretty pumped," he said. "I thought I was only up to 80 or 90 games, because I got injured a couple of years ago, I broke my arm, so didn't think I was that close."
The highlights over the journey have been personal.
"Definitely playing with my brother, and all the mates I've had at the club," he said.
The Tigers have been working on a strategy to beat Lauderdale at home.
"We've got a few structures ready for them, so we're all set," David said.
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