David Harding
Cain LynchRound 4 Clarence vs Launceston Teams & Preview
April 29th 2011 12:34
Where & When: Bellerive Oval Saturday, April 30th 2:00PM
Coverage: The Animal Enclosure Forums, Sportingpulse Progressive Scores,Tasmanian Football Scores & News
Colts
Clarence vs Launceston 11:30am
Teams
Clarence
B: Tim Castle, Gregg Sharman, Rohan Swan
HB: Josh Nibbs, Brennan Savager, Tom Balcombe
C: Adam Green, Cameron Thurley, Matthew Round
HF: Jake Jenkins, Mitch Williamson, Jaymes Baker
F: Nick Paine, Jason Bailey, Trent Standen
R: Drew Westfield, Jackson O'Brien, Angus Brettingham-Moore
Interchange: Josh Roberts, Charlie Riewoldt, Jesse O'Neal, Jack Gleeson, Mitch Swan, Jack Boon, Ryan Bailey
Launceston
B: Joshua Woolley, Gene Savage, Michael Sinclair
HB: Gary Shipton, James Thurlow, Beau Green
C: Kurt McCabe, Sam O'Keefe, Jesse Lonergan
HF: Sam Rundle, Tom Claridge, Daniel Ellis
F: Nathan O'Donoghue, Brian Finch, Sonny Whiting
R: Jason Edwards, Tim Bristow, Scott Stephens
Interchange: Joe Boyce, Corey Sheppard, Jordan Harris, Broderick Hardacre, Chris Savage, Joe Groenewegen, Marjek Miar, Kyle Turmine
PREVIEW
Clarence make their return to the Tasmanian State League this week after a short lived venture into the Foxtel Cup, they were beaten by 71-points by WAFL's runners up Claremont. This was Clarence's first loss at Bellerive Oval in 3 seasons, but in the Tasmanian State League they are still unbeaten at the venue. Launceston were impressive last weekend making it three from three with a 97-point spanking of North Launceston.
Clarence despite the claims from the Fox Sport commentators are not undefeated in the TSL, they were beaten by Glenorchy in the season opener, they are looking to make up for the two loses they have had this season. The Roos were impressive against Hobart smashing them the week before, but against Claremont they were never un the hunt. Now they face a Launceston side who has a fighting forward line Brian Finch has already booted 21 goals from his 3 games this season.
Their second tall marking option up forward Nathan O'Donoghue has started to come back into form and provides them that second tall up forward. Sonny Whiting also bobbed up and kick himself six goals last weekend. Last season Clarence's only loss for the season came at the hands of the Blues, and in 2009 the Blues almost took the points at a rain soaked Bellerive Oval.
Bad kicking by both sides ended that game with the Roos getting the points, Clarence has had the better of the blues though. The Roos showed the Blues what a force they are by dominating them twice in the finals. Launceston are looking every bit like the team that they were before they entered the league, now they hope to reap the rewards.
HEAD TO HEAD
Round 6 2009 - Clarence 8.20 (68) def. Launceston 10.7 (67) Bellerive Oval
Round 6 2010 - Clarence 21.11 (137) def. Launceston 10.10 (70) Windsor Park
Round 15 2010 (Split Round) - Launceston 15.10 (100) def. Clarence 10.5 (65) Windsor Park (24 July)
First Qualifying Final 2010 - Clarence 12.22 (94) def. Launceston 9.8 (62) - Bellerive Oval
Second Semi Final 2010 - Clarence 11.16 (82) def. Launceston 5.3 (33) - Bellerive Oval
LAST TIME THEY MET
Second Semi Final 2010 - Clarence 11.16 (82) def. Launceston 5.3 (33) - Bellerive Oval
PREVIOUS ROUND
Clarence 19.14 (128) def. Hobart 6.10 (46) Bellerive Oval*
Foxtel Cup - Claremont (WAFL) 14.18 (102) def. Clarence (TSL) 4.7 (31) Bellerive Oval (Night)
Launceston 23.15 (153) v Nth Launceston 8.8 (56) Windsor Park (Friday)
*Clarence's last TSL Game, last week played in Foxtel Cup.
LADDER POSITIONS
Clarence: 4th
Launceston: 1st
SEASON FORM
Clarence: WWL*
Launceston: WWW
*Game was moved from Round 3 and played as the Season Opener
FORM OVER THE LAST MONTH
Clarence: WWL*
Launceston: WWW
*Game was moved from Round 3 and played as the Season Opener
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Cameron Thurley (Clarence) The ever consistent player for the Roos, he was one of their best in their loss to the Claremont football Club last weekend, he'll be a handful for the Blues this weekend.
Brian Finch (Launceston) 21 goals in 3 games, he's on track for another Hudson Medal, a player the Roos must stop if they are to win this game.
QUESTION MARKS
Will Clarence feel any effects from the humiliating loss last weekend in the Foxtel Cup? Or will they be all business once again?
Launceston has not lived up to anyone's expectations here they are three from three, and are facing a team that hasn't been beaten by any Tasmanian sides in 3 years on Bellerive Oval, can the Roos do it?
WILL WIN AND WHY
It would almost seem unthinkable to tip against Clarence at Bellerive, the venue they have had a strangle hold on for three years. But the Roos are still far from full strength, even with the return of Nick Paine, the Clarence machine has spluttered rather than purred so far this season. The continued absence of centre half-forward Matthew Drury will continue to hurt the Roos as he is the most vial cog in this side.
Launceston however, are at full strength, and full of confidence and unlike the last time they ventured down from Launceston they have plenty of forward options that are going to test the Clarence miserly defence. The Roos called on Clinton Riley last last weekend, this weekend however he's back at his new club.
Still the Roos are going to be dangerous at Bellerive, so don't think that they are just going to roll over and die.
PREDICTION
Launceston by 10 points
Coverage: The Animal Enclosure Forums, Sportingpulse Progressive Scores,Tasmanian Football Scores & News
Colts
Clarence vs Launceston 11:30am
Teams
Clarence
B: Tim Castle, Gregg Sharman, Rohan Swan
HB: Josh Nibbs, Brennan Savager, Tom Balcombe
C: Adam Green, Cameron Thurley, Matthew Round
HF: Jake Jenkins, Mitch Williamson, Jaymes Baker
F: Nick Paine, Jason Bailey, Trent Standen
R: Drew Westfield, Jackson O'Brien, Angus Brettingham-Moore
Interchange: Josh Roberts, Charlie Riewoldt, Jesse O'Neal, Jack Gleeson, Mitch Swan, Jack Boon, Ryan Bailey
Launceston
B: Joshua Woolley, Gene Savage, Michael Sinclair
HB: Gary Shipton, James Thurlow, Beau Green
C: Kurt McCabe, Sam O'Keefe, Jesse Lonergan
HF: Sam Rundle, Tom Claridge, Daniel Ellis
F: Nathan O'Donoghue, Brian Finch, Sonny Whiting
R: Jason Edwards, Tim Bristow, Scott Stephens
Interchange: Joe Boyce, Corey Sheppard, Jordan Harris, Broderick Hardacre, Chris Savage, Joe Groenewegen, Marjek Miar, Kyle Turmine
PREVIEW
Clarence make their return to the Tasmanian State League this week after a short lived venture into the Foxtel Cup, they were beaten by 71-points by WAFL's runners up Claremont. This was Clarence's first loss at Bellerive Oval in 3 seasons, but in the Tasmanian State League they are still unbeaten at the venue. Launceston were impressive last weekend making it three from three with a 97-point spanking of North Launceston.
Clarence despite the claims from the Fox Sport commentators are not undefeated in the TSL, they were beaten by Glenorchy in the season opener, they are looking to make up for the two loses they have had this season. The Roos were impressive against Hobart smashing them the week before, but against Claremont they were never un the hunt. Now they face a Launceston side who has a fighting forward line Brian Finch has already booted 21 goals from his 3 games this season.
Their second tall marking option up forward Nathan O'Donoghue has started to come back into form and provides them that second tall up forward. Sonny Whiting also bobbed up and kick himself six goals last weekend. Last season Clarence's only loss for the season came at the hands of the Blues, and in 2009 the Blues almost took the points at a rain soaked Bellerive Oval.
Bad kicking by both sides ended that game with the Roos getting the points, Clarence has had the better of the blues though. The Roos showed the Blues what a force they are by dominating them twice in the finals. Launceston are looking every bit like the team that they were before they entered the league, now they hope to reap the rewards.
HEAD TO HEAD
Round 6 2009 - Clarence 8.20 (68) def. Launceston 10.7 (67) Bellerive Oval
Round 6 2010 - Clarence 21.11 (137) def. Launceston 10.10 (70) Windsor Park
Round 15 2010 (Split Round) - Launceston 15.10 (100) def. Clarence 10.5 (65) Windsor Park (24 July)
First Qualifying Final 2010 - Clarence 12.22 (94) def. Launceston 9.8 (62) - Bellerive Oval
Second Semi Final 2010 - Clarence 11.16 (82) def. Launceston 5.3 (33) - Bellerive Oval
LAST TIME THEY MET
Second Semi Final 2010 - Clarence 11.16 (82) def. Launceston 5.3 (33) - Bellerive Oval
PREVIOUS ROUND
Clarence 19.14 (128) def. Hobart 6.10 (46) Bellerive Oval*
Foxtel Cup - Claremont (WAFL) 14.18 (102) def. Clarence (TSL) 4.7 (31) Bellerive Oval (Night)
Launceston 23.15 (153) v Nth Launceston 8.8 (56) Windsor Park (Friday)
*Clarence's last TSL Game, last week played in Foxtel Cup.
LADDER POSITIONS
Clarence: 4th
Launceston: 1st
SEASON FORM
Clarence: WWL*
Launceston: WWW
*Game was moved from Round 3 and played as the Season Opener
FORM OVER THE LAST MONTH
Clarence: WWL*
Launceston: WWW
*Game was moved from Round 3 and played as the Season Opener
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Cameron Thurley (Clarence) The ever consistent player for the Roos, he was one of their best in their loss to the Claremont football Club last weekend, he'll be a handful for the Blues this weekend.
Brian Finch (Launceston) 21 goals in 3 games, he's on track for another Hudson Medal, a player the Roos must stop if they are to win this game.
QUESTION MARKS
Will Clarence feel any effects from the humiliating loss last weekend in the Foxtel Cup? Or will they be all business once again?
Launceston has not lived up to anyone's expectations here they are three from three, and are facing a team that hasn't been beaten by any Tasmanian sides in 3 years on Bellerive Oval, can the Roos do it?
WILL WIN AND WHY
It would almost seem unthinkable to tip against Clarence at Bellerive, the venue they have had a strangle hold on for three years. But the Roos are still far from full strength, even with the return of Nick Paine, the Clarence machine has spluttered rather than purred so far this season. The continued absence of centre half-forward Matthew Drury will continue to hurt the Roos as he is the most vial cog in this side.
Launceston however, are at full strength, and full of confidence and unlike the last time they ventured down from Launceston they have plenty of forward options that are going to test the Clarence miserly defence. The Roos called on Clinton Riley last last weekend, this weekend however he's back at his new club.
Still the Roos are going to be dangerous at Bellerive, so don't think that they are just going to roll over and die.
PREDICTION
Launceston by 10 points
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