New Norfolk girls make history at North Hobart

Kayla and Kaitlen Rainbird, Danika and D'Arne Triffett, and
Madison and Georgie Shaw.

AS the final siren sounded at North Hobart Oval last Sunday afternoon, there was jubilation as the New Norfolk Under 17 girls' football team celebrated its history-making win. The young Eagles had become the first female football team from New Norfolk to win a premiership.

In only the team's second season, the girls stormed home in what at times was a very tight affair, defeating the Kingborough Tigers by 14 points. In the first quarter, it was the Eagles who got off to a great start kicking 3.1 to the Tigers' solitary behind. Brianna Oates starred up forward kicking the first two majors of the game. Madison Shaw then chipped in for the third and from there the winners led at every change.

Coach Dean King and his daughter Perri who
was named best on ground in the grand final.

By the third quarter, the Eagles registered just one behind to the Tigers' 2.2. The margin after the premiership quarter was cut from 18 points at half time to just five at three quarter time. In the break, cool-headed coach Dean King and his assistants rallied their troops for one final effort.

And rally they did, with the Eagles kicking two goals in a matter of minutes. One went to Madison Shaw who starred all day, kicking three majors for the game, the other was by captain Perri King who slotted the other. The Tigers kicked just four behinds for the quarter and the premiership cup was New Norfolk's. King was judged best on ground in yet another inspirational effort.

The scene after the game was just something, and back in the changerooms there were plenty of smiles and tears of joy. Coach Dean King who was unusually quiet, was seen taking it all in as he had been there before as a player himself. The smile couldn’t be wiped of his face, and one couldn’t blame him, what better Father’s Day could one ask for?

Making the day extra special, this team consisted of three sets of sisters: Kayla and Kaitlen Rainbird, Danika and D’arne Triffett, and Madison and Georgie Shaw.

Congratulations to all involved, this all conquering team has certainly made history. The large number of supporters was very pleasing and there will be a real buzz at the vote count and trophy presentations this Friday night, so let’s get along and celebrate with the girls on their history making win.

WADE GLEESON

The Eagles' U/17 girls celebrate their 2018 premiership win on Sunday.

Big weekend for junior football club

THE New Norfolk Junior Football Club has a big weekend coming up with its best and fairest counts and trophy presentations on Friday night and the annual player and parent/guardian breakfast the following morning.

The best and fairest event will be held at the New Norfolk District Football Clubrooms on Friday from 6pm for a 6.30 start. Counts will be held for the Under 12 boys, Under 13 girls, Under 14 boys and Under 17 girls. Supper will be provided with a $5 cover charge for adults (accompanied children admitted free).

The club will hold its longstanding annual player and parent/guardian breakfast at the NNDFC clubrooms on Saturday for all players from the Under 8s through to Under 17s. This will be held from 7.30am for an 8am start. Accompanied children will be admitted free and a $5 cover charge applies for adults.

NNDFC best and fairest coming up

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Tuesday road weather warning

Bureau of Meteorology

Tasmania

Road Weather Alert for Tasmania
for the Upper Derwent Valley, North West Coast, Central North, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast and South East forecast districts

Issued at 2:51 pm on Monday 3 September 2018.

Icy roads will make driving conditions dangerous during Tuesday in parts of the North West Coast, Central North, North East, Western, Central Plateau, Midlands, East Coast, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 11pm Monday.

New Norfolk soccer team into grand final

The New Norfolk League 4 soccer players coming off the field.

NEW Norfolk has finished on top of the League 4 soccer ladder and will contest the grand final this Tuesday.

The last weekend in August saw the final round of the soccer season for New Norfolk’s League 4 senior team. This is a social league and New Norfolk's players range from 17 to 50 years and this year includes four sets of brothers in the team of 20.

The majority of this team has been together for a few years and it’s great to see their teamwork and camaraderie has culminated in winning the minor premiership this year. On top of that they are finalists in the League 4 Cup and two New Norfolk players finished in the Top 5 of the League 4 Golden Boot (goal scorers).

It’s been an exciting season for players and their families and they are hoping they can finish the season by being crowned League 4 Cup winners at Football Federation Tasmania headquarters at KGV Oval in Glenorchy this Tuesday night (September 4) at 8.15pm.

JANINE WHITE

New Norfolk girls win grand final

STJFL UNDER 17 GIRLS
Grand Final

New Norfolk 6.4 (40) d Kingborough 3.8 (26)

New Norfolk 3.1 4.2 4.3 6.4 (40)
Kingborough 0.1 1.2 3.4 3.8 (26)
Goals - New Norfolk: M. Shaw 3, B. Oates 2, P. King; Kingborough: E. Burrows 2, M. Rowley
Best - New Norfolk: P. King, S. Griffiths, C. Lovell, M. Shaw, B. Oates, L. Watson; Kingborough: H. Baldwin, A. Burrows-Cheng, P. Odwogo , E. Doyle, E. Burrows, C. Van Muijlwijk.

Season over for Eagle colts

SFL COLTS PRELIMINARY FINAL

Final Score

Southern Storm 13.8 (86) d New Norfolk 0.3 (3)