In racing parlance, the NPL field is starting to sort itself out.
South Hobart has prime position and has yet to be beaten.
They came close to drawing on Saturday against Kingborough Lions United away at Lightwood Park, but if you don’t know that South Hobart fight to the final whistle, you don’t know much about them.
They are the supreme contestants when it comes to snatching victory from the jaws of draws or defeats, and they showed that again against the Lions.
Austin Yost gave the visitors the lead after just 8 minutes but the lead was wiped out by Emanuel Ponce Farias’s goal in the 17th minute.
The ‘law of the ex’ came into play just on the hour mark when Kobe Kemp restored South Hobart’s lead.
Lions’ substitute Rowan Pitt appeared to have salvaged a point for the home side when he equalised 4 minutes from the end.
But, that’s when South Hobart are at their most dangerous and it proved to be the case when South’s captain, Nick Morton, drove home the winner at the far post from a cross from the left 2 minutes before the end of what was, at times, a very physical contest.
Second-placed Launceston City produced a strong second-half effort to down Launceston United 6-1 away at Birch Avenue on Saturday,
Thierry Swaby gave City the lead in the 7th minute, but Charles Reynolds’ equaliser 2 minutes before the interval made it level pegging at 1-1 at the break.
It was all City on the resumption and Shota Fujishuro restored the visitors’ lead 2 minutes into the second half.
Swaby completed his brace in the 68th minute and Maxx Rawlings added City’s fourth 15 minutes from the end.
City’s second Japanese import, Kazuki Hashimoto netted the fifth in the 81st minute before Rawlings completed his brace in the 86th minute to lay to rest City’s nightmares from last weekend’s shock Lakoseljac Cup semi-final loss to second tier South East United.
Glenorchy Knights, who are third, Made hard work of despatching bottom-side Clarence Zebras 3-0 at KGV Park on Friday night.
Thomas Walpole made it 1-0 in the 42nd minute, whole Nick Naden added the second in the 50th minute.
James Costello made it 3-0 in the final minute, but Knights were never in danger against a very disappointing Clarence Zebras outfit.
Fourth-ranked Devonport City were unimpressive in beating Riverside Olympic 2-1 away at Windsor Park.
First-half goals by Charles Bidwell and Dylan D’Agostino gave Devonport a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Riverside substitute James Pelletier pulled a goal back for the home side in the 64th minute when he rounded the Devonport keeper and virtually walked the ball into the empty net.
All hell broke out in the 70th minute in what can only be described as a brawl and it came as no surprise to see Riverside’s Max Reissig and Devonport’s Charles Bidwell sent off.
After order was restored, both sides went through the motions and there was no further score.
Devonport did have the ball in then net but the effort was disallowed.
NPL Tasmania results
Glenorchy Knights 3 (Thomas Walpole 42’, Nick Naden 50’, James Costello 90’) beat Clarence Zebras o
Launceston United 1 (Charlie Reynolds 43’) lost to Launceston City 6 (Thierry Swaby 8’ 71’, Shota Fujishiro 49’, 84’, Maxx Rawlings 77’, William Humphrey 90’)
Kingborough Lions United 2 (Emanuel Ponce Farias 18, Rowan Pitt 87’) lost to South Hobart 3 (Austin Yost 9’, Kobe Kemp 61’, Nick Morton 89’)
Riverside Olympic 1 (James Pelletier 66’) lost to Devonport City 2 (Charles Bidwell25’, Dylan D’Agostino 45’+4)
NPL Tasmania Standings (As at 24 May 2025)
|
TEAM |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
|
South Hobart |
8 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
36 |
10 |
20 |
|
Launceston City |
8 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
28 |
7 |
19 |
|
Glenorchy Knights |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
26 |
14 |
18 |
|
|
Devonport City |
8 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
18 |
7 |
16 |
|
Kingborough Lions |
8 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
15 |
18 |
12 |
|
Riverside Olympic |
8 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
21 |
4 |
|
Launceston United |
8 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
9 |
37 |
4 |
|
Clarence Zebras |
8 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
2 |
28 |
0 |
20 comments:
A few more retrospective suspensions from that Riverside/Devonport game, one would have thought.
Agreed one would think that retrospective suspensions will and should happen but with FT who would know.
I’ve been told that the three imports at Lton United have left this week.
The Kingborough v South game was an exciting and passionate spectacle, viewed by many in the new grandstand.
Also, why are the South Hobart photos nearly always with an very odd and dull filter? It makes them look old fashioned and not as vibrant.
If that is true about United imports leaving then they should pull out of the NPL .Lonny United are bad enough WITH those 3 and will be even worse without them.
Retrospective suspensions haha.
I like a matte photo and will continue to photograph in my style. It may not to be everyone’s taste but every photo has their own style.
PS. It’s not a filter.
Love your photos Nikki, I think the colours are more natural and realistic looking. On top of that you capture great action shots.
Nikki’s photography is absolutely fantastic. I’ve personally learned a lot from Nikki and The sharpness in each image Nikki gets is incredible and the action shots she has produced over the years are countless. Amazing work as always.
Do transfers start this week?
Bit confused about this talk of the United imports leaving? One would think they're under contract and if so, they can't play for another team unless United agreed to it. Can someone please explain to me how this is possible?
Definitely not a criticism, just curious. The photos are fantastic!
United may of broken contract, I.E payment issues or they may just go home then there’s not much the club can do about it. Or you could be like
Some clubs and force a non English speaking/understanding player to sign a release form like one club did last season …
I’ve heard that when transfers are open that these fellas are playing with Riverside . Until that time Riverside are picking up the tab. Interestingly Riverside play United this week! Wonder if that’s what Fft would call a fair go, and in the best interests of the competition?
It appears that these players will be signing with Riverside when the transfer window opens. Until then Riverside or someone connected to them will be picking up the tab. Interestingly Riverside play United this weekend. Doubt that this is in the best interests of the competition!
Which players would be leaving? dont will play in this round?
They aren’t on pro contracts - just ones that are worthless.
Has riverside tried developing players
Wouldn’t be any tab to pickup in a thorough contract you get paid per match played not weekly
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