Female footballers to flock to Scottsdale

Back: Liyana Jurami, Makayalah Lester, Morgan Rice, Rebecca Irwin, Georgie Dare, Mark Prior, Mikayla Binns, Emily Arnold, Amber Walker. Front: Kresta Davis, Sarah Bowen, Tess Moore, Ashley Brown, Alex Hall

January 31, 2024

By Peter Fish

In a major coup for female football in the region, Scottsdale will host a gala day for NTFA women's teams on Saturday April 20th, with 14 teams set to take the field.

Club president David Mullins said the NTFA would be administering the day's proceedings.

“Having two grounds was obviously a big plus for us, and we are looking forward to hosting what will be a celebration of female footy,” Mullins said.

The day will be the opening round for the premier league teams - Scottsdale, Bridgenorth, South Launceston, Old Launcestonians, Old Scotch, and Launceston.

Division 1 teams George Town, Evandale, Deloraine, Meander Valley, Longford, Hillwood, St Pats, and East Coast will also be taking part.

Scottsdale coach Mark Prior said his team was looking forward to the day.

“It will give us a good indication of where we stand, and our girls will be aiming to put on a good show for our supporters,” he said.

Prior said the Scottsdale’s women's team had 31 players on the books and pre-season training was being greeted enthusiastically.

“Our training always includes the young children of some of our players, and that is always fun,” he said.

Prior is hopeful of practice matches against Old Scotch and also East Coast when the men journey to St Helens on Saturday, March 16th.

The senior men's team also has a practice match against Ulverstone, led by former Magpie coach Troy Davies, at Scottsdale on Saturday, March 2nd.

A number of intra-club practice matches have also been planned by senior men's coach Joel Hayes.

The club's season launch is planned for Friday March 22nd. Membership brochures will be posted next week.