Coach: Trevor Leo (New Norfolk) - Formerly captain-coach, now non-playing coach of New Norfolk in the Tasmanian Football League Leo, aged 33, has played for Tasmania in every state of Australia and needs no introduction to football supporters. He was a very talented rover and kicked many goals when resting on the forward lines. His foot passing was a feature of his game. As a coach he is a fine student of the game and is recognised as one of the greatest footballers and authorities in Tasmania. (See footnote 1)
| No. | Player | Age | Ht. | Wt. | Information |
| 1 | 
Graeme Wise (Launceston) |
26 | 188cm | 85.5kg | Former Melbourne ruckman, has played well in intra-state matches, and represented the state. |
| 2 | 
Ted Lees (Devonport) |
21 | 194cm | 94.5kg | Biggest follower in the team and yet only 21 years of age. Had a season or two with Melbourne before coming to Tasmania and shows great promise. |
| 3 | 
John Devine (North Hobart - captain) |
28 | 180cm | 83.5kg | Ex Geelong player and now captain-coach of the Demons. A fearless player in any position. |
| 4 | 
Darrel Baldock (Latrobe - vice-captain) |
30 | 178cm | 82.5kg | Captain-coach of Latrobe after returning from St Kilda. Former captain of Tasmania. |
| 5 | 
Max McMahon (Glenorchy) |
27 | 183cm | 83kg | A beautiful ball handler and utility player. Represented the state previously. |
| 6 | 
Philip Dell (Wynyard) |
22 | 185cm | 82.5kg | The outstanding full back on the north west coast. Has played really well and thoroughly earned his place. |
| 7 | 
Kerry Doran (Sandy Bay) |
23 | 180cm | 85.5kg | Half back who has shown great form this season and performed well in intra-state matches. A good mark and accurate kick. |
| 8 | 
Paul Vinar (Longford) |
28 | 187cm | 84.5kg | Ex Geelong and VFL state player, now captain-coach of the Tigers. Very strong in any position on the back line. |
| 9 | 
Ben Nusteling (New Norfolk) |
22 | 187cm | 89kg | Former VFA forward who has really struck top form during his second year in Hobart. A very strong type of player. |
| 10 | 
John Richmond (Clarence) |
26 | 185cm | 88kg | A very mobile ruck rover who is equally at home placed at centre half forward. |
| 11 | 
Philip Lade (Penguin) |
22 | 183cm | 85.5kg | A versatile player with plenty of experience despite his comparative youth. Has had a senior season with Hawthorn in the VFL as a half back. |
| 12 | 
Alf Oldenhof (City-South) |
23 | 183cm | 81kg | A newcomer to Tasmanian team ranks. A splendid ruck rover type of player and very solid when resting on the back line. |
| 14 | 
Barry Hay (Launceston) |
24 | 185cm | 79.5kg | A strong back player. Has recently been striking top form and appears set for a fine football career. |
| 15 | 
Graeme Mackey (Sandy Bay) |
20 | 178cm | 73.5kg | Performed very well in intra-state matches this year. A very clever and elusive half forward who has a bright future. An accurate kick for goal. |
| 16 | 
John Burns (East Launceston) |
20 | 179cm | 82.5kg | A former VFA player. He was the outstanding player afield in the recent intra-state match in Launceston. A very strong and fearless player with a very bright future. |
| 17 | 
Ron Hall (Scottsdale) |
23 | 183cm | 82.5kg | Only 23 years of age, this player seems assured of a great future. Has represented the state previously. |
| 18 | 
Burnie Payne (Hobart) |
29 | 178cm | 80.5kg | Captain-coach of his club. A sure and purposeful ball handler and beautiful kick, and very dangerous when resting on the forward line. |
| 19 | 
Ray Groom (Cooee) |
24 | 185cm | 85.5kg | Former Melbourne and VFL state player, cleared to Tasmania. Has replaced Ray Walker in the squad. |
| 20 | 
Bob Cheek (Penguin) |
23 | 192cm | 85.5kg | An up and coming young ruckman. Has performed very well in both intra-state matches this year. First state team. |
| 21 | 
Bob Lynch (New Norfolk) |
24 | 180cm | 80.5kg | Has enjoyed a great season in the centre. Earns many kicks and has excellent disposal skills. Has performed well in intra-state matches this year. |
| 22 | 
Graeme Lee (East Devonport) |
29 | 177cm | 76kg | Went from Penguin to St Kilda, returned to coach Launceston, captained Tasmania, gained an All Australian blazer, and is now coaching East Devonport. |
| 23 | 
Alby Dunn (Launceston) |
24 | 170cm | 71kg | A former VFL player (South Melbourne). Particularly dangerous around the goals, and has previously represented Tasmania. |
| 24 | 
John Neal (Wynyard) |
22 | 175cm | 71.5kg | One of the best rovers in Tasmania. Particularly elusive, a great goalsneak when resting in the forward pocket. |
| 25 | 
Bob Lucas (Clarence) |
25 | 170cm | 72kg | He has represented the TFL on several occasions and last year won the William Leitch Medal. |
| 27 | 
Kevin Pelham (Sandy Bay) |
27 | 178cm | 71kg | Has represented the state previously. Very accomplished winger with plenty of speed. |
CLUB REPRESENTATION: Launceston, Sandy Bay 3; Clarence, New Norfolk, Penguin, Wynyard 2; City-South, Cooee, Devonport, East Devonport, East Launceston, Glenorchy, Hobart, Latrobe, Longford, North Hobart, Scottsdale 1
1. This profile appeared in a souvenir booklet produced by the Allied Publishing Company for the 1969 Adelaide Carnival. Return to Main Text