Who has made the cut? Northern Tasmania's 10 best grounds ranked

Updated 6 days ago by Ryan Bentley

Has your club's home base made the top 10?

All the elements have been considered, viewing options, clubrooms, ground conditions and their ability to host both football and cricket.

And of course, the strength of the canteen has a huge say on the rankings.

Disclaimer, I have not visited Bracknell, St Helens, University Oval or Scottsdale so they were not considered for these rankings.

1. Invermay Park

One of the best surfaces combined with one of the best spectator experiences, the only mark against Invermay is a lack of car parking around the ground.

But it has an undercover grandstand to make up for it.

It is also Northern Tasmania's best cricketing venue with its only flaw in the summer time being the lack of a digital scoreboard.

2. Hillwood

What a stunning location. Hillwood Recreation Reserve is nestled neatly between the riverbank and the bush.

The clubrooms almost feel like they sit above the oval and the ground is often uncharacteristically dry, meaning it's usually a high-quality contest.

Also, for those spectators with young kids, there's a playground on the premises to distract their attention.

3. Campbell Town

Seemingly one of the best supported clubs in the NTFA, there is always a good atmosphere out at Campbell Town.

It's suited to hosting big games, with ample space to park cars around the perimeter, but it also accommodates those who want to get out of the car.

Bonus points for its old-school siren as well.

4. UTAS Stadium

There's no way you can leave out a ground that is regarded as having one of the best surfaces in the AFL.

It is quite a strange atmosphere with all the empty seats but its ability to host night games and newly-refurbished changerooms more than make up for that.

5. Rocherlea

A big game venue with an awesome following, Rocherlea is a great place to watch football, and it has some cool quirks as well.

The raised clubrooms provide a great view and I'm all for the interchange bench in the forward/back pocket.

There's also a good amount of undercover sitting/standing options, meaning you shouldn't get caught out by some inclement weather.

6. Windsor Park

After years of battles with getting the ground right, including acquiring the services of a helicopter, Windsor Park got an upgrade and it immediately became the best surface in the NTFA.

The upgrade also brought with it the ability to host night games, which is sure to be a popular fixture in the seasons ahead.

7. Bridport

Bridport Oval is a charmer with a classy weatherboard clubroom and an incredible view of the sand dunes to the east.

While the ground is definitely on the smaller side, it always seems to be in good condition.

And the canteen is top notch.

8. NTCA No. 1

NTCA No. 1 has something that is a bit of a luxury in the NTFA, undercover seating.

And there is plenty of it, although you must be cautious when taking a seat because the old plastic chairs are subject to breaking.

There also aren't too many better places to watch sport on a sunny day than under the shade of the trees dotted around the ground.

9. Longford

An atmosphere-based selection, there's always a strong buzz at a Tigers game.

The newer grandstand with clubrooms underneath is great.

The old wooden grandstand is even better.

Plenty of space around the ground to park your car.

The only letdown is the surface tends to turn to slop as the season goes on.

10. Bridgenorth

Make no mistake about it, it may be one of the coldest places on Earth.

But everything else about it is good, heaps of car parking space, plenty of standing room, and a passionate supporter base.

A manual scoreboard is always going to be a winner as well.