It's about halfway through the local footy season, so we've cast an eye over every NTFA Premier League and division one team and graded them on how they've stacked up against pre-season expectations.
With the business end approaching, here's how we see the state of play.
PREMIER LEAGUE
SCOTTSDALE (B)
Sixth: 1-8
The Magpies' percentage of just over 16 last season, where they failed to win a game, showed how far back the club was coming from.
But there's been encouraging signs of improvement, most notably their first win in 655 days against the Bombers in round seven.
They have boosted their percentage to 41.45 this year and have only been beaten by more than 100 points twice, both against Launceston.
Best win: Obviously their sole win, the 13.7 (85) to 2.4 (16) triumph over North Launceston, breaking one of Tassie footy's longest losing runs.
Named in best: Brad Tuffin (six), Brad Whish-Wilson (five), Mitchell Conn (five), Ethan Petterwood, Andy Heazlewood (four)
NORTH LAUNCESTON (B-)
Fifth: 2-8
It's difficult to think of another club whose depth has been ravaged more in the space of a year.
The huge departure of players to the Devils VFL program or other leagues has prompted the Bombers to blood a host of youngsters at senior level, perhaps before their time.
That said, winning two games early in the season under new coach Allan O'Sign was admirable given the circumstances. But fatigue will become a bigger factor for the youthful squad as the season progresses.
Best win: Round three: North Launceston 12.9 (79) d Scottsdale 9.10 (64) - Sure, the Magpies hadn't won in some time, but the Bombers were seriously challenged and had to dig deep in the final term to prevail.
Named in best: Fletcher Bennett (eight), Jacob Kerr (four), Thomas Templeton, Jack Blackwell, Domm Pitt, Sam Husband (three)
DELORAINE (B)
Fourth: 3-6
All four of the Roos' wins last year came against Scottsdale, but their percentage boost from 32.89 in 2025 to 52.36 this season indicates a step in the right direction.
Their crowning moment this year was claiming the scalp of Longford in round three, their first Premier League win against a team other than the Magpies.
A handful of recruits have helped, as has having the first full pre-season under coach Nick Milbourne, who arrived late in the piece when taking over last year.
Currently in fourth, a breakthrough finals spot is there for the taking.
Best win: Round three - Deloraine 11.5 (71) d Longford 7.8 (50). The victory over the Tigers was a big step toward Premier League relevancy for the Roos. Beating Scottsdale four times given their situation doesn't hold too much weight, but the win over the Tigers was not only good for the club, but for the league.
Named in best: Kye Chilcott (seven), Liam Taylor, Laiden Bloomfield, Jayden Last, Jaylen Chilcott, Ben Blacklow (four)
LONGFORD (B-)
Third: 6-3
It's been a real roller coaster for the Tigers in 2026.
They're the only team to defeat high-flying South Launceston, but also lost to Deloraine and have been on the end of a couple of fearful hidings by Launceston.
All things considered, it's difficult not to come to the conclusion they've improved overall in the second year of coach Kacey Curtis' tenure.
A contested, high-pressure team who makes rivals earn everything most weeks, despite not having the talent depth of the league's heavy hitters.
Best win: Round five - Longford 11.12 (78) d South Launceston 9.12 (66). Clearly the best victory as it's the only one where they didn't start as favourite. The Tigers kicked five goals to three in the final term to secure their best result of the short Premier League era.
The Bulldogs were coming off a draw to fellow unbeaten outfit Launceston the week before, while the Tigers were coming off some indifferent form.
Named in best: Casey Brown (five), Josh Gray, Lachlan Dakin (four), Michael Larby, James Hawes, Connor Alexander, Lennox Hazell, Isaac Thompson (three)
SOUTH LAUNCESTON (B+)
Second: 6-2-1
The Bulldogs would be graded higher than B-plus had it not been for their unexpected slip up against Longford.
A quick, young team who love to transition quickly out of defence, they are averaging more than 136 points per game which is only bettered narrowly by Launceston.
Showed in the draw against the Blues in round four the premiership race will hopefully not be a one-horse affair.
Best performance: Round four - South Launceston 11.10 (76) drew Launceston 10.16 (76). Not a win technically, but the draw against Launceston was easily the best game of the Premier League season, and exactly what the competition needed to gain relevance.
The last thing the league could afford was a Blues rout and their wishes were met with an engrossing, see-sawing contest.
Named in best: Tom Graham, Caleb Nason, Hunter Farrelly (five), Logan Smith (four), Alex Jordan, Harry Charlesworth, Grant Holt (three)
LAUNCESTON (A)
First: 9-0-1
The Blues have done nothing to deserve to lose their pre-season mantle as the team to beat.
After a draw in their first hit out with the Dogs, a 23-point win against them in their second meeting showed they are the team to beat, with the likes of Jacob Boyd, Jake Hinds and Brodie Palfreyman proving they're still a class above most of the competition.
If anything the early stalemate would have sharpened them up for the run home, and erased any complacency knowing there's a rival biting at their heels.
Best win: The Blues' 10.14 (74) to 7.9 (51) win against South Launceston cemented them as premiership favourites and showed that they are a capable team when the challenge is brought to them.
Named in best: Ben Hyatt (nine), Brodie Palfreyman (seven), Jacob Boyd (six), Jacob Wheeler (five)
DIVISION ONE
BRIDGENORTH (A-)
First: 9-1
The Parrots have erased any doubts they have the potential to win a first senior men's flag since 2010 by ending Rocherlea's long winning run last weekend.
The Tigers hadn't lost since the 2024 preliminary final, but dug deep in tough conditions to win the top-of-the-table clash by a goal.
Rocherlea won the first meeting by the same margin in round three, but Bridgenorth's ability to run out games has been apparent with a number of second-half surges.
They're playing aggressive, attacking football under first-year coach Zach Griffiths, and belief is brimming at Parrot Park.
Best win: Round 10 - Bridgenorth 5.5 (35) d Rocherlea 4.5 (29). This was a statement win by the Parrots. In wet and windy conditions, the hosts scored two goals against the wind in the third quarter and it proved decisive. It also proved they can win ugly when necessary, a great confidence builder before they inevitably meet again in finals.
Named in best: Casey Walker-Russell, Bailey Mitchell, Rohan Sergeant (five), Matt Zanetto (four)
ROCHERLEA (A-)
Second: 9-1
They may have lost a number of handy players, but the Tigers continue to cement themselves as a perennial heavyweight.
Some of their younger, mid-range talents have stepped up to help offset the loss of Josh Ponting, Dakota Bannister and Jordan Cousens, and former North Launceston star Jack Avent was one of the biggest recruiting coups of the summer.
Tasted defeat for the first time in a season-and-a-half at Bridgenorth, and it might resharpen the focus before the big games later this year.
Best win: Round three - Rocherlea 9.8 (62) d Bridgenorth 8.8 (56). The Tigers hadn't been regularly pressed hard for some time, but they responded well to grind out a memorable win over the Parrots.
The pre-match talk centred around the two sides being the benchmark of the league, and the match didn't disappoint in a nail-biting encounter.
Named in best: Jack Avent (eight), Luke Richards, Jake Smith (five), Lochlan Wells (four)
LILYDALE (B+)
Third: 7-3
After falling at the final hurdle just before the grand final, Lilydale have made a convincing start to their 2026.
They have shown an ability to go with their opponents in high-scoring affairs, like against Bracknell on Anzac Day, while also being to grind out wins, such as their round 10 win against Hillwood in horrendous conditions.
The only serious blemish on the Demons' record so far is an 83-point loss at home to Bridgenorth.
Best win: Down 31 points at the half, the Demons defeated Old Scotch 10.10 (70) to 8.5 (53).
Named in best: Will Haley, Thane Bardenhagen, Kurtis Tuck, Daniel Viney, Julian Rattray (all nominated four times)
OLD SCOTCH (B-)
Fourth: 5-5
Well it is certainly a better start to their season this year because last year it took them eight games to get off a duck.
So far they have beaten the teams around them, which will help as they near the pointy end.
But they will be ruing a pair of losses against Old Launcestonians, without those they could be well entrenched within the top five.
Best win: The Thistles' 8.7 (55) to 5.11 (47) win against St Pats was a real mature display when the game was not always on their terms.
Named in best: John McKenzie (nine), Fletcher Seymour (seven), Ollie McFarlane (five), Casey Young (five), Ryan Tyrrell (four), Lachlan McFadzean (four), Will Birchmore (four)
BRACKNELL (C+)
Fifth: 4-5-1
It has been a strange season so far for the Redlegs.
They have also had some flat performances, giving up a 16-point lead to Hillwood in round nine is an example of this.
But they are trending in the right direction now with an excellent win against Lilydale on the weekend.
Best win: As mentioned earlier, Bracknell's 9.9 (63) to 4.12 (36) win against Lilydale is their first big scalp of the season.
Named in best: Brodie Wiggins (eight), Grayson Lester (five), Bailey Neil (four), Josh Frankcombe (four), Cooper Warren (four), Will Fisher (four)
ST PATS (C-)
Sixth: 3-6-1
The Saints have retained their remarkable ability to win tight games from last season but have been on the receiving end of some heavy losses.
St Pats are yet to really claim a win of repute, only beating teams below them on the ladder.
But to their credit, they are still well in the finals race and if they can string a few wins together, they will be back playing at the pointy end again.
Best win: After getting jumped in the first quarter by George Town, St Pats clawed their way back into it to get the 12.10 (82) to 12.8 (80) win.
Named in best: Ronan Filgate (seven), Luke Walsh (six), Dylan Riley (five), Jobi Harper (five), Max Symons (four), Jensen Smith (three)
OLD LAUNCESTONIANS (C)
Seventh: 3-6
In a season where upsets are hard to come by, OLs producing a pair of them deserves some plaudits.
The two wins they have had against Old Scotch has got them right in the mix and they only narrowly went down to St Pats.
They have proven they can mix it with the best but will need to win a couple of those games they should win to make finals.
Best win: Either of the Old Scotch wins were good but the most recent one in driving rain stands out where OLs defended their home turf and won 6.5 (41) to 4.6 (30).
Named in best: Brad Keegan (six), Zavier Langerak (six), Maverick Gerrard (five), Luka Whitcombe (four), Jack Stedman (four), Lachlan Rowlands (four)
HILLWOOD (C)
Eighth: 3-7
It was an ugly start to the season for the new-look Sharks, going 0-4.
But they have rebounded superbly, winning three of the last five and it could have been four from five if not for a goal after the siren against Lilydale.
They started slowly last season but then made their way to the grand final so Hillwood are certainly not out of it yet.
Best win: Down 16 points at half-time against Bracknell in round nine, the Sharks rallied to win 9.16 (70) to 8.8 (56).
Named in best: Tyson Miller (eight), Hamish Leedham (six), Jake Pearce (five), Nash Digney (four), Mackenzie Blazely (four)
GEORGE TOWN (D+)
Ninth: 0-9
It is tough to get a pass mark if you don't win.
However, there is some room for optimism with the Saints because there are a couple of losses by less than a kick, including one to Bridgenorth where they led at the final break.
They are staring down the barrel of relegation though, already at a disadvantage due to an accidental salary cap breach which cost them three premiership points.
Best performance: The aforementioned Bridgenorth game where they went down 12.12 (84) to 12.8 (80) after the Saints led by five points at three-quarter-time.
Named in best: Brady Gee (six), Arthur Schilling (four), Lachie Mason (four), Mason Gee (four), Jack Hulse (four)