Denied a fairytale ending, there was still a strong sense of accomplishment for an NTFA coach who is focusing on life outside of football in 2026.

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Hillwood were second-best from minute one in the NTFA division one men's senior grand final as Rocherlea strolled to a 101-point victory at UTAS Stadium.

Jake Pearce during his quarter-time address in Hillwood's grand final loss on Saturday. Picture by Paul Scambler

The game, played under lights, made for an anti-climactic end to a momentus finals run for a Sharks side that

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