The stage is set for the second series of Tasmania and Queensland showdowns in as many years.
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Following last year's historic clashes at North Hobart Oval, the men's and women's teams will go to battle at Queensland's Bond University on Saturday.
Nine North Launceston players - including Brad Cox-Goodyer who was named captain - were selected in the men's team, which was unveiled on Thursday morning.
Jack Avent and Brandon Leary featured in last year's match, while Blade Sulzberger, Michael Stingel, Harry Bayles, Fletcher Bennett, Brandon Leary, Oscar Van Dam and Harvey Griffiths have been picked for the first time.
"It's awesome for our footy club, it's awesome for our playing group and it's a really positive recognition for the bulk of work that they've done this year," North Launceston coach Adrian Smith said.
"We've got a few first-timers and the work that they've put in over the pre-season and their ability to understand their own game and learn is a credit to themselves."
Launceston's Isaac Hyatt was also named, alongside former Blue Jake Hinds, who plays for Bridgenorth in the NTFA.
Blues coach Mitch Thorp praised Hyatt's rise following a change in role this season.
"He came to me in pre-season and pushed his case to be a permanent midfielder," Thorp said.
"He's averaging 26 disposals a game, which 12 months ago you mightn't have thought was possible, but his hard work and attitude is why he's made the state side.
"His flexibility and his speed in particular has also got him over the line. His ability to play forward, wing and on-ball - he's someone that can be moved around if needed."
Bridgenorth's Alice Robinson will captain the women's team after starring in last year's match-up.
Eight players from the NTFA women's competition have been named in the side - three from Launceston and Bridgenorth as well as one from Old Launcestonians and Old Scotch.
Head coaches Aaron Cornelius and Deb Reynolds have been working with their assistant coaches - based all across the state - to name the sides.
Initial squads were announced in May before several training sessions to narrow the teams down to those selected.
TASMANIA WOMEN
B: #10 Jess Whelan (Wynyard), #12 Sophie Ranken (Old Launcestonians)
HB: #14 Georgia Hill (Launceston), #21 Kelsie Hill (Launceston), #18 Libby Haines (Penguin)
C: #1 Meg Radford (Launceston), #8 Olivia Smith (Wynyard), #17 Angelica Clark (North Hobart)
HF: #6 Amy Bissett (Wynyard), #19 Chloe Haines (Penguin), #20 Grace White (North Hobart)
F: #16 Alice Robinson (Bridgenorth), #25 Shania Saward (Penguin)
FOL: #9 Maddison Dunn (Bridgenorth), #15 Jenna Griffiths (Bridgenorth), #7 Perri King (Kingborough)
INT: #23 Jenna Farrow (Clarence), #5 Brieanna Barwick (Glenorchy), #3 Ava Curtis (Old Scotch), #11 Hailee Baldwin (Kingborough), #22 Molly Mitchell (Kingborough)
TASMANIA MEN
B: #7 Jack Avent (North Launceston), #13 Harrison Gunther (Glenorchy), #25 Ollie Preshaw (Clarence)
HB: #19 Oscar Paprotny (Clarence), #4 Ben Donnelly (Kingborough), #14 Blade Sulzberger (North Launceston)
C: #8 James Webb (Kingborough), #16 Michael Stingel (North Launceston), #9 Harry Bayles (North Launceston)
HF: #2 Jake Hinds (Bridgenorth), #3 Sam Siggins (Lauderdale), #1 Brad Cox-Goodyer (North Launceston)
F: #17 Fletcher Bennett (North Launceston), #21 Jack Tomkinson (Kingborough), #22 Brandon Leary (North Launceston)
FOL: #28 Andrew Phillips (Lauderdale), #23 Bailey Boag (Burnie), #6 Kieran Lovell (Kingborough)
INT: #15 Oscar Van Dam (North Launceston), #12 Harvey Griffiths (North Launceston), #5 Lachlan Clifford (Kingborough), #10 Isaac Hyatt (Launceston), #11 Tom Cleary (Clarence)