Regardless, the history making 2014 Western Storm list was made up of significant numbers of past premiership players joining the new franchise from South Launceston.

[2] Originally, former Hawthorn AFL player Mitch Thorp was selected as coach of the side, though he resigned prior to the 2014 season to become assistant-coach at SANFL club Glenelg.

After relaunching as the Prospect Hawks, the club adopted a design of brown and gold vertical stripes, consistent with that of Australian Football League team Hawthorn.

Record Home Attendance – Tasmanian State League ● 1,500 v North Launceston on 3 May 2014 at Aurora Stadium Record Finals Attendance – Tasmanian State League ● 5,842 v North Launceston on 21 September 2014 (2014 TSL Grand Final) at Aurora Stadium Despite only forming as a new club in late 2013, the Western Storm were granted an invitation to compete in the 2014 Foxtel Cup knockout competition ahead of 2013 runners-up Burnie due to its connections to 2013 premiers South Launceston.

[10] The Western Storm were the only Tasmanian club to win a preliminary game in the competition's history, and were knocked out in the Semi Final stage.