The Comets were rolled for 151 in just 52.3 overs on Thursday to deliver Tasmania a 217-run victory in the Futures League match at Manuka Oval.

Tasmania's left-arm orthodox spinner Clive Rose claimed 6-61 in the innings and match figures of 10-128 in a disappointing batting display from the home side.

Comets captain David Dawson was the mainstay of the first innings on Wednesday, scoring 111 in a total of 7-256 (dec).

Having played alongside Hughes with NSW, Dawson dedicated his century to him, making it on the same day as the Hughes funeral.

"It was a really tough day and cricket pales into insignificance with the tragic events that we've had," Dawson said.

"In some small way it was something I could do to try to honour Phil in a sense.

"Cricket takes a back seat in the big scheme of things. It was a sad day for everyone but especially the cricket family."

Tasmania was in control of the game from the outset, Australian Twenty20 batsman Ben Dunk carving up the Comets with a glorious 215 in a first innings total of 8-538 (dec).

A quick declaration at 7-86 after 20 overs on Thursday gave Tasmania the chance to chase the outright win.

"Unfortunately we weren't quite good enough to hold out this afternoon," Dawson said.

"If we had got ourselves in a position at tea to push [for the win], absolutely, but losing as many wickets as we had it got to a stage where we were looking to salvage a draw.

"We had the intent at the start of our innings to eventually knock off the runs."

FUTURES LEAGUE: Tasmania 8-538 (dec) and 7-86 (dec) d the ACT Comets 7-256 (dec) and 151 by 217 runs at Manuka Oval on Thursday.