Andrew Harriott plays a shot during the Comets innings. Photo: Jeffrey Chan

The ACT Comets crumbled in their second innings for an outright loss to Tasmania as players from both sides remembered Phillip Hughes.

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).

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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."

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ACT Comets collapse, lose to Tasmania by 217 runs