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It will cost some money (and land) but I suspect they will move it in the end.

Nah, think it will be Mac Point if they really so support the team. 02 is high risk & expensive to build. Also a property speculation that will result in a second rate cheapo stadium (because the stadium is an excuse for a property speculation).

Looking forward to Gather round. Its the first full round of the season. I think the "Opening Round" + byes has undermined the season start, that is what has led to the odd flat feeling. Dont mind no games in Melboune opening week, but the season should open with everyone playing. I can see...

There have been many away jumpers that are no where near as good as that.

The enclosed stadium they are building in Christchurch right now has a horse shoe design for the roof (solid roof over the southern end and sides, clear over the rest). I expect that is to support the growth of the grass with maximum light from the north, so some element of your horseshoe will...

You are right. Or should I say you would be if the world of politics, government administration and business was a totally rational place with people acting with good faith and integrity. Unfortunately we are dealing with humans in positions of power and authority where the terms "good faith"...

Doesnt look any better now its fully built. That look is exactly what should NOT be built at Mac Point. There is things to learn from Dunedin, especially growing the turf. Some standing room behind the goals is a good idea anyway.

So where are we now really? Mac Point still makes sense as a location for the stadium. Building a stadium somewhere else will not in itself save significant money to build & may cost more if more road/transport/stadium infrastructre is added (TAC & Regatta Point for example). Bear in mind that...

Thats why new stadium needs more games, that should be negotiated by the Tassie govt... A minimum of 9 at new stadium is needed (10 better). A Hawthorn away in Launceston can be one of the Devils 4 games there. Can have another Melbourne team play a home game in Hobart or Launceston (on...

Team 20 will be one of Canberra, WA3 or SA3. SA3 is unlikely unless SANFL figure there is a posative case that others will no go for and then decide to go for it. WA3 is up to WA authorities. To date they are unconvinced (but if SA3 starts growing legs they might reconsider). That leaves what...

The economic well being of the State is why an AFL team based in Tassie is so important. It creates economic activity, skilled jobs and a connection with millions every week for most of the year. The team is an economic gain for the State no matter how its cut. Thousands of jobs in Tassie to...

I love the render, Also the idea of a simple raised roof - it could be made to look very special (which is what anything built at Mac point will need to be. Changed stadium name for a laugh too. One thing that will be critical is ventilation, esp in summer. It will get very hot in there if its...

A fundamental point about the roof is will it pay for itself by providing a venue for substantially more events. That bit of simple calculation needs to be made on that, one based on realistic use. Design is critical too. AFL grounds are very big, how the new stadium is laid out will be critical...

Brought this to mind.

Another thought is using "Gather round"?

How do you save much money on the stadium? No roof, $50-$75mil, but then you get just a football stadium. Somewhere else, marginal savings if a better site to build on is used, $50 - $75 mil maybe. Cost cutting, super basic stadium, maybe $50m. Mac point is a risky site for a big build so will...

AFL will be rubbing their hands over sponsorship now. Will do nothing until after the election, but once that is out the way they will be hitting their targets pretty hard.

Well here are. When there is a team to follow in a footy state people follow it. I think the interest in the Devils is far greater than anyone expected. Not just within Tassie, but from all over. This brings us back to the stadium... The 23k plan is now looking on the low side. Why? Well I...

There is a time for realisim, its not today. ;-)

I suspect this logo might be designed to fit into a shield (see v rough mock up below) Logo itself reminds me a bit of the Lions paddle pop design. Agree with many comments about the jumper, map & T. Colours are broadly in the right place but needs to move away from map. However, in a sense I...

Signed up, order number was + 31,000 (not sure it means much, but worth tracking a bit.

That approach is no new ground, she will always find an excuse to kick the can down the road. More studies, consultants, reviews, etc, if can go forever. There will always be an excuse. Hobart needs a new stadium for the team. She doesnt care about a team but is not brave enough to say it. If...

Tasmania Football Club. Dont put the nickname into the club name, its an old fashioned marketing mindset. Of course Devils will be the nickname, just keep it seperate from club name.

The big reveal is now 2 weeks away. (The week before the election). What would be interesting is if the foundation membership opens & there is a flood of people joining the club in first few days... People laying down their money to show support for the club might encourage some to get off the...

"Tasmania Fotball Club" should be the basis of a monogram to keep the club distinct from the state team. TFC. I am sure the classic T logo on a detailed map will be avoided by the club, I certainly hope so. Green is not often used for sports teams, especially darker greens, because of a...

Agree with the "Make it original and new" point.

Back up if the others fall over could be to redevelop the TCA oval... not sexy at first sight but Adelaide Oval approach keeping the old pavillion at one end could work? Time to be creative. Very central location too. Brings us back to the roof v no roof issue & using it for cricket? To be...

What sort of price will the initial membership come in at? Any ideas? Being a foundation member of the club will be something special.

There have been bid in Canberra before, agree. My question, which you sort of anwered, is who would do that now. The answer is there is no one within footy right now who is going to start the ball rolling right now. Its all down to the AFL iteself. In terms of Perth the body that could/would bid...

Who would run a bid for Canberra to have a team? Its clear who could bid in SA and WA, but I dont know who could do the same in Canberra. Whoever it is they should get off thier behinds and start working up a bid now before WA or SA authorities wake up and make a play.