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AFL boss backs Tassie footy academy
http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/afl-boss-backs-tassie-footy-academy/story-fnj4f7k1-1227138878798
Okay so next year marks 15 years of Hawthorn football in Tasmania and yet Gill didn't think to offer us first crack at an academy?
It seems the AFL anti-Hawthorn conspiracy could be embarking on a new chapter...
Could this be the final straw that breaks the camels back?
AFL boss backs Tassie footy academy
http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/afl-boss-backs-tassie-footy-academy/story-fnj4f7k1-1227138878798
AN AFL team committed to Tasmania could have access to the state’s best talent via an academy, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.
NSW and Queensland are starting to reap the benefits through the national draft via AFL club academies, and it is hoped Tasmania could follow suit in the future.
Mr McLachlan, in Hobart yesterday for the Property Council of Australia Tasmanian division Christmas luncheon, said there had been some very preliminary discussions about a state academy.
“Regardless of what happens going forward, things like academies should be on the table,” Mr McLachlan said.
“I’ve had conversations with the Kangaroos and other guys about what that might look like. These are just theories, but it is a really important state and getting the structure right here is really important...
NSW and Queensland are starting to reap the benefits through the national draft via AFL club academies, and it is hoped Tasmania could follow suit in the future.
Mr McLachlan, in Hobart yesterday for the Property Council of Australia Tasmanian division Christmas luncheon, said there had been some very preliminary discussions about a state academy.
“Regardless of what happens going forward, things like academies should be on the table,” Mr McLachlan said.
“I’ve had conversations with the Kangaroos and other guys about what that might look like. These are just theories, but it is a really important state and getting the structure right here is really important...
It seems the AFL anti-Hawthorn conspiracy could be embarking on a new chapter...
Could this be the final straw that breaks the camels back?
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