News Latest News On Tasmanian AFL Team

[GC2015]

This thread is designed to house all news related to the Tasmanian AFL team. It should be a rolling stream of news articles and commentary from posters on said news. Let's kick it off with the biggest news from two weeks ago:

AFL to make historic decision on Tassie team in 2022

The AFL has committed to making a decision on Tasmania next year

www.afl.com.au

AFL sets final deadline for Tasmanian expansion team decision

The AFL reveals the final deadline for a decision on a Tasmanian expansion team as the state prepares to host two finals this weekend.

www.abc.net.au

The AFL will make a final call on the viability of a Tasmanian expansion team early in the 2022 season.

In a joint announcement, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan and Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said a decision on a Tasmanian AFL licence would be made at the "earliest opportunity" in the 2022 season.

"The decision on a Tasmanian AFL licence will be made, once and for all, in 2022 in line with the finalisation of the funding model for the AFL industry for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

For Tasmania to get a team, the AFL Commission must agree on an expansion bid and then 12 out of 18 AFL clubs will need to sign off on the deal.

12 votes. That's all that stands in the way of Tasmania getting its own AFL team. It's going to be a huge 6 months for all involved in the Apple Isle!

 

[PREETY_FLY]

This thread is designed to house all news related to the Tasmanian AFL team. It should be a rolling stream of news articles and commentary from posters on said news. Let's kick it off with the biggest news from two weeks ago:

AFL to make historic decision on Tassie team in 2022

The AFL has committed to making a decision on Tasmania next year

www.afl.com.au

AFL sets final deadline for Tasmanian expansion team decision

The AFL reveals the final deadline for a decision on a Tasmanian expansion team as the state prepares to host two finals this weekend.

www.abc.net.au

12 votes. That's all that stands in the way of Tasmania getting its own AFL team. It's going to be a huge 6 months for all involved in the Apple Isle!

wonder if the suns president will vote yes

 

[madmug]

wonder if the suns president will vote yes

I think whoever pays the bills, gets the vote.

If the AFL want us, he'll will vote yes. If the AFL don't, the he'll vote no.

 

[PREETY_FLY]

Tasmania beefs up push for AFL inclusion

Hawthorn are locked in to play home games in Launceston for at least another year as Tasmania waits on a decision from the AFL about a club in the Apple Isle.

7news.com.au

 

[Jazny]

Clarkson mentions he might take some kind of role in helping Tassie get a team going



There are news articles about it but they are all behind paywalls.

 

[PREETY_FLY]

Clarkson mentions he might take some kind of role in helping Tassie get a team going



There are news articles about it but they are all behind paywalls.

Yep, Was going to post this last night. Seems like he is very keen to get behind the move.

 

[netslave]

He spoke about it on AFL 360, wants to give back to the football community and help get Tassie going.

 

[catman2006]

Great appointment if he wanted too come back to coaching for Tassie

 

[Hodgey 15]

On Clarko's interest in Tassie job.


On SM-G950F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[PREETY_FLY]

Kangaroos boss Ben Amarfio explains the hurdle keeping Tasmania out of the AFL

North Melbourne CEO Ben Amarfio is adamant his club will never move to Tasmania, and while he wants to see a Tassie team, he explains why it may not happen soon.

www.abc.net.au

Looks like norf are not really onboard

 

[Jazny]

Norf complaining about other teams not being financially viable.

 

[madmug]

Kangaroos boss Ben Amarfio explains the hurdle keeping Tasmania out of the AFL

North Melbourne CEO Ben Amarfio is adamant his club will never move to Tasmania, and while he wants to see a Tassie team, he explains why it may not happen soon.

www.abc.net.au

Looks like norf are not really onboard

We're talking a 4-5 year plan here, not 4-5 minutes.

Someone should tell him.

 

[PREETY_FLY]

Norf complaining about other teams not being financially viable.

I know eighth! Thought it was a bit rich coming from them

 

[PREETY_FLY]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/684495

Alister Clarkson joins the bid team in an advisory role. Big coup! I still wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up at Gold Coast but time will tell. That will all depend on when if successful the team comes into the comp.

 

[Hodgey 15]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/684495

Alister Clarkson joins the bid team in an advisory role. Big coup! I still wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up at Gold Coast but time will tell. That will all depend on when if successful the team comes into the comp.

Fantastic news.
Having his head in the game is a massive boost up for a Tassie team.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Scrolling through the Clubs section on the BigFooty header and noticed Tasmania sandwiched between Sydney and West Coast.

It makes me happy that there's a Tassie board in the AFL section of this forum.

#TD19.

 

[GC2015]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/684495

Alister Clarkson joins the bid team in an advisory role. Big coup! I still wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up at Gold Coast but time will tell. That will all depend on when if successful the team comes into the comp.

Six month contract works well for both parties.

 

[PREETY_FLY]

Scrolling through the Clubs section on the BigFooty header and noticed Tasmania sandwiched between Sydney and West Coast.

It makes me happy that there's a Tassie board in the AFL section of this forum.

#TD19.

Yepp, Hopefull its here to stay

 

[LordLucifer]

Looking forward to seeing a team from Tassie join the comp, I'm all about expansion and it makes no sense to not include them in the biggest competition in the country.

 

[eastfreo75]

Norf complaining about other teams not being financially viable.

AFL funds the Roos.

 

[Tassie_Tiger]

AFL great calls for brand new footy stadium in Tassie — The Mercury

Tasmania’s AFL Taskforce consultant Alastair Clarkson has a grand idea that will not only land the state a big league team but help reinvigorate and transform Tassie. HAVE YOUR SAY >>

apple.news

 

[madmug]

AFL great calls for brand new footy stadium in Tassie — The Mercury

Tasmania’s AFL Taskforce consultant Alastair Clarkson has a grand idea that will not only land the state a big league team but help reinvigorate and transform Tassie. HAVE YOUR SAY >>

apple.news

Grand idea, no political/economic reality.

Thought bubbles just fill papers. Not much else.

 

[Bjo187]

Posted elsewhere Edmund reckons the AFL executive will recommend a 19 th license at next weeks AGM which means only 1/3rd of club presidents need to sign off on it when it goes to a vote in August (which now seems like it will be earlier).

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Posted elsewhere Edmund reckons the AFL executive will recommend a 19 th license at next weeks AGM which means only 1/3rd of club presidents need to sign off on it when it goes to a vote in August (which now seems like it will be earlier).

Fingers crossed it does happen.

If it does happen, I'll want to lock in R1 2026 as the men's first league H/A game.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Posted elsewhere Edmund reckons the AFL executive will recommend a 19 th license at next weeks AGM which means only 1/3rd of club presidents need to sign off on it when it goes to a vote in August (which now seems like it will be earlier).