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[Firestarter]

I've made my reply.

 

[gokangas]

Again? When did we last have an AFL, VFL and AFLW team based in spanking new headquarters with an expansion and ground development plan for Arden St well progressed?

No-one is bringing me down from the great news this represents for North Melbourne and the women and men who have worked for years to have our women's team ready to go.

And anyone feeling like being a misery guts should have a look at the video taken at Arden st today.

Tasmanian Kangaroos. Which other club has a different name for their womens team? Happy for all the folk working hard to secure the licence but the name is a sell out.

 

[gokangas]

Plus the great work being done by the Huddle.

I do some work at a local College and we just had a project where we were supported by The Huddle as one of the project group members. Most impressive. The Huddle is one of those areas of the club that I think a lot of us don't understand what they do. Congratulations to everyone involved - The Huddle is a fantastic club project.

 

[Ry009]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-27/faq-the-aflws-expansion-in-2019-and-2020

Few snippets:

Have the new clubs nominated a home ground?
Geelong is keen to play at Simonds Stadium, as its VFLW side did on occasion this year. North Melbourne is expected to announce further details about its connection with Tasmania this week, but playing its Melbourne games at Arden Street is unlikely, given the capacity is around 3000. Richmond, West Coast, St Kilda and Gold Coast do not take to the field until 2020, but Gold Coast's Metricon Stadium base has already hosted the AFLW Grand Final.

What does the competition look like beyond 2019?
By 2020, the AFLW will be a 14-team strong competition. Two teams will be based in both of Western Australia and Queensland, New South Wales will be represented by Greater Western Sydney, while Adelaide will still be the sole South Australian side. There will be a whopping eight teams based in Victoria (including North Melbourne).

Unless I’ve missed something glaring, Can’t see any reference to Tassie Kangaroos.

Don’t think we’ll ever get anything on a silver platter from the AFL, but I don’t think past history should overshadow today’s announcement. Women’s team is just operating parallel to the men’s side.

We’ll be having women pulling on the blue and white stripes playing for NMFC in a professional sports competition in 18 months, should be celebrating.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

http://www.nmfc.com.au/news/2017-09-27/norths-time-has-arrived

So, it isn't.

 

[Groin guru]

I can't wait. Combines my two passions in life. North and women. Great work by the club. VFL + AFLW. Two positive moves that will increase our membership and help get the arden street development wheel turning.

 

[Saintly_]

Calling it the Tasmanian kangaroos didn't make it a joint venture imo

It's just a tassie women's team then

North admin believe differently.

The team is representing Tas and North, the former a key reason we got the license.

If you don't like it then don't support it, fine. Others think differently.

 

[Daniltchenko You Beauty]

Genuinely shocked that we are one of the first two. I'm used to us getting screwed by the AFL. Exciting stuff.

 

[Marstermind]

Again? When did we last have an AFL, VFL and AFLW team based in spanking new headquarters with an expansion and ground development plan for Arden St well progressed?

No-one is bringing me down from the great news this represents for North Melbourne and the women and men who have worked for years to have our women's team ready to go.

And anyone feeling like being a misery guts should have a look at the video taken at Arden st today.

I'm with this. The club has worked long and hard for this and to get recognised in this way is a wonderful source of pride for everyone involved. Well done North Melbourne.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

The only places I've heard it referred to as the Tasmania Kangaroos are here and The Hobart Mercury, The mercury is less reliable than the age and the HUN.

 

[Le Grille]

North admin believe differently.

The team is representing Tas and North, the former a key reason we got the license.

If you don't like it then don't support it, fine. Others think differently.

Like I said earlier I'm very happy we got the license but concerned over the lack of details

 

[SMaturin]

This is a massive and massively deserved achievement for the club. As others have said it will give us leverage we've never had in terms of funds for Arden Street development and a much needed boost for marketing, membership etc. as the gents head into what could be a couple of years rebuilding.

 

[RobZombie]

Is this official?

That it's going to be called that? No. Funky Carl's been noncommittal on it when asked, though. Presser tomorrow in Hobart with the premier.

I'd prefer not. Just 'Kangaroos' might be ok for the women's team.

 

[Kimbo]

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-27/faq-the-aflws-expansion-in-2019-and-2020

Few snippets:

Unless I’ve missed something glaring, Can’t see any reference to Tassie Kangaroos.

There will be a whopping eight teams based in Victoria (including North Melbourne)/

Including North Melbourne eh? Any reason why they'd need to mention us separately? Is there some doubt we're a Victorian team?

Put me down for the 'very happy with this news, congratulations to all involved...' and, at the same time, 'watching developments closely' position.

Unlike many others at the time Tassie was first mooted, I expressed the view that I'm okay with a form of 'co-location' if managed well, and the number of Tassie games doesn't go beyond four per year (five at the very most). However, I've been on alert ever since the club rejected the motion to limit the number of home games played outside Victoria, in lieu of 'our HQ will always be at Arden St.'

Once again, happy to see NMFC get a license and truly hope it succeeds and that it helps build our brand, rather than diminishes it.

(Stern look)​

 

[the big lebowski]

Including North Melbourne eh? Any reason why they'd need to mention us separately? Is there some doubt we're a Victorian team?

Put me down for the 'very happy with this news, congratulations to all involved...' and, at the same time, 'watching developments closely' position.

Unlike many others at the time Tassie was first mooted, I expressed the view that I'm okay with a form of 'co-location' if managed well, and the number of Tassie games doesn't go beyond four per year (five at the very most). However, I've been on alert ever since the club rejected the motion to limit the number of home games played outside Victoria, in lieu of 'our HQ will always be at Arden St.'

Once again, happy to see NMFC get a license and truly hope it succeeds and that it helps build our brand, rather than diminishes it.

(Stern look)​

Well said

 

[Ry009]

Including North Melbourne eh? Any reason why they'd need to mention us separately? Is there some doubt we're a Victorian team?

Put me down for the 'very happy with this news, congratulations to all involved...' and, at the same time, 'watching developments closely' position.

Unlike many others at the time Tassie was first mooted, I expressed the view that I'm okay with a form of 'co-location' if managed well, and the number of Tassie games doesn't go beyond four per year (five at the very most). However, I've been on alert ever since the club rejected the motion to limit the number of home games played outside Victoria, in lieu of 'our HQ will always be at Arden St.'

Once again, happy to see NMFC get a license and truly hope it succeeds and that it helps build our brand, rather than diminishes it.

Totally get what you’re saying Kimbo, and I too noticed the side ‘jab’ by having to mention us separately. However nobody will rush faster to Arden St than I should our club or the AFL have any sinister intentions.

That being said the past 12 months I’ve gotten a bit of negativity fatigue. From the discreditation by the media of our run of form last year that I feel the players and coaching staff believed, that despite the injuries the club conceded 2016 long before the finals started. Then all the way through to the lopsided reporting of our trading ventures RE, Kelly and Martin.


All I’m saying is by all means be alert people, but don’t let outside noise ruin enjoyment of a milestone that club has worked tirelessly for. I understand the reflex to assume the worst but on this occasion I don’t think it’s worth it.

 

[Le Grille]

looks like 50/50 split melb/tassie

http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/tassie_kangaroos_to_join_aflw

 

[the big lebowski]

looks like 50/50 split melb/tassie

http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/tassie_kangaroos_to_join_aflw

I'm ok with north Melbourne Tasmania kangaroos

 

[Le Grille]

I'm ok with north Melbourne Tasmania kangaroos

Im not sure could be ok might not

will the comm team call us north or tassie? a few things to play out I guess

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

looks like 50/50 split melb/tassie

http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/tassie_kangaroos_to_join_aflw

Yeah, that's not a 'North Melbourne' team if that article is correct.

 

[Walshawk]

Congrats North. Reading between the lines I reckon the club will be officially North Melbourne - Tasmania. Nicknamed the Tassie Kangaroos. Half home games in Tas plus half the away games in Melbourne would give you guys something like 3/4 in Tas and 7 in Melbourne from 2020 assuming a 14 week season. Will be interested to see if you play any in Launceston which would affect Hawks future bid.

 

[Saintly_]

Like I said earlier I'm very happy we got the license but concerned over the lack of details

Will come out in time.

It's a great result for both parties, and nothing to do with relocation and all that bullshit.

 

[Saintly_]

Yeah, that's not a 'North Melbourne' team if that article is correct.

It's a North Melb license not a North Melb team. It's a dual benefit.

It's a Tasmanian/North partnership - otherwise the license would go to Tassie solely and North refused (as AFL want to capture territory) but.....that's right, no Tassie team exists so North gets the license due to our AFL connection.

 

[El Triggso]

I can't wait. Combines my two passions in life. North and women. Great work by the club. VFL + AFLW. Two positive moves that will increase our membership and help get the arden street development wheel turning.

Great call GG, but I would also like to watch with a frothy in hand then I am also fully catered for.

Agree that this can help generate critical mass/momentum for the 'bigger picture'

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

It's a North Melb license not a North Melb team. It's a dual benefit.

It's a Tasmanian/North partnership - otherwise the license would go to Tassie solely and North refused but.....that's right, no Tassie team exists so North gets the license due to our AFL connection.

So 'our side' had a 'caveat' attached to it upon being granted entry.

I won't be supporting a watered down version.