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As per my post #1419, the AFL have said (probably the first time it has ever provided any details on this) in 2018 there are c.50,000 Tasmanians living in Tasmania, who are members of AFL clubs.
Would say so.
I reckon only WA and SA teams are reliable memberships as most, like 95% plus, are 11 game seated memberships.
When you consider north and hawthorn have close to 20 thousand members in Tasmania just between them I don’t find it unrealistic at all you also have to remember the afl have pretty much has no competition whatsoever down here from the other codes like the other states do !
) that agreement has been reached over the NBL push. 
Yeah I’ve herd similar things great news will be team in the nbl this time next year You have to give Larry kestleman credit the guy moves fast and is extremely well organised makes gill and co at the afl look like absolute amateurs still remember being at the last devils game I didn’t think we would ever be back so will be great for Tasmania!Just as a matter of interest, I heard (on the grapevine, over a nice local Pinot actually,
Thats fantastic news IMO. No details over how much, when & what for was 'forthcoming'. One more bottle wasn't going to increase the info flow.
I'd suggest it'd be the $20-$30mil to get the DEC up to modern specs, modern seating, modern scoreboard & other technologies, modern chagerooms, toilets, food outlets, corporate stuff etc etc, even a roof without holes. So the capacity should remain at about 5k. Then the Wilkinsons point development time line & expectations, even the originally promised $10mil for decent community basketball centre. All together over $200mil.
This puts some pressure on the AFL for a sound decision, soon.
If they prefer the Tasmanian cabbage patch approach of the last 50years, then I'd hope the State pollies would dump the Carpetbaggers. If the they want to play, then pay for it yourself is the opinion of many here already,
I hope that doesn't happen but we can't continue as we are, its killing our footy & the money is a wasted on renta-clubs. We need to get some equity in the game we've supported for so long.
I been going to Tassie since the late 1960's and have always wondered why it wasnt a more popular tourism destination as the natural beauty of the place is just stunning.Stayed at Queenstown a couple of times over the years and it is a very unique place and driving through those denuded bald mountains is surreal.ABC TV Back Roads Program - Queenstown. 2016 Series 1 Episode 7
Some video of the "hardmen" playing on the famous gravel oval in Queenstown, isolated western Tasmania. Grass wont survive playing AF, due to the heavy winter rain.
"You have to learn how to roll (ie never fall on your hands or knees, only biceps- my words)". Two games require 6 balls, then they are discarded- worn out!
There is also incredible beauty as the steam train goes through the rainforest (16 minutes 20 seconds - 18 mins. 15 secs.). The Tasmanian wilderness is a tourism magnet, & is booming.
(Click on Queenstown- the footy coverage is from 5 minutes 15 secs. - 7 mins. 50 secs.)Back Roads: Series 1 Queenstown
In this episode Heather Ewart meets Young Tasmanian of the year, Adam Mostogl and explores the stories from the Tasmanian community of Queenstown. #BackRoadsiview.abc.net.au
Even if half of the 90K stick with their existing teams, it won't matter in the ling term - the next generation will all be Devils fans. And crowds will be high either way - you will have 15K Devils members at each game plus 5K+ Hawks/Pies/Tigers/Bombers, etc. Every game except v other expansion clubs will sell out.
The Tasmanian Taskforce Bid will almost certainly have a Business Plan that requires significant & permanent Tasmanian govt. funding for a Tasmanian 19th team (The AFL will probably want some assurances from the Tas. govt. that a minimum level of govt. funding will be permanent).
For Tasmanian political & economic efficiency reasons, the Tas. govt. must produce a plausible Business Case, independently vetted & supported, that precious taxpayer funds will be more than recovered by strong & increasing AFL match tourism nos. from the mainland- mainly from Victoria.
SMH S. Wright 15.12.19
Metropolitan-wide "Melbourne is driving national economic growth...with forecasts it will challenge Sydney (in future decades- my words) as the Australian economy's most important city...During 2018-2019, the Melbourne economy alone accounted for 40 per cent of Australia's total growth...Melbourne GDP lifted by 4 per cent. Sydney grew by 2.6 per cent".
Melbourne closes on Sydney as nation's economic powerhouse
Melbourne is driving national economic growth on the back of burgeoning finance, construction and health services, with forecasts it will soon challenge Sydney.www.smh.com.au
This Melbourne booming GDP trend will be welcomed by the Tas. govt., Tas. Opposition ALP & the Bid Team- & probably the AFL.
The ABS most recent estimate is that Melbourne will be a megapolis of c. 9,000,000 in 2050 (it is now almost 5,200,000). There will be greatly increasing nos. of tourists from stressed out, heavily congested ( & probably polluted) Melbourne wanting a holiday in beautiful Tasmania- which solidifies & reinforces the Tas. govt. 19th AFL team investment.
As it is only c. a 1 hour, very cheap return flight from Melbourne (or overnight passenger & car ferry), many more Victorians will almost regard Tasmania as "Greater Southern Victoria"- & am easy & great place for a holiday/footy trip.
They must make sure it doesnt rely on gov funding for too long,that is only bound to cause long term problems with people not supporting government funding.With the 2 major corporates from the mainland and 2 local corporates rumoured to be signed up to sponsor the team, we need to do our best to attract more sponsers and we will also get money out of memberships and media rights.The Tasmanian Taskforce Bid will almost certainly have a Business Plan that requires significant & permanent Tasmanian govt. funding for a Tasmanian 19th team (The AFL will probably want some assurances from the Tas. govt. that a minimum level of govt. funding will be permanent).
For Tasmanian political & economic efficiency reasons, the Tas. govt. must produce a plausible Business Case, independently vetted & supported, that precious taxpayer funds will be more than recovered by strong & increasing AFL match tourism nos. from the mainland- mainly from Victoria.
SMH S. Wright 15.12.19
Metropolitan-wide "Melbourne is driving national economic growth...with forecasts it will challenge Sydney (in future decades- my words) as the Australian economy's most important city...During 2018-2019, the Melbourne economy alone accounted for 40 per cent of Australia's total growth...Melbourne GDP lifted by 4 per cent. Sydney grew by 2.6 per cent".
Melbourne closes on Sydney as nation's economic powerhouse
Melbourne is driving national economic growth on the back of burgeoning finance, construction and health services, with forecasts it will soon challenge Sydney.
This Melbourne booming GDP trend will be welcomed by the Tas. govt., Tas. Opposition ALP & the Bid Team- & probably the AFL.
The ABS most recent estimate is that Melbourne will be a megapolis of c. 9,000,000 in 2050 (it is now almost 5,200,000). There will be greatly increasing nos. of tourists from stressed out, heavily congested (& probably more polluted) Melbourne wanting a holiday in beautiful Tasmania- which solidifies & reinforces the Tas. govt. ongoing 19th AFL team investment.
As it is only c. a 1 hour, very cheap return flight from Melbourne (or overnight passenger & car ferry), many more Victorians will regard Tasmania as almost "Greater Southern Victoria"- & a very easy, great place for a holiday/footy trip.
SGS Economics Partner T. Rawnsley states it is "pretty plausible" Melbourne's economy could overtake Sydney in 15 years.
Economic powerhouse: Melbourne on track to become Australia's largest economy in a decade
Melbourne’s economy is booming, with the city set to overtake Sydney to become Australia’s largest economy in 10 to 15 years. SGS Economics and Planning partner Terry Rawnsley said Melbourne is driving national economic growth, with the city accounting for almost 40 per cent of national growth...www.3aw.com.au
The Vic Govt support F1, the payback does not flow into Govt pockets, the tennis ...
Yeah spot on the old saying you need to spend money to make money like what happens with the Supercars and afl the money it costs the government to bring these events each year is massively returned with the extra visitors and dollars brought into the local economy the f1 in Melbourne is a great example of this !
