Sadly, there are too few companies in Tasmania of a size that would contribute significant financial support to a Tasmanian team. The reality is those companies cannot justify such an expenditure; they have been asked and have declined.
Secondly, there are too few corporates that would require of a local club corporate hospitality, which would add to the viability of a Tasmanian team.
Finding a major sponsor does not mean it has to be Tasmanian for a start.
Secondary sponsors all ready sponsor AFL Tasmania companies like the Federal Hotel Group, Jetstar,MBF,Auroa Energy,Toyota, Coca Cola there is a heap more.
All home games would have to be played in Tasmania and, assuming this means 11 home games, they could be split between Hobart and Launceston. Aurora Stadium accommodates 22,000, while Bellerive Oval would need considerable work done on it and accommodates only 15,000. The relocated club would never have a gate above 22,000 without there being substantial extra works conducted.
All games can be played at Auroa stadium, with a minor upgrade capacity could go to 30,000.
The third option is what is taking place now where a Melbourne club — Hawthorn — which has had a genuine attachment with Tasmania over many years, has entered into an arrangement to play four home games in Launceston.
Problem is not many Tasmanians want an existing team playing there for 15 million.
There is know doubt that Tasmania is not ready to have an AFL team in, but 3-5 years is a long time and anything could happen during that time.
Between sponsors, social clubs and membership Tasmanian team would be able to achieve or get very close to the 25 million target.