Toast Van Diemen Dons

[JM71]

Great to see the formation of this, unfortunately I only got one email and missed the launch. Thought this might be a good place for Tassie members to chat. I haven't signed up yet (will do soon). How was the launch? I saw it got a bit of media which was good.

 

[Beerfish]

This is what he's talking about in case anyone else is scratching their head.

Essendon Football Club is proud to announce an official alignment with the Van Diemen Dons.

The Tasmanian based group’s inaugural President will be former state Premier Lara Giddings, who was in office between January 2011 and March 2014.

Ms Giddings said the Van Diemen Dons would aim to further raise the profile of the Club throughout the state.

“Essendon has been a pioneer in taking its brand beyond its immediate municipality,” Ms Giddings said.

“The Club enjoys tremendous support right across the country and particularly here in Tasmania.

“There are obviously logistical difficulties with being an interstate supporter, but in today’s world you should feel no less engaged.

“By providing a place for all Tasmanian based Bombers fans to come together we hope to build networks, camaraderie and showcase our support for the Club.”

The Van Diemen Dons will hold regular events throughout the year, including game day functions.

There will also be the opportunity to attend marquee Essendon events including the Season Launch and Crichton Medal.

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-07-22/van-diemen-dons

 

[Rack Watts]

Looks like we will be playing North in Hobart next year then.

 

[JM71]

I hope so haha

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[eth-dog]

Womens club I'm guessing?

 

[JM71]

Womens club I'm guessing?

For Tassie supporters and members actually

 

[carnthedons]

Womens club I'm guessing?

map o tassie reference?

 

[BrunoV]

Can I say, I was in your fine capital over the weekend and I love it down there more than ever.

My second favourite city in Aus behind Melbourne, of course.

 

[vaughany]

Wouldn't be against the idea of playing North down there

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[ezard15]

I like.

Originally from Hobart but have lived in Melbs for a few years now.

Will have to look into it a bit more

 

[Halftimehero]

Great to see the formation of this, unfortunately I only got one email and missed the launch. Thought this might be a good place for Tassie members to chat. I haven't signed up yet (will do soon). How was the launch? I saw it got a bit of media which was good.

The launch wasn't very well advertised, only heard about it afterwards, looked like a wank fest for some of Hobarts "B grade celebrities, Lara Giddings, John X, Marti Zucco etc.

 

[ezard15]

The launch wasn't very well advertised, only heard about it afterwards, looked like a wank fest for some of Hobarts "B grade celebrities, Lara Giddings, John X, Marti Zucco etc.

That sounds like just my sort of thing. I'll travel down for one of them (as long as it doesn't clash with a lawdons function)

 

[ezard15]

Does anyone remember the time we played Fitzroy at North Hobart Oval?

I recall it as a roster game but it says in an article about the supporter group it was a pre-season game.

 

[Halftimehero]

Does anyone remember the time we played Fitzroy at North Hobart Oval?

I recall it as a roster game but it says in an article about the supporter group it was a pre-season game.

I can remember we played Carlton at North Hobart in a practice match, was either 93 or 94, I remember going on the ground afterwards and getting Gary O'Donnell and Bradley Plain's autographs.

 

[Halftimehero]

Does anyone remember the time we played Fitzroy at North Hobart Oval?

I recall it as a roster game but it says in an article about the supporter group it was a pre-season game.

The Fitzroy game definitely was a roster game, 1992, we won by 3 points.

 

[vaughany]

The launch wasn't very well advertised, only heard about it afterwards, looked like a wank fest for some of Hobarts "B grade celebrities, Lara Giddings, John X, Marti Zucco etc.

Hobart have "celebrities" :O ?

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[Sealz]

The Fitzroy game definitely was a roster game, 1992, we won by 3 points.

I was 7-8 at the time and rocking a Dons jumper walking into the ground. Sheeds came up to me and mate and asked us which player we wanted to meet. I'll never forget it! Derick Kicket didn't say much though..

 

[Sealz]

Hobart have "celebrities" :O ?

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B grade was generous.

 

[vaughany]

B grade was generous.

Haha haven't heard of any on those list before

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[ezard15]

Haha haven't heard of any on those list before

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guys this really belongs in the "Hobart B Grade Celebrity" thread

 

[Rack Watts]

Lara Giddings, John X, Marti Zucco etc.

Kill me.

 

[Rack Watts]

Can I say, I was in your fine capital over the weekend and I love it down there more than ever.

My second favourite city in Aus behind Melbourne, of course.

Glad you enjoy it down here mate.
I tell you what, the feedback you get about Hobart now, is different to what it was 10 years ago.
I could never move out of Hobart for longer than a year.

 

[citizen-erased]

Can I say, I was in your fine capital over the weekend and I love it down there more than ever.

My second favourite city in Aus behind Melbourne, of course.

gorgeous city, esp in winter when its bone tingling cold.

 

[vaughany]

guys this really belongs in the "Hobart B Grade Celebrity" thread

Coming up Channel 10 new series....
"I'm a Hobart celebrity get me out of here"

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[Rack Watts]

gorgeous city, esp in winter when its bone tingling cold.

As killer as it is of a winter, that's when I enjoy Hobart the most