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Independent MP John Tucker threatens early election over AFL stadium, abattoirs

Former Liberal-turned-Independent MP John Tucker is threatening to withdraw his support for the state government, a move that could potentially trigger an early election. Tucker is demanding immediate action on both the proposed AFL stadium project and the conditions in the state’s abattoirs. He is accusing the government of ‘neglecting its responsibilities in monitoring animal […]

Thu Jan 4, 2024 - 1:15pm

Football

Confirmed: Tasmanian AFL High Performance Centre to be built on eastern shore

FIRST ON PULSE: The Tasmanian Government have revealed their preferred location for the Tasmanian AFL Football Club’s new $70 million High Performance Centre is Rosny Parklands. The Clarence City Council-owned site was unanimously chosen by representatives from the government, the AFL and Tasmania’s AFL football club, ahead of what Minister for Stadia and Events Nic Street […]

Fri Dec 22, 2023 - 12:05am

Football

Tasmanian football duo Brooke Barwick and Georgia Clark achieve dream AFLW selection

Tasmanian football players Brooke Barwick and Georgia Clark have experienced their “dream come true” moment tonight after both were selected as the states newest AFLW draftees. The Tasmania Devils pair, who have been teammates since their junior days at the Glenorchy Football Club, had been widely expected to be chosen in this year’s draft. Barwick was […]

Mon Dec 18, 2023 - 10:00pm

Basketball

Abandoned JackJumpers jersey a must-have for fans as sales surge online

The Tasmanian Aboriginal artist behind of this year’s JackJumpers Indigenous Round jersey Reuben Oates had doubts about the jersey’s potential for sale after receiving backlash from some members of the community. But two months after the club decided not to have the players wear the jersey and removed replicas of the jersey from merchandise outlets, Oates […]

Tue Dec 12, 2023 - 9:15am

Football

Tasmanian AFL team close to $70 million high performance centre decision

Tasmania’s new AFL team could have its first confirmed future location for a new $70 million High Performance Centre as early as next week, with the Clarence City Council set to vote on whether to locate it at Rosny on Monday. A report to councillors has identified Charles Hand Park, next to Rosny College, as the preferred […]

Fri Dec 8, 2023 - 12:05am

Basketball

JackJumpers star Milton Doyle to miss New Zealand game for father’s funeral

Tasmanian JackJumpers’ star American import Milton Doyle will not be travelling with the team to New Zealand this weekend. Club CEO Christine Flanagan said Chicago-born Doyle had returned to the United States with his wife and children to attend the his fathers funeral. “On behalf of the entire club, I want to express my heartfelt […]

Thu Dec 7, 2023 - 9:55am

Football

From ‘Swifties’ to ‘Devils’: Tasmanian AFL team nickname suggestions pour in

The Swifties, The Mutton Birds and The Devils are just a few of the nicknames suggested for Tasmania’s new AFL team. The Tasmanian Football Club launched a survey last week to gather public input on the team’s name, which they say has already attracted over 5,000 responses and a ‘wide variety’ of potential options. “We […]

Fri Nov 24, 2023 - 4:00am

Football

Tasmanian football sensations among top 20 picks in AFL draft

Tasmanian football fans are celebrating ‘one of the greatest’ AFL drafts after three players were selected in the top 20 tonight. 18-year-old Launceston player Colby McKercher was drafted as the second overall pick by North Melbourne in the AFL draft, marking the highest-ever draft position for a Tasmanian Devils player. “I didn’t really have an […]

Mon Nov 20, 2023 - 7:45pm

Football

Tasmanian football star Jack Riewoldt leading the charge for new AFL team name, design

Tasmanian football champion Jack Riewoldt is spearheading the effort for the state’s new AFL team and is urging people to participate in a survey that will shape the club’s design and name. The campaign is made up of an online survey and in-person community events and features questions about team colours, the preferred team name […]

Thu Nov 16, 2023 - 5:15pm

Basketball

JackJumpers beat Brisbane Bullets at Launceston Silverdome

Tasmania’s JackJumpers have won tonights NBL Indigenous round in Launceston by just 2 points. The Jackies beat the Brisbane Bullets 87-85 and will be back at the Silverdome for their next home game on the 16th against the New Zealand Breakers. Milton Doyle’s outstanding performance in the third quarter guided the Tasmania JackJumpers to the crucial win, […]

Sat Nov 4, 2023 - 7:33pm