Lauderdale’s Sam Siggins has won his third Alastair Lynch Medal as the best player in Tasmania’s State League. Siggins finished on 23 votes, five ahead of Ben Simpson from North Launceston and Baxter Norton from Clarence. He had a slow start to the season but put together a strong finish with five best-on-ground performances in […]
Tue Sep 19, 2023 - 5:30amThe colours and name of Tasmania’s AFL team will be unveiled at the beginning of the next season, the new club board have announced. With the name ‘Devils,’ currently used by Tasmania’s youth teams, being a popular choice, the public will have the opportunity to participate in determining the team’s appearance and nickname. The team’s […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 4:00amAfter a careful selection process, Tasmania’s new AFL club has announced its inaugural board of directors. The nine-person board is made up of leaders in various fields including finance, leadership, community engagement and football. Chairman Grant O’Brien says the board, which was agreed upon by the AFL and Tasmanian government, aims to establish a successful […]
Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 5:00amA new report has found that the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania would generate $226.61 million per year in economic benefits for the state, totaling $2.26 billion over its first 10 years. The report, authored by businessman Russel Hanson, compares the potential of the stadium to that of the Museum of Old and New […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 3:29pmThe AFL Premiership cup will visit Tasmania for the very first time ahead of grand final. As part of a three-week tour, the cup will stop in Hobart from September 5-6 before heading to Devonport on September 7 and Launceston on September 8 and 9. The AFL’s Kylie Rogers said it was great to have […]
Mon Sep 4, 2023 - 6:00amPlans for a new multi-million-dollar sports hub in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs have been lodged, more than 4 years after first being announced. The North Chigwell Sports Facility, located next to the Brooker Highway, at the North Chigwell Sport Ground aims to replace the current playing area with a more modern setup. The proposed changes involve […]
Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 4:30amAfter a nationwide search, a Tasmanian with AFL experience has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive of Stadiums Tasmania. James Avery will oversee the management and development of Tasmania’s major stadium assets and infrastructure – including the potential Macquarie Point stadium once built. Avery has served in executive roles for the GWS Giants for […]
Fri Aug 18, 2023 - 4:00amAustralia has made the semi-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history and you can watch it for free around Tasmania tonight. After recording record TV viewership numbers on Saturday night, the Matildas are preparing to do it all again when they take on England at Sydney’s Stadium Australia later […]
Wed Aug 16, 2023 - 5:00amAfter rumours swirled earlier today, Tassie footy great Jack Riewoldt has officially confirmed he will be retiring. The Hobart-born Tigers champion has been in the AFL for 17 years. 34-year-old Riewoldt follows the lead of Trent Cotchin, who hung up his boots last week. Since debuting in 2007, Jack has played 346 games and scored […]
Tue Aug 15, 2023 - 2:36pmThe Tasmanian Government “won’t support” a public holiday should the Matildas secure a victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Premier Rockliff has announced. Football fever has swept the country after the Matildas defeated France on Saturday, earning a spot in the semi-finals. Around 49,000 people watched the highly tense 120-minute game at Brisbane Stadium, […]
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