Hobart has a newly upgraded $300,000 throwing zone at the Domain Athletic Centre for javelin, discus and hammer throwers. The Hobart City Council contributed $50,000 towards the revamp, while the state government provided $250,000 through the improving the playing field grants program. The upgrade means athletes will no “longer need to compete with pieces of cracked […]
Wed Jul 12, 2023 - 5:45pmOur Tasmanian boys have won a gold medal, going home un-defeated at the Under 18 National Championships today. Oliver Stebbings, who was awarded player of the tournament, said it “feels completely unbelievable to win at home in front of such a supportive crowd”. Tasmania beat Queensland 5/2.
Sun Jul 9, 2023 - 4:45pmThe inaugural chairman of Tasmania’s new AFL team has been officially revealed as former Woolworths CEO Grant O’Brien. O’Brien, who grew up playing football for Penguin on the North-West coast, is the current Tourism Tasmania chair and played a pivotal role in the groundwork for the 19th licence. Former Premier Peter Gutwein was rumoured for […]
Fri Jul 7, 2023 - 11:31amFrom growing up playing on a paddock near Oatlands, Sam Banks is the latest Tasmanian set to play in the AFL this Thursday night, drafted with pick 29 in 2021. The former Clarence & Devils player broke the news to his emotional parents on Tuesday morning. “What are you doing Thursday?”, he asked his mum […]
Wed Jul 5, 2023 - 7:00amTasmania’s inaugural AFL club chair will be former Woolworths CEO & Tasmanian Football Taskforce member Grant O’Brien, according to WIN News. Brent Costelloe is reporting that “a number of sources” today confirmed O’Brien’s likely appointment, which will be officially announced later this week. “The terms of the agreement signed by the AFL and state government dictates that both […]
Tue Jul 4, 2023 - 6:10pmThe CEO of AFL Tasmania says the massive support shown at Saturday’s state rep games at North Hobart Oval is ‘a sign of what’s to come’ when Tasmania enters the big league in 2028. “When we come together as Tasmania, we’re a force to be reckoned with,” said CEO Damian Gill. 7,189+ fans walked through […]
Mon Jul 3, 2023 - 1:56pmMore than 7,000 passionate footy fans have spent their Saturday afternoon cheering on Tasmania’s AFL teams at North Hobart Oval. 7,189 supporters filled the grounds to watch the Tassie Devils U18’s, the Tasmanian Women’s and the Tasmanian Men’s team take on their Queensland counterparts. Sam Siggins has been written into the history books after his […]
Sat Jul 1, 2023 - 6:23pmA Tasmanian man has gone viral after he travelled 58 hours to London to watch a cricket test at Lord’s – without buying a ticket first. The man, only known as Matt, has racked up over 1.5M views after he pleaded for help from the ‘Barmy Army’ of English cricket supporters. Desperate to find a […]
Fri Jun 30, 2023 - 12:42pmAs anticipation continues to build ahead of the state double-header between Tasmania and Queensland at North Hobart Oval this Saturday, two young guns are gearing up to get the show on the road. The AFLW umpiring panel has a new addition with Hobart teenager Emily Best, who has been promoted for the upcoming season after […]
Tue Jun 27, 2023 - 3:02pmThe Tassie footy community is gearing up for a massive triple-header at North Hobart oval this Saturday, where Tasmania will take on Queensland. Supporters of the newly announced Hobart stadium and Tasmanian AFL team are preparing to show their support for our state at the game. Tasmanian AFL legend Nick Probert says the opportunity for […]
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