As 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 […]
Mon Jun 26, 2023 - 3:18pmTasmanian MMA fighter Rob ‘Razor’ Wilkinson has publicly apologised after he failed a drug test before his highly-anticipated match against Ty Flores in the United States. Wilkinson, who is the reigning light heavyweight champ, was due to face Flores on June 8 in a Professional Fighters League Main Event. At the time, sporting circles reported […]
Thu Jun 22, 2023 - 10:20amBoth Canterbury hockey teams are brimming with confidence as they believe their best performances are yet to come. The men’s side recently got their Premiership defense back on track with a crucial 4-3 victory against Derwent, putting them just one point outside the top four. On the other hand, the women’s team is determined to […]
Wed Jun 21, 2023 - 5:00amThe Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed the news that American-born Vice Captain Josh Magette will be finishing up his time at the club. Josh was an integral part of the Tassie basketball team, serving as one of the JJ’s foundation players and helping them make the grand final in the first season (2021-22). A broken cheekbone […]
Tue Jun 20, 2023 - 8:45pmThe CEO of Football Tasmania, Matt Bulkeley, has announced his resignation today after five years at the helm of the Soccer’s governing body in the state. Mr Bulkeley will finish in mid-September – after the end of the current football season – to assist the organisation with the transition to a new CEO. Football Tasmania […]
Wed Jun 14, 2023 - 12:56pmA young Tasmanian athlete has received a generous donation that will allow him to represent Australia at the upcoming World Dwarf Games in Germany. Introduced to basketball by a friend at school, St Virgil’s College student Nayte Ackerley quickly fell in love with the sport. Making the decision to switch from soccer to basketball, he […]
Mon May 22, 2023 - 7:00amWarner Bros have confirmed they will permit the use of the name ‘Tasmanian Devils’ for our state’s new AFL team, according to Seven. They say the Tasmanian Devil is an ‘iconic Looney Tunes character’ and Warner Brothers ‘appreciates the AFL’s acknowledgement and respect’ of their trademark, explaining they are looking forward to a “happy solution” […]
Mon May 8, 2023 - 7:13pmTasmania now officially has an AFL team! History has been made and the paperwork has been signed. AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles made the official announcement at the North Hobart oval moments ago. The new ‘truly Tasmanian team’ will play games in the South, North and the […]
Wed May 3, 2023 - 2:27pmAFL boss Gill McLachlan has landed in Hobart this morning to announce Tasmania’s long-standing dream of having its own AFL team. All 18 AFL clubs voted in favour of awarding the game’s 19th license yesterday, bringing years of campaigning by Tasmanian football supporters to an end. Fans are eagerly awaiting the offical announcement, which is […]
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