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Former Woolworths CEO Grant O’Brien tipped to head Tasmania’s AFL team

Tasmania’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 - 6:10pm
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7,000+ passionate footy fans pack North Hobart Oval

More 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 - 6:23pm
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Tasmanian man flies to London for cricket, forgets to buy ticket

A 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 - 12:42pm
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Umpires for AFL state clashes in Hobart announced

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 - 3:02pm
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Tasmania prepares for huge AFL crowd at North Hobart Oval this weekend

The 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 - 3:18pm
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Tasmanian MMA star suspended from fighting league after failing drug test

Tasmanian 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 - 10:20am
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Canterbury men’s hockey team gets back on track with vital win

Both 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 - 5:00am
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Fan-favourite Josh Magette leaves the Tasmania JackJumpers

The 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 - 8:45pm
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Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley steps down from top job

The 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 - 12:56pm