North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided sanction following an incident in Tasmania on Saturday. While there was no doubt the four-time premiership coached used the words “f—ing c—” during the match, the league could not verify who it was directed at. On Thursday, the league’s Integrity Unit interviewed a …
Read More »Buckley remains coy on Tasmania coaching future
Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has refused to shut the door on coaching the AFL’s 19th side, Tasmania Devils, when they enter the league in 2028. Buckley was axed as Pies coach at the end of the 2021 season. Since then, he has taken a step back from roles inside …
Read More »Eddie’s grim warning to Tasmania over protests
Eddie McGuire has warned those opposing a brand new stadium in Tasmania that the AFL could pull out of introducing a new team to the state if they keep up the protests. Locals have been left fuming at the AFL making a new stadium a prerequisite for Tasmania to be …
Read More »Clubs emphatic in response to Tasmania AFL team
Tasmania’s dream of having its own AFL team is a step closer after all 18 existing clubs reportedly unanimously supported the bid for a 19th license. Having received a $240 million government grant for a brand new stadium at the weekend, Tasmania’s next move was to go to the clubs. …
Read More »Protesters hijack PM’s Tasmania AFL announcement
The AFL‘s grand plan to have a 19th team based in Tasmania has been met with some opposition amid the state’s current rental and housing crisis, with the opposition coming from Tasmanians themselves. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday announced a $240 million funding package that will see a …
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