6 d. ago Tasmania election date confirmed, Devils’ future to be decided

The election is about to be called, but the delays have cast a shadow over the future of the AFL’s 19th team.

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6 d. ago Tasmania election date confirmed as Devils, AFL search for certainty

The election is about to be called, but the delays have cast a shadow over the future of the AFL’s 19th team.

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7 d. ago AFL’s stadium plans hang in the balance as Tasmanian premier asks for snap election

Premier Jeremy Rockliff arrives at government house to ask Barbara Baker for an early election, after losing a no-confidence vote.

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1 week ago Sling tackles again in the spotlight; Tasmania’s AFL saga ‘embarrassing’, says Tim Paine

Adelaide’s James Peatling faces his second ban this season for a dangerous tackle. Meanwhile, Tim Paine has hit out at his own home state over its push for an AFL club.

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1 week ago Tasmania’s AFL saga ‘embarrassing’ for our state, says Tim Paine

Former Australia cricket captain Tim Paine has lashed Tasmania as “self-sabotaging” in the state’s bid to secure a long-awaited AFL club of its own.

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1 week ago AFL commission to discuss Devils licence amid delay fears, political chaos

Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff is set to call his second election in 16 months, which Devils officials fear will at the very least delay construction of the Macquarie Point stadium, and imperil the team.

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1 week ago Australia news as it happened: Tasmania’s AFL dreams up in the air as premier loses vote; Trump plays down Russia

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on June 5.

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1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Tasmania’s AFL dreams up in the air as premier loses vote; Trump plays down Russia

Read the national news blog for rolling coverage on today’s top stories.

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1 week ago Tasmania’s AFL dreams on knife’s edge as premier threatens early election

Tasmania’s premier has vowed to seek a fresh election if he loses a no-confidence motion, as the island state’s political chaos leaves the future of the AFL’s newest club in peril.

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1 week ago Tasmania Devils AFL team in peril after premier loses crucial vote

A motion of no confidence has been passed against Tasmania’s premier Jeremy Rockliff by one vote, as the island state’s political chaos leaves the future of the AFL’s newest club in peril.

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1 week ago At risk of losing the Devil they know, the AFL stands firm to keep Tassie’s footy dream alive

Like Jeremy Rockliff, the Tasmania Devils live to fight another day. Meanwhile, the AFL is refusing to budge, not even one millimetre, as uncertainty surrounds state parliament and the bid for the AFL’s long-awaited 19th team.

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1 week ago Tears, tension as Tassie Devils fight for survival and so does the state’s premier

The turmoil in Tasmania’s state parliament apparently has nothing to do with the AFL’s in utero team, but the Devils and the fancy new stadium they need could be collateral victims of the sorry saga.

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1 week ago Future of Tasmania’s AFL club at risk amid state political turmoil

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is facing a no-confidence motion after increasing heat over his party’s financial management and plans for a new AFL stadium in Hobart.

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1 week ago ‘Great concern’: Future of Tasmania’s AFL club at risk amid state political turmoil

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is facing a no-confidence motion after increasing heat over his party’s financial management and plans for a new AFL stadium in Hobart.

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3 w. ago The six coaches on Tasmania Devils’ radar to lead the AFL’s 19th team

Nathan Buckley has declared his interest in the job, and now Tassie has revealed the list of heavy hitters it has in its sights to possibly lead the fledgling club into the AFL.

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3 w. ago ‘Well, we’re out of a job’: Tassie boss on what happens if stadium proposal falls over

Tasmania Devils chief executive Brendon Gale also publicly listed six potential candidates to lead the AFL’s 19th team.

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