4 d. ago This suburban club has produced seven AFL players in 18 months, but that’s not what it’s most proud of

It’s in Australia’s fastest-growing municipality. It’s coming off a flag. It also hosts English classes for new migrants and is the beating heart of its community.

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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 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 Why some AFL club presidents hope political convulsions sink the Tassie Devils

Should the Devils collapse, the $360 million designated to Tassie over a decade will remain in AFL coffers, and the drafts of 2027, 2028 and 2029 will be preserved.

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1 week ago Tassie Devils executive breaks down in tears, with AFL club at risk amid political turmoil

The future of the Tasmania Football Club has been thrown into disarray, with political uncertainty placing the Macquarie Point Stadium in significant doubt.

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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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1 week ago Footy’s forgotten men: The player at your club who could be looking elsewhere for 2026

The mid-point of the AFL season has arrived, and some footballers have had fewer playing opportunities than others. We look at what that means for a player at each club.

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2 w. ago After 25 years as a club boss, Greg Swann joins the AFL ‘mothership’

The AFL’s new footy supremo says his No.1 priority will be improving the relationship between the league’s head office and its clubs. But there’s one argument Victorian clubs might not get much traction on.

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2 w. ago How a club legend, a meat billionaire and a former premier led the Crows out of the darkness

The revered Mark Ricciuto has been Adelaide’s most high-profile identity, but he is about to hand over some of his power. We look inside the Crows’ network of influence.

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3 w. ago Why two men from opposite sides see Donald Trump as a ‘saviour’

Unlikely allies Gershon Baskin and Samer Sinijlawi speak as one about peace in the Middle East. Now they see hope in the form of the US president.

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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 AFL LIVE: Victorious Smith has potshot at old club as Bevo shuts down Cornes controversy

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Cats and Dogs play in Geelong.

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