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23 hours ago, daisycutter said:

a 20th team solves the bye issue but trying to start two new teams at the same time would be so disruptive requiring 90 new players and massive concessions affecting existing teams. expect them to go 1 team at a time

I wouldn't be surprised if the Suns fold. They're a nothing team. That'll solve the odd number of teams problem.

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I'm delighted Tassy have a team. Should have happened a long time ago. 

And i doubt player retention will be a problem. It's not a problem for the cats and Hobart is a much nicer spot than Geelong.

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15 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

Why not use a fraction of the funding for the new stadium and use it to redevelop Bellerive Oval instead? 

Bellerive is in a residential area with bad traffic and public transport after big crowds. Apart from traffic and transport, Macquarie Point is also a much better location from a hospitality and tourism point of view.

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25 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I’d pick Tasmania over Surfers Paradise or Bondi every time. Actually both of those places would be very close to the bottom of the list of anywhere in Australia to live.

Your favourite players are Brett Lovett & Robbie Flower. I dare say that you are unlikely to be the target demographic of AFL recruiters.

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45 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I’d pick Tasmania over Surfers Paradise or Bondi every time. Actually both of those places would be very close to the bottom of the list of anywhere in Australia to live.

Not if you're 19-21

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Ironically the introduction of a Tassie club could be the thing that finally does what Jeff Kennett has been banging on about for years and kill a Victorian club. The irony being Hawthorn rely on Tassie for their funding and without it, it could be them, after decades of Jeff suggesting it will be us.

Logically though North Melbourne will be in huge trouble when they lose their Tassie money. Lowest membership in Victoria, famously low attendances and always struggle financially. This will be interesting. 

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1 hour ago, BDA said:

I'm delighted Tassy have a team. Should have happened a long time ago. 

And i doubt player retention will be a problem. It's not a problem for the cats and Hobart is a much nicer spot than Geelong.

Calcutta is a much nicer place than Geelong.

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Posted
2 hours ago, BDA said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the Suns fold. They're a nothing team. That'll solve the odd number of teams problem.

No soul, no spirit, no identity. 

They are nothing. 


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12 minutes ago, dl4e said:

Calcutta is a much nicer place than Geelong.

Was in Kolkata recently.. it's very pleasant in its way but not quite Geelong

Howrah to Eden Gardens Ghat by ferry across the Hooghly... a lovely ride for around ten cents

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Tassie entering the comp is only a good thing! I suspect perceptions of player retention is born from views established prior to 2013 or so. Hobart is a different proposition now - with many features desirable to a large portion of people.

And the supporter base will be fiercely passionate - the Tasmanian Devils will fit seamlessly into footy folklore.

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15 minutes ago, layzie said:

No soul, no spirit, no identity. 

They are nothing. 

Fun away trip though

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2 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

Your favourite players are Brett Lovett & Robbie Flower. I dare say that you are unlikely to be the target demographic of AFL recruiters.

How dare you insinuate I’m old! I’ve only seen highlights of those 2 on Tik Tok. 😉

 

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2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Was in Kolkata recently.. it's very pleasant in its way but not quite Geelong

Howrah to Eden Gardens Ghat by ferry across the Hooghly... a lovely ride for around ten cents

Was last there in 1987. Dump.

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26 minutes ago, dl4e said:

Was last there in 1987. Dump.

We won that day if I'm not mistaken?


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19 hours ago, BDA said:

I'm delighted Tassy have a team. Should have happened a long time ago. 

And i doubt player retention will be a problem. It's not a problem for the cats and Hobart is a much nicer spot than Geelong.

Not sure about your last line BDA. I travelled to Hobart quite a lot in my working life. It is overcast and cold for a large part of the year. If I had to choose between southern QLD and Hobart it would not be Hobart. 

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1 minute ago, old dee said:

Not sure about your last line BDA. I travelled to Hobart quite a lot in my working life. It is overcast and cold for a large part of the year. If I had to choose between southern QLD and Hobart it would not be Hobart. 

Funny... id pick Tassie ;)

Does anyone have a decent idea as to the possible timeline for any of this?

Cheers

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1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

Funny... id pick Tassie ;)

Does anyone have a decent idea as to the possible timeline for any of this?

Cheers

I hope is a long way off. 

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46 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Funny... id pick Tassie ;)

Does anyone have a decent idea as to the possible timeline for any of this?

Cheers

2027/2028 is being suggested

The next bargaining agreement with the players will run for 3-4 years. It is thought to be difficult to introduce a new team during the currency of that agreement

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