TassieDevil

That Soligo goes ok - racked up possessions last night, even after the hit.

Windsor reminds me of Brisbane mid legend Simon Black. Light frame but willing in a contest. Uses the ball exceptionally well for a 4th gamer.

The Tassie Jackjumper's win in the NBL shows Tassie can attract and retain talent.

6. ANB 5. Max 4. Chandler 3. Rivers 2. Brown 1. TMac

Living interstate I have had limited chances to watch MFC live. Every time I have I am left in awe of Jack's contribution - a real see ball get ball player but with a better footy IQ. Deserves another flag.

There was a clear "kicking in danger" vs Hawks that was not paid. He looked to be impacted by that

No stadium = no team. AFL unequivocal about that - which opponents don't get. Tasmania vs AFL is no contest. We need them more than they need us.

The playing surfaces at both grounds are fine - and that's about it. Bellerive is bang in the middle of suburbia and has limited potential for growth and dreadful transport options. York Park - aka Pork Barrel stadium - would mean that many Hobart fans won't attend. It's a horrible spectator experience. The stadium is more about the spectator experience - as long as they get the surface right - if they get that right they will be looking at good crowds, and interstate fans wanting to come down for the experience.

If you've ever sat at either Bellerive or Pork Barrel Stadium watching footy in the depths of winter you'd understand why a roof is needed. I'm not sure if a roof would add to heat capture but a crowd of 23K would generate some heat that a roof would likely capture. I'm unqualified in any relevant fields - but I have spent winters watching footy in Tassie and it gets bone chilling

6. Petracca 5. Fritsch 4. ANB 3. Gawn 2. Pickett 1.Oliver

I think Bowey polled more than 1

6 - Viney 5 - May 4 - Tomlinson 3 - Bowey 2 - McVee 1 - Fritzl (just cos of one brief period)

You wouldn't believe how cold it is at that time of year - definitely a day game only.

Bellerive has no potential for further development and is totally unsuited for such a venture.

We had one memorable nightmare of a night game - sub-antarctic conditions.

Research the Forester Kangaroo - https://nre.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/fauna-of-tasmania/mammals/possums-kangaroos-and-wombats/macropods/forester-kangaroo

Hobart doesn't need Launceston to be successful. Tourists will love coming to Hobart if only to visit MONA among the many attractions. Cataract Gorge is as bit Lonny can do.

You underestimate the significance of "The Map" to Tasmanian footbal history. It was in this jumper that Tassie beat Vic in a state of origin game - The Febeys were part of that victory.

I will never forget that game - similarly cold as I've ever been. Worse the wife is a Toiges fan so insisted we stay after 1/2 time. She was done by 3/4 time. I don't think they'll schedule too many night games mid-winter again.

I'm the proud uncle of an AFLW captain (sadly not MFC) and they were part of the recent CBA negotiations. There was a lot of discussion about the Tassie team as part of this process as it was an unknown factor in all of this. The general consensus was that a lot of 23-24yo male players who would be willing to move - affordable housing, much shorter travel times to and from training, and the opportunity to play more important roles for their team. My niece currently travels 1.5 hours to training in peak hour traffic after work as a VCE teacher. The AFLW will, for some years yet, rely on the majority of players having 'real jobs'. They reckon the appeal for the AFLW players of reduced travel time will be significant. It will also attract teachers, nurses, physios, students and tradies which make up most of the teams to Tasmania which is struggling to fill these positions. Just get it done.

Our U18 team were reasonably competitive this year - TFC (that's what they are called) should have 3 regional development groups which get together as needed. The burden of travel is too much for kids and their families so need to do it strategically.

I will buy my interstate MFC membership as usual but also support the local team. Looking forward to taking the grandkids along without me really caring about the result as I would an MFC game.

I was involved in a project mapping facial tumours on our bush block - among all the ones we caught and tagged not one was brown like the Warner Bros version. Nasty buggers though.

That looks like a devil anyway - might get myself one to wear to the games

His brother thinks otherwise - he knows a bit more about the economics of football. Not to mention the social benefits.