September 12
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Inaugural board has been announced.
Source: Brent Costelloe
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BREAKING: The Tasmanian @AFL Club has announced its inaugural board:
— Brent Costelloe (@brentcostelloe) September 12, 2023
Kath McCann
James Henderson
Alastair Lynch
Alicia Leis
Roger Curtis
Laura McBain
Graeme Gardner
Kathy Schaefer
Grant O’Brien
Jack Riewoldt has been engaged to develop the DNA of the Club titled “The Fabric”. pic.twitter.com/PkQizUsPtC
July 6
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Grant O’Brien is set to be officially unveiled as inaugural chair for Tasmania on Friday.
Source: Brent Costelloe
Hearing Grant O’Brien will be officially unveiled as the Tasmania @AFL team inaugural Chair at Penguin in Tasmania’s North-West tomorrow.
— Brent Costelloe (@brentcostelloe) July 6, 2023
I’m also told he’ll be joined by CEO Gillon McLachlan and CEO elect Andrew Dillon.
July 4
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Grant O’Brien is set to be announced as chair for the Tasmanian AFL club.
Source: Brent Costelloe
EXCLUSIVE: It’s my understanding that former Woolworths CEO & Tasmanian Football Taskforce member Grant O’Brien is poised to become the inaugural Chair of the state’s @AFL club.
— Brent Costelloe (@brentcostelloe) July 4, 2023
The Tasmanian Government & AFL had to mutually agree.
More in @WINNews_Tas at 5.30
📷: The Advocate pic.twitter.com/XHOlya2lhI
July 4
AFLRATINGS NEWS: An inaugural chair has been appointed for the Tasmanian AFL club with an announcement expected this week.
Source: Chris Rowbottom
The inaugural chair of the Tasmanian AFL club has been appointed.
— Chris Rowbottom (@chrisroww) July 4, 2023
The chair is a mutually agreed upon appointment between the Tas Gov and the AFL
Sports minister Nic Street was coy on the chairs identity today – but an announcement is expected this week. @abcsport @abchobart
May 3
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Tasmania has secured a licence to enter the AFL & AFLW. Expected start date is 2028.
It's your time, Tassie 💚💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/zHHf2fNnDj
— AFL (@AFL) May 3, 2023
After decades of fighting, Tasmania will take their rightful place in the AFL.
— Jeremy Rockliff (@jeremyrockliff) May 3, 2023
Our team, in our colours, singing our song 💚💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/35zVeEmkYW
April 24
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Stadium funding has been secured from the Federal Government.
Source: Brent Costelloe
🏟️I’m told the Federal Government WILL fund the $240m shortfall required for a new stadium at Macquarie Point, with a pre-budget announcement likely to happen sometime within the next week.
— Brent Costelloe (@brentcostelloe) April 24, 2023
Gil McLachlan won’t be too far behind to rubber stamp Tassie’s @AFL team.
Details here👇 pic.twitter.com/JHrWivHC03
January 6
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday “of course, it would be a very good thing if Tasmania had an AFL team.” Prime Minister Albanese confirmed funding discussions are ongoing.
Source: SEN
November 18
AFLRATINGS NEWS: Tasmania has an in principal agreement to enter the AFL. No current timeline is available.
Source: @RockliffTeam
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