The Australian Football League (AFL) has granted a license to Tasmania for its 19th club, and it has been confirmed that the new team will be called the Tasmania Devils. The announcement was made in a press conference by AFL CEO, Gillon McLachlan, and Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein. This decision comes after years of campaigning by Tasmania for its own AFL team.
History of Tasmania's AFL Journey Tasmania has long been campaigning for its own AFL team. The state has produced many great footballers, including Jack Riewoldt, Matthew Richardson, and Darrel Baldock. Despite this, Tasmania has not had its own team in the AFL, with players having to move interstate to pursue their careers.
The AFL has been under pressure to expand to Tasmania for many years, with fans and politicians alike calling for a team. In 2019, the AFL commissioned a report into the viability of a Tasmanian team, which found that there was significant support for the idea.
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Club Presidents Give Their Approval Club presidents from across the AFL gave their approval for a Tasmanian team at a meeting in Sydney in April. The presidents agreed that Tasmania should be given a license for its own team, citing the state's rich footballing history and passionate fans.
There was some debate over what the new team should be called, with Warner Bros holding the trademark for the name 'Tasmania Devils'. In the end, it was agreed that the new team would be called the Tasmania Devils, with the AFL negotiating a commercial agreement with Warner Bros.
Reaction to the Announcement The announcement of Tasmania's new AFL team has been met with great excitement by football fans in the state. Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein, said that the decision was a "historic moment" for Tasmania.
The new team is expected to play its first game in the 2025 season, with a home ground to be decided in the coming months. The Tasmania Devils will join the AFL at a time of great change for the league, with new rules and a new broadcast deal set to come into effect in the next few years.
The decision to grant Tasmania a license for its own AFL team is a historic moment for the state. After years of campaigning, Tasmania will finally have its own team in the AFL, and fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2025 season. The new team will be called the Tasmania Devils, and the AFL has negotiated a commercial agreement with Warner Bros for the use of the name.
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