Tasmania’s Lauren Stevenson grasps last-minute opportunity with both hands
EIGHTEEN year-old, Lauren Stevenson thought she would not have the opportunity to represent the Eastern Allies in 2018. She was told by her coaches to give the younger girls a chance, which she was completely accepted. But then her coaches backflipped in the most pleasing way she could imagine. “I went and played for Tasmania against NSW/ACT […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Mariners kick-off with a win; AFL hits Hobart
THIS week in Tasmanian football has seen the Tassie Mariners begin their Under 18 Academy Series; the state’s All Nations team making the grand final; North Melbourne easily accounting for Carlton in Hobart; TSL action continuing; and an update on the AFL Tasmania Steering Committee. Mariners kick off 2018 Academy Series in style The Tassie […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL CEO visits state, outlines future direction
THIS week in Tasmanian football has seen the AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) visit the Apple Isle to address the current state of Tasmanian football while a number of Tasmanian AFL players have been named for the first round of the AFL season. Meanwhile Tarryn Thomas will have a chance to play for North Melbourne’s […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: Blues overrun Hawks; TSL season launched
SPECTATORS saw Carlton claim an impressive win against Hawthorn in the JLT Community Series, while the TSL season was officially launched amid calls for a public figure in Tasmanian football this week. Attacking Blues outgun Hawks at UTAS Stadium In the state’s second and final JLT Community Series Game, Carlton produced a stirring second-half comeback […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: AFL boss confirms Tassie trip; Hawks, Blues to clash
IT HAS been a big week in Tasmanian football, as another JLT Community Series fixture hit the state, AFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gillon McLaughlin finally confirmed his trip to Tasmania, and a new sponsor jumped on board for the Tasmanian State League (TSL). AFL CEO Confirms Tassie Trip: Weeks after AFL Tasmania received confirmation […]
