""Within five years is unlikely," McLachlan told SEN this week.However the Tasmanian Sports Minister Jane Howlett sent mixed messages about the timeline for the introduction of a new team to the AFL. "From a timing point of view I think it's [2025 onwards] about spot on," new Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein told The Age. It has often been suggested that the home games could be split between the two population centres with Hobart hosting six games a year and Launceston hosting five. We need 50,000 pledges. He stated that population is irrelevant, and that a Tasmanian side could draw support from abroad in a similar way to the Green Bay Packers. "The bid received a significant boost on 30 July 2008, with the announcement that the confectionery company Some media commentators have speculated that the AFL holds Tasmania open as a soft target for relocation of struggling Melbourne clubs. "It takes time. In 2008 Tasmanian bank MyState Financial offered $300,000 over three years in sponsorship of a team. "I don't think we're ready for a Tasmanian AFL team immediately. Tasmanian news website and newspaper The Mercury has been a vocal supporter of the bid. Nothing is going to happen overnight, but it will happen," Howlett told WIN News. ""Within five years is unlikely," McLachlan told SEN this week.However the Tasmanian Sports Minister Jane Howlett sent mixed messages about the timeline for the introduction of a new team to the AFL. By Lucy MacDonald. "In fact, it may even come with a cost, so I want those things to be answered first and foremost before we engage and put forward a firm proposal. A Tasmanian government-backed report has suggested that a new Tasmanian AFL team should have its headquarters in Hobart but play home games in both the capital and Launceston. “And that Tasmania should have an AFL team at some stage in the future - and for them to consider whether some of those outlying clubs that they have poured so much money into are part of the AFL’s future moving forward.” Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein says the time is right to consider replacing a struggling AFL club. Australian rules football has been played in Tasmania as long as the mainland states with the first clubs formed in the early 1860s. An analysis of the Coalition’s 2019 election material found Senator Colbeck personally authorised more than 30 media releases against helping the AFL establish a Tasmanian team. news.com.au March 31, ... Wilson stated they would be the most viable option to make the switch to Tasmania. "From a timing point of view I think it's [2025 onwards] about spot on," new Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein told The Age. Kevin Sheedy has argued that Tasmania is not too small for an AFL team. Everything takes time. "We are ready for an AFL team. '880k proposition': Race to sign Jordan de Goey beyond 2020 beginsNorth Melbourne Kangaroos star Majak Daw on track for AFL pre-season returnQueensland bid video to host AFL grand final revealed "Gutwein also confirmed he had spoken to McLachlan about the possibility of basing a quarantine hub in Tasmania as the AFL looks for a way to restart the 2020 season.But Tasmania is yet to receive full details about which party would foot the bill and Gutwein questioned whether there would be an economic benefit to hosting a hub, especially if matches were played without crowds. We have to go through this taskforce report. "Tasmanian Premiere Peter Gutwein (pictured left) and AFL boss Gillon McLachlan (pictured right). * A 19th AFL licence should be granted to the Tasmanian Devils Football Club, with a men's team to enter the national competition in 2025 and a women's side in 2024* Initial funding of $45m, to be split between the AFL, Federal and Tasmanian Governments, required to set up the club* The club to be based in Hobart and play at Blundstone Arena until a "roofed, CBD-based 'Adelaide Oval' multi-purpose facility" - reported to be at Macquarie Point - is developed* Launceston would host blockbuster matches played at UTAS Stadium, which would be redeveloped to lift capacity from around 20,000 to 27,500* The report promises the Devils would not be a financial drag on the AFL - "it will not expose the league to another Greater Western Sydney, North Melbourne or Gold Coast Suns scenario", with State Government to underwrite up to $11M a year* AFL popularity is falling in the heartland state - "based on current trends, AFL will cede being Tasmania's favourite sport by 2030", but that trend would be reversed with public across the state ready to embrace a local team* Local support and interest for both Hawthorn and North Melbourne has eroded over the past decade and value of the state's sponsorship will likely follow* The state government should reconsider or at least revalue its sponsorships of the Hawks and Kangaroos when their current deals are up in 2021* Should no commitment be forthcoming for a Tasmanian AFL club, the taskforce recommends an offer to set up a VFL team should be rejectedWatch the brand new Stan Original Film I Am Woman now.Queensland's bid video to host the 2020 AFL grand final instead of the MCG, has been revealed.Adelaide Crows beat Hawthorn Hawks for first 2020 AFL win.Nine's Tony Jones had a hilarious reaction when Karl Stefanovic asked about the AFL Grand Final moving from Melbourne to Brisbane.