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AFL presidents approve Tasmania for 19th team licence after decades of campaigning

Tasmania first launched a serious bid for an AFL team in 1994. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)

The AFL club presidents have voted unanimously to grant Tasmania the game's 19th licence, fulfilling decades of dreams for a team from the island state.

During a video meeting this afternoon, the presidents reached a decision within 15 minutes and there were no objections.

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