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 By Bension Siebert

Macquarie Point in Hobart confirmed as new stadium site by Tasmanian government ahead of AFL bid

The Tasmanian Government says it will build a 23,000-seat stadium south-east of Hobart's CBD on what is understood to be the AFL's preferred site — but only if club presidents allow the state to have its own team.

The stadium proposal is contingent on the Federal Government paying half of its cost, estimated to be $750 million, and on private investment.

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