The Tasmanian AFL task force will attempt to appeal directly to the conscience of the 18 AFL clubs as part of its final push for entry into the league.
Satisfied it has made a compelling financial case to the AFL, the task force will contact the club presidents in the coming weeks and argue that non-support of the creation of a Tasmanian team will contribute to the death of the sport in the state.
It is a direct emotional appeal to the club presidents, some of whom remain sceptical of the merits of a 19th AFL license, and who the task force worry are overly focused on their own club financials.
The task force's final emotional push comes less than three months out from when a decision will be made on Tasmanian entry into the AFL.
It is believed the task force is of the view that the future of the game in the heartland state is in jeopardy, and that the club presidents have a responsibility to vote with football's future in Tasmania in mind.
The task force will also press the presidents to not make a final decision on Tasmania without having recently visited the state, with presidents to be invited to travel south in the coming weeks.
Financials 'stack up'
Last week, the Tasmanian government tabled a 10-year, $150 million offer to the AFL which has tri-partisan political support in the state.
It is understood the exact split of the million-dollar figure is being negotiated, but the current proposal earmarks $50 million toward startup costs and a new high-performance facility in Hobart, with the remaining $100 million to count as funding, spread over the next 10 years.
A community ownership model, similar to that of NFL team Green Bay, has been suggested by former Hawthorn coach and task force consultant Alastair Clarkson, but it is understood the bid is more likely to favour the traditional funding model.
Currently, the Tasmanian government spends approximately $8 million a year sponsoring Hawthorn and North Melbourne, but this funding would cease should Tasmania earn a license.
The AFL working group, led by the league's head of clubs and broadcasting Travis Auld and game development boss Sam Graham is finalising details on how Tasmania might build its inaugural list, as well as fixturing, broadcasting and potential concessions.
The club presidents and Tasmanian task force however are yet to be presented with this information.
The AFL Commission will seek "unanimous support" for a Tasmanian team from the club presidents, but it is understood only a firm majority is needed for the bid to be successful.
A decision on Tasmania will be made in the second half of August.
Question mark over Hobart stadium
One major question remains, however, about a proposed Hobart stadium.
In March, the ABC revealed the state government had identified Regatta Point as its preferred site for a $750 million roofed stadium, but Right to Information documents obtained by Tasmanian Labor revealed the cost of the stadium was likely to be higher, with no design, site information or defined scope implemented.
Figures from sports facility advisory firm Waypoint loosely estimate the build to cost $750 million, but did not include site-specific costs in what is stressed was a "ballpark" number.
The Tasmanian government last week earmarked $1.3 million for a feasibility and business case and has stated funding for a stadium would be sought from both the federal government and the private sector on top of a state contribution.
However, the task force is adamant that Tasmania's chances of being granted a license do not hinge on the immediate construction of the waterfront stadium.
Last week, Alastair Clarkson met with Tasmanian government powerbrokers and presented his vision for a Hobart sporting precinct, with a new stadium as its centrepiece.
