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The search for a name for Tasmania's new AFL team begins, with Devils early favourite

The Devils? How about the Tasmania Apples? Or maybe the Penguins? The search has begun for a name for Tassie's new AFL team — and one early favourite may require some wheeling and dealing to secure.

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Tasmania granted 19th AFL team licence with 2028 slated for men’s start date

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league’s 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan

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Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight

Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.

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Tasmanian AFL team now a reality after deal signed with league boss Gillon McLachlan

The AFL's 19th team licence is officially awarded to Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying "generations" of Tasmanians have been waiting for this moment. Follow live.

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Afternoon Update: MasterChef judge’s death shocks industry; new AFL boss; and Mark Latham could be sued

The sudden passing away of the 46-year-old reality TV star, leaves production company and Network 10 ‘saddened at the sudden loss’

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Safety first as Andrew Dillon from the office next door wins AFL’s global CEO search

By picking the company man backed by the outgoing Gillon McLachlan the league knows exactly what it’s getting

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Who is Andrew Dillon, the new AFL chief executive set to take over from Gillon McLachlan?

After a year-long search, the AFL has named its new chief executive. So, who is Andrew Dillon and what has he done in his 20-plus years with the league?

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AFL appoint Andrew Dillon as next chief executive

Andrew Dillon will be the AFL's next chief executive, replacing Gillon McLachan at the end of the season in October.

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Andrew Dillon appointed AFL chief executive to replace Gillon McLachlan

Andrew Dillon will replace Gillon McLachlan in the AFL’s top job at the end of the current season

The Guardian - AU

Andrew Dillon named AFL chief executive almost a year after Gillon McLachlan's resignation

The AFL has named Andrew Dillon its next chief executive, taking over from Gillon McLachlan, who announced his upcoming resignation almost a year ago.

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PM Anthony Albanese announces $65m federal funding for York Park upgrades in Launceston

Anthony Albanese stands beside Tasmania's Liberal premier to make the first of two stadium funding announcements — fending off criticism he is diverting funds away from housing and health considerations.

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Premier League’s front-of-shirt gambling ad ban is a flawed approach. Australia should learn from it

“Excellent decision.”

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Hobart stadium at Macquarie Point set to go ahead with federal funding, along with Tasmanian AFL team

A funding announcement for Hobart's controversial stadium proposal is imminent, meaning Tasmania will get its long-awaited AFL team. But opponents are concerned planning for the redevelopment has been "hasty" and "ill-considered".

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Greens pull out of three-party pact to launch a Tasmanian AFL team

The Greens have withdrawn support for Tasmania's AFL licence bid, citing the billion-dollar cost of a new stadium

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Greens withdraw support for Tasmania's AFL bid

The Greens say they have made the "difficult decision" to withdraw support for Tasmania's AFL license bid.

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Premier denies being outplayed by AFL over cash for bid

Tasmania's premier says he was not forced by the AFL into stumping up more cash as part of the state's bid for a standalone side.

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Emails reveal Tasmanian Premier’s unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Tasmania's Premier raised concerns about AFL requirements for the state's contribution towards a standalone team before increasing his offer.

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Premier's unease before kicking in more AFL bid cash

Emails from Tasmania's premier to AFL boss Gillon McLachlan about proposed funding for a standalone state side have been made public.

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff promised extra $54 million after pressure from AFL, emails show

The AFL squeezed an additional $54 million out of the Tasmanian government for a new state team, despite the premier initially arguing extra funding would "compromise sound economic governance", right to information documents reveal.

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AFL Round-Up: Gather Round is here to stay, Essendon and Adelaide shake up the 2023 season

The inaugural Gather Round gets the AFL's seal of approval, and sets up the rest of the 2023 season with some significant results. We digest the week that was.

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Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success

Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.

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Collingwood apologises to Nicky Winmar, Gilbert McAdam for racist abuse in 1993

Thirty years after Nicky Winmar's stand against racism, Collingwood has apologised to the St Kilda champion and his teammate Gilbert McAdam.

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AFL's Gather Round to stay in South Australia

The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep Gather Round in the state until at least 2026.

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South Australia to host AFL Gather Round for three more seasons, following successful inaugural event

South Australia will host the Gather Round for three more years, the AFL confirms. Speaking on the last day of the inaugural event, the league has labelled it an "overwhelming success".

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A historic appointment of a woman as CEO may be just what the AFL needs

Sport is no longer the domain of traditional masculinity and leaders who fail to recognise this are likely to find their sport floundering

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