Expansion Tasmania Officially Granted 19th Licence

[Iceman!]

I am hoping for Mariners, think it is a cool name.

I can not believe i have now seen multiple people and media pages suggest apples... The Tasmanian Apples... Holy shit

 

[Engimal v3]

All for Devils, but second choice?

I love the Mariners name. Far better than the Devils IMO

Also aligns with some sort of Spirit of Tas sponsorship

 

[Cuzz09]

Why not Hobart?

There's no teams called South Australia, Victoria, Queensland etc

I get there's a rivalry v Launceston but dunno

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[The Devils Advocate]

I love the Mariners name. Far better than the Devils IMO

My brother played for them as a kid, so they're very special to me.
I'd love to have the Mariners as the Tasmanian State Team if we get SOO.

 

[Engimal v3]

Why not Hobart?

There's no teams called South Australia, Victoria, Queensland etc

I get there's a rivalry v Launceston but dunno

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60% of Tasmanians live outside of Hobart, and 40% live outside either Hobart or Launceston. It's safer to just call it Tasmania.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Why not Hobart?

Good way to exclude the rest of Tasmania.
If they name the team Hobart, it would only be because #20 is Launceston.
We all know that wouldn't happen.

 

[Engimal v3]

My brother played for them as a kid, so they're very special to me.
I'd love to have the Mariners as the Tasmanian State Team if we get SOO.

My brother trained with them also, but didn't make the final cut IIRC

 

[Sentinel]

All for Devils, but second choice?

Tassie Mariners vs Freo Dockers, to compete for the Seamen Shield?

 

[BringFevBack2021]

Happy for Tasmania to get a team but I cant see it being succesful.
GC and GWS cant keep their talent in areas where theres lots to do away from the game, who's going to want to spend 3/4 of the year in a cold environment with little to do outside of training and playing long term.
This will become another feeder club.

Yeah, clubs like Liverpool and Man U/Man City are soooooo unsuccessful because it’s cold and there’s little to do there outside of training.

Those northern English clubs are some of the most successful in football history, it’s way colder in Liverpool than it ever is in Tasmania. Better yet similar money is on offer in London, Paris, Rome, Turin, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Munich. All of which have far more to do outside of footballer and some of which are hardly ever cold.

 

[Cuzz09]

60% of Tasmanians live outside of Hobart, and 40% live outside either Hobart or Launceston. It's safer to just call it Tasmania.

Yeah I know. Was just a thought.

Tassie Trees


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[T2B_]

Yes! Thanks bigfooty/chief/wosh/whoever made this possible! Finally I can display my real team
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I'm honestly tempted, but I've also experienced the awkwardness of "Gold Coast" supporters on the Blues board that are technically Blues members, so hmm

 

[PenfoldsFan]

Gws and GC were effectively junior clubs that were given an AFL license. The league didn't realise the work needed I don't think.

Tassie knows the worl they'll need to put in

And?
I dont see Hobart suddenly becoming the size of Sydney or having the sunshine and activities as Surfers.
Theres only so much to do in Tassie on your day off, players will get bored shitless, especially by the time they hit prime and FA with young families looking for something to do.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Everything about this is just so embarassing.

Cringe factor is high on this. Absolute publicity stunt for 3 mens egos is all it is

Sad to see in real time

 

[brutus76]

Mariners was the Under 18 team so should still be AFL trademarked - i'd even stick with the same guernsey

 

[T2B_]

Actually Mariners would be swell, IMO!

 

[BigFrizz36]

Why not Hobart?

There's no teams called South Australia, Victoria, Queensland etc

I get there's a rivalry v Launceston but dunno

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Trying to bring the whole state on board. Overseas examples are Arizona cardinals (Phoenix) and New England Patriots (Boston).

 

[Jazny]

I love the Mariners name. Far better than the Devils IMO

Also aligns with some sort of Spirit of Tas sponsorship

I like Mariners better too, but mainly because I am superstitious.

 

[windyhill]

Too many teams or too many Vic teams in a National comp?

Both. There is not enough talent, which in turn dilutes the product.

 

[PenfoldsFan]

Yeah, clubs like Liverpool and Man U/Man City are soooooo unsuccessful because it’s cold and there’s little to do there outside of training.

Those northern English clubs are some of the most successful in football history, it’s way colder in Liverpool than it ever is in Tasmania. Better yet similar money is on offer in London, Paris, Rome, Turin, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Munich. All of which have far more to do outside of footballer and some of which are hardly ever cold.

They are established clubs with succesful history to lure/keep players and London is only a short drive away.
You cant drive from Hobart to Melbourne without a 9+ hour ferry trip.

 

[windyhill]

Based on what?

Based on watching some absolutely shocking games. More teams will see this increase.

 

[BigFrizz36]

Everything about this is just so embarassing.

Cringe factor is high on this. Absolute publicity stunt for 3 mens egos is all it is

Sad to see in real time

Yeah! How dare the AFL celebrate a huge achievement and publicise a massive upcoming venture.

 

[Colonial]

Both. There is not enough talent, which in turn dilutes the product.

Only way to grow grassroots is to invest in new areas such as Tassie, Sydney, Canberra etc.
If there are too many teams in Vic then that is something you guys have to work out.

 

[brutus76]

Cadbury factory
Bruny Island oysters
Boags
Cascade

why the fruit not go there?

 

[BigFrizz36]

They are established clubs with succesful history to lure/keep players and London is only a short drive away.
You cant drive from Hobart to Melbourne without a 9+ hour ferry trip.

Ah. You think that Manchester and Liverpool are just a short drive to London. On a good day it's a long drive. On a day when there is traffic and accidents (most days) it is a nightmare.

 

[BringFevBack2021]

They are established clubs with succesful history to lure/keep players and London is only a short drive away.
You cant drive from Hobart to Melbourne without a 9+ hour ferry trip.

Sorry what, a short drive you reckon? You ever been to England? Liverpool to London is 4.5 hours and is on some of the most horrendous Country roads you've ever seen. To clarify, I lived in London for two years and made many trips to Liverpool as I'm a Liverpool fan.

Manchester City had no success until recently, so that point doesn't stand up either.

I am absolutely certain that Tasmania will be a good club.