Tasmania is a proud football state. We've produced some of the all-time greats of Aussie Rules - legends like Baldock, Hudson and Stewart.
Now it's time for us to take our passion for the game to the next level. It's time for Tasmania to have its own AFL team.
Joining the big league is a dream that has united Tasmanian footy fans for generations. The Tasmanian Government is serious about making it happen. The AFL has agreed to accept an historic submission for entry of a Tasmanian team.
We need all football fans who believe in a truly national competition to support our bid.
Please get on board and sign up to back Tasmania. With your support, we can make the AFL listen.
PAULA WRIEDT
Minister for Economic Development and Tourism
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3 July 2008
THE patrons and football loving public that cross paths with Tasmanian team of the century ruckman and former Carlton great Peter Jones in Percy's Bar cannot understand why his state of birth is not in the AFL.
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