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2007 Toyota Raffle Winners Click here to see who won! more -->
Tasmanian Under 15 State Squad AFL Tasmania has announced the Coca-Cola Tasmanian U15 Team for 2007. more -->
MBF NTJFA Grand Finals 2007 The MBF NTJFA Grand Finals that will be conducted at Aurora Stadium on Sunday 9th September 2007 are the biggest celebration ever conducted by the premier community based football league for junior and youth players in Northern Tasmania. More than 600 players will take part in the Grand Final gala and premiership deciders for the U12, U13, U14 and U16 competitions. more -->
AFL says Thank You to our NAB AFL Auskick Voluntee Andrew Demetriou would like to thank all those who have volunteered as part of the NAB Auskick program. Click to view letter. more -->
AFL Tasmania and Netball Tasmania working together Scott Wade, General Manager of AFL Tasmania and Janelle Entwistle, General Manager of Netball Tasmania today announced that AFL Tasmania and Netball Tasmania are committed to the ongoing development of a strategic alliance between both sports. more -->
Aurora Primary School Country Gold Carnival 2007 Tasmanian Devils players Justin Plapp and Adam Derbyshire will open the 2007 Aurora Primary School 'Country Gold' Carnival at Aurora Stadium on Thirsday 23rd August at 11am. Read more.. more -->
Country Music Star Gina Jeffreys to headline lineu AFL Tasmania and Variety the Children's Charity announced today at Aurora Stadium the details of the AFL Grand Final Ladies Dinner for 2007. Find full details of what will be a great 'Girls Night Out' at Country Club Tasmania here. more -->
AFL Grand Final Ladies Dinner Launch - 2007 The AFL Grand Final Ladies Dinner will be bigger and better in 2007. AFL Tasmania and Variety the Children's Charity will announce all the features and benefits of this unmissable football event for ladies at Aurora Stadium on Wednesday 22 August. more -->
AFL Youth Ambassador Jason McCartney assisting Tas The AFL Youth Ambassador, Jason McCartney, will present two leadership seminars for around 550 Tasmanian high school students next week. more -->
Tasmanian Under 16 History of Achievement Tasmania has a history of achievement in the Under 16 National Championships. Read about the exploits of Tasmania in this article and view a picture of the first Tasmanian team to win an underage Championship - the team of 1954. more -->
TASMANIAN HALL OF FAME AFL Tasmania successfully conducted the third gala induction function of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart Friday with the highlight of the evening being the announcement of the sixth `Icon' of Tasmanian football. more -->
Third and Final Round of Hall of Fame inductees AFL Tasmania has announced the final 9 of 26 inductees for 2007 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.

The official induction of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame will take place on 6 July at a gala function at Wrest Point Casino. more -->
Burnie-Cooee inducted into Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania has announced the great Club selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2007 is the merged Burnie Tigers / Hawks / Dockers and Cooee Bulldogs Clubs.
The announcement was made at a function conducted at the Burnie and Cooee Old Players Rooms at West Park in Burnie at this evening. more -->
Second Round of Inductees into the 2007 Tasmanian Click above for the second round of inductees into the 2007 Tasmanian Hall Of Fame in more -->
Under 18 Championship Squad Members Click above to see the squad members for the NAB Nationals Under 18 Championships more -->
2007 Inductees - Part One Click on Hall of Fame Logo for Information on the First Inductees into the 2007 Tasmanian Hall Of Fame more -->
Inspired Island Community Enterprise - Matches so All match Results so far from the State Development Series 2007. more -->
Final State Squad announced v Queensland Click Logo for final state team selected to represent Tasmania against Queensland on June 9 more -->
State Game - Official Function June 9 Click on logo for details of Official Match Day Function for state game on June 9... more -->
MBF HIGHMARKS 2007 AFL Tasmania and MBF launched the 2007 MBF HighMarks Program at AFL Tasmania's headquarters, North Hobart Oval today. Tasmanian football icon and MBF ambassador, Peter Hudson, supported by Acting Police Commissioner, Phil Wilkinson, AFL Tasmania's General Manager, Scott Wade and Tasmanian Head Coach, Daryn Cresswell, made the announcement of the program and introduction of this year's participants. more -->
MBF HighMarks MBF and AFL Tasmania will announce the 11 teenagers selected for the MBF HighMarks youth development program for 2007.

The teenagers will spend four days with the Tassie Devils football team after which two will be selected to attend MBF HighMarks with the Hawthorn football team. more -->
Legendary team announced AFL Tasmania has announced the third legendary team of Tasmanian football, the Sandy Bay team of 1971, which has been selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. more -->
Hall of Fame - Memorable Game AFL Tasmania has announced that the third memorable game to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame is the Tasmanian State Grand Final of 1967 between North Hobart and Wynyard, which was played at West Park in Burnie.

This Tasmanian State Grand Final is famous as being the only major state Grand Final in Australia to be declared `no game'. more -->
Queenstown At Saturday's inaugural West Coast Football Extravaganza AFL Tasmania has made a special announcement in respect of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame.

AFL Tasmania General Manager, Scott Wade announced on behalf of the Board of Management of AFL Tasmania that the famous Queenstown Oval, 'The Gravel', is to be inducted into to the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame as "special category" induction. more -->
HIGH PROFILE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF The current Chairman of AFL Tasmania, Dominic Baker, today introduced and welcomed Scott Clayton and Brendon Gale as newly appointed Directors to the Board of AFL Tasmania. more -->
AFL TASMANIA MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - APPOINTMENTS TO AFL Tasmania will make a major announcement in relation to the appointment of 2 high profile recently retired AFL players to the AFL Tasmania Board of Management on Friday March 2 at Pier 1 Private Dining Room - Wrest Point Casino commencing at 11.00am. more -->
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania is seeking the support of the Tasmanian football family for the third year of Tasmanian footballs' major recognition project - the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
Passing of Darrell Dasher Eaton - A GREAT TASMAN AFL Tasmania joins the North Hobart FC and the football community in mourning the untimely passing of Darrell Eaton. Although "Dasher's" greatest achievements were attained during his time with North Hobart he made a significant contribution to football as a player, coach and umpire in the North-west and for Tasmania. A summary of his signifcant football career is found in the history section of this web page. more -->
Open Letter to Tasmanian Football Followers Open Letter to the Examiner and Advocate - Published on December 7, 2006 more -->
South footy push grows POWERFUL Southern Tasmanian councils yesterday backed a campaign for AFL games at Bellerive.
In a show of strength, Kingborough, Clarence and Brighton supported the Hobart City Council call for games to be shared between Hobart and Launceston. more -->
South Australian star returns 1966 state guernsey Former Tasmanian and Glenorchy ruckman John Kingston today received back his only state Guernsey after 40 years.

Retired South Australian football star Ken Eustice, who captained his state and won the SANFL best and fairest Magarey Medal, returned the Guernsey after he received it 40 years ago following the final game of the 1966 Australian National Football Carnival between Tasmania and South Australia. more -->
South Australian star returns 1966 State guernsey Please note we will be conducting a media conference today Wednesday 25 October at North Hobart Oval at 11am. more -->
AFL Grand Final Week School Display AFL Tasmania and the Tasmanian Education Department will conduct a joint media conference this Friday at Abbotsfield Primary School in Claremont to celebrate the culmination of the AFL football season and make some important announcements regarding football resources for all Tasmanian Schools. more -->
AFL Financial Strategy initiatives for 2007-2011 The AFL has revealed it will spend $650 million over the next five years on its 16 AFL clubs - with more money being given to several needy AFL clubs - as part of the revenue raised from its new media deal. more -->
Mariners Player Sponsor List Mariners Player Sponsor List for 2006 more -->
Ladies GF Dinner AFL Tasmania are running the first Ladies Luncheon Dinner at the Country Club Casino on the 28th of September more -->
Seagulls feast on Devil pups IN footy, if you can possibly help it, don't send kids on a men's
job.
Because of a rash of injuries, the Devils had no choice in
yesterday's second-last-round VFL clash with Williamstown at Burbank Oval. more -->
Devils can end with touch of final glory YOU could say this VFL season has gone Haywire for the Devils.
First it was Mathew Armstrong's shock decision to quit as coach
after their 13th-round belting by Frankston put a huge hole in their finals
hopes. more -->
Aurora Country Gold Carnival Tasmanian Devil player, and `Face' of Aurora Footy in Schools, Justin Plapp and All Australian youth player Tom Bellchambers, opened the 2006 Aurora Primary School `Country Gold' Carnival at Aurora Stadium.

Justin has been involved in the delivery of the Aurora `Footy in Schools' Program, with the assistance of the Development team at AFL Tasmania throughout Tasmania, which will see over 10,000 students participating in the Program from Grades 3 to 6. more -->
Atkins in the running; Werribee coach keen on Devi TASMANIAN-born Werribee coach Simon Atkins last night confirmed he would be interested in applying for the soon-to-be-expanded job of coach of the Devils. more -->
Devils' season is over; Werribee loss snuffs out T THE Devils have said all year they would review the Kangaroos
partial alignment at the season's end -- well, they can start that review
now.
The Devils' 35-point loss to bogey team Werribee -- the only team
the Devils are yet to beat in the VFL despite seven attempts -- and
Frankston's win over Casey yesterday ensured the Devils' faint finals dreams
are over. more -->
Devils in curtain-raiser to AFL game THE Devils final home-and-away game has been moved and will now be a
curtain-raiser to the Hawthorn-Kangaroos game at Aurora Stadium. more -->
Devils desperate to jump up AFTER six clashes, the tally stands at Werribee six, Devils zero,
but no one can explain why.
Devils coach Brendon Bolton earlier this week could not put a finger
on why the Tigers are the only VFL team the Devils are yet to defeat, and
neither could his Werribee counterpart, former Burnie Docker Simon Atkins
yesterday. more -->
Atkin lines up exclusive club; Stalwart roars to f ALREADY boasting arguably the best resume of any Tasmanian-based
footballer, Ben Atkin is about to add a major milestone to his considerable
list of achievements.
When the Devils take on their nemesis, Werribee, in Melbourne on
Sunday, Atkin, 30, will play his 100th VFL match for the side. more -->
AFL Tasmania and AASC supporting Healthy Lifestyle AFL Tasmania and the Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils announced today the signing of major salmon producer TASSAL as a sponsor. The sponsorship involves a monetary element as well as an allocation of salmon product to be used by the Tasmania Football Club. more -->
Heritage Day 2006 - Hudson's Greats Tasmanian football Icon Peter Hudson has selected 29 great Tasmanian players for recognition as part of the AFL Tasmania and Tasmanian Devils "Heritage Day" promotion this weekend. The list of greats and further details of the Heritage Day initiative were announced at a media conference today. more -->
French documentary film crew bring international f The Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils will be hosting some international visitors this Saturday night when a French documentary film crew attend the Tasmanian Devils versus Coburg Tigers game at Aurora Stadium. more -->
HALL OF FAME - LEGENDS, ICONS and INDUCTEES AFL Tasmania successfully conducted the second gala induction function of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart tonight with the highlight of the evening being the announcement of the fourth and fifth `Icons' of Tasmanian football. more -->
Inductees No.25 to 32 announced AFL Tasmania has announced the final 8 inductees for 2006 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. A total of 32 persons will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. more -->
Sports Trainer training and development opportunit AFL Tasmania and Sports Medicine Australia will provide opportunities for Tasmanian sports trainers to become Level 1 accredited and also to further develop their skills and knowledge through conference and Level 2 accreditation opportunities in Victoria. more -->
Di Venuto answers Devils summons NORTH Hobart's Oliver Di Venuto has answered the Devils call.
The call, by way of phone, came from Devils coach Mathew Armstrong inviting the Demons' wingman to training. more -->
Inductees No.19 to 24 announced AFL Tasmania has announced a further 6 inductees for 2006 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. A total of 32 persons will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. more -->
Brett's milestone points how far to go IT is a measure of the team player Brett Geappen is that he views Sunday's clash with North Ballarat at Bellerive as the last chance for the Devils to get back into the VFL finals race.
A personal consideration -- he becomes only the second player after Ian Callinan to play 100 games for the Devils -- pales by comparison. more -->
Striped blot on the life of a legend; Baldock elev DARREL Baldock is the first to concede his football life was blessed with magic moments -- although if he had the chance, he would change the greatest, most defining experience of his unique career. more -->
Under 18s raise the bar WITH a team filled with height and with a taste of Devils experience, coach Hamish Ogilvie hopes to take Tasmania to consecutive
under-18 national championship titles in Victoria. more -->
Inductees No 13 to 18 announced AFL Tasmania has announced a further 6 inductees for 2006 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. A total of 32 persons will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. more -->
Devils' prodigal son set to face sibling A REMORSEFUL Nathan Grima will return to the Devils team tomorrow seeking redemption -- and a duel with his younger brother, Todd.
The 20-year-old key defender was suspended for four weeks after breaking the jaw of Sandringham's Andrew Biddlecombe with a raised elbow. more -->
Devils adopt new battle plan A FOREST of Geelong talls for Sunday's VFL game against the Devils at Skilled Stadium has convinced coach Mathew Armstrong he needs a change of game plan. more -->
Drinks drama Hay hit with $5000 fine, one-match ba OUT-OF-FORM Kangaroos and Devils fullback Jonathan Hay was suspended
yesterday and fined the maximum $5000 for drinking alcohol the night before
last Saturday's VFL match at Bellerive Oval. more -->
The Tigers are set to prowl Tasmania As a lead-up to Richmond's Round 12 match against Hawthorn at Launceston's Aurora Stadium next Sunday (June 18), the Club will be conducting a series of junior football clinics and special player appearances throughout the Apple Isle. more -->
Identities 7 to 12 announced AFL Tasmania has announced a further 6 inductees for 2006 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. A total of 32 persons will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. more -->
Live TRUenergy VFL Round 9 and The VFL Hour on S Footy fans can look forward to a double-header weekend of TRUenergy VFL action over the Queen's Birthday long weekend. more -->
Progressing the recognition of our AFL Tasmania today announced that it has nominated Horrie Gorringe to be an inductee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and called for the elevation of Darrel Baldock to the status of legend of Australian Football. more -->
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania has announced the first 6 of 32 inductees for 2006 to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
Legendary team announced AFL Tasmania has announced the second legendary team of Tasmanian football, the North Launceston team of 1998, has been selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2006. more -->
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL IS NO.1 Australian Football is the most popular football code in Australia and continues to show strong growth at all levels of the game. more -->
Dedicated youngsters give Devils a hand JUST like last season, the Devils hope the arrival of the HighMarks teenagers will inspire them to victory. more -->
Devils face a fierce swarm of Bullants AFTER two bad losses plus suspension and injury worries, surely
things can't get much worse for the Devils? more -->
Devils line up revenge, Two weeks of hard work boo AFTER two weeks of punishing training, the Devils hope to find out
if their desire to do the hard things just took a day off or is on a longer
holiday. more -->
Devils wary of battered Bombers THE demise of Essendon and the pounding the proud club is receiving
in Melbourne should be sounding warning bells within the Devils players,
Devils coach Mathew Armstrong said yesterday. more -->
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania will conduct a media event this Wednesday to announce the second memorable game in the history of Tasmanian football to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
Campbell Street Primary School Students to Visit N The President of the North Hobart Football Club (NHFC) - GUNNS North Hobart Demons, Mr John Leedham announced today that students from the Campbell Street Primary School had accepted an invitation to visit the club on Monday (22 May 2006). The students will visit the club between 12 noon and 2.00 pm. more -->
TASMANIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME & HERITAGE MONTH - AFL Tasmania released the details of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony and Tasmanian Football Heritage Month at an announcement today at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. more -->
Double blow for Devils; Grima gets four, Bartlett THE Devils suffered a massive blow last night when their in-form key
defender Nathan Grima was suspended for four matches by the VFL Tribunal. more -->
AFL Tasmania and the Tasmanian Education Department in conjunction with the AFL Youth Ambassador, Jason McCartney, and Angelo Lekkas will be running the 2006 Your Destiny is a Matter of Choice, "Live your Dream" Seminars across Tasmania from the 9th through to the 11th of May. more -->
BATTLE WITH JUVENILE ARTHRITIS PUTS TASSIE TEENAGE WHEN a doctor told Rokeby teenager, Tim Dennis, to `keep moving' to overcome the potentially crippling effects of juvenile arthritis, the remarkable 14-year-old blocked out the pain and took to footy with a passion more -->
Tasmanian Devils to remember the ANZACs The Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils will be back doing it at night at Aurora Stadium on Saturday 22nd April from 6.30pm in the annual ANZAC commemoration game against the Frankston Dolphins. more -->
AFL LIVE! and AFL Tasmania Announce Exciting Initi AFL LIVE! Chairman Peter Hudson, AFL Tasmania General Manager Scott Wade with Paul Lecher from Australia Post, today announced an exciting initiative for all levels of football in Tasmania. more -->
MBF Highmarks MBF and AFL Tasmania will announce the 12 teenagers selected for the MBF HighMarks youth development program for 2006. more -->
Tasmanian Devils Commence New Season The Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils commence their 6th VFL season on Friday 7th April at 6.30pm at Aurora Stadium. more -->
Bartlett return a boost. Devils in impressive form BIG Bart's back. That was the good news to come out of the Devils' first practice game of the season against Victorian Ovens and Murray league
team Myrtleford at Launceston's Aurora Stadium yesterday. more -->
NAB Cup Curtain Raiser The Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils will have their first 2006 hit out against the Ovens-Murray 2005 grand finalists Myrtleford Saints. This game will be the curtain raiser to the NAB Cup game between Hawthorn-Adelaide game at Aurora Stadium on Saturday. more -->
NAB AFL Auskick & Junior Footy in Tasmania - Regis It seems like ages but it's almost footy season again... more -->
Football partners keen to go THE Tasmanian Devils' partial alignment with the Kangaroos went on show early at North Hobart Oval yesterday.
And the signs are encouraging they can make it work. more -->
Change heralds dawn of a bright new era IN the end, it was no-contest as to which ground the Devils wanted to call their southern home for VFL matches. more -->
Move lifts Devils' game PLAYERS, officials and fans would all benefit from the Tasmanian Devils' relocation from North Hobart Oval to Bellerive Oval in the new year.
That was the strong belief expressed by Football Tasmania general manager Scott Wade and Tasmanian Cricket Association chairman Brent Palfreyman at yesterday's announcement of the VFL club's move. more -->
Tasmanian football participation reaches record le AFL Tasmania today announced a new record number of participants in football across Tasmania in 2005. more -->
Late Bonus for New Magpie Today at North Hobart Oval AFL Tasmania announced that Sam Isles had been drafted to the Collingwood Football Club, picked as number 2 in the pre season draft. more -->
Tassie Devils players visiting King and Flinders I Justin Plapp, Kane Richter and a young up and coming player in Aaron Cornelius will be travelling to the islands by light plane to King and Flinders Island for a school football promotion. more -->
AFL Tasmania Award Presentations - 2005 AFL Tasmania presented a number of high profile recognition Awards at ceremonies in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone today. more -->
Brent Williams as Club Coach for 2006 and 2007 The President of the North Hobart Football Club GUNNS NORTH HOBART DEMONS, Mr John Leedham, announced today that club 2003 premiership player and former Tassie Devil Brent Williams has been appointed club Coach for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. more -->
Beams and Plapp re-sign until 2007 TASMANIAN Devils captain Ben Beams said yesterday Kangaroos who played for his team under a partial alliance in the VFL next season would be told to perform like Devils.
Beams and Justin Plapp gave the proposed alliance their blessing yesterday when they signed on for another two seasons. more -->
Devils limit Kangaroos in alliance deal THE Tasmanian Devils have capped the number of Kangaroo players they are willing to accept each week under an alliance with the Kangaroos.
The Devils broke the news to the Kangaroos in Melbourne yesterday when they met the AFL club to thrash out plans for a proposed partial VFL alliance from next season. more -->
Home stretch - Devils deal may see Roos play in Ta AN alignment with the Devils could open the door for the Kangaroos to play AFL home games in Launceston, AFL Tasmania general manager Scott Wade said yesterday.
Wade said while the Kangaroos were committed to playing three games in Canberra next season, things could change very quickly in the AFL.
"It is very important to Tasmania we grow our connections with AFL clubs, particularly a club like the Kangaroos," he said. more -->
POTENTIAL ALIGNMENT IN THE AIR?? Geoff Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of AFL Club North Melbourne (Kangaroos), today announced his Clubs intention to establish a partnership arrangement with VFL teams North Ballarat Roosters and Wrest Point Tasmanian Devils. more -->
Coach's fitness comments spurred Callinan DEVILS star Ian Callinan yesterday thanked his coach Mathew Armstrong for helping him score a runaway win in the Alastair Lynch Medal - and maybe even a spot on an AFL club list. more -->
Callinan romps it home as top Devil IT was a case of Ian Callinan first and daylight second at last night's awards ceremony for the Tasmanian Devils' best player in the VFL.
Callinan, 22, won the Alastair Lynch Medal at a gala dinner at Wrest Point Casino by polling 61 votes, a whopping 23 ahead of ruckman Travis Ronaldson (38) with captain Ben Beams (33) third. more -->
Mariners catch a draft THE Tasmanian foursome at the AFL draft camp in Canberra performed well, Tassie Mariners coach Hamish Ogilvie said.
"Todd Grima, Sam Iles, Grant Birchall and Angus Graham all did pretty well in a camp where no-one really stood with the exception of Tom Rischbieth from Sturt [SA]," Ogilvie said. more -->
Devils beware! FRANKSTON has rejected an alliance with AFL club Kangaroos next season, and yesterday warned the Tasmanian Devils they should do the same. more -->
Bombers' $1m target. Second VFL club will need big LAUNCESTON'S bid to launch a second VFL team in Tasmania would need an annual budget of more than $1 million and a guarantee that its team would be competitive in Australia's second strongest football league. more -->
Big blow for Bombers plan THE proposal for a second Tasmanian VFL team based in Launceston was dealt a major blow yesterday when AFL Tasmania refused to back the plan. more -->
Toyota Car Raffle Winners The Toyota Car Raffles have been drawn, and the winners are... more -->
VFL Team of the Year The VFL announced the Team of the Year at the JJ Liston Trophy dinner held at Moonee Valley held on Monday night. more -->
Semi final appeal to Devils supporters - Get in ea TASMANIA Football Club president Guy Abel has appealed to fans not to be late for the early 1.10pm start of the Devils' VFL first semi-final at Bellerive on Sunday.
Abel's plea yesterday followed queues of up to 70m at entrances to the oval in both Church St and Derwent St shortly before the start of the Devils' second elimination final win against Frankston on Sunday. more -->
Gritty Devils make it 10 in a row EARLY in the last quarter at Bellerive yesterday, the Devils' nine-game VFL winning streak looked in danger of coming to a sudden end.
A roaring crowd of 10,176 at the second elimination final began to lose its voice as a charging Frankston reduced a 22-point deficit to 11. more -->
Atkin back to fire the Devils Tassie Devils coach Mathew Armstrong last night recalled experienced and dynamic on-baller Ben Atkin to the Devils line-up for Sunday's do-or-die VFL elimination final against the Frankston Dolphins at Bellerive Oval. more -->
Callinan confirms he's the best DEVILS' pocket rocket Ian Callinan isn't a man to slow down. more -->
Aurora Country Gold Football Carnival Results - Fi The Aurora `Country Gold' Primary School Football Carnival concluded last Friday at Aurora Stadium. more -->
Aurora Country Gold Football Carnival Results - Da The Aurora `Country Gold' Primary School Football Carnival commenced last Thursday at Aurora Stadium.

The Carnival was opened by Tasmanian Devils player, Kane Richter, and the players and parents were welcomed to Launceston by the Mayor Janie Dickenson.

The carnival is being conducted by Primary School Sport Tasmania, AFL Tasmania and supported by Aurora. Around 200 parents and friends of the 120 participating players in attendance. more -->
MBF NTJFA Grand Final AFL Tasmania and the NTJFA will introduce grand final teams and announce the schedule for this year's MBF Northern Tasmanian Junior Football Association grand finals, this Tuesday 23rd August at Aurora Stadium. more -->
Devils hold on in tough conditions A timely defensive mark in the Williamstown goal square by Tassie Devils defender Scott Stephens in the dying minutes of the game helped Tasmania hang on for a thrilling five-point victory over the Seagulls in their final roster match at Burbank Oval yesterday. more -->
TASSIE NAB AFL AUSKICKERS ARE WINNERS Its official Tasmanian AFL Auskickers have won the opportunity of a life time - to play on the MCG at halftime of the 2005 Toyota AFL Grand Final. more -->
Callinan takes award THE Devils' little dynamo Ian Callinan has scored a resounding win in the Bartercard-McDonald's VFL Player of the Year award. more -->
Devils dance on Tigers' grave A FREEZING night in Launceston and just a four-day break could not
stop the Tasmanian Devils warming up for the VFL finals with a 28-point win
over Coburg Tigers at Aurora Stadium last night. more -->
Wager is recalled by Devils Tassie Devils coach Mathew Armstrong last night made two changes to his side for tonight's crucial clash against the Richmond-aligned Coburg Tigers at Aurora Stadium with the Devils seeking a record eighth consecutive VFL win. more -->
A Geappen gap in the Devils defence TASMANIAN Devil Brett Geappen will miss the first round of VFL finals if club officials can't find grounds to appeal against his three-match suspension in Melbourne last night for an incident against Bendigo on Sunday. more -->
Ian's on the ball and on the money WITH two rounds to play, onballer Ian Callinan continues to lead the pack in the Bartercard-McDonald's VFL Player of the Year award. more -->
Tassie raises the Devil. Seven in a row as finals A THIRD-QUARTER melee and a verbal mauling from coach Mathew Armstrong yesterday inspired Tasmania to its best win in its seven-game winning streak.
Playing third-placed Bendigo at Bendigo - the club's longest and arguably toughest road trip in the VFL - the Devils withstood a late home-town rally to win by nine points, 14.7 (91) to 12.10 (82). more -->
Happy Devils are warned Tassie Devils coach Mathew Armstrong said his players needed to guard against complacency ahead of Sunday's crucial VFL clash against the third-placed Bendigo Bombers in Bendigo. more -->
Aurora left out of finals picture Bellerive Oval looks set to host one and possibly two VFL finals this season if the Tassie Devils make the VFL eight - leaving Aurora Stadium, the State's best football venue, out of the picture. more -->
Fan loyalty set to be repaid with home finals Crow ALTHOUGH the VFL is giving little away, the Devils are confident of hosting one, and even two matches, if they finish in the top eight.
That was the upbeat response yesterday from Tasmania Football Club president Guy Abel. more -->
Callinan keeps his handy lead LITTLE Devils dynamo Ian Callinan has retained his comfortable lead in the Bartercard-McDonald's VFL Player of the Year award. more -->
Aurora to sponsor Regional Primary School Football State Head Coach, Matthew Armstrong, was joined by Tasmanian Devils and the face of Footy In Schools, Kane Richter, and Aurora Manager, Ricky McCulloch, at North Hobart Oval today to announce that major Tasmanian energy provider, Aurora, has extended its partnership with AFL Tasmania via sponsorship of the "Aurora Regional Primary School Football Carnivals'. more -->
BRILLIANT BEAMS LEADS THE WAY AS . . . Devils hit IT was a dream day of footy that came true for the Tasmanian Devils at North Hobart Oval yesterday.
For starters, they charged to a record sixth consecutive VFL win by belting the Hawthorn-aligned Box Hill Hawks by 56 points. more -->
AFL Merit Awards 2005 AFL Tasmania has been invited to submit two nominations for people who have contributed outstanding service to the AFL game. more -->
Key on-ballers may miss clash Tassie Devils on-ballers Shane Wager and Brett Robinson were both under injury clouds and had to pass fitness tests at training last night ahead of the Devils crunch game against finals rival Box Hill at North Hobart Oval tomorrow. more -->
Strong start for Tassie under-16s TASMANIA opened yesterday's national under-16 football carnival in
Brisbane with a 36-point win over the Northern Territory at Coorparoo. more -->
MBF and AFL Tasmania collaborate on young driver s The serious risk of fatalities and serious injuries among inexperienced drivers is a major concern for the Tasmanian community. more -->
Callinan continues to set a cracking pace DEVILS small Ian Callinan continues to burn brightly in the Bartercard-McDonald's VFL Player of the Year award.
For the third time in the Devils' past four games, Callinan took out the top vote of five in the side's courageous away win over Sandringham on Sunday. more -->
Devils kick on to make it five in a row The Tassie Devils continued their VFL resurgence with an impressive 13-point win against the Melbourne-aligned reigning premier Sandringham at the Trevor Barker Oval yesterday. more -->
MBF HighMarks Program in Tasmania In 2005 MBF conducted the High Marks program in Tasmania where 10 young athletes spent 3 days with the Tasmanian Devils attending training and education sessions. Two of these athletes were selected to attend the Hawthorn Football Club's High Marks program in July. more -->
Flower supports NHFC guernsey change The President of the North Hobart Football Club (NHFC), Mr John Leedham, announced today that Melbourne Football Club legend Robert Flower is in Hobart as guest speaker at the club's President's Dinner to be held this evening at Laetare Gardens. more -->
Hall of Fame Function AFL Tasmania successfully conducted the first gala induction function of the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart tonight with the highlight of the evening being the announcement of the first three `Icons' of Tasmanian football. more -->
Devils crack top eight ! THE Devils crashed their way into the VFL top eight yesterday with a powerful second-half performance to beat Geelong by 37 points at Skilled Stadium.
Led by brilliant on-baller Ian Callinan, the Devils won 19.10 (124) to 13.9 (87) in front of a small crowd on a cool, windy day. more -->
Inductees 96 to 130 - Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania has announced the third and final group of 35 players, coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
MBF HighMarks at Hawthorn A Day in the life of a AFL Hawthorn Football Player - By Dion Benson more -->
MBF Highmarks at Hawthorn A Day in the life of a AFL Hawthorn Football Player - By Taylor Forward more -->
Devils do their own Cat scan THE Devils have spent the week hitting the books as they prepare for what coach Mathew Armstrong believes is a season-defining game away against Geelong on Sunday.
After three wins in a row, the Devils are preparing to face a Geelong team hit by injuries and languishing in last place on the VFL ladder. more -->
Uprights of footy boot the big one TASMANIAN football stalwarts Peter Floyd and Graeme Hamley have watched more Sherrins sail over their white floppy hats than they care to remember.
Floyd, 69, and Hamley, 61, will be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame as goal umpires at a gala dinner at Wrest Point Hotel-Casino on July 15.
Both actually started their careers as field umpires. more -->
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame AFL Tasmania has announced the second group of 35 players, coaches, umpires, administrators and media representatives to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
Tribunal last blow for three Mariners TASMANIA and Queensland's wild half-time football brawl in the National Under 18 Championships will see five players face eight charges at the tribunal tomorrow.
Queensland's Albert Proud - whose sister took to the field to help break up the brawl - has been reported for striking Tasmanian trio Marcus Turner, Mitchell Thorp and James Armstrong. more -->
On-baller Callinan two votes clear PROLIFIC on-baller Ian Callinan has extended his lead in the Bartercard-McDonalds VFL player of the year award. more -->
Roosters mauled, Tassie resurrects 2005 season Tasmania has resurrected its 2005 VFL season after mauling the insipid North Ballarat Roosters by 63 points at Bellerive Oval yesterday, 22.11 to 12.8.
The win has come at a cost though, with Daniel Archer out for the season with a ligament tear, and Andrew Triffett out to a broken jaw. more -->
NAB AFL U18 Championships - All Australians After lengthy debate throughout the week and looking at 12 matches, the selectors decided that it would be appropriate to name, for the first time, the NAB AFL under-18 All-Australian side in position and that's what we've endeavoured to achieve. more -->
Mariners fight their way to national title A HUGE half-time brawl could not overshadow Tasmania's stirling 11-point win over Queensland yesterday to win the Division Two national under-18 football championship.
The Mariners led all day but had to withstand a late Queensland comeback as the northerners got within five points late in the final term. more -->
Preview for Devils v North Ballarat, Bellerive, Su THE Devils will give star fullback Mathew Jovanovic every opportunity to be fit for Sunday's big clash against North Ballarat at Bellerive.
After the VFL tribunal failed to come to the Devils' aid and rub out star Roosters full-forward Nathan Saunders, Devils coach Mathew Armstrong will be hoping Jovanovic (calf) is right to go. more -->
Aurora's great gatecrash riddle. Gate crash debacl THE Tasmanian Devils are investigating a gate-takings debacle from Aurora Stadium on Saturday when 3628 people went through the turnstiles - but only 1029 paid. more -->
HALL OF FAME - FIRST 60 INDUCTEES AFL Tasmania has announced the first 60 players, coaches, administrators / volunteers and media representatives to be inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame. more -->
Devils' double base Team to abandon Devonport DEVILS president Guy Abel has laid down an ultimatum for a decision on where the club will be based next season.
Abel said yesterday the Devils will likely play home games at only two grounds next season, at Launceston Aurora Stadium and either Bellerive or North Hobart in the South -- spelling the end to the Devils' sole North-West Coast home game. more -->
Devils take sting out of Scorpions "BRING on next week."
That was the message from Devils coach Mathew Armstrong's after his brave side recorded its third win for the VFL season and second consecutive
victory with a final-quarter burst against Springvale at Launceston's Aurora
Stadium last night. more -->
Grima leads Tassie to lopsided victory TASMANIA started its NAB AFL under-18 championship campaign in
brilliant style yesterday with key forward Todd Grima kicking 10 goals in a
62-point win over Northern Territory at Melbourne's Optus Oval. more -->
Top trio clear to take on Scorpions THE injury-riddled Devils finally received some good news last night, with three of their top players passing fitness tests. more -->
ODFA merger talk proves un-Pleasant MT Pleasant has reacted angrily to suggestions the Oatlands District Football Association could fold as clubs merge to join the Southern Regional League. more -->
Brett joins brother on sidelines DEVILS star Brett Geappen will miss Saturday's match against Springvale in Launceston after being suspended for one week by the VFL Tribunal last night. more -->
Great Team Announced - North Hobart AFL Tasmania has announced the first great Club to be selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005 is the North Hobart Football Club. more -->
Geappen accepts 2 weeks, Geappen contests Tribunal Results from Round 11 (Tasmania) more -->
Skipper leads by example as . . . Devils deliver A STUNNING captain's goal by Ben Beams and the steely determination of his teammates earned the Tasmanian Devils their second win of the season over finals contender Frankston in Melbourne on Saturday. more -->
Scottsdale 1973 team recognized AFL Tasmania has announced the great teams of Tasmanian football as nominated by all Tasmania's longstanding senior football clubs, football associations or the Hall of Fame selection committee and is pleased to advise that the first great team, the Scottsdale team of 1973, has been selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005. more -->
Devils' sights on netting Dolphins THE Tasmanian Devils are confident they can turn around a four-game VFL losing streak when they take on the Frankston Dolphins in Melbourne tomorrow.
The Devils are on the bottom of the VFL ladder with only one win to their credit, which was over second-placed Sandringham, while the Dolphins are sixth. more -->
No room for sentiment. Aurora holds the aces THE North Hobart Oval is considered by many - especially those south of the divide - to be the ancestral home of Tasmanian footy.
As well as VFL, TFL, interstate and intrastate matches, North Hobart has hosted ANFC carnivals and was briefly a home away from home for Fitzroy when it was in its AFL death throes in the early to mid-1990s. more -->
Queensland batters Mariners' title hopes THE Tassie Mariners' hopes for the national under-18 football championships at the end of the month received a setback in Melbourne yesterday.
They were convincingly beaten by Queensland in their lead-up Challenge Cup match at Optus Oval, 10.14 (74) to 6.9 (45). more -->
In gloom, Devils see the daylight IT might seem silly to say it, but there isn't that much difference between the side on top of the VFL ladder and the one on the bottom.
Richly endowed with determination if near bankrupt for talls, the Devils went down by 17 points to Werribee yesterday in the rain and gloom at North Hobart Oval. more -->
Depleted Mariners fall short THE Tassie Mariners lost yesterday's Challenge Cup match to the
Northern Territory by a goal at Melbourne's Optus Oval, 8.9 (57) to 9.9
(63). more -->
Local Tasmanian Games Recognized AFL Tasmania with the assistance of the Clubs have selected the most memorable club games for recognizion for the Hall of Fame. Click on the following link for more information. more -->
Tasmania v VFL 1960 game recognized AFL Tasmania has announced the most memorable games of Tasmanian football as nominated by all Tasmania's longstanding senior football clubs, football associations or the Hall of Fame selection committee and is pleased to advise that the game between Tasmania and Victoria in 1960 at York Park has been selected for induction into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005. more -->
Visiting coach at home WHEN a visiting VFL side flies in to play the Devils at North Hobart, it can be an alien and very testing environment.
But that won't be the case for the Western Bulldogs-aligned Werribee on Saturday because its new coach Simon Atkins is a former Tasmanian who knows the lie of the land and the pitfalls. more -->
Hall steps into lead STAR midfielder Ken Hall has taken the lead in the Bartercard-McDonald's VFL Player of the Year award.
The long-kicking Hall received the top vote of five for his busy game in last Saturday's 18-point loss to the Carlton-aligned Northern Bullants at Devonport Oval. more -->
Icing on cake. Ultimate accolade for Tassie champi CLARENCE great Stuart Spencer last night became only the eighth Tasmanian to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Spencer joined Roy Cazaly, Peter Hudson, Ian Stewart, Darrel Baldock, Royce Hart, Laurie Nash and Ivor Warne-Smith on the honourboard of the AFL at an induction dinner in Melbourne last night. more -->
Done at home - that stings worst of all After the Devils closed the gap to just three points in the opening
minute of the final quarter, the angry Ants surged to secure only their
second victory over the Tasmanians since 2001, winning 10.20 (80) to 9.9
(62). more -->
Warning to Coast on VFL fixture POOR support for the Tasmanian Devils against the Northern Bullants in Devonport today could spell the end of VFL football on the North-West Coast.
The Coast is on notice that if the match is a flop, its annual VFL fixture will be moved to either Aurora Stadium or Bellerive. more -->
Devils try Ant-eating. Chance for upset at Devonpo A CARLTON-packed Northern Bullants have two chinks in their armour going into their VFL clash with the Tasmanian Devils at Devonport Oval today
- the big ground and a bad away record. more -->
Hall of Fame established in Launceston AFL Tasmania today announced, with the support of Australian Football ICON Ron Barassi, that a Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame will be established and positioned at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. more -->
Mariners go to extremes for great victory THE goalkicking firepower of a tall and a small yesterday blasted the Tassie Mariners to their third win in four matches.
Follower-forward Todd Grima and crumbing forward Matthew Wade each kicked seven goals to spearhead their side to a great 45-point win over the Geelong Falcons at Skilled Stadium in a TAC Cup curtain-raiser to the AFL clash between Geelong and Fremantle. more -->
Same old story for Devils FROM the time the Devils ran onto the ground to the Springvale theme song, it was obvious this would not be their night.
And so it proved, with second-placed Bendigo -- bristling with 16 Essendon-listed players -- breaking the Devils late in the third quarter and running out comfortable 36-point winners at Launceston's Aurora Stadium last night, 13.8 (86) to 7.8 (50).
Devils' coach Mathew Armstrong learnt nothing new last night. more -->
Third game for Tassie. Hopes of further AFL match THE Gold Coast will host two AFL home-and-away matches next season- but Launceston's Aurora Stadium is also set to host another Hawthorn game.
It has been strongly tipped Hawthorn will increase its two-game Tasmanian venture to three next season while its home ground, the MCG, is out of action hosting the Commonwealth Games. more -->
Fame shame! - Time to honour `the great JL' JOHN Leedham is widely regarded as Tasmania's best footballer to never play in the VFL/AFL.
"The great JL'' captained Tasmania during the golden era of the 1950s, and in '53 became the first Tasmanian to win All-Australian honours.
Last year Leedham, 77, was named vice-captain of Tasmania's Team of the Century. more -->
Atkin in star role as Vics go down DESPITE a heart-breaking four-point loss in an interstate thriller in Melbourne yesterday, Tasmanians dominated for the VFL against the victorious SANFL.
Hard-running Devil Ben Atkin starred in the midfield for the Big V, gathering 28 possessions and kicking two goals to earn the Frank Johnson medal as the VFL's best player. more -->
Tassie to fight to keep Saints THE Tasmanian football community knows it has to fight to keep St Kilda playing at Launceston's Aurora Stadium past its 2007 contract, says AFL Tasmania.
AFL Tasmania general manager Scott Wade was responding to comments by former top state administrator Doug Davey. more -->
AFL at Bellerive call: Senator says ground not use THE President of the Australian Senate, Tasmanian Liberal senator Paul Calvert, has reignited the Bellerive-AFL games debate, saying the stadium is under-utilised and blasting the State Government yesterday. more -->
Quintet of Devils to wear `Big V' THE 2005 Devils have set a club record for VFL representation, with five players selected for Saturday's game against the SANFL at Melbourne's TEAC Oval. more -->
Top shelf all in the cellar DESPITE only scoring their first win last Saturday and sitting second-last on the ladder, the Devils have a record six representatives for the VFL squad -- the most of any club.
The 38-man squad announced yesterday to play the SANFL at TEAC Oval on May 21 contains regular Devils stars Ben Beams and Ben Atkin.
This year it also includes fullback Mathew Jovanovic, on-baller Ken Hall, goal-kicking midfielder Ian Callinan and leading full-forward Justin Plapp. more -->
Finally SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT . . . TWO top guns led a shoot-out as reigning VFL premier Sandringham bit the dust at North Hobart yesterday, ending the Tasmanian Devils' five-game losing start to the season.
Ian Callinan and captain Ben Beams kicked four goals each as the Devils finished with bullseye precision to win 19.9 (123) to 15.12 (102). more -->
Revenge set to motivate Devils THE Devils have only beaten reigning VFL premier Sandringham once in seven meetings since joining the VFL in 2001.
That was on April 10 last year when they tore strips off the Zebras at North Hobart Oval to win by 40 points.
With a 0-5 win-loss start this season, which has left them on the bottom of the ladder, the Devils have never needed a second win over third-placed Sandringham as desperately as they do at North Hobart tomorrow. more -->
Judgment days. Devils warn on lack of members TASMANIA will never have an AFL presence unless it can fully support the Devils.
AFL Tasmania general manager Scott Wade says the Devils membership drive has stagnated, causing the same effect on the club's long-term future and that of football in the state. more -->
Devils get that sinking feeling...again!! JUST five rounds in and the Tassie Devils have conceded their VFL season is over after another disturbingly familiar loss to North Ballarat yesterday.
For coach Mathew Armstrong, the Devils' games have developed a pattern of good starts, comfortable leads, second-half fade-outs and agonising losses -- and he is the first to admit he does not have the answers. more -->
Finals now faint hope for Devils FOR a club which embraces the Anzac spirit as passionately as the
the Tasmanian Devils, it was sadly missing in the way they played at
Bellerive Oval yesterday.
After travelling like winners when 35 points up against Frankston
late in the second quarter, they slumped to their fourth consecutive VFL
defeat in as many matches. more -->
McCartney Live the Dream AFL Tasmania and the Tasmanian Education Department have announced a new partnership to enable the provision of five leadership seminars for Tasmanian high school and college students by AFL Youth Ambassador, Jason McCartney, and a number of AFL players in early May.
AFL Tasmania's General Manager, Scott Wade, and the Minister for Education, the honourable Paula Wriedt, detailed the visit at Aurora Stadium today and were joined by student leaders and school principals from the Exeter and Prospect High Schools. more -->
Devastated Devils done in thriller TEARS of anguish flowed from even the most hardened Tasmanian Devils as they fell two points short of victory in a VFL thriller against Geelong at North Hobart yesterday.
Even though the Cats stole the show 22.9 (141) to 21.13 (139), the bumper crowd of 4528 left knowing they'd seen one hell of a game. more -->
Round 2 - Tasmania v Geelong WITH Geelong boasting so much tall timber, the Devils will think they've stepped into an old-growth forest at North Hobart tomorrow.
The Cats' line-up for tomorrow's VFL clash contains 11 players who are 190cm-plus. Five are 195cm or more. more -->
Devils winners in battle of Britton AT the end of last season, Ben Britton felt his world had collapsed when he was axed from Burnie's NTFL grand final side against Devonport.
While the seniors celebrated their fourth premiership in a row, the 189cm Britton could take little solace from winning a reserves flag. more -->
Cat's eyes on a bigger role TASMANIAN Jarrod Garth intends to impress his Geelong superiors when the Cats take on the Devils in their VFL clash at North Hobart on Saturday.
Garth, 19, wants a shot at taking the place of injured Cat David Wojcinski on Geelong's senior list this year. more -->
Cats shaping as a very tall order THE Devils face a very tall task to beat Geelong in Saturday's VFL game at North Hobart.
And I mean that literally because the Cats, who should be fit and fresh after having the first-round bye, boast 16 players on their list who are 190cm or more. more -->
Jovanovic starts where he left off LAST year's joint winner Mathew Jovanovic has made a flying start in the $1000 McDonald's VFL Player-of-the-Year award.
Jovanovic, who shared the 2004 award with Brett Geappen, got the top vote of five for his fine game at full-back in the Devils' 32-point away loss to Springvale on Saturday. more -->
TASMANIAN TEAM OF THE CENTURY AFL Tasmania has announced the Team of the Century last night in a major function at Wrest Point... more -->
TASMANIAN TEAM OF THE CENTURY
AFL Tasmania has launched one of it's major projects for the 2004, the 'Tasmanian Team of the Century'.
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MBF Primary School Regional Championship The 2003 MBF Primary School Regional Championship will be conducted this Friday 29th August at the Youngtown Oval in Launceston. The Championship, which is in its third season, is sponsored by major health insurer MBF and conducted by AFL Tasmania and Primary School Sport Tasmania....... more -->
Country Gold Carnival The 2003 MBF Primary School `Country Gold' Carnival was launched today at the Hagley Farm Primary School. The longstanding Carnival is sponsored by major health insurer MBF and conducted by AFL Tasmania and Primary School Sport Tasmania. more -->
Grand Final Time.... AFL Tasmania is pleased to announce the grand final schedule for the MBF Footyfit program in 2003. Footyfit provides support for junior and youth community football with the assistance of major Australian personal and family medical insurer - MBF...... more -->
Development's Annual Raffle Winners AFL Tasmania Development's annual fundraising raffle was concluded on Sunday 20 July 2003. The draw took place at York Park and the following persons were successful in taking home the three magnificent football prizes on offer........ more -->
MBF / AFL TASMANIA MBF and AFL Tasmania realise that young people have important hopes and dreams. So.... HERE'S A CHANCE TO WIN A CASH PRIZE OF $500 To Help These Dreams Along..... more -->
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