Hawthorn 'extremely disappointed' by AFL's call to end Tasmanian partnership
Hawthorn Football Club has expressed extreme disappointment over the AFL's decision to end its partnership with Tasmania ahead of the state's entry into the league in 2028. The club has played home games in Tasmania since 2001 and has developed a strong fanbase there. The AFL stated that the transition is necessary to allow the Tasmania Devils to become the primary focus for football in the state.
- ▪Hawthorn has been forced to transition out of Tasmania before the 2028 season.
- ▪The club has played home games in Launceston since 2001 under a lucrative deal with the state government.
- ▪The AFL acknowledged Hawthorn's significant contribution to football in Tasmania but emphasized the need for the Tasmania Devils to thrive.
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Thu, 14 May76117→Fri, 15 May8175→Fri, 15 May9873→Sat, 16 May13365→Sat, 16 May12081→Sat, 16 May7462→Sun, 17 May61104→Sun, 17 May10973→Sun, 17 May8871→Thu, 21 May19:30--→Fri, 22 May19:40--→Fri, 22 May20:30--→Sat, 23 May13:15--→Sat, 23 May16:15--→Sat, 23 May16:35--→Sat, 23 May19:35--→Sun, 24 May12:30--→Sun, 24 May15:15--→ AFL Score Centre Hawthorn 'extremely disappointed' after AFL forces club to end Tasmanian partnershipTopic:AFLTue 19 May 2026 at 11:19amTue 19 May 2026 at 11:19amTue 19 May 2026 at 11:19amThe AFL is forcing Hawthorn to stop playing home games in Tasmania ahead of the 2028 season.
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