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James is the Sports Editor for the Mercury Newspaper and Sunday Tasmanian, and a reporter for CODE Sports. An award-winning journalist in sport, mental health, human rights, and a former Chief of Staff. James specialises in AFL, motorsport, Sydney-Hobart.

James Bresnehan

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Concept drawings of a Macquarie Point Stadium which includes an outer shell of apartments, proposed by the Stadia Precinct Consortia. Picture: SolutionsWon

Mac Point 2.0 makes final stadium pitch

Proponents of Macquarie Point Stadium 2.0 have laid of their all their cards on the table – presenting a fully-funded $2.3bn bid to the state government.

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Sam Siggins celebrates the winning goal. Tasmania V Queensland.Picture: Linda Higginson

Tassie football ace backs interstate games boost

TSL star Sam Siggins has declared “it’s super-important to engage the best players from around the state” after the plan for Tasmania to play six VFL games next year was revealed. Here’s what he said.

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Thane Brady President of North Launceston Football Club. Presidents of Tasmanian State League clubs meet with representatives of the AFL steering committee in the lead up to a decision about the future of the Tasmanian State League being made. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

‘A lot of challenges’: Tough path lays ahead for TSL power

After officially being voted into its new competition for 2025, North Launceston president Thane Brady believes the challenges are only just starting for his club. Here’s what he said.

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Tasmanian sharp-shooter Brandon Leary celebrates a goal against Queensland. Picture AFLQ Media

More rep footy? Inside AFL Tasmania’s plans for the state’s best

Something special is on the way for Tasmania’s elite football players next year to fill a gap in the state’s system ahead of the VFL team in 2026. Here’s what we know.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Iain Carlisle of the Tigers bowls during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on March 03, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Hobart Hurricanes secure rising star for BBL|14

All-rounder wants to become a forceful Hurricane after signing new two-year BBL deal.

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Playing coach Brad Tilbury and Hugh Williams celebrate. North Hobart TSL development league winners 2023. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Monkey is off our back’ in Brad Tilbury’s 150th

North Hobart delivered the perfect milestone gift for veteran Demon Brad Tilbury in his 150th TSL game. The Demons won their first match of the season with 16-year-old Charlie Bovill became the match-winning hero.

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Tasmanian Devils draft prospect Jack Callinan of Hobart who is the son of AFL player Ian Callinan and grandfather Des James who represented Tasmania in state football and is in the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame playing club football for Sandy Bay. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Tributes flow for AFL trailblazer Des James

Tasmanian football has lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of legendary backman Des James.

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EMBARGOED FOR PRINT/ONLINE TILL 22/12/23Rosny Parklands site as Tasmanian AFL teams' home. Indicative renders of the site. Picture: Tasmanian Government

Clarence council ready for High Performance Centre vote

REVEALED: Here are the dates and questions Clarence ratepayers will be asked in a vote about the $70m AFL High Performance Centre.

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Tassie rocked by shock state coaching change

Tasmania will have a new coach for its second rep game next month after the immediate resignation of the man in charge. Here’s what we know.

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Southern Football League guide for 2024. Lachy Watt playing coach of Cygnet Football Club and Callan Daly playing coach of Huonville Football Club. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Cygnet out to tame the Lions in SFL showdown

The biggest rivalry in the SFL will reignite on Saturday when undefeated Cygnet plays last year’s grand finalist Huonville Lions. Here’s what will be key.

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