‘Pretty sick’: How Tassie teen became a ‘Baby Boomer’
Tasmania’s rising basketball superstar Jacob Furphy described selection for his first senior Australia squad as “pretty sick” after being unveiled as the latest ‘Baby Boomer’.
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UTAS Stadium primed to host more elite content after upgrades
Upgrades to UTAS Stadium have begun, which will shore up its future as a top quality AFL and AFLW venue when Tasmania has its own team. But it will also enable officials to chase “more, and more diverse” elite content.
TIS hands scholarships to up-and-coming coaches
Six of the state’s most promising coaches have been given a significant leg up from the TIS as they chase their goals.
Roos take long term focus as coach announcement looms
Deloraine’s leaders have urged their players to remain committed and think about the long term process as they prepare to name their inaugural NTFA Premier League coach.
Bombers committed to Premier League as flag-winning coach tipped to return
North Launceston reaffirmed their commitment to helping make the NTFA Premier League work, and provided an update on who might fill some “very big shoes” in the club hierarchy.
City successful in WSL bid
Launceston City’s campaign to be included in the state’s top female league has been successful. Find out when they’ll make their WSL debut.
Deloraine, St Aloysius defend netball state champs crowns
Deloraine High School and St Aloysius rose to the challenge again by defending their titles at the High School Netball State Championships in Launceston on Tuesday.
Coach tracker: Hall of Famer to take charge at Scottsdale
Scottsdale has appointed an AFL Tasmania Hall of Fame member to lead them into the NTFA Premier League next year. Get the latest on the coaching merry-go-round in the state’s north here.
VFL: The Tasmanians who could press for a place in inaugural squad
Tasmania will have its own VFL team in 2026, but which local talents could be on the radar to figure in the inaugural squad? We take a look at some contenders across the state who can press their claims.
NTFA: All the signings of the 2024-25 off-season
Lilydale has landed arguably the biggest signing of the off-season so far with a former AFL star returning to his junior club. Check out the signings announced by each NTFA club for next season so far here.
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