.AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has hinted at a “conditional licence” being handed to Tasmania to form a 19th team, but 7NEWS' TomBrowne7 has revealed the key issue with that ploy. 7AFL 7NEWS
But McLachlan is adamant that the stadium must be a key part of the bid, and on Monday, said that the AFL would consider offering a licence on the condition that a stadium is built.“The league wants the Tasmanian government to commit to more than $10 million dollars annually. The AFL is also still insisting on a dedicated stadium,” he said.
“There isn’t a lot of tripartisan political support for a stadium in Tasmania. In fact, it’s eroded further in recent months. McLachlan has previously indicated the success of Tasmania’s bid is contingent on the development of a new stadium and on Monday said “nothing’s changed” in that regard.
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