The move from North Hobart to Bellerive was another nail. At least when the Taters played at League Headquarters with Jason the Heater up forward there was something to cheer about.
Playing at an empty Aurora stadium didn't generate much atmosphere either.
Coaching appointments were wide of the mark. The Guernsey was appalling from the start.
Bring on the Statewide League - I look forward to the club versus AFL Tasmania fights over promises made and broken already.
I also look forward to the Hobart Lions Premiership. Is The Heater still going around?
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AFL Tas is a sick joke.
The loss of the Devils is sad because AFL Tas killed them years ago and their long, lingering demise was painful. AFL Tas turned winners into losers.
The Statewide League is a sick joke that is set to bring down the curtain on Tassie footy. Soccer is going to repeat the national and international success hockey has brought to Tasmania. And the “people’s game” for Tasmanians will consist on support for mainland teams in an elite competition that is increasingly dominated by commercial rather than sporting or cultural interests.
Of course, the clubs have no choice other than to join the Statewide League, or play in a third grade country competition. Devonport is already close to bankruptcy, owes the D’port Council heaps and will have to travel every second week. Burnie will also have to travel every second week. What supporter base will they take with them – a couple of dedicated pensioners on a bus?
The best Tassie players will play in better competitions on the mainland in SA, or WA, or take the money in user-friendly conditions in Qld.
I’m going to take up surfing – better late than never!
Hear, hear Kerryl!
I guess there was an early sign when Matthew Armstrong kept talking about "the process" - there's no hope for a game that lets managerial witch doctors sink their teeth that far into it.
If you want an instructive example take a look at Rugby League - I know it's not a pretty sight, but take a quick peek. There's 23 year old blokes changing codes because they're bored shitless with a formulaic, money driven 'product'...and the crowds are responding.
Devils? Aren't they those furry little things that could demolish you from the ankles up?
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