Tasmanian government ‘pledges A$150m for new AFL franchise’ in latest expansion talks

Action from the AFL match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide in Hobart. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
Action from the AFL match between North Melbourne and Port Adelaide in Hobart. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Tasmanian state government has offered to contribute A$150m ($107.8m/€161m) to the establishment of a new Australian Football League (AFL) franchise based in the region, according to media reports.

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