Our Submission to the Project of State Significance Process

Tasmania Football Club (TFC) has today submitted its representation to the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium project process.

The Club’s representation sticks to the areas that the Club has expertise in, ensuring that the correct subject matter experts are commenting on their relevant areas of interest.

It will come as no surprise that the Club has a very firm and positive view about this development. The Club’s submission addresses the following areas:

• The need for the stadium as a condition of the 19th licence of the AFL
• An overview of stadium economics and how that impacts Club sustainability and performance
• An overview of the statewide economic and social benefits the Club would forecast from the development

Tasmania Football Club CEO Brendon Gale welcomed the opportunity to submit to the process, “The stadium will be a game-changer – not just for footy, but for Hobart and the whole state.”

Gale added, “Projects like this lift communities – they bring people in, support local business, and inspire the next generation. Kids being able to dream about running out on a national stage, in front of a home crowd – that’s powerful.”

“The project needs scrutiny – that’s fair and necessary. But we have to accept that without the stadium, the Club won’t happen. And that would be a devastating loss for Tasmania.”

“In the modern game of AFL and AFLW, elite infrastructure isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. You need a stadium that supports the team’s success, that attracts the best athletes and staff, helps bring in fans and sponsors, and delivers a great game-day experience. It’s part of what makes a team viable, both on and off the field.”

Tasmania Football Club’s full submission can be viewed here.