Greens MP Vica Bayley, part of the delegation, described the AFL’s position as “huge corporate overreach.” But for the league, it’s not about politics; it’s about parity. Eighteen clubs across the country play in modern, broadcast-ready arenas with elite facilities. Tasmania wants to join that competition, and the Devils don’t want to sit outside it on goodwill alone. The club says the stadium will play a significant role in ensuring it is competitive from the first game.
