A long-running push for a Tasmanian AFL team seems like it’s about to become a reality, with rumours spreading faster than a cold blast from Antarctica that the federal government will stump up $240 million to build a new 23,000-seat stadium in Hobart. According to multiple media reports, PM Albanese will head to Hobart this weekend to announce funding for a revamp of Macquarie Point, paving the way for the state to be granted an AFL licence. There is some opposition to the redevelopment from state Labor and Greens politicians, but Tassie’s Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff is on board with the proposal and is putting $375 million towards it. The stadium would become the home ground for the AFL’s 19th team, with the hot money on the team being called the Devils. The Tassie announcement seems to be the swan song for retiring AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan, with reports that Andrew Dillon has been chosen as his successor.