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Rum’un: Tasmanian for scallywag, cheeky, a bit naughty. Also the name of Tasmania Football Club new mascot. The club unveiling Rum’un today on its 1st birthday, and as it barrels toward 2027 and 2028 league entry ā€œNow is not the time to be quiet or comfortableā€ the club says ABC SPORT

Rum’un: Tasmanian for scallywag, cheeky, a bit naughty.

Also the name of <a href="/FC_Tasmania/">Tasmania Football Club</a> new mascot.

The club unveiling Rum’un today on its 1st birthday, and as it barrels toward 2027 and 2028 league entry

ā€œNow is not the time to be quiet or comfortableā€ the club says

<a href="/abcsport/">ABC SPORT</a>
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On Rum'un, Tasmania's misunderstood mascot that has mainlanders miffed. Reminder: He's by the kids, for the kids and its not that serious. ABC SPORT abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…

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Far out footy fans can be idiots. There is a matter on foot in the Victorian courts that is subject to a pretty watertight suppression order. Mitch Cleary or anyone else isn’t running interference for the footy team you don’t like, they’re following the fucken law.

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Tassie were 61 points down at the 15:30 mark of the 3rd, but kicked 6 of the next 7 goals to go down by 21. An improvement following the 68 point loss to Norwood a couple of weeks ago. Coastal duo Kai Cameron and Bailey Boag amongst Tasmania's best

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Exclusive: The Macquarie Point stadium roof is officially in the gun. Cricket Aus and Cricket Tas have asked government to consider a roofless stadium design, with centre wicket shadowing a major issue AFL remains firm - no roof, no team ABC SPORT abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…

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Hobart stadium independent assessor amends report to include meetings with anti-stadium activists. They were among a number of meetings not initially disclosed - but the only ones that were held before his appointment was public knowledge. ABC SPORT abc.net.au/news/2025-04-0…

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Exclusive: Despite strong interest - Tas Gov will reject a private public partnership, and go it alone on funding its Mac Point stadium. It’ll borrow through Mac Point Dev Corp - with plans to pay back the loan via a sell-off of the broader precinct. abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…

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There is a prevailing view within the Tasmania football club, and across the Tasmanian politisphere tonight, that if Tas Labors no confidence motion - which looks likely to have the numbers - triggers an early election, the Devils will be dead. ABC SPORT

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Tasmania’s AFL license hangs by the barest of threads. Club boss Kath McCann broke down in tears at a press conference a short time ago. There’s an acceptance that an early election spells the end of any stadium, including alternate proposals, and the Devils. ABC SPORT

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On what today's political upheaval means for the Devils. And whether or not the Macquarie Point stadium, and club, can survive a state election and a new parliament. ABC SPORT abc.net.au/news/2025-06-0…

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Would Tas Labor leader Dean Winter ditch the Mac Point stadium and Devils, in exchange for governing? "I think getting an AFL team will be the biggest thing since MONA. It'll be absolutely incredible for our state" "And I'm not giving it up for anything" ABC SPORT

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Club presidents will meet with Devils chair Grant O’Brien early next week. And one has told the ABC the first question he’ll ask. The latest on the Devil peril, including renewed commitments to the club from both of Tasmania’s major party leaders šŸ”½šŸ”½ abc.net.au/news/2025-06-0…

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Tasmania's U16s team -- which is the draft class of 2027 when the Devils are slated to have their big draft hand -- leads Gold Coast's Academy 80-0 at half-time of their U16s Championships game at People First Stadium... AFL.com.au

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Will Magnay will remain a Tasmania JackJumpers 🐜 player for NBL 25/26. Magnay had been in the mix for a two way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but will return to Tasmania this week to commence JJs pre season. ABC SPORT

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The Tasmania Devils now fully expect to hold the number 1 overall pick at the 2027 AFL draft. Head of Recruiting Derek Hine told ABC SPORT: "Yeah, that's the way we think it's going to go" Full list concessions to be officially ticked off next month.