We come to the AFL for the big swerving moves – both on and off the field. CBD has learnt that the sporting city-state has pivoted, after appearing somewhat cool towards the idea, and agreed to meet a delegation of Tasmanian independent MPs on Wednesday. There can only be one topic: the planned Tasmanian Devils AFL team’s proposed Hobart stadium, an issue that is bedevilling the organisation and the southern state.

Newish AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley is the man who will front up to the group of MPs, which includes independent Peter George , the famous former ABC correspondent, and other crossbenchers, including Greens MPs Vica Bayley and Cassie O’Connor , and independent Kristie Johnston , whose website describes her as “a skilled parliamentary operator”.

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