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Expressions of interest for Tasmanian team

Given that the Lion is on the Tasmanian Coat of Arms then perhaps the Tasmanian Lions might be an option for a name

The Zoo Doo people might be interested in sponsoring since they have some lions in residence including a White Lion at one stage

Good idea. Or the Hurricanes at this time of year.

Cadbury contributes a whole $550 to Tasmania, hey. Raking it in, I see.

without many Kiwis*

Had a quick look at Derwent Entertainment Center.

Looks very nice and a perfect size as well.

Agree with proud re: Breakers being risky

Also, the Breakers had so many issues at the start, which could have derailed the entire franchise almost immediately -- 2-10 record through first 12 games, Greens firing and Bouchers text messages, the 9-23 record and wooden spoon in their second season, 11 straight losses in their 3rd season.

Throw in the venue changing, the fact they were out of touch with the community and had a bunch of Australians without any Kiwis and the coaching/personnel changes and its quite amazing they made it through.

Perhaps the Breakers had a plan A,B,C to Z and entered the league with low expectations, meaning when the worst did happen, they were prepared for it??

I'm just hoping to see passion from Tasmanians and NBL fans that want to see the league expand and prosper!

We added NZ Breakers and at the time they seemed a bit risky adding them but looking back they have been such a success and I'm sure NBL has no worries about them and with them being the newest of the current teams we can only hope that Hobart are in NZ's situation in 5-10 years along with all the other teams.

I mentioned that Townsville wore the indigenous jersey this round and I quite liked it.

If NT get a team then yeah I think theirs would look good, but with this round being indigenous round it would have been fantastic to have every team with special jerseys like AFL does and another good merchandising opportunity for teams

Anon Where the Heck does it say they have met half a dozen groups????

"The NBL has called for Expressions of Interest submissions for the running of a new Tasmanian licence.

It is part of an expansion program that would see new teams added to the NBL for the commencement of the 2015/16 season.

An advertising campaign commenced in Tasmanian newspapers today with details of the process and its objectives.

A copy of the advertisement can be found here:

The release of EOI details follows a recent visit to Tasmania by NBL Chief Executive Fraser Neill to explore the viability of expanding the League into the region.

NBL CEO visits Tasmania with expansion on the horizon

A Tasmanian based team has not played in the NBL since the Hobart Devils left the competition in 1996. The Launceston Casino City Tigers played in the NBL for three seasons, winning the Championship in 1981."

The link provides no other details, or the story has been removed.

If you are aware of the half dozen groups, list them.

"1/2 doz groups no." = "1/2 doz groups said no." - ?
"One and they have met, read the articles on line to try an understand." - I assume when you say "One" you mean Channel One - the TV network broadcasting the NBL?
Did you mean "Channel One and the NBL have met, read the articles on line to try to understand."
"The NBL approached one group in Tassie, not the other way around." - which group.


Please try to be more lucid when structuring your discussions. If English is your first language may I suggest you talk to your former teacher about learning you gooder grammar than what they did when youse were at skool.

Anon 244, you would still have an EOI or proposal process to make a final selection, but the NBL would be looking for some basketball experience and a solid base as part of that process. You need to have a targeted approach IMO.

Take a large corporation for example. When the CEO leaves they don't just drop an advert on Seek for any mug to apply. They approach people they know can do the job.

Same deal here. The NBL is looking for a Tasmanian based team. The NBL would (should) know what works and what they need so based on that there are probably about half a dozen options available. Anyone who is interested in it would be talking and mustering support. If there were a few groups they would know roughly who was out there.

tasmanian devils
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Wow mate that was quite the rant, well done!

Well I'm pleased the sponsors are there and I hope they get big $ for their sponsorship.

As for what I said earlier about having Devenport (blue and green) Hobart (dark green. Red and yellow) and if they travel to Launceston or Burnie or Ulverstone or wherever else (apologies if I'm wrong in any way) then they play in that regions home colours for the game... Away jersey would be white with a culmination of the other colours from around the state. Those jerseys can be sold at each stadium and they could earn some extra $ on merchandise by not shitting on any part of Tasmania and well Townsville keep coming out with some great jerseys (indigenous and rememberance day) and they look great.

I know people will say that it is say too confusing but Tasmanians are unique and their state offers the league a unique challenge to unify passionate supporters throughout the state so let them me unique and represent the state.

Another alternative is to do a half/half Hobart/Launceston jersey but that could look too busy but its food for thought

I don't think Tasmania Tigers would be the best name anyway as that's the cricket team... I think it should be the Tassie Devils... Eliminate Hobart from the name and have Hobart's, Launceston Casino city and Devonport Warriors history (maybe separate jerseys for when they play at Hobart, Devonport and Launceston) with the Launceston casino city banner hanging up at Launceston games and if any jerseys need to be retired from past teams then they could be in those separate stadiums too!

As for road games a white jersey with the 3 primary colours of the 3 teams mentioned above down the side and a big scary Tassie devil of the front of the jersey.

I'd love if they could have involvement in the save the Tassie devil charity that is for finding a cure against the cancer killing those little legends.

Tasmania always seems to get supply from Cascade so it will be interesting if NBL once again allows for alcohol sponsorship. I know I'd rather Cascade's $ than another dead team

I couldn't be happier to be hearing this in the public arena.

We have a state that has a Sheffield shield/BB/1day team and a V8 Supercars race and some AFL matches but they feel they are always being looked over as not being big enough or important enough. Time to stop the excuses and unite and prove to every other sport that they should be considered and doing it this way IS the best way to get the right people... If your down there and don't think you can help then that's too bad, you miss out but hopefully you can help with membership or sponsorship later on.

Whilst I hope the results of the EoI aren't made public early on and this isn't fast tracked and it takes as long as it takes to get the right people in the right positions.

Totally agree that it's the last chance that the state has in the NBL and hopefully it works out... Would a community model work with this team if it had to come to that?

Yep - agree with Paul

what Paul said

With things like this, you almost need to headhunt rather than call for expressions of interest.