On Saturday evening I was channel hopping and came across a footy game on ABC2. It was between former stars (plus a few others) from both Tassie and Vic.
The game was also broadcast on Tas & Vic ABC radio. Commentators estimated croud at 5000
The theme of the game was "Revive the Rivalry". Does any one know what was the game about ???.
Tassie's had a fair few promotions in 2006 regarding heritage stuff - Legends inductions, Great Teams, etc...the best bit was the Devils running out in the map guernsey on the AFL Heritage weekend...brought a tear to Gibbo's eye, it did...! Beautiful sight. Wish to God I'd bought one of those (in original wool!) as a teenager at the shop, because they don't get sold these days...
So this was probably a legends-style match as part of all that. Some info might be here:
http://www.footballtas.com.au/default.aspx?s=history
Regular Vics v Tassie? Hell yes. Tasmania, the SANFL, WAFL and VFL should be playing regular state games on a rotating basis as part of an ongoing series, with a ladder and maybe even a final (whether it's a full series or one that takes a couple of years to complete, whatever) - not this year by year half-assed scenario as it is now...