The last time Carlton beat Hawthorn - Hawthorn was yet to accrue their 35 million windfall $$$$$ from the AFL's endorsed policy of having ONE team playing out of Launceston.

"Equalisation" - it is a blessing for some clubs.

"All animals (pigs) are equal, but some are more equal than others**."



** The sentence is a comment on the hypocrisy of governments that proclaim the absolute equality of their citizens but give power and privileges to a small elite.

We never were drawn to play in Launceston either. And that in itself is the second closest we've ever came to beating them since then.

What makes the inequity even greater is that Carlton by turning up to this match helped to fund Hawthorn's Launceston money train...$$$$$$ Pride should have insisted they never play there again no matter what the AFL want for Hawthorn. It is time to stand up to the AFL on something at least.

Carlton used to be considered a marquee club by the Tasmanian govt, but now are so substandard that the Tasmanian govt weren't asked to contribute extra money to Hawthorn for this match $$$$$.

Why do people turn up to these matches in Launceston anyway?

When was the last time Hawthorn lost there? I mean the match result is decided before the ball is bounced. Haven't they won 25 matches in a row there ? or something like that.


“But the Tasmania sponsorship deal in 2006 helped to turn the club around, there’s no doubt about that. It enabled Hawthorn to do a lot more things.” said Ian Dicker.

The AFL set this one club scenario up in Launceston. They should now close it down....although they have would be winding it up four premierships to Hawthorn late. (probably five after this year.)

Why do they play there in the first place? Why not Alice Springs, Ballarat, Bendigo, Mandurah or Broome for all I know?

Hawks - i am not a fan - have taken their opportunity as gifted by the Tasmanian government. Tasmania has received a good return in marketing. In fact a great return.

The Hawks have embraced the state, all the kids go for them and they run clinics everywhere, from King island to Queenstown. They go to places that typical Tasmanians don't even go to.

One can't fault their return to the state, and the fact they have maintained their fans in Victoria is a tribute to how well they are run. Consider this - if Carlton were offered the same deal in a similar zone, would you be for it or against it? its one to whinge but what have we done to match this? Nothing. Too big to go regional. Complain when others do so and get an advantage. We had Princess park, that was our fortress. they have created one in Launceston. Hate them but respect what they have done. Smart.