“In February, the ABC revealed the government had chosen nearby Regatta Point on Hobart's waterfront as its ideal location for a 27,000 seat stadium that would house an AFL team if the state was to be granted a license. “
“But a shift in position will see Macquarie Point become the preferred location, with an official announcement expected within the next 24 hours.”
“It's understood the AFL powerbrokers preferred the 9.3 hectare Macquarie Point site ahead of nearby Regatta Point, a view that was reinforced following a second visit to the state by Chun and AFL Chief Financial Officer Travis Auld in July.”