It’s not often that the fate of a footy team hinges on a state election, but Aussie Rules fans will be paying close attention to the campaign in Tasmania because the future of its new AFL team and stadium largely depends on the outcome. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we cover the controversy around the stadium, why it’s linked to the election, and whether the Tasmania Devils are headed for extinction before they even play a match…

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Watching: This one’s a bit left-field - it’s not directly related to Tassie, but it’s an Aussie comedy/drama about a cash-strapped Aussie Rules club and how much it brings to a fictional town called Bodgy Creek. It’s called The Merger and you can find it on Binge, Amazon Prime or Apple TV…

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