The AFL boss has formally announced Tasmania will be home to the League’s 19th team.

The AFL men’s team is expected to enter the competition in 2028, with a women’s team entry to be worked through shortly.

AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan described it as a “historic” day for football, saying Tasmania “belongs” in the national competition.

Later this year a community campaign will select the brand of the new club including name, logo, guernsey and song.

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