Australian rules football in Tasmania known as Football officially and locally has a history dating back to the 1860s, with the state having the distinction of being the first place outside of Victoria to play the sport.
Despite not being represented in a national competition, it remains the most popular sport in the state, and has the second highest participation rate in the country.
Read more about Australian Rules Football In Tasmania: Participation, Major Australian Rules Events in Tasmania, Tasmanian Football Team of The Century, Notable Tasmanian Players, Representative Side, Governing Body, Principal Venues
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