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7NEWS
5 days ago
- Politics
- 7NEWS
Former cricket star Tim Paine ‘embarrassed' by Tasmania as fears for new AFL team grow
Former Australia cricket captain Tim Paine has lashed Tasmania as 'self-sabotaging', admitting he's embarrassed by the political upheaval that threatens to kill off the island's planned AFL team. The Tasmania Devils are at risk of extinction before they have even played a game, after Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff on Thursday lost a no-confidence motion. It means Tasmanians are set to return to the polls, likely delaying construction of a new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. The proposed 23,000-seat roofed venue, which is now slated to cost $945 million, is a condition of the Devils entering the AFL in 2028. Devils chief executive Brendon Gale and chairman Grant O'Brien fear an early election would delay the stadium project and put the club's licence at serious risk. The saga has prompted an emotional response from Devils staff, politicians and public figures this week. 'It is staggering that we do this to ourselves, we are self-sabotaging state,' Paine said on SEN radio. 'I'm as proud as anyone to be a Tasmanian but at times it is embarrassing. 'I was with (Brisbane Lions coach) Chris Fagan the last few days at the football club, everyone you speak to, they ask if it's gonna happen. 'Even Fages, a proud Tasmanian, you could see in his face and the look in his eye, he was shocked that once again we have gone out of our way to stuff something up that would be great for our state. 'It's a doomsday scenario, but what if the AFL revokes the licence?' The former Test wicketkeeper felt Tasmania would continue to be the butt of jokes if it can't deliver an AFL team. 'Tassie has for a long time been the laughing stock for the other states because of our inability to get stuff done,' Paine said. 'When I was playing cricket people would say, 'Oh you're heading back to 'Slowbart', nothing ever happens'. 'It's the same as it was 10 years ago, and we keep proving people right. 'It's embarrassing when you're involved in national or international sports and businesses and you go to carnivals or Tests and people just continually shit-can us. 'They talk down to us and we continually prove them right.'
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Tasmania's AFL saga 'embarrassing' for our state: Paine
Former Australia cricket captain Tim Paine has lashed Tasmania as "self-sabotaging", admitting he's embarrassed by the political upheaval that threatens to kill off the island's planned AFL team. The Tasmania Devils are at risk of extinction before they have even played a game, after Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff on Thursday lost a no-confidence motion. It means Tasmanians are set to return to the polls, likely delaying construction of a new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. The proposed 23,000-seat roofed venue, which is now slated to cost $945 million, is a condition of the Devils entering the AFL in 2028. Devils chief executive Brendon Gale and chairman Grant O'Brien fear an early election would delay the stadium project and put the club's licence at serious risk. The saga has prompted an emotional response from Devils staff, politicians and public figures this week. "It is staggering that we do this to ourselves, we are self-sabotaging state," Paine said on SEN radio. "I'm as proud as anyone to be a Tasmanian but at times it is embarrassing. "I was with (Brisbane Lions coach) Chris Fagan the last few days at the football club, everyone you speak to, they ask if it's gonna happen. "Even Fages, a proud Tasmanian, you could see in his face and the look in his eye, he was shocked that once again we have gone out of our way to stuff something up that would be great for our state. "It's a doomsday scenario, but what if the AFL revokes the licence?" The former Test wicketkeeper felt Tasmania would continue to be the butt of jokes if it can't deliver an AFL team. "Tassie has for a long time been the laughing stock for the other states because of our inability to get stuff done," Paine said. "When I was playing cricket people would say, 'Oh you're heading back to 'Slowbart', nothing ever happens'. "It's the same as it was 10 years ago, and we keep proving people right. "It's embarrassing when you're involved in national or international sports and businesses and you go to carnivals or Tests and people just continually shit-can us. "They talk down to us and we continually prove them right."
West Australian
5 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Tasmania's AFL saga ‘embarrassing' for our state: Former Australian cricket captain Tim Paine
Former Australia cricket captain Tim Paine has lashed Tasmania as 'self-sabotaging', admitting he's embarrassed by the political upheaval that threatens to kill off the island's planned AFL team. The Tasmania Devils are at risk of extinction before they have even played a game, after Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff on Thursday lost a no-confidence motion. It means Tasmanians are set to return to the polls, likely delaying construction of a new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart. The proposed 23,000-seat roofed venue, which is now slated to cost $945 million, is a condition of the Devils entering the AFL in 2028. Devils chief executive Brendon Gale and chairman Grant O'Brien fear an early election would delay the stadium project and put the club's licence at serious risk. The saga has prompted an emotional response from Devils staff, politicians and public figures this week. 'It is staggering that we do this to ourselves, we are self-sabotaging state,' Paine said on SEN radio. 'I'm as proud as anyone to be a Tasmanian but at times it is embarrassing. 'I was with (Brisbane Lions coach) Chris Fagan the last few days at the football club, everyone you speak to, they ask if it's gonna happen. 'Even Fages, a proud Tasmanian, you could see in his face and the look in his eye, he was shocked that once again we have gone out of our way to stuff something up that would be great for our state. 'It's a doomsday scenario, but what if the AFL revokes the licence?' The former Test wicketkeeper felt Tasmania would continue to be the butt of jokes if it can't deliver an AFL team. 'Tassie has for a long time been the laughing stock for the other states because of our inability to get stuff done,' Paine said. 'When I was playing cricket people would say, 'Oh you're heading back to 'Slowbart', nothing ever happens'. 'It's the same as it was 10 years ago, and we keep proving people right. 'It's embarrassing when you're involved in national or international sports and businesses and you go to carnivals or Tests and people just continually shit-can us. 'They talk down to us and we continually prove them right.'
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Initial FPI rankings place Florida in College Football Playoff picture
Initial FPI rankings place Florida in College Football Playoff picture Florida's return to national prominence in 2025 appears likely, with DJ Lagway leading the offense. ESPN's recent relaunch of the College Football Power Index has the Gators among the top 20 teams in contention for an NCAA Championship. Florida sits at No. 18 on the 2025 College FPI with a 14.3 power index. ESPN projects the Gators to finish the 2025 season with a 6.4-5.6 record and gives UF a 68.2% chance to reach six wins (bowl eligibility). But Florida also plays the toughest schedule in the country, according to ESPN, which means a seven-win season could be enough to sneak into the playoffs. Florida's CFP odds sit at a surprisingly high 14.5%, and 0.7% odds to win the national championship are the 19th best. "FPI is a predictive rating system that estimates each FBS team's strength (in points per game relative to the national average) on offense, defense and special teams, making adjustments for starters lost, recruiting talent and other personnel changes," Paine reminds us. "Those numbers are then plugged into the schedule, and everything is simulated 20,000 times to track each team's odds of winning its conference, making the playoff and advancing through to the national title." FPI projects the SEC to send 4.6 teams to the College Football Playoff this year, with Alabama, Georgia and Texas being the strongest candidates. Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas A&M make up the next tier of SEC teams, with South Carolina and Oklahoma on the outer edge. Florida is behind all of them, but a few key wins could change things. ESPN highlights an Oct. 4 matchup with Texas and the Georgia game on Nov. 1 as the most anticipated games on Florida's schedule, ranking Nos. 6 and 15 on the national schedule. The biggest reason for optimism is Florida being ranked inside the top 20 on both offense and defense. The Gators' 7.0 offensive FPI ranks No. 14 and is the result of a 27-spot jump over the offseason. On defense, a 6.4 rating is good for No. 16 in the country, one spot up from the last update. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Tree-Ripe Fruit Co.'s Peach Stop Truck events slated in Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Manitowoc
OSHKOSH – Fruit lovers in northeast Wisconsin are in for a treat this summer. Tree-Ripe Fruit Co.'s Peach Stop Truck events will make 11 stops in the Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Manitowoc areas between June and August. Starting June 17 at Oshkosh North High School, Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. trucks will be delivering fresh Georgia peaches to parking lots, markets and community stops across the region. 'There's nothing like seeing people line up for peaches year after year — some of our customers have been coming to the truck for over 20 years, so it's more than just fruit, it's like a family reunion,' said Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. owner Tiernan Paine in a written statement. 'It's a summer tradition we're really proud to be part of.' A Tree-Ripe truck will return to Oshkosh North July 8 after making stops at Oshkosh West June 28, July 26 and Aug. 5. Additional stops are scheduled in Manitowoc (June 24, July 22), Sheboygan (June 24, July 22) and Plymouth (June 24, July 22). Read more: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh reveals lineup for 2025 Warbirds in Review. Here's what's coming. In partnership with Pearson Farm, Tree-Ripe picks peaches and delivers them across the Midwest to customers within 48 hours. Customers can purchase peaches by the 25-pound half-bushel boxes while early stops will also include Georgia pecans and New Mexico pistachios. Michigan blueberries will arrive around July 4 while consumers can also order online or sign up for Tree-Ripe's Farm Share subscription boxes to have fruit delivered to their door. 'We just got back from our pre-season visit to Pearson Farm to see the peaches for ourselves and it's the bumper crop we dream of,' Paine said. 'Everything lined up perfectly this season, and we're going all in bringing back big boxes, no limits, and no price increases. It's going to be a perfect summer.' Read more: Top Wisconsin chili chefs to square off in State Chili Cook-Off in Green Lake Customers can pick up a free paper tote at every truck and will have the chance to enter the "Share a Peach" sweepstakes by posting a photo of themselves sharing peaches and tag the picture #ShareaPeach on social media. Winners will be entered to win free peaches or gift cards.. Peach trucks are also scheduled to make the following stops: Appleton area: Appleton/Grand Chute: June 18, July 9, Aug. 5 Little Chute/Kimberly: June 18, July 9 Neenah: June 17, July 8 Menasha: June 18, July 9 Green Bay area Green Bay East: July 5, Aug. 2 Green Bay West: July 5, Aug. 2 De Pere: July 5, Aug. 2 Contact Justin Marville at jmarville@ and follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @justinmarville. This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Tree-Ripe Peach Stop Truck coming to Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Manitowoc
