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Media Release – Hobart Football Club’s vision to restore the roar in ’24 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Hobart Football Club’s vision to restore the roar in ’24 

HOBART, November 2, 2023 —  

The Hobart Football Club outlines its plans to return to the Southern Football League Seniors and Reserves competitions for Season 2024, as it celebrates the club’s 80th anniversary. 

Today on 2 November 2023, the Hobart Football Club is proud to unveil improvements to its TCA Ground Clubrooms, “The Den”. The improvements were made possible through collaborative partnerships with Choices Flooring Hobart and the City of Hobart. See photos of the improvements here.

The improvements are a small part of the club’s new strategic plan 2024-2027 which outlines key aims under the pillars of culture, facilities, junior pathways and volunteers. Improvements to club culture, facilities, the return of a senior womens team for 2025, and growing junior participant numbers are all key objectives of the plan.  

Club President Josh Munting outlined the club’s vision which he said was about rebuilding the club’s positive image in the community with the objective “to be a highly regarded and professional club, cultivating a strong culture centred around family, friendships, and positive work-life balance”. 

The HFC has recently appointed Director of Coaching Aaron Vince, with the search for the club’s next Senior Coach underway. Aaron is a credentialed coach, with experience as Kingborough Tigers TSL Coach and at the North Hobart FC. 

The club has in excess of 40 players, and is optimistic that it will attract the right Senior Coach and supporting staff to build on the club’s rich history, to demonstrate and foster our club values (Unity, Development, Integrity, Community, Passion and Fun) in the Southern Football League Competition for 2024 and beyond. 

Interested applicants should contact Aaron Vince – 0439 601 976 or email admin@hobartfc.com.au 

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For media inquiries or further information, please contact: 

President Josh Munting, 0458 015 332. 

Follow us on Facebook for updates and stay tuned for the latest developments from Hobart Football Club. 

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Media Release – Hobart Football Club’s vision to restore the roar in ’24 2023-11-02T10:56:03+11:00

Tiger Talk

It’s been a big 287 days since our last victory. But this one meant so much more. Go Tigers 🐯🏈

Round 7 – Reserves

Hobart        2.3   6.4   8.6    11.7 (73)
Lindisfarne 2.1   4.4   7.7.    9.10 (64)

Goals:
Lachlan Plummer 4, Josh Dykes 2, Nick Freeman, Ethan Monks, Trey Ramritu, John Shaw, Luke Waters.
Best Players:
Lachlan Plummer, Luke Waters, Samuel Cosgrove, Christopher Sutherland, Zane Awde, Ethan Monks.

Hobart Football Club Strategic Planning Survey


Thanks to everyone who completed this work, we are now collating the results to inform work in developing our new strategic plan.

Upcoming Dates
Fri 26 May v Sorell – Pembroke Park 7pm
Sat 3 June v Huonville – TCA -1pm – “Shit Kit’ Function Post Game
Sat 10 June – Comp Bye
Sat 17 June – v Cygnet – Cygnet – 12pm
Sat 24 June – v Claremont – TCA – 12pm
Sat 1 July – v New Norfolk – Boyer – 11.30am

60 Years On – Hobart Forever

60 years later, last week saw the club celebrating its 1963 Premiership with ten players in attendance, two apologies for our reunion at the Black Buffalo hotel. Sadly a further eight of the 20 are no longer with us, and we missed each of your presence.

Remarkably the club won three flags in five years, and five in a decade 🏆

Thanks to all of you for your continued support of our Proud Football Club and for starting the Great Tradition at the HFC.


L-R Burnie Payne, David Sullivan, Ray Hill, Neville Legro, John McDermott, Bill Leitch, Alan Page, Kerry Wilson, John Blake, Paul Sproule, Brian Larratt, John Jeffrey, Noel Gray, John Leitch

Volunteer Support Needed

VOLUNTEER DATABASE

We’re hoping to streamline the way we managed and attract volunteers to support various areas of the club such as bar, canteen and football operations.

To make it easier to find volunteers to support our fundraising and operations, we’ve created an email and SMS communication group. Please spend five minutes and signup to our volunteer database to make it easier for our volunteer coordinators to run this wonderful club.

Remember Many Hands Makes Light Work – and we can’t do it without our wonderful volunteers.

ANSWERING THE CALL

Recently, the Hobart Football Club was in crisis due to lack of players. The Club made a public plea to arms, with many new and previous players answering the call, including coach Will Perry & assistant coach Darryn Perry. Quickly playing numbers swelled to 40+, and the Club had to make the tough decision to field a Reserves side only, a decision widely supported by players & supporters alike.

The “vibe” around the Club is now bubbling.

Our loyal sponsors also answered the call. Respecting the Club’s decision for a Reserves only side for 2023, our loyal sponsors are once again supporting our Club. The HFC greatly appreciates the valuable financial support by our sponsors, without who’s backing the Club would not survive. Behind our major sponsors our caring people, and it is time for players and supporters of the HFC to give back to these people and their businesses. The Club strongly urges all of you to support our sponsors when next buying a car, getting a takeaway meal, building a house/office, getting legal advice, going to the doctor/chemist, selecting a bottle-shop/counter meal, or buying fresh apple cider online or at pubs & clubs.

Our valued sponsors
Tiger Talk2023-05-25T17:26:15+11:00

Volunteer Support Needed

Canteen

At HFC, around 13% of our club income is generated by our canteen (our third biggest income earner). Running the canteen is a huge job and run completely by volunteers.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in the canteen THIS SUNDAY 7 May between 10am and 4pm, and on the 21st of May between 9.30am and 4pm. Even an hour would be greatly appreciated.

If you or someone you know is interested in helping on these days, or anytime throughout the year, please contact Tina Matson on 0438 071 743 or tina.matson@outlook.com and let us know – we would love to hear from you.

Our club relies on having volunteers to keep the wheels turning – so if you’re interested in a volunteer role in general, please reach out for more information.

Bar
We are after some bar assistance please over the next few weeks.

We’d appreciate any help, be it for an hour or all night – reply to this email or contact 0458 015 332.

* Friday 5 May – 7pm-12pm – Private Birthday

* Saturday 6 May – 7pm -12pm – Private Birthday

* Saturday 13 May – Kerry O’Keeffe Function – 6pm to midnight

* Saturday 20 May – game day bar (v L’Farne) – 1pm to 4pm – and post game function 8-12pm

VOLUNTEER DATABASE

We’re hoping to streamline the way we managed and attract volunteers to support various areas of the club such as bar, canteen and football operations.

To make it easier to find volunteers to support our fundraising and operations, we’ve created an email and SMS communication group. Please spend five minutes and signup to our volunteer database to make it easier for our volunteer coordinators to run this wonderful club.

Remember Many Hands Makes Light Work – and we can’t do it without our wonderful volunteers.

Volunteer Support Needed2023-11-02T10:09:27+11:00

Club Statement

The club is pleased to welcome our new Club Reserves Coach Will Perry for Season 2023.
Will returns to the HFC, already well known to our members after coaching the the club’s Under 18s side to an undefeated Premiership season in 2017; before taking on line coaching roles with Lauderdale and North Hobart in the TSL.
Perry received the SFL Coach of the Year Award in 2017 and will be a valued addition to our Club. He has already commenced recruiting for Season 2023 and beyond, and has had positive indications that 10 of his past players will return to the club.
Training this week returns to the Tuesday and Thursday 6pm time slot, player and supporters tea on Thursday night.
Please purchase your membership now, ahead of Season 2023.
Go Tigers!
Club Statement2023-08-10T14:50:39+11:00

Club Statement

Our valued sponsors

The Time is Now – Game on at Tigerland

Following the Hobart Football Club’s Call to Arms the club has been buoyed by the level of support the club has received from its community over recent days.

HFC President Josh Munting urged those considering playing Football in 2023 that the time is now, “if you want to play footy and support a proud club to continue, we need you on the training track tomorrow (Wednesday night), 6pm at the TCA Ground”.

Training last night saw AFL Legends Mathew Armstrong and Jay Schulz supporting Club Coach Dylan Huxley in running training.

Pleasingly the club had seven new players at training commit last night and saw over 20 players on the track, following training returning to the TCA Ground.

Munting said of training last night “the feel was fantastic with a number of returning players, as well as a number of new players who are willing to step up and support our club.”

The club is still actively looking to attract new or returning players from the Greater Hobart area to support our club’s rich history.

The Club will provide an indication to the SFL Executive later in the week with Munting optimistic the club would be in a position to field a stand-alone Reserves side, similar to the position taken by the Brighton Football Club in 2019.

The HFC will establish a sub-committee to plan for Season 2024, with the club looking to attract quality Hobart people to rebuild its senior program.

HFC President Josh Munting said “it was fantastic that the players responded to the call out today and that the club has some quality individuals who are prepared to step up and support the rich history of their club”.

Training next week will shift to Tuesday and Thursdays, 6pm at the TCA Ground.

Club Statement2023-07-31T22:41:57+11:00

HFC Statement – Call to Arms

MEDIA RELEASE
Hobart Football Club calls on players to attend training to secure the future of the club
The Hobart Football Club is calling on all contracted and past players to return to the club ahead of the 2023 Southern Football League season to secure the future of the club.
The club has issued a call to arms urging players to attend training and a Club BBQ starting from the TCA Ground this Saturday 18 March from 10am.
As one of the oldest football clubs in Tasmania, Hobart Football Club has a proud history of success and community involvement. However, the club is facing significant challenges in maintaining its position in the highly competitive Southern Football League.
The club boasts a rich history dating back to 1944, with a number of prominent AFL players coming from the club, and a decorated record of ten premierships plus one state premiership.
“We understand that many of our players have struggled with the uncertainty of losing our Senior Coach this close to the 2023 season. Following the appointment of Dylan Huxley the club is committed to building our culture under Dylan’s leadership.”
“We value the contribution from our players and want to encourage them to return and be part of our vision for the future of Hobart Football Club.” said Club President Josh Munting.
The club remains optimistic it will be in a position to field a Senior Team in the 2023 SFL competition, with Munting stating “the time is now for any interested players to get to training, we need strong numbers on the track to continue this proud football club through the 2023 season and beyond.”
Despite some player movement he indicated “that there is a positive feel around the club, and a shared future direction amongst the players and club members.”
“We know that the decision to return to the club is a significant one, and the club want to show our gratitude and appreciation to players who choose to be part of our vision for the future of Hobart Football Club” said Munting.
Other sessions next week will be on Monday and Wednesday, with sessions to switch to Tuesday and Thursday the following week.
For more information on training, please see the “Hobart Football Club Facebook Page”, call 0458 015 332 or email admin@hobartfc.com.au.
HFC Statement – Call to Arms2023-05-01T11:00:37+11:00

Club Statement

The club is excited to announce Dylan Huxley has committed to the role as the senior coach of the Hobart Football Club, which has been warmly received by the playing group.

Dylan has been a loyal servant at the club since 2012, and has had success coaching taking our Under 19s group to the Grand Final in 2021, before taking on a role as an assistant coach in 2022.

HFC President Josh Munting said “As a club, and a board we are excited that Dylan has committed to the role as we know his loyalty to the club is second to none. We look forward to continuing our club’s culture and positive environment together for season 2023 and beyond.”

Munting also thanked the interim coaching group supported by Nathan Hartnett and Darryn Perry, stating that their support and contribution was invaluable in supporting the club to find a suitable coach given the challenging circumstances.

Our valued sponsors
Club Statement2023-03-29T12:49:17+11:00
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