SPIRIT of Tasmania has extended its partnership with the North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL club for next season. The new deal will see the Kangas play four games in Hobart next year – the 11th season in a row the club will play home games in the Apple Isle. Spirit of...
SPIRIT of Tasmania has extended its partnership with the North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL club for next season.
The new deal will see the Kangas play four games in Hobart next year – the 11th season in a row the club will play home games in the Apple Isle.
Spirit of Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Bernard Dwyer, said he was delighted the operator was able to extend its relationship with the Kangaroos.
“The arrangement has delivered significant brand recognition for Spirit of Tasmania into key markets interstate, particularly Victoria,” he said.
“Supporting AFL games in Tasmania also positively impacts the broader Tasmanian economy.
“We are hopeful that they will also be able to be supported by interstate visitors, in particular Victorians, when our borders eventually open.”
This season was the second in a row the Spirit of Tasmania logo appeared on the back of North Melbourne’s jersey.
Kangaroos Chief Executive Ben Amarfio said the club was excited to return to the state next year and continue to bring football to its Tasmanian devotees.
“Our Melbourne-based fans will relish the opportunity to not just watch games at Marvel Stadium in 2022, but also be able to head down on Spirit of Tasmania and see our AFL team in action in Hobart,” he said.
“The club is very thankful…to Spirit of Tasmania, as our platinum partner, in helping us continue our great relationship with the people and community in Tasmania.”
Pictured, some of the ferry impressive North Melbourne players: Ben Cunnington, Jaidyn Stephenson, Jack Ziebell, Robbie Tarrant and Tarryn Thomas.
