BESIX Watpac has been selected as the preferred builder of the Macquarie Point Stadium, the ABC understands. Finer points now to be worked through, and final cost still to be determined. A fixed price contract is likely to be signed by the end of the year @abcsport @abcnews abc.net.au/news/2026-10-15/b…

JackJumper Anthony Drmic has officially retired from the @NBL citing a persistent and frustrating back injury. Drmic contemplated retirement last season but fought through the injury and re-signed for this year, before it struck again in pre-season. He informed team mates at practice this morning. Last years vice captain was a member of the JJs inaugural championship team @abcsport

A Tassie link here - Alex Davies has a Tasmanian born father, and is the cousin of former Carlton player Marcus Davies who played 17 games with the Blues between 2010 and 2013

There’s Tasmanian Devils, and there’s Tasmanian Devils History for Hugh McCallum who is @FC_Tasmania’s first AFL listed local. Officially drafted on Tuesday, back to school on Wednesday @abcsport

Biwali Bayles has always played with an edge, which has led to some friction on former teams. But the JackJumpers believe that can be harnessed nicely under the stern eye of coach Scott Roth, who has provided the guard an NBL lifeline @abcsport

Day 1 for the Tassie 8 @abcsport

Biwali Bayles and Koby Stattman will join the @JackJumpers as nominated, and injury replacement players. They'll cover Ben Ayre (hip flexor) and Anthony Drmic (back) 23-year-old Bayles notably played some NBA Summer League with the New York Knicks last year @abcsport

It’s Ken Hinkleys birthday tomorrow, and what a gift: Eight of the best 17 year old footballers in the country. The class of 2028 @abcsport

“Rest assured, there’s some very advanced conversations going on with some, and there’s commitments from others. I’m not worried” “Fundamentally, it’s hard to get players to move clubs. But I’m telling ya, they’re coming” Devils list boss Todd Patterson on @FC_Tasmania efforts to lure contracted AFL players south - says club is ahead of schedule in their recruiting @abcsport

Scott Roth has signed a fresh 2-year contract extension that will see him coach the @JackJumpers until at least 2029. Press conference this afternoon. A coup for both club and coach on the eve of their 2026/2027 NBL campaign @abcsport

National captains Pat Cummins and Sophie Molineux, as well as Travis Head and Ellyse Perry will be part of todays announcement Presser 1.45pm AEST. @abcsport