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EXTRA: Macquarie Point Stadium Vote with Crystal Andrews | Perceived Pressure

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A special bonus episode today to cover off the Macquarie Point stadium proposal passing the Tasmanian upper house and paving the way for a historic 19th AFL team in the Apple Isle. Zee Feed founder, footy nuffy and adopted Tasmanian Crystal Andrews joins us to break down the politics of it all.


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