Ambitious Hobart AFL stadium bid at Elwick racecourse by private developer fails to clear starting gate

In short: Melbourne developer David Marriner has put forward an ambitious proposal to build Hobart's proposed AFL stadium at Elwick racecourse in the city's northern suburbs. Melbourne developer David Marriner has put forward an ambitious proposal to build Hobart's proposed AFL stadium at Elwick racecourse in the city's northern suburbs. The proposal would include a suburban AFL stadium and broader precinct including facilities for cricket, soccer, indoor sports, an aquatic centre, as well as restaurants and hospitality. The private capital firm behind Melbourne's $1.75 billion Convention and Exhibition Centre has confirmed it will bid to fund Hobart's proposed AFL stadium precinct.