The fate of the Tasmanian Devils is up in the air after a report from the Tasmanian Planning Commission recommended against a new stadium being built .

But respected broadcaster Gerard Whateley believes there’s a “legitimate chance” a stadium is built without a roof to cut up to $300 million in costs.

A roofed stadium is a condition from the AFL to grant the Devils the league’s 19th license ahead of their planned entry into the competition in 2028.

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