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After years of divisive debate, Hobart’s controversial stadium looks set to pass parliament. Ellen Coulter reports from Hobart. 

A stadium on Hobart's waterfront has gained enough support to pass parliament, after key independents declared they would support the contentious project — as it happened.

The Kangaroos' domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a former number one draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.

By the end of this week, Tasmania will know whether or not Hobart will have a new AFL stadium. Many Tasmanians are still making up their own minds about whether they support it or not.

The long-running debate over whether an AFL stadium should be built on Hobart's waterfront is reaching an end, as the parliamentary vote takes place this week.

Creating history by winning consecutive premierships and completing an unbeaten season is just reward for North Melbourne's boundary-pushing AFLW program.

Supporters of Tasmania's proposed AFL stadium have gathered on Hobart's parliament lawns on Sunday to show their backing of the controversial build.

During their AFLW premiership celebrations, North Melbourne players make sure to take time for Mia King, who just missed the grand final with a knee injury.

Since its inception, the stadium project has divided the Hobart community in a tug of war between development and preservation of its historic waterfront. In just days, the door will shut forever on one side of the debate.

North Melbourne proves to be ground breakers and history makers as it extend its match-winning streak to 27 games in a comprehensive win over Brisbane.