BRISBANE are in negotiations with the Tasmanian Government to sell a home AFLW game next season.

The Lions stand to reap $100,000 from the deal which would see a game shifted from Brendale to York Park in Launceston.

The Kangaroos’ bid for an AFLW licence this week was made in partnership with AFL Tasmania and would involve a hybrid team training and playing games in Hobart, Launceston and Melbourne.

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The model is based on the successful Adelaide Crows premiership winning program. The Crows had training bases in Adelaide and Darwin and played matches in both cities.

The Tasmanian Government sees the deal with Brisbane as a way to increase interest in the women’s competition ahead of the Roos’ potential entry in 2019.

It also makes sense for the Lions, who have well publicised issues with facilities and were banned from using the Gabba for their Grand Final loss to Adelaide.

Brisbane players celebrate a win this season. Picture: Mark Cranitch Source: News Corp Australia

The Lions played three games at home and four on the road in the inaugural AFLW season but are set to receive four home games for next season.

A Tasmanian Government spokesperson said: “As the Premier has made clear, the Government’s preference is for a stand-alone AFLW team, but of course we have also had discussions with a number of AFL clubs about AFLW games.”

The Lions women’s program ran at a financial loss in its first year but the unbeaten run to the Grand Final and the open and enthusiastic nature of the players has greatly increased their corporate appeal.

Brisbane expects to make significant sponsorship announcements in coming months and if the deal with Tasmania is locked away will make a profit from next season.

Meetings will continue after the AFL Hall of Fame function on Wednesday.

The Roos, St Kilda, Geelong, Richmond and West Coast all received provisional licenses when they were unsuccessful in their bids to be part of the inaugural season.

Brisbane Lions players celebrate a win. Picture: Sam Wundke Source: News Corp Australia

It is expected to give them the advantage over rival bids from Hawthorn, Essendon and Gold Coast received by the AFL on Friday.

At least two clubs — and possibly four — will join the AFLW in 2019.

Meanwhile, key forward Josh Schache returned to form at the weekend with a five-goal haul in the Lions’ NEAFL side’s 150-point rout of Southport.

The 19-year-old collected 17 disposals and took 10 marks.

It comes less than two weeks after re-signing with the club — ending months of speculation about his future.

His previous two NEAFL matches after being dropped from the seniors were poor and had yielded just 11 possessions and a goal.