Ground Up

Set in Tasmania, the series follows AFL administrator Hugh Shen, dispatched from Melbourne to establish the island's first-ever AFL team. But there's a catch: the locals must build a brand-new stadium and not everyone's happy about the $1.13 billion taxpayer-funded spend. 

Hugh's mission? Win over a divided public, meet impossible deadlines, placate feisty protesters, and somehow find a coach, players, and a mascot that won't offend anyone. Should be a piece of cake.

Show Info

Web channel: Australia ABC iview (2026 - now)
Schedule: Sundays (~ 29 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Scripted
Genres: ComedySports
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes
Created by: Gary McCaffrie

Official site: iview.abc.net.au

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Previous Episode

Contested Possession

Episode 1x06; Jun 12, 2026

Alistair tells a Hobart Bishop the AFL provides superior moral guidance, Hugh's dog is kidnapped, the football department's database is hacked and a statue unveiling drops Alistair right in it.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x06: Contested PossessionJun 12, 2026
1x05: BoundariesJun 7, 2026
1x04: Ins and OutsJun 7, 2026
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