The record-breaking side will bask in the limelight of Tasmanians who have thrown their support behind the club.

Three consecutive premierships to go with the surprise 2008 flag has confirmed Hawthorn as one of the great modern sides.

Tasmania has been a major factor in that success - in terms of both sponsorship dollars and the home ground advantage afforded by Aurora Stadium.

Tasmanians members of the club have increased from less than 1000 in 2006 to almost 9000 last year.

The club can bank on that number continuing to rise following the three-peat on the weekend.

The challenge for the club will be planning for continued success as the side's stars age.

Captain Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell, Shaun Burgoyne and Josh Gibson are all aged over 30 while veterans Brian Lake and David Hale have confirmed their retirement.

Coach Alastair Clarkson will be acutely aware of how the Brisbane Lions fell off a cliff performance-wise following their triple premierships.

While the club has built a strong membership base, a certain number of those will be fair-weather supporters who will drop off when times get tough.

Hawthorn began playing its home games in Launceston in 2006 when Tasmania became the club's major sponsor.

That was an excellent outcome for footy fans and those with an interest in seeing the Northern Tasmanian economy boosted by regular influxes of people.

The re-signing of the sponsorship deal between the club and the state government has locked games in Launceston until 2021.

What becomes of Australian Rules Football in the state when that deal runs out is the question lingering on the horizon.

Should the state continue to sponsor a Melbourne-based team, push to host a current AFL side permanently or go it alone with a brand new team?