The AFL's Gold Coast expansion plans and the Tasmanian bid to join the league will be major agenda items for the next commission meeting.

The commission will meet on Monday, with no major announcements expected.

Concerns about the world economic downturn mean the league is yet to formally give the Gold Coast franchise the green light.

Tasmania have impressed the commission with their ambitious bid to join the AFL, but it remains an unlikely campaign.

Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett remains upbeat, saying he is looking forward to the AFL's response.

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