Former Collingwood defender Joel Cochran has signed with Tasmania's VFL outfit for the 2027 season.
Cochran didn't debut for the Pies after he was drafted with Pick 47 two years ago, failing to bypass Craig McRae's strong backline.
The 195cm defender came through the Sydney Swans Academy, but the club didn't match the Pies' bid.
Cochran played 28 VFL games in the black and white, mainly lining up against the opposition's forwards as an intercepting defender.
He also played one reserve game for the Swans as part of his development via the academy.
Cochran joins a small group of former AFL players at the Devils for 2027, with the hope of earning a spot on the senior list via the 'golden ticket' concept.
West Coast's Jack Williams, Geelong's George Stevens and Port Adelaide's Xavier Walsh have all signed for 2027.
It comes as 2026 Tasmania stars like Jye Menzie, Lachy Hay, Hugh Dixon, Brandon Leary, Jed Hagan, Nick Williams, Zach Adams, Harry Elmer and Maddox Iverach have all recommitted.
