The Tasmania Devils are preparing to make a splash in the AFL come 2028.
The Devils signed seven 2027 draft prospects as well as homegrown talent Hugh McCallum as they continue to build out their list.
Ken Hinkley, who led Port Adelaide for 13 years, was named the inaugural senior coach.
Tasmania also has highly experienced AFL people such as Brendon Gale (CEO), Nigel Lappin (Head of Development), Todd Patterson (Head of List Management and Strategy), Derek Hine (Head of Recruiting) and many more established staffers to ensure the club hits the ground running.
Zero Hanger will keep you up to date with their signings, official squad, news and rumours in the lead-up to their first campaign. Bookmark this page and come back to check for regular updates and their updated team after every signing.
Last updated: November 12
Current Best 23
FB: TBC, TBC, TBCHB: TBC, TBC, TBCC: Hugh McCallum, Baxter Sruk, TBCHF: Griffin Barker, Jake Miller, Brandon Leary*FF: Angus Brown, Nate Jenkins, TBCFO: Axel Walsh, George Stevens*, Riley StratfordI/C: TBC, TBC, TBC, TBC, TBC
*Tipped to join 2028 AFL team
Confirmed signings tracker
September 29
Baxter Sruk (Eastern Ranges) - Inside MidfielderRiley Stratford (Sandringham Dragons) - Inside MidfielderJake Miller (Western Jets) - Key ForwardNate Jenkins (Calder Cannons) - Key ForwardAngus Brown (Sandringham Dragons) - Small ForwardGriffin Barker (Western Jets) - Half-ForwardAxel Walsh (East Perth) - RuckHugh McCallum (Tasmania U18s) - Wing
Latest Tasmania Devils news and rumours
November 13: Ex-Crow and Tassie local Chayce Jones pens deal with Devils
November 9: Former Pie Joel Cochran joins Devils for 2027
November 5: Hugh Dixon signs for 2027 amid AFL train-on chance
November 4: Brandon Leary re-signs with Tasmania as 2028 'golden ticket' looms
November 2: Former Power forward Xavier Walsh signs with VFL side, reunites with younger AFL pre-listed brother, Axel
October 29: Devils re-sign exciting VFL prospect with AFL potential
October 28: Ex-Eagle Jack Williams signs with VFL side, holding hope for an AFL lifeline
October 27: Former Cat George Stevens signs with Tassie, holding a view he'll join the AFL side in 2028.
September 1: Collingwood's Jordan De Goey sounds out rivals
August 12: Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is being heavily courted by Tasmania
July 30: Power star Jason Horne-Francis addresses Tassie links following Hinkley signing
