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Ethan James

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Axel Walsh is excited about being part of the Tasmania Devils' inaugural AFL squad. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

A chance to work under AFL development guru Nigel Lappin was a key carrot for the Tasmania Devils' first crop of signings.

The club on Tuesday night unveiled their inaugural eight recruits, seven of them 17-year-olds who would have been eligible for the draft in 2027.

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