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Ethan James

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

The Devils will roar into their debut AFL season with a list of benefits released by the league. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmania's AFL team will get a $5 million war chest to attract players, the No.1 pick in their first draft and a host of other concessions to build an inaugural roster.

The club will also get the No.3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 picks, as well as the first selection of each subsequent round, in their maiden draft in 2027.

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