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Mid-season training centre move 'won't hurt' Devils

Tasmania are preparing to start their AFL and AFLW life without a new $115 million high performance training centre.

AAP · Aug 31

Devils nab development guru to boost AFL build

The Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028, have signed a former premiership-winning midfielder as their first head of development.

AAP · Aug 4

Port wary but not worried by looming Hinkley raid

Star Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades is among the players who could be targeted by new Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley.

AAP · Jul 25

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From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley can be the football father and coach Tasmania Devils need

The former Port Adelaide coach already sounds like a local and knows how to identify, nurture and retain young talent

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job

Nathan Buckley is unlikely to bid for other currently vacant head coaching jobs after being overlooked by the Tasmania Devils.

AAP · Jul 20

New Devils boss almost gave up on coaching dream

Ken Hinkley almost gave up on his dream, but now has won the job as Tasmania's inaugural head coach when it enters the AFL in 2028.

AAP · Jul 20

'Passion, history': inaugural Devils AFL coach secured

Tasmania's freshly minted AFL coach Ken Hinkley believes the island can be an attractive spot for players and the club will be out to chase "the best ones".

AAP · Jul 19

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Hinkley to be announced as Devils inaugural AFL coach

Ken Hinkley has beaten John Longmire and Nathan Buckley in the race to become Tasmania's inaugural coach, with his appointment to be confirmed on Monday.

AAP · Jul 19

Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win

Carlton have desperately hung on for a two-point win over Richmond, giving the Blues seven consecutive victories since Josh Fraser became interim coach.

AAP · Jul 4

'Things are advancing': Devils narrow in on first coach

The Tasmania Devils are narrowing in on their inaugural AFL coach, but the fledgling club's boss is tight-lipped about preferred candidates.

AAP · Jul 3

Zak Butters zigs, zags and rips Adelaide apart to show why he’s the most sought-after AFL player in the land

From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever in Showdown 60

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

AAP · Jun 26

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Harry McKay kicked three crucial goals in Carlton's win over Essendon, but it was his time-wasting tactics that were the biggest talking point out of the match.

AAP · Jun 7

'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues

Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.

AAP · May 12

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AAP · May 12

Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again

Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.

AAP · Apr 8

The AFL shamed me: ex-Port coach on controversial fine

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the AFL shamed him, then exploited him, over his controversial $20,000 fine.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22

Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do?

Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them

AAP · Mar 13

'Get stuck into it': new Port coach relishes challenge

Josh Carr says he's excited at the prospect of coaching Port Adelaide in a premiership match for the first time.

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AAP · Mar 2

Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban

Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS.

AAP · Feb 28

Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers

While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.

AAP · Feb 22

After year of change, Blues aim for sustained success

Carlton's new football boss Chris Davies says it's rare to have so many player and off-field changes at a club, all at the same time.

AAP · Feb 19

'Really difficult': ex-coach says star faces big call

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there are massive factors that Zak Butters will have to consider about his AFL future beyond this season.

AAP · Feb 13

Coaching AFL Origin is no conflict of interest: Scott

State of Origin coaches Chris Scott and Dean Cox have brushed off concerns they will use their positions to lure some of the AFL's biggest stars to their clubs.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Butters unfazed by future call as new Port era begins

Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has faith in the club's direction under Josh Carr and won't rush into a call on his future.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline

Port Adelaide forward Jack Lukosius says a player out of the AFL system for a year is impressing in a bid to win a list spot.

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