'We're still all set': AFL boss on Tasmania 2028 start AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon remains confident the Tasmania Devils will join the league as scheduled in 2028, despite the state's political turmoil. AAP · Aug 12, 2025
Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Tears flow as Devils boss stays defiant on AFL future The heat is on Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff, who has threatened the Devils' planned AFL entry in 2028, with the club saying it is now at "serious risk." AAP · Jun 3, 2025
'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach. AAP · May 19, 2025
Tasmania Devils land another veteran AFL talent scout A talent scout described as one of the most respected recruiters in the game has joined expansion AFL side Tasmania. AAP · May 14, 2025
Club would 'lose millions' without new AFL stadium Modelling has pointed to the financial importance of a new stadium to the Tasmania Devils, who will enter the AFL in 2028. AAP · May 8, 2025
Positive sign as Devils nab Collingwood recruiting guru The Tasmania Devils have completed an off-field signing coup, with a highly regarded former Collingwood recruitment manager joining the club. AAP · May 5, 2025
Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build A contentious stadium, needed for a state to be granted its own AFL team, will be fast-tracked after long delays have undermined confidence in the project. AAP · Apr 13, 2025
Stadium still the goal as report sinks boot into plan Proponents of a waterfront stadium to host a new AFL team say they are committed to the project despite a report estimating it will cost much more to build. AAP · Mar 31, 2025
Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says. AAP · May 13, 2024
Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters The Tasmania Devils AFL club has been overwhelmed by community support after unveiling their name, colours and inaugural jumper. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Inside the AFL's battle with Warner Brothers to trademark the Tasmania Devils From jeans to baseball teams, the AFL has an interesting history of battling for trademarks — but the fight for the Devils might be the most intriguing of all, writes Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson. ABC News · May 6, 2023