AFL round 19 live updates: Richmond vs Hawthorn, Gold Coast vs Western Bulldogs, Essendon vs GWS - blog, scores and stats
Ken Hinkley is expected to be named the first head coach of the Tasmania Devils, while Essendon secured a narrow victory over GWS in a weekend of AFL action. The round also featured a significant win for Hawthorn over Richmond.
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Ken Hinkley has emerged as leading contender to become the Devils' first AFL head coach. ( Getty Images: James Elsby )
Link copied Share Share article Ken Hinkley is set to be unveiled as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils as Essendon ended a 12-game losing streak despite losing star forward Nate Caddy.
Hinkley met with Devils officials in Hobart on Sunday , with an announcement set to be made on Monday morning.
His impending arrival in Tasmania is a blow to veteran coaches John Longmire and Nathan Buckley, who were both in the running for the role.
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