Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley to be announced as Tasmania Devils inaugural coach
Ken Hinkley has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Tasmania Devils, the newest AFL club. He signed a five-year deal that will keep him with the team through the 2031 season.
Why it matters
The establishment of the Tasmania Devils is a major expansion for the AFL, and the coaching appointment is a critical step in the club's formation.
The former coach of Port Adelaide, Ken Hinkley, has been announced as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils.
Fellow candidates John Longmire and Nathan Buckley were informed yesterday they had been unsuccessful in their pursuit of the role.
Hinkley will join the club on a five-year deal that will take him through until the end of the 2031 season.
Link copied Share Share article Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has been formally announced as the inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils.
It completes a year-long hunt for a senior coach for the AFL's newest club, which included strong interest from high-profile candidates John Longmire and Nathan Buckley.
Hinkley will join the club on a five-year deal, which will take him through until the end of the 2031 season.
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