Ken Hinkley on Tasmania Devils list plans, trade targets, press conference video, latest news
Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley has outlined the club's recruitment strategy ahead of their 2028 AFL debut. The team plans to leverage draft concessions and a significant signing bonus pool to attract talent.
Why it matters
The establishment of a new AFL team in Tasmania is a major expansion project for the league, carrying significant economic and cultural implications for the region.
AFL ‘We’d love to think...’: Ken Hinkley makes reveal over looming recruits, Devils list strategy 'Don't be surprised' - Ken talks up Tas | 33:50 Jack Jovanovski from Fox Sports @jackjovanovski July 20th, 2026 1:00 pm Inaugural Tasmania Devils coach Ken Hinkley has shed light on the club’s recruiting plans as it aims to get off the ground “quickly” as the AFL’s 19th side in 2028.
Hinkley fronted media at Hobart’s Botanical Gardens on Monday morning after being formally inducted as the Devils’ mentor in a landmark unveiling.
A year and a half away from their inception, Tasmania has an array of list concessions to aid in its formative years, headlined by seven top-15 draft picks - of which four must be traded - and a $5 million signing bonus pool to help lure rival talent.
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