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Tasmania Devils confident in player signings despite stadium delays

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:39 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Tasmania Devils confident in player signings despite stadium delays
Summary

Tasmania CEO Brendon Gale expressed confidence that stadium delays will not hinder player recruitment as the club prepares for its inaugural season in the AFL and AFLW. The $1.13 billion Macquarie Point Stadium in Hobart will not be completed until 2031. In the interim, the Devils will split home games between Ninja Stadium and UTAS Stadium. Despite recent news of young player Logan Morris re-signing with Brisbane, Gale remains optimistic about attracting marquee signings from rival clubs. The team is set to announce seven signings in two weeks, focusing on young talent.

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  • •Brendon Gale emphasizes no impact from stadium delays on player recruitment.
  • •Macquarie Point Stadium will not be ready until the 2031 season.
  • •Devils will play home games at Ninja Stadium and UTAS Stadium initially.
  • •Tasmania looking to sign marquee players from rival clubs between 2027-28.
  • •Seven player signings expected to be announced in the next two weeks.
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  • 6:39 AMAFL — Stadium delay won't cost us big-name players, says Tassie boss
What they're saying
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Brendon Gale is confident the Devils will recruit some big names to the club for their inaugural season

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