Tasmania Devils near first player signings ahead of AFL draft
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Tasmania Devils are close to finalizing their first ever player signings with seven under-17 prospects arriving in Tasmania for interviews. This group includes notable talents like Axel Walsh and Angus Browne, among others, set to meet with coach Ken Hinkley and tour the club's future facilities. The Devils will announce their signings after the AFL Grand Final on September 29 at a gala event in Hobart. The selected players are eligible for the upcoming draft, and strong performances in the under-17s futures game may lead to further additions.
- •Seven under-17 prospects are in Tasmania for final interviews.
- •Players include Axel Walsh, Angus Browne, and Jake Miller.
- •Signings will be confirmed after the AFL Grand Final on September 29.
- •Selected players will compete in the under-17s futures game at the MCG.
- •The Devils can sign up to 12 players over two years.
- 7:32 AMAFL — Seven top targets head to Tassie as Devils close in on first ever signings
"Tasmania are closing in on signing the club's first ever players
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