We have been waiting to get this guy on the show since the preseason, and after two games under his belt, he is officially a fan favorite! This week on the Devil's Den—the FOR Fans by Fans podcast—JD and Fred sit down with one of the state's newest Tasmanians, Nelson Beikoff-Smart! From growing up on the Gold Coast and running out alongside current AFL regulars to braving the muddy, freezing elements at UTAS Stadium, Nelson gives us the ultimate inside look at his journey to the Devils. In this exclusive interview, we unpack:- The Gold Coast Academy: Playing alongside monsters like Jed Walter and Will Graham since he was 8 years old, and how that environment forced him to find his edge. - Accidental Tassie Boy: Why he turned down options in the West to move across the straight, and how David Swallow inspired him to become a foundation player. - The "Bickies" Origin Story: The truth about how Fred completely messed up his name, how the locker room has officially adopted the nickname "Bickies," and what his Auntie Jayne thinks about it. - Hurricane Football: What it’s really like to play in a freezing Tasmanian downpour, why he regrets not changing his socks at halftime, and the story behind that massive goal from outside 50. - Rapid Fire: The hardest teammates to tackle at training, why he had to cut his iconic long blonde hair, and his absolute favorite potato chip flavor. ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome back to the Den: JD returns & introducing Nelson Beikoff-Smart 01:44 - Rugging up for the Apple Isle: Surviving a Tassie Winter 02:22 - The Gold Coast Academy: Developing an edge against AFL regulars 03:50 - Autographs & Crowds: The surreal local support at North Hobart Oval 06:47 - Moving away from home with Maddox Iverak & Alicia Gordon 07:37 - Inside a high-achieving family (And a shout-out to Auntie Jayne!) 09:57 - Earning the spot: Feedback from Jeremy & playing for Glenorchy 11:34 - The art of frantic tackling & high defensive energy 15:35 - Playing in a hurricane: Freezing mud & waterlogged boots 18:59 - Halftime messages & slotting one from outside 50 21:23 - Why Tassie? Choosing the Devils over the WAFL & West Coast 23:51 - Freezing surf breaks & life away from footy at Cosgrove High 26:24 - Rapid Fire: The hardest Devils to tackle & the iconic blonde hair 31:00 - The ultimate potato chip debate: Honey Soy Chicken vs. Lime & chili 32:02 - Turning to Round 16: Our new 200 subscriber goal! 🎯 HELP US HIT 200 SUBS BY ROUND 16!We narrowly missed out on our target for the Richmond game, sitting right now at 175 subscribers. In honor of our guest, we are pivoting! We want to hit 200 subscribers by the time the Devils take on the Gold Coast Suns in Round 16. If you enjoyed listening to Nelson, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button and help us clear the line! 🤝 SPONSORA massive thank you to our sponsor, bets.com.au, for all your betting advice and sports news articles. If you or someone you know is struggling to put down the phone and keep the cash in your pocket, please remember to gamble responsibly and call the problem gambling hotline at 1800-858-858. #TasmaniaDevils #VFL #TasmanianFooty #TheDevilsDen #GoldCoastSuns #NelsonBeikoff-Smart #TheMapIsBack

The Devils are back at UTAS Stadium this weekend following an incredible comeback win against North Melbourne! In this solo episode, Freddy steps up to the mic to break down our Round 13 clash against Richmond as Jared takes a well-deserved breather.

Can the Devils lock in another four points on home turf, or will Richmond’s slingshot footy cause us trouble? We look at where the Tigers are vulnerable, the massive threat of Caleb Smith off half-back, and highlight our key player to watch!

We also celebrate a massive club milestone (25k VFL members?! Wow!) , give some love to Joey Chaplin in 'Lift 'Em Up' , and look ahead to a massive bounce-back opportunity for the She-Devils.

If you love the show, hit that SUBSCRIBE button! We are pushing toward our milestone of 200 subscribers and need your help to get there! If you ever want to jump on as a co-host for some banter, reach out in the comments below.

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• 00:00 – Welcome back to the Den! (Solo Mission)

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  00:45 – Opposition Breakdown: Richmond's Strengths & Depth Issues

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  02:15 – Danger Man: Shutting Down Caleb Smith

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  04:10 – Player to Watch: The Rise of Nick Williams

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  06:45 – Lift 'Em Up: Why Joey Chaplin is Primed for a Big Game

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  08:30 – Devils Club News: 25k Members & Reserved Seating Drop!

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  10:15 – She-Devils Preview vs. Richmond

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  11:50 – Freddy's Bold Predictions (Hugh Dixon for 5?!)

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  13:30 – Wrap Up & How to Join the Show

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An ugly first half meant absolutely nothing as the Devils came storming home in a massive last quarter against the Kangaroos! We are dissecting an incredible, heart-stopping win right here on the Devil's Den—the For Fans by Fans podcast.That first half was brutal and hard to watch, but the boys turned it around when it mattered most to secure an awesome victory.In this episode, JD and Fred break down:Fred's Microphone Mishap: Fred issues a public, heartfelt apology to VFLW star Grace White after pulling off an awesome interview, only to realize the microphone was muted the entire time.The Tactical Turnaround: How the Devils survived a brutal first half to completely dominate the final term.The Geordie Payne Revenge Game: Did our player to watch deliver against his old side? We review his ferocious pressure.The Selection Table Dilemma: With major structural decisions looming, we debate what the coaching staff does next.Fred's Fitness Challenge: Fred shares a shameless plug about smashing out 250 push-ups in a single day for the Push-Up Challenge.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome to the Den: An Ugly First Half & A Storming Last Quarter00:42 - Fred’s Public Apology: The Muted Grace White Interview02:00 - Match Analysis: Dissecting the Brutal First Half06:30 - The Last-Quarter Surge: How the Devils Stormed Home11:15 - Player Review: Tracking Geordie Payne's Impact15:40 - Selection Table & Coaching Decisions Moving Forward20:10 - Subscriber Update: Our Journey to 200 Subs by Round 1224:30 - Coach Selection Hunch: Re-addressing Fred's Timeline26:57 - Shameless Plug: Fred’s 250 Push-Up Challenge🎯 HELP US HIT OUR GOAL!Remember our new subscriber goal: we are pushing to hit 200 subscribers by our massive double-header against Richmond in Round 12! If you’ve made it this far, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button, leave a comment, and drop a like to support the show.If you want to support Fred on Facebook for his Push-Up Challenge as he tries to hit his $500 goal, look him up under Daniel G Webster!🤝 SPONSORA massive thank you to our awesome sponsors, bets.com.au, for supporting the podcast. Head over to their site for all of your gambling, betting, and general sports news articles. Please always remember to gamble responsibly.#TasmaniaDevils #VFL #TasmanianFooty #TheDevilsDen #NorthMelbourneKangaroos #VFLW #PushUpChallenge #TheMapIsBack

After a challenging month with two losses and a draw, the Devils are finally back home at North Hobart Oval! This Saturday, June 6th at 10:05 AM, the boys face their second AFL-aligned opponent of the year in North Melbourne.

It’s an early start time due to a massive double-header, with the She Devils kicking off right after at 1:35 PM. Between the frosty morning dew, the skinny pockets of North Hobart, and a high-stakes tactical matchup, this is shaping up to be an absolute "marsupial melee" broadcast live on Fox.

In this episode, JD and Fred break down:

The Opposition Threat: North Melbourne is fresh off a win over the Gold Coast. We look at their frantic forward-handball system and why we need to watch out for their high-quality rotation players.

Player to Watch: Geordie Payne gets the nod against the side that originally took him pick one in the mid-season draft. With Jaxon Artemis gone, it's time for Geordie to unleash his ferocious tackling game off half-back.

Lift Up: We give a hair tussle and a pat on the bum to Harry "Haybales" Bayles. We want to see the flying mullet at full speed using his elite foot skills to cause maximum damage.

Massive Club News: Reserve seat memberships are finally going on sale June 16th! Plus, earth-moving trucks and major construction officially start on the new stadium next week —will there be a bit of Duggan precast concrete in the footings?

Fred's Bold Prediction: Fred drops a mirror-image tip from last week, backing the Devils to bounce back by 21 points, alongside a wild goal-kicking prediction for Zach Adams.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome to the Den: Back Home at North Hobart Oval

01:04 - Opposition Breakdown: Scouting North Melbourne's System

02:49 - The North Hobart Factor: Skinny Pockets & Morning Dew

05:28 - North's Danger Men: Zach Fisher & Lockie Doveston

10:00 - Player to Watch: Geordie Payne's Ultimate Revenge Game

14:20 - Lift Up: Unleashing Harry "Haybales" Bales & The Flying Mullet

17:45 - Double Header News: Support the She Devils

19:01 - Ticket Warning: Reserve Seat Memberships Going On Sale

20:15 - Stadium Construction Update: Diggers on Site Next Week

22:08 - Coach Whispers: The Coaching Race Dissected

24:25 - Bold Predictions: A 21-Point Win & Fred's Wild Zach Adams Tip

25:50 - Help Us Hit 200 Subs & Community Comment Shoutouts

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The Devils traveled over to ETU Stadium for a massive clash against Port Melbourne, and what a game it was! Tassie fans showed up in droves, completely outnumbering the home crowd three to one , but a heartbreaking final quarter saw the Devils go down 100 to 104 in an absolute nail-biter.

Bad kicking is bad footy. While our direct territory game plan had the Borough completely baffled at times , kicking 14 goals and 16 behinds ultimately cost us the four points.

In this episode, JD and Fred dissect the match review, detailing:

The Game Style Clash: How Port Melbourne completely abandoned their kicking game to try a high-volume, modern handball-wave style.

The Kaine Baldwin Problem: Port's key forward got completely off the chain to boot six goals. Was the defensive experiment worth it?

Our Unstoppable Left-Footer: Hugh Dixon takes out the Man of the Match with an absolute quadruple-double style performance across the ground.

Under the Radar: Cameron Owen steps up big time to carry the ruck load , plus we look at the young talent waiting in the wings.

The Leaderboard Shuffle: The top six are completely bunched up as we take a look at the voting leaderboard.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 - Welcome back to the Den: Reviewing a Heartbreaker

01:45 - Match Recap: Crowd Turnout & Bad Kicking is Bad Footy

02:57 - The Tactical Shift: Port Melbourne’s New Handball Wave

04:15 - Stemming the Flow: Ben Hobbs Gets Loose

05:23 - By the Numbers: Breaking Down the -70 Disposal Stat

07:42 - The Final Quarter Squander & A Wild Goalpost Theory

11:30 - Man of the Match: Hugh "The Huge" Dixon’s Quadruple-Double

14:35 - Honorable Mentions & The Return of Zach Adams

15:15 - Under the Radar: Cam Owen Dominates the Stoppages

18:09 - Ruck Depth Rumors & Lauderdale Prospect Spotlight

20:51 - Match Voting: 5 Chocolate Votes for Huge Dixon

24:55 - Leaderboard Shuffle: The Spread of Goal Kickers

26:09 - Selection Debate: Is There Room for Sam Siggins?

28:11 - Help Us Hit 200 Subs & Wrapping Up

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After a week off, the Devils are hitting the road to face Port Melbourne for the second time this season! Last time we met at UTAS Stadium, it was an absolute nail-biter with the Devils walking away with a tight 101 to 93 victory. Can the boys bring the heat and get the job done away from home?In this episode, JD and Fred break down the massive tactical shift ahead of the clash. We dive deep into:- The Max Roney Role: With Jaxon Artemis heading to the AFL in the mid-season draft, we look at why Max Roney’s explosive dash and smarts are more critical than ever.- The Ben Hobbs Blueprint: Port Melbourne's star mid is on an absolute tear. Is a Baxter Norton hard tag the secret to shutting down their engine room?- Lift Him Up: We throw our support behind Cam Owen as he steps into the number-one ruck shoes to give us first use at the stoppage.- Match Predictions & Club News: Fred drops a massive prediction on the senior coach announcement, and JD tries his best to remember which state the game is actually being played in.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome to the Devil's Den & Round 2 Review 02:25 - The Borough's Form & Where They Are Vulnerable 06:16 - The Ben Hobbs Blueprint: Time for a Hard Tag? 08:26 - Player to Watch: Max Roney & The Artemis Void 11:55 - Lift Him Up: Cam Owen Steps Into the Ruck 16:07 - Injury Updates & Fresh Faces Selection News 18:22 - The Tassie Production Line: AFL Mid-Season Draft Reaction 23:10 - Match Predictions & Senior Coach Hunch 🎯 HELP US HIT OUR GOAL! We are chasing 200 subscribers by our massive Round 12 double-header against Richmond! If you love Tasmanian footy and want fan-driven content, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and smash the like button! 🤝SPONSOR: A massive thank you to our sponsor, bets.com.au, for supporting the show. Head over to their site for great sports articles and analysis. If you are utilizing their betting advice, please remember to always gamble responsibly. 18+ only. #TasmaniaDevils #VFL #TasmanianFooty #TheDevilsDen #PortMelbourneBorough #AFLDraft

We have an absolute blockbuster episode of the Den for you this week! JD and Fred are joined in the studio by Tassie Devils star Daniel Cooney for his very first appearance on the podcast.

We fresh-react to the Mid-Season Draft where two of our local Tassie boys just got picked up by AFL clubs, and we get the inner-sanctum goss straight from Daniel on how the player WhatsApp group chat exploded.

Plus, we talk about the history behind pulling on the iconic map jumper, Daniel’s junior days at Clarence, his defensive pressure mindset under coach Jez, and we unpack the story behind that famous long-sleeve under-18s specy and the strut that followed it!

Thanks to our sponsor: - bets.com.au In this episode:

0:00 - Welcome back to the Den: Shouting out our new sponsor, bets.com.au!

0:45 - Special Guest Daniel Cooney: Welcome to the show!

1:15 - Mid-Season Draft Reaction: Smashed it! Two Tassie boys heading to the AFL.

2:10 - The Power of the Map: What it means to pull on the primrose, rose, and gold jumper.

2:55 - The Clarence Legacy: Following in his old man's footsteps as a club legend.

4:00 - Rising through the ranks: From under-12s heartbreaks to coaching under Jez.

5:50 - THE SPECY BREAKDOWN: Unpacking that absolute hanger and the post-mark strut.

9:00 - Settling into VFL footy: The call from Jez and playing your natural game.

11:00 - Midfield dreams vs. Forward craft: Where Daniel wants to take his footy.

12:30 - Wet weather specialist? Breaking down that massive 93-fantasy-point breakout against Sandy.

13:20 - Defensive Guru Approval: Why laying 6 tackles a game as a forward is the ultimate team role.

15:30 - Modeling his game on "The Wizard" Nick Watson.

16:50 - Covering the gap: Who steps up now that our boys are AFL-bound?

17:45 - Waiting on the debut of a podcast favorite: Nelson "Bickies" Biscoff Smart!

18:50 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS: The loudest bloke in the locker room, NBA finals predictions, the worst haircut on the list, and the ultimate Red Rock vs. Smiths potato chip debate!

22:40 - Personal goals for the future and Mum's steak sandwich waiting upstairs.

23:50 - The Long-Sleeve Mystery: Why Daniel ALWAYS wears the long sleeves (and copying his dad).

A day to forget at North Hobart. After a promising start, the Devils were shown up by a powerful Southport Sharks outfit in what was our biggest loss to date. How do we recover from a proper football spanking?

JD and Fred sit down to unpack where it all went wrong after quarter-time, dissect the massive clearance gap, and discuss Fred's brand-new, prototype Devil's Den merch line! Plus, we celebrate hitting our 150-subscriber milestone and officially draw the winner of our 4-ticket giveaway.

In this episode:

• 0:00 - Welcome back to the Den: No sugarcoating it, we got spanked.

• 0:51 - Merch Alert! Checking out Fred’s custom, head-to-toe Devil’s Den gear.

• 1:45 - Match Breakdown: Where the game was won and lost after a hot first quarter.

• 5:30 - The Clearance Engine Room: Dealing with Southport’s physical contested game.

• 9:15 - PLAYER TO WATCH REVISITED: Assessing the impact of our key matchups.

• 14:40 - LIFT EM UP: Our weekly segment getting behind a Devil who needs a spark and a pat on the back to bounce back.

• 18:20 - VFLW & She-Devils: The push for a dedicated women’s pod and looking forward to the upcoming VFLW season.

• 21:10 - THE BIG DRAW: We reveal the lucky winner of the 4 tickets to North Hobart!

• 24:30 - Moving the Goalposts: We are officially at 158 subscribers—next stop, 200 by the Richmond game!

🎫 TICKET GIVEAWAY WINNER:A massive congratulations to our 150-sub competition winner! Enjoy the four tickets to North Hobart on us. Get your photos and selfies posted over on the Tasmania Devil Supporters page on Facebook so we can share the love!

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We are back at the traditional home of North Hobart this week as the Tassie Devils prepare to host the Southport Sharks.

JD and Fred dive into the "standalone" debate—are we aligned or are we flying solo? Plus, we break down the AFL-heavy list of the Sharks and identify the man the Devils need to stop to keep the four points on the Island.

Stick around until the end where we draw the winner of our 4-ticket giveaway and set a massive new goal for the Richmond doubleheader!

In this episode:

0:00 - Welcome back to the Den: Back at North Hobart!

0:50 - The Great Debate: Are the Devils a standalone club or aligned?

2:15 - Southport Preview: Analyzing the Sharks and their up-and-down form.

5:30 - The ex-AFL Factor: Why Southport’s experience is a "monster" challenge.

9:00 - PLAYER TO WATCH: Why Jed Hagan is the man to dominate at North Hobart (and why AFL scouts are circling).

14:20 - Recruitment Strategy: The "Mates with Mates" move—Sam Lalor and Finn O’Sullivan.

18:00 - LIFT EM UP: Our weekly segment getting behind a Devil who needs a spark.

21:15 - VFLW History: Shoutout to the "She-Devils" and a well-wish to our injured captain.

24:30 - THE BIG DRAW: We crown our 150-subscriber winner!

26:00 - New Goal: 200 subs by the Richmond game!

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The Devils traveled across the Bass Strait for the second time and came home with two points—but should it have been four? In a "strange" and controversial clash at Avalon Airport Oval, the Tassie Devils clawed back from 20 points down to finish in a heart-stopping 97–97 draw with the Werribee Tigers.JD and Fred unpack the massive "missed call" on a touched goal, the absolute dominance of Dom Brew in the middle, and why a two-point result feels like a win after being "smashed" in the clearances. Plus, we celebrate a huge milestone for the pod!In this episode:0:00 - Welcome to the Den: 120 minutes of footy and no clear winner.1:44 - Match Breakdown: A high-scoring shootout turns into a contested grind.4:00 - THE CONTROVERSY: Did the umpires miss a touched ball? Unpacking the 15-point swing.9:00 - The Clearance Problem: How Dom Brew had a day out (15 clearances!).10:30 - Injury Ward: Brad Cox-Goodyear’s "brutal" corky and the latest on Zach Adams.12:35 - Man of the Match: Caleb Mitchell’s composure and the "goal against the run of play."15:20 - Honorable Mentions: Hugh Dixon’s four-bag and the Jack Callinan apology tour.17:00 - Under the Radar: Oscar Proprotny’s impressive debut and the SFL vs. VFL skill gap.21:00 - Round 7 Votes & The Leaderboard: A new contender for 2nd place!25:00 - Milestone Alert: We hit 150 SUBSCRIBERS!🎫 TICKET GIVEAWAY:Don't forget! We are drawing the winner of our 4 tickets (2 Adult, 2 Child) to the Devils vs. Southport Sharks clash this Wednesday! If you haven't liked and subscribed yet, now is the time.MESSAGE TO THE MUMS:Happy Mother’s Day to all the Devils mums out there! Thank you for getting the kids to the footy and keeping the spirit alive.👉 “The Map is Back”#TassieDevils #VFL #DevilsDen #TheMapIsBack #WerribeeTigers #CalebMitchell #DomBrew #TasmanianFooty #VFL2026 #AFL #LestWeForget