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!

👕 DEVIL'S DEN MERCH:You saw Fred rocking the prototype gear on the video version—if you want to get your hands on some Devil's Den apparel down the track, drop us a comment or message us on Facebook so we can gauge interest with a local supplier!

🚀 THE ROAD TO 200 SUBS:We have officially smashed past 150 and are sitting at 158 legends in the Den. Our next major milestone is 200 subscribers by the time we hit the Round 12 doubleheader against Richmond. If you haven't already, smash that subscribe button, turn on notifications, and join the biggest fan-driven conversation in Tassie footy!

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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!

🎫 TICKET GIVEAWAY WINNER:

Congratulations to Jane Johns! You’ve won the 4 tickets to see the Devils vs. Southport. Check your socials, we’ll be in touch!

🚀 JOIN THE HUNT FOR 200:

We smashed our 150 goal! Our new target is 200 subscribers by the Round 12 doubleheader against Richmond. Hit that subscribe button and help us show the VFL the power of the Tassie fans.

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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

This episode of the Devil's Den takes the show on the road as JD and Fred look ahead to the Round 7 clash against the Werribee Tigers. After dismantling the Dolphins like a can of tuna, the Devils are heading to Avalon Airport Oval.

Can the Devils tame the Tigers on their own turf, or will the reigning Liston Trophy winner Dom Brew prove too much to handle? JD and Fred break down the standalone battle, the "temu version of Connor Rozee," and why Kai Cameron is officially on "Bum Pat" notice.

In this episode:

🔥 The Road Trip: JD and Fred recap the momentum heading into Werribee.

🐅 Opposition Breakdown: Everything you need to know about the Tigers’ "rebuild" and their elite VFL facility.

⚠️ The Danger Men: Why we need to stop Dom Brew, Sam Donigan, and the versatile Charlie Lazzaro.

🎯 Vulnerability: Fred analyzes Werribee’s stagnant ball movement and why the Devils’ defense is primed for a field day.

⭐ Players to Watch: JD is backing a breakout for Lachie Hay, while Fred wants to see 18-year-old Rory Wright own the wing.

📈 Who Needs to Lift? Real talk (with love) for Kai Cameron and Geordie Payne.

📰 News & Tangents: The AFL scouting problem, injury updates (Zach Adams, Robbie Fox), and the logistical nightmare of a Hobart AFL Draft.

SUBSCRIBE GOAL: 150 by Round 9! 🚀

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Taming the Tigers: Road Trip Vibes

0:55 - Opposition Breakdown: Werribee Tigers & Avalon Airport Oval

3:08 - Werribee’s Big Three: Brew, Donigan, & Lazaro

9:45 - The Scouting Rant: Is there a lack of AFL talent?

12:28 - Where Werribee is Vulnerable

17:09 - JD’s Player to Watch: Lockie Hay

18:51 - Fred’s Player to Watch: Rory Wright

22:19 - Who Needs to Lift? (The "Hair Tussle & Bum Pat" Section)

28:10 - Team News & Injury Updates

29:02 - AFL Draft in Hobart? Fred Poo-Poos the Idea

32:02 - Fred’s Red Carpet Attire

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The streak continues! In a classic Tassie "mud-lark" battle at York Park, the Devils handled the ball like it was a dry day in the desert to take down the Sandringham Zebras. From Brandon Leary’s Spiderman-like "sticky mits" to Jye Menzie’s elite engine, we’re breaking down how the boys got it done in the wet.

JD and Fred dive into the "impenetrable" back six, the injury concerns for Zach Adams and Robbie Fox, and a midfield that thrived on overlap run despite getting spanked in the clearances.

In this episode:

0:00 - The Map is Back: Wet weather dominance in Launceston.

1:30 - Brandon Leary's Hangar Gallery: Did he have Grippo on his jersey?.

4:00 - Match Recap: Devils (126) def. Zebras (100).

6:00 - The Disciplined Back Six: Why our defense won us the game.

8:30 - Stats Breakdown: +31 in Tackles and the "Clearance Paradox".

11:15 - Man of the Match: Jye Menzie (24 Disposals, 3 Goals, 10 Tackles).

13:45 - Jed Hagen: The mid-season draftee radar is heating up.

16:00 - Under the Radar: Daniel Cooney’s energy & Baxter Norton’s vision.

22:00 - Round 6 Votes & Leaderboard Update.

26:30 - TICKET GIVEAWAY: Win 4 tickets to the Southport clash at North Hobart!.

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The streak is over, but the hype is just beginning. The Tasmania Devils suffered their first VFL loss on ANZAC Day, falling to a polished Carlton Blues outfit 68–93. But the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story.

With 14,122 people packing into Ninja Stadium, the atmosphere was electric—and a little bit hostile. Just the way we like it. 😈

In this episode, JD and Fred dive deep into the stats that prove the Devils' contested game is elite, even if the "one-month-off" rust showed in our polish. We break down the standout performances, the "booing" controversy, and why the Map is officially back.

In this episode:🔥 The Vibe Check: 14k fans at Bellerive. Was the booing actually that bad, or are we just making Hobart a nightmare for visiting teams?📊 The Stats: We won the tackles (52-45) and the inside 50s (50-46). Why did we still lose by 25?🏅 Cameron Baird Medal: Zach Adams was a brick wall. We discuss his massive 23-disposal, 10-mark performance in honor of a Tassie hero.⭐ Player Spotlights: Robbie Fox’s class, Caleb "Sid" Mitchell’s sneaky 10 clearances, and the return of Geordie Payne.🔮 The Road to 3-1: Can we bounce back against the Zebras?

SUBSCRIBE GOAL: 150 by Round 9! 🚀We are so close! Help us reach the milestone by hitting that subscribe button. Let’s show the VFL that the Tassie community is the loudest in the league.

Timestamps:0:00 - The Streak Ends (But the Fortress is Real)2:15 - 14,122 Fans: The Bellerive Atmosphere5:30 - Match Recap: Tassie 68 vs. Carlton 938:45 - The Stats: Contested Beast vs. Lack of Polish12:00 - Zach Adams: The Inaugural Cameron Baird Medalist15:30 - Under the Radar: Caleb Mitchell & Archie Wilkinson19:00 - The Votes: 5 to 1 (JD vs. Fred)25:00 - Outro: Subscribe for the Takeover!

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The Map is Back! 🗺️ | ANZAC Day Preview: Tasmania Devils vs. Carlton Blues | DEVILS DEN

In this episode of the Tasmanian Takeover, JD and Fred break down the upcoming ANZAC Day clash against the Carlton Blues. The Blues are under massive pressure from the top down—can the Devils exploit the cracks and go 4-0?

In this episode:

🔍 Opposition Breakdown: Why Ben Camporeale, Cooper Lord, and Blake Acres are the "Danger Men" for the Blues.

🎯 Vulnerability: Where Carlton is shallow and why the Devils’ tall forwards could have a field day.

⭐ Players to Watch: JD is calling a "HUGE" bag for Hugh Dixon, and Fred keys in on Brandon Leary.

📈 Who Needs to Lift? Discussion on Baxter Norton and Bailey Boag.

📊 News: Injury updates on Artemis, Payne, and Hagan + the Devils hitting 20,000 members!

🔮 Bold Predictions: JD makes a massive call for the Diggers.

SUBSCRIBE GOAL: 150 by Round 9! 🚀

We are building the biggest community for Tassie footy fans. Hit that subscribe button and help us take over the VFL landscape.

Timestamps:

0:00 - The Map is Back!

2:30 - Fortress UTAS & Momentum

5:00 - Carlton Blues: Threats & Vulnerabilities

11:00 - JD’s Player to Watch: Hugh “Huge” Dixon

14:00 - Fred’s Player to Watch: Brandon Leary

17:00 - Who Needs to Lift? (Norton & Boag)

21:00 - Injury News & 20k Members

25:00 - Bold Predictions for ANZAC Day

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🗺️ FROM A BROKEN NECK TO THE DEVILS MAP: The Zach Adams Interview | Ep. 4The Devils might have a bye, but the Den never sleeps! This week, we are joined by a man who has quickly become a cult hero for the Tasmania Devils—the high-flying, hard-hitting Zach Adams.Zach opens up about the incredible journey to the VFL, from the "gruelling" gravel oval training camp in Queenstown to the miracle recovery from a broken neck that nearly ended it all. We also get the inside word on the "Frankston incident," and what it’s really like to play for the Map in front of 10,000 screaming Tasmanians.In this episode:0:00 - Bye Week Blues? Not in the Den!2:15 - HOOK: Why Zach Adams is the heart of the Devils.4:30 - The VFL Debut: 10,000 fans and 10 Cascades deep.8:10 - The "Cramp" Saga: Has Nature Health Plus called yet?11:45 - The Journey: Breaking your neck and getting back on the field.17:30 - Queenstown Gravel: The interstate boys' reaction to the "Gravel Oval."22:15 - AFL Ambitions: Who gets the first call when that AFL contract arrives?28:40 - Season Mantra: What are the Devils chasing in 2026?33:00 - RAPID FIRE: Funniest teammates and Zach’s favorite chip flavor.38:00 - Outro: Help us hit 150 Subs by Round 9!SUPPORT THE PODCAST:We are just 20 SUBSCRIBERS AWAY from our goal of 150 by Round 9. If you love what we’re doing for Tassie footy, hit that Subscribe button and help us build the biggest fan-led platform in the state!JOIN THE COMMUNITY:👉 Become a member of the Tasmania Devils Supporters group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1013555468716388“The Map is Back”#TassieDevils #ZachAdams #VFL #AFL #TasmaniaDevils #TheMapIsBack #DevilsDen #TasmanianFooty #KingboroughTigers

The Tassie Devils just sent a massive message to the rest of the VFL.

In our first ever interstate trip, the boys didn't just win—they dismantled the Frankston Dolphins by 78 points in front of a hostile Kinetic Stadium crowd.

In this episode, JD and Fred break down the "Tassie Tackle Pressure" that left Frankston shell-shocked. We look at Sam Siggins’ dominant day out, Jye Menzie’s transition into an "everywhere" midfielder, and why Lachy Hay was the ultimate response to last week’s call-out.In this episode:

0:00 - For Fans, By Fans: Happy Easter & The Biggest Supporters Group in Tassie!

2:15 - HOOK: The Devils take the clinic interstate.

5:40 - Match Recap: 21.19 (145) vs 9.13 (67) — Pure Dominance.

10:15 - Stats That Matter: 72 Inside 50s and the "Tackle Paradox."

14:45 - Man of the Match: Sam Siggins & The Swirling Breeze.

20:30 - The Menzie Evolution: 29 Disposals & Elite Work-rate.

26:15 - Under the Radar: Lachy Hay’s Response

32:40 - Round 3 Votes & The Leaderboard.

39:00 - Outro: Help us hit 150 Subs by Round 9!

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Tasmania Devils VFL | Devils DenThe Devils hit the road.For the first time ever, the Tasmania Devils head interstate for a night game at Kinetic Stadium — taking on the tough and physical Frankston Dolphins.JD and Fred break down everything you need to know as the Devils look to go 3–0 to start their inaugural season.🔥 In This Episode⚓ Opposition Breakdown — Frankston Dolphins1–1 start to the seasonWhy they’re so dangerous at home under lightsTheir contested style and defensive pressureKey threats:Bailey Lambert (power forward)Trent Mynott (clearance beast)Jackson Voss (elite rebound defender)🧠 Keys to the GameSurvive the early Frankston blitzShut down Mynott at stoppagesTake Voss out of the intercept game👉 “If we do this, we win. If we don’t, we’re in trouble.”👀 Player to WatchJD: Kai Cameron — ready to break out?📈 Who Needs to Lift?Lachy Hay under pressureSelection decisions looming🔮 Bold PredictionDevils to go 3–0 and bring the noise on the road📍 Match DetailsDevils vs Frankston Dolphins📍 Kinetic Stadium (Frankston)🌙 First ever Devils night game🎯 Our GoalHelp us reach 150 subscribers by Round 9 — hit subscribe and jump on board early.👇 Join the ConversationCan the Devils go 3–0?How do we handle Frankston under lights?Tag a mate who’s backing Tassie this week 👇This is Devils Den. For fans, by fans.And always remember Devils…👉 The Map is Back. 😈