Young Devils on the rise

Auskick participation numbers have grown by 21 per cent in 2024 with almost 3000 aspiring footballers receiving unique Tasmania Devils t-shirts and proudly representing their new club.

In Lauderdale, Auskick numbers have sky-rocketed, increasing from 59 participants in 2023 to 116 registrations in 2024.

Head of AFL Tasmania Damian Gill said he expected numbers to continue climbing through the after-school Auskick program on offer across the state.

“It’s amazing to see the excitement of our community NAB AFL Auskickers unwrapping and pulling on their new very special Devils t-shirts,” he said.

“A whole generation of Tasmanians can join Auskick, pull on their shirts and dream of being a Devil in the AFL and AFLW – that is so powerful for our game.

“The Tasmanian Football Club is a game changer for football in our state and we are already seeing that with participation soaring across Auskick, Superkick and junior football.”

Tasmania Football Club executive director Kath McCann said seeing the first generation of Devils wearing their colours with pride and excitement was fantastic.

“Thank you to all of the volunteers, parents, carers, local footy clubs, schools and AFL Tasmania for supporting our young people to get involved with the game,” she said.

“The coming years are incredibly exciting for football in Tasmania and it’s wonderful to see the involvement, excitement and participation already building so strongly.”