Bold claim: Tasmania’s red-hot entry into the VFL and VFLW is not just a kit launch—it signals a bold new era for Tasmanian football. And this is the part most people miss: the jersey is more than a piece of cloth; it carries history, identity, and a promise for the future. Here’s a fully reimagined version that preserves every key detail while presenting it with fresh wording and clarity.
Tasmania Devils reveal their first-ever playing jumper as they gear up for VFL and VFLW competition this year.
The design centers around a striking Devils head, chosen to embody strength and the enduring spirit of Tasmania.
Two horizontal stripes run across the jersey, symbolizing the club’s men’s and women’s teams and the fans who back them.
Inside the neckline sits the motto “Honouring The Map – Inspiring The Future,” paying tribute to the traditional Tasmanian map long featured on jumpers across the state’s AFL heritage. Notably, the map itself isn’t printed on this jumper.
Tasmania Football Club chief executive Brendon Gale described the launch as a milestone for the club.
“We’re excited to see our men and women take the field in this new kit, which beautifully blends our history with what lies ahead,” he said.
“We’re grateful for the feedback from fans in shaping the strip.”
Gale added that the jumper’s design elements carry meaning for both athletes and supporters, and he hinted at more thoughtful touches yet to come.
The club confirmed the jumper’s on-field debut will occur in the upcoming weeks as the VFL and VFLW seasons commence.
“Throughout our journey, we’ll introduce many guernseys that will take the field,” he stated, noting that this launch sits alongside the Foundation Jumper as a meaningful milestone.
The men’s team will play its inaugural premiership-era match on March 21, hosting Coburg at North Hobart Oval. This game will mark the return of VFL football to Tasmania for the first time since 2008.
The women’s side begins its inaugural VFLW season on May 16, also at North Hobart Oval, against the Casey Demons.
Importantly, this jumper is distinct from the AFL and AFLW guernseys, which are set to be unveiled before the Devils participate in those competitions in 2028.
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