Overview
- Webberley, a former Richmond player and long-time Tasmanian pathway coach, will lead the men's side into the VFL in 2026.
- Statewide trials, pursuit of delisted AFL talent and returning Tasmanians, and reserved rookie-list spots for 2026–27 will anchor recruitment, with veteran list boss Derek Hine on board.
- The club expects to announce a VFLW head coach within weeks.
- The Macquarie Point stadium faces a key step with the Tasmanian Planning Commission report due September 17, with upper-house support still required and penalties flagged if the venue is not ready by 2029.
- Work on the Kingston high-performance centre has not begun after a relocation and a $45 million cost increase, with government targeting completion by October 2027.