Overview
- The club confirmed on Tuesday that Robbie Fox will not be offered a playing contract for the 2027 VFL season and will not wear Devils colours on the field next year.
- Tasmania said the choice reflected the program’s future direction and a priority on developing younger talent ahead of the club’s AFL and AFLW entry in 2028.
- The club statement also cited expectations about player behaviour and standards, and ABC reporting says a drunken, disorderly incident at Hobart’s Granada Tavern two weeks earlier contributed to the decision.
- Despite losing his playing spot, Fox is reported to remain employed by the club in a non-playing capacity as the strategic projects and impact lead.
- Tasmania is simultaneously finalising its squad for 2027 with targeted signings such as former Geelong midfielder George Stevens and a group of under-17 recruits to form the core for the AFL launch.