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Tasmania Devils Finally Find Head Coach as They Appoint Former Geelong Legend Ken Hinkley
The Devils could offer a long-term deal as they seek a coach to build culture, connect with the community and attract players.
- On Sunday, Ken Hinkley arrived in Hobart to present to the Tasmania Devils coaching selection panel, with the club expected to confirm its inaugural coach as early as Monday.
- The selection panel recently met with Geelong assistant Nathan Buckley and former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire for informal discussions; Longmire said he had "as many questions as answers" for the panel.
- Recognized as an excellent manager of people, Hinkley previously helped launch the Gold Coast Suns and led Port Adelaide for 13 seasons, gaining experience navigating formative years.
- Chief executive Brendon Gale indicated on Friday that the club plans to offer the new coach a five-year contract, reflecting the heavy lifting required to establish the team.
- Establishing a hard-working club culture and connecting with the Tasmanian community will be the primary mandate for the incoming coach as the Devils attract recruits and establish themselves in the league.
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Tasmania Devils finally find head coach as they appoint former Geelong legend Ken Hinkley
Ken Hinkley is set to be unveiled as the Tasmania Devils’ first head coach on Monday after impressing the board with his final presentation. The former Geelong star beat out the likes of Nathan Buckley and John Longmire to become the coach of the AFL’s 19th team when they join the league in 2028. Hinkley’s appointment has been widely reported across Australia with an official presentation by the Tassies yet to come. According to those reports, h…
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Hinkley to be unveiled as Tasmania’s first AFL coach
The Devils are expected to make the historic announcement on Monday morning in Hobart.
·North Sydney, Australia
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