Talent Pathways
Talent Pathways
The Tasmania Devils talent pathway captures the best young talent in the state, from under-13 boys and girls all the way through to the elite level of the game.
Working together with the Tasmania Football Club, these programs provide best-practice pathways for Tasmanians, giving as many players as possible the chance to realise their dreams of being drafted to the AFL and AFLW competitions.
Junior Academies
Established in 2023, these academies are in place to nurture and develop 13–15-year-old boys and girls across all three regions of the state.
With a key priority to attract the most talented athletes in the state, the program aims to develop boys and girls across Tasmania’s three regions, enabling as many players as possible the chance to realise their dreams of being drafted to the AFL and AFLW competitions.
Players train in regional hubs in the south, north and north west, with statewide academy games played annually.
Under-16s
The state’s top under-16 boys and girls train year-round both regionally and as a full squad, working towards the Marsh AFL National Development Championships.
These programs are an important step between the junior academy programs and the Coates Talent League squads, helping players to grow on the field and develop professional habits.