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Tasmanian Takeover
by Tasmanian Takeover
Tasmanian Takeover is the ultimate independent home for fans of Tasmania’s premier sporting teams, delivering unfiltered, high-energy coverage made by fans, for fans.If you are looking for the latest news, match previews, and deep-dive reactions on the Tasmania Football Club or The Tasmania JackJumpers Basketball Club, you are in the right place.🏀 The Ants Nest: Your go-to podcast for all things Tasmania JackJumpers and NBL action.🏉 Devils Den: Your definitive fan pod for all things Tasmania Devils VFL and AFL list builds.
Episodes
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How many of these young guns will make it? | DEVILS DEN
😈 Meet the Devils’ First AFL Talent | DEVILS DEN The Tasmania Devils have officially started building towards 2028, and we’ve finally got some AFL-listed talent to get excited about.In this episode of The Devil’s Den, JD and Fred go through the first wave of young players joining the Devils...
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"These guys were playing bush footy" | David "Flash" Lithgow and Lily Thompson | DEVILS DEN
The Tasmania Devils' inaugural VFL campaign comes to an end following back-to-back finals losses to AFL-aligned powerhouses Geelong and Essendon. Hosts JD and Fred wrap up the regular season alongside special guests David "Flash" Lithgow (SEN Radio/Harrison Agents) and Channel Seven boundary...
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A look back at the Devils Season | Devils vs Giants Review | DEVILS DEN
The Tasmania Devils are finals bound after finishing the regular season with a 39-point win over GWS and securing a top-four finish. JD and Fred break down Hugh Dixon’s huge performance after Aiden Begg went down, Jai Menzie’s leadership, impressive debuts from Josh Wolfe and Lucas Wootten and…
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Can the Devils go all the way? | Devils vs Werribee | DEVILS DEN
The Tasmania Devils are playing VFL FINALS in their first season! In their final scheduled home game at North Hobart Oval, the Devils knocked off second-placed Werribee 94–83, ending Werribee’s nine-game winning streak and officially booking Tasmania’s place in the finals. No Fred this week, but...
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Our best win ever? | Devils vs Sydney Review | DEVILS DEN
What a performance! The Devil’s Den is back as JD and Fred break down an unbelievable 30-point victory over the Sydney Swans at Tramway Oval! Driven by a monstrous 9-goal 3rd quarter explosion and a 5-goal haul from Jed Hagen, the Devils have put one foot firmly into the VFL finals. From Robbie...
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"North Hobart feels like I'm at the 'G" 🏟️ | Interview with Aiden Begg | DEVILS DEN
In this episode of The Devil’s Den, JD and Fred are joined by Tasmania’s mid-season recruit and former Collingwood big man, Aiden Begg! Coming off a monster performance against Williamstown—rackin' up 16 disposals, 15 hit-outs, and 2 goals—Beggie opens up about his sudden shift across Bass…
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Is the Draw Too Much for the Devils?💪🏻 | Devils vs Seagulls Review | DEVILS DEN
The Tasmania Devils staged another almighty comeback at Williamstown, but after running out of puff, wayward kicking, and some questionable late umpiring decisions, the boys ultimately fell short in a thriller. JD and Fred break down the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the match, from Maddox…
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Fans React to Ken Hinkley's Announcement | DEVILS DEN
👹The wilderness years are officially over. The Tasmania Football Club has its inaugural head coach, and the green, gold, and red has landed an absolute giant of the game in Ken Hinkley! In this special emergency edition of The Devil's Den, JD and Freddy break down the massive breaking news.…
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7 goals in the Grand Final 😲 | Interview with Brandon Leary | DEVILS DEN
Welcome back to the Devil's Den! This week, JD and Freddy sit down with Tasmania Football Club' very own human highlight reel, Brandon Leary. From putting on an absolute masterclass in the TSL to taking spectacular hangers in the VFL, "B-Man" (or "Air Leary", if you ask his teammates) opens up...
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Is This a Penguin Finals Preview ? | Devils vs Box Hill Preview | DEVILS DEN
After a performance so brutal against the Lions that we couldn't even bring ourselves to record a review video, the boys are licking their wounds and looking ahead. The fixture certainly doesn’t get any easier as the 5th-placed Devils head up to the Northwest to take on the 4th-placed, red-hot…
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PREMIERS IN TROUBLE? Time for a Devils Demolition! | Devils vs Brisbane Preview | DEVILS DEN
After massive, statement-making wins over AFL-aligned giants North Melbourne and Richmond, the Tasmania Devils are flying high. But can we keep this brutal competition dominance alive when we head north to face last year’s AFL Premiers? In this episode of The Ants Nest, JD and Freddy break down…
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He Chose Tassie Over West Coast! 🤯 | Nelson Beikoff-Smart Interview | DEVIL'S DEN
We have been waiting to get this guy on the show since the preseason, and after two games under his belt, he is officially a fan favorite! This week on the Devil's Den—the FOR Fans by Fans podcast—JD and Fred sit down with one of the state's newest Tasmanians, Nelson Beikoff-Smart! From growing…
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UTAS Tiger Clash | Devils vs Richmond Preview | DEVILS DEN
The Devils are back at UTAS Stadium this weekend following an incredible comeback win against North Melbourne! In this solo episode, Freddy steps up to the mic to break down our Round 13 clash against Richmond as Jared takes a well-deserved breather. Can the Devils lock in another four points on...
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Brutal to Beautiful: Epic Comeback vs the Roos! | Devils vs North Melbourne Review | DEVILS DEN
An ugly first half meant absolutely nothing as the Devils came storming home in a massive last quarter against the Kangaroos! We are dissecting an incredible, heart-stopping win right here on the Devil's Den—the For Fans by Fans podcast.That first half was brutal and hard to watch, but the boys...
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Will Geordie step up? | Devils vs Kangaroos Preview | DEVILS DEN
After a challenging month with two losses and a draw, the Devils are finally back home at North Hobart Oval! This Saturday, June 6th at 10:05 AM, the boys face their second AFL-aligned opponent of the year in North Melbourne. It’s an early start time due to a massive double-header, with the She...
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Bad Kicking = Bad Footy | Devils vs Port Melbourne Preview | DEVILS DEN
The Devils traveled over to ETU Stadium for a massive clash against Port Melbourne, and what a game it was! Tassie fans showed up in droves, completely outnumbering the home crowd three to one , but a heartbreaking final quarter saw the Devils go down 100 to 104 in an absolute nail-biter. Bad...
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How do the Devils replace Artemis and Mapley? | Devils vs Port Melbourne Preview | DEVILS DEN
After a week off, the Devils are hitting the road to face Port Melbourne for the second time this season! Last time we met at UTAS Stadium, it was an absolute nail-biter with the Devils walking away with a tight 101 to 93 victory. Can the boys bring the heat and get the job done away from home?In...
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Under-Sized and Under-Estimated | Daniel Cooney Interview | DEVILS DEN
We have an absolute blockbuster episode of the Den for you this week! JD and Fred are joined in the studio by Tassie Devils star Daniel Cooney for his very first appearance on the podcast. We fresh-react to the Mid-Season Draft where two of our local Tassie boys just got picked up by AFL clubs…
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Devils Bitten by the Sharks | Devils vs Southport Review — DEVILS DEN
A day to forget at North Hobart. After a promising start, the Devils were shown up by a powerful Southport Sharks outfit in what was our biggest loss to date. How do we recover from a proper football spanking? JD and Fred sit down to unpack where it all went wrong after quarter-time, dissect the...
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Shut Up the Sharks | Devils vs Southport Preview | DEVILS DEN
We are back at the traditional home of North Hobart this week as the Tassie Devils prepare to host the Southport Sharks. JD and Fred dive into the "standalone" debate—are we aligned or are we flying solo? Plus, we break down the AFL-heavy list of the Sharks and identify the man the Devils need to...
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Lucky or Unlucky Draw? | Devils vs Werribee Review — DEVILS DEN
The Devils traveled across the Bass Strait for the second time and came home with two points—but should it have been four? In a "strange" and controversial clash at Avalon Airport Oval, the Tassie Devils clawed back from 20 points down to finish in a heart-stopping 97–97 draw with the Werribee...
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Should we worry about Werribee? | Devils vs Werribee Preview — DEVILS DEN
This episode of the Devil's Den takes the show on the road as JD and Fred look ahead to the Round 7 clash against the Werribee Tigers. After dismantling the Dolphins like a can of tuna, the Devils are heading to Avalon Airport Oval. Can the Devils tame the Tigers on their own turf, or will the...
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🗺️ WET & WILD AT YORK PARK! | Devils vs. Zebras Review | DEVILS DEN
The streak continues! In a classic Tassie "mud-lark" battle at York Park, the Devils handled the ball like it was a dry day in the desert to take down the Sandringham Zebras. From Brandon Leary’s Spiderman-like "sticky mits" to Jye Menzie’s elite engine, we’re breaking down how the boys got it…
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Were the Devils robbed? | Devils vs Carlton Review — DEVILS DEN
The streak is over, but the hype is just beginning. The Tasmania Devils suffered their first VFL loss on ANZAC Day, falling to a polished Carlton Blues outfit 68–93. But the scoreboard doesn't tell the whole story. With 14,122 people packing into Ninja Stadium, the atmosphere was electric—and a...
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ANZAC Day Blues | Devils vs Carlton Blues Preview — DEVILS DEN
The Map is Back! 🗺️ | ANZAC Day Preview: Tasmania Devils vs. Carlton Blues | DEVILS DEN In this episode of the Tasmanian Takeover, JD and Fred break down the upcoming ANZAC Day clash against the Carlton Blues. The Blues are under massive pressure from the top down—can the Devils exploit the…
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From a Neck Brace to the State Team | Zach Adams Interview | DEVILS DEN
🗺️ FROM A BROKEN NECK TO THE DEVILS MAP: The Zach Adams Interview | Ep. 4The Devils might have a bye, but the Den never sleeps! This week, we are joined by a man who has quickly become a cult hero for the Tasmania Devils—the high-flying, hard-hitting Zach Adams.Zach opens up about the incredible...
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Devils Demolish the Dolphins | Devils vs Frankston Review | DEVILS DEN
The Tassie Devils just sent a massive message to the rest of the VFL. In our first ever interstate trip, the boys didn't just win—they dismantled the Frankston Dolphins by 78 points in front of a hostile Kinetic Stadium crowd. In this episode, JD and Fred break down the "Tassie Tackle Pressure"...
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Frankston Can't Stop 3-0 | Frankston Dolphins Preview | DEVILS DEN
Tasmania Devils VFL | Devils DenThe Devils hit the road.For the first time ever, the Tasmania Devils head interstate for a night game at Kinetic Stadium — taking on the tough and physical Frankston Dolphins.JD and Fred break down everything you need to know as the Devils look to go 3–0 to start...
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2-0! THE MAP IS BACK 🗺️ | Devils Take Down The Borough at UTAS | DEVILS DEN
The Tassie Devils are officially the real deal! In front of a massive Northern crowd of 5,000 at UTAS Stadium, the boys dug deep to move to 2-0 with a gritty win over VFL powerhouse Port Melbourne. In this episode, JD and Fred break down how our defensive "fortress" stood up despite being beaten…
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Devils Win at the Grand Old Lady! | Devils vs Coburg Review + Port Melbourne Preview
Tasmania Devils VFL | Devils Den- History was made at North Hobart.- The Tasmania Devils have officially arrived — knocking off the Coburg Lions in front of a packed “Old Lady” crowd of 10,600.In this episode of Devils Den, JD and Fred break down the emotional Round 1 win and look ahead to a...
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The 8 games you cannot miss | Tasmania Devils Season Preview - DEVILS DEN
Tasmania Devils Fixture Breakdown, Intraclub Highlights & 10,000 Members | DEVILS DEN The Devils haven’t even played a game yet… and the momentum is already huge. This week on Devils Den, JD and Fred break down the latest news around the Tasmania Devils as the club prepares for its historic...
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“Name it Scott Roth Way” | JJs Season Wrap — ANTS NEST
JackJumpers Season Ends | Melbourne United Defeat & 2026 Moments That Mattered — ANTS NEST The season is over… and the Jackies’ run comes to an end at John Cain Arena. This week on Tasmanian Takeover – The Ants Nest, we break down the Tasmania JackJumpers loss to Melbourne United and reflect on…
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Why Tassie is the obvious choice - David 'Flash' Lithgow | Devils Den
🎙️ Devils Den | Flash Lithgow Interview 🔴😈 Tasmania Devils VFL, AFL Future & JackJumpers Finals Talk We’ve called in the big guns. In this episode of Devils Den, JD and Fred sit down with David Lithgow, better known to Tasmanian sports fans as “Flash” from SEN Radio. Flash is one of the most...
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10 Devils to Watch | Tasmania Devils Season Preview - DEVILS DEN
10 Devils to Watch | Tasmania Devils Season Preview — DEVILS DEN The Devils are coming… and it’s not just about the headline names. This week on Devils Den, we break down 10 Tasmania Devils players you need to know before Round 1 — the interstate recruits, local guns, and emerging talent who…
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Is Josh Bannan our greatest EVER recruit? | JJs vs Illawarra Preview — ANTS NEST
Season Ends in a Whimper, Awards Handed Out & Finals Locked | ANTS NEST The regular season is finally over… and it didn’t end the way we hoped. This week on Tasmanian Takeover, we break down a tough 103–70 loss to the Illawarra Hawks and ask the question — did the brutal fixture play a role in…
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The Map is Back | Tasmania Devils Season Preview - DEVILS DEN
🔴😈 What Even Is This Team? | Devils Den Episode 1 Before we talk wins, losses, or AFL dreams… we needed to answer one basic question: 👉 What actually are the Tasmania Devils?In this episode, JD and Freddy break down: - What the Devils are (and aren’t) - Why the VFL side matters right now - The...
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Dead Rubber or Momentum Builder? | JackJumpers vs Illawarra Preview — ANTS NEST
The Ants Nest is back 🐜 and the Jackies return to MyState Bank Arena for what could be the final home game of the regular season.The Tasmania JackJumpers host the Illawarra Hawks on Wednesday Feb 18 — with Finals locked in but momentum very much up for grabs.Illawarra had their chance to knock...
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Highway to the Denger Zone | JJs vs SEM Review — ANTS NEST
Majok Deng was unstoppable. The Jackies scored 104. And somehow… it still wasn’t enough. This week on Tasmanian Takeover, we break down a high-scoring loss at John Cain Arena as the Tasmania JackJumpers fall 120–104 to the South East Melbourne Phoenix — and look ahead to what the Finals picture…
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Can the JJ’s lock in finals? | JJs vs SEM Preview — ANTS NEST
The Ants Nest is back 🐜 and this one’s a big test. The Tasmania JackJumpers host South East Melbourne Phoenix at MyState Bank Arena — the league’s highest-scoring team sitting 3rd on the ladder (21–10). They can fill it up. They also give it up defensively. Which version shows up? SEM preview…
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Jackies smash the record books | JJs vs Bullets Review — ANTS NEST
Records Fall, Marshall Goes Nuclear & The Jackies March On | ANTS NEST It felt weird celebrating… but history was made. This week on Tasmanian Takeover, the Tasmania JackJumpers put on a record-breaking performance against the Brisbane Bullets, taking a huge step toward the play-in picture — and...
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The Injured Army: Tassie’s Last Stand for Finals | JJs vs Brisbane Preview — ANTS NEST
The Injured Army: Tassie’s Last Stand for Finals | JackJumpers vs Brisbane Bullets Preview — ANTS NEST The Ants Nest is back 🐜 and somehow… we’re still standing. This week on Tasmanian Takeover, we preview a massive home clash as the Tasmania JackJumpers host the Brisbane Bullets at MyState Bank...
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Injuries won’t stop the Jackies | JJs vs Cairns + NZ Review — ANTS NEST
The Ants Nest is back 🐜 after an accidental Australia Day break (our bad)… and there’s a lot to unpack.This week on Tasmanian Takeover, JD and Fred break down a wild, emotional stretch for the Tasmania JackJumpers — injuries, grit, heartbreak, and one massive home win that might’ve saved the...
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JackJumpers vs Sydney Kings Preview — Does Scott Roth need to Lift? | ANTS NEST (Ep 21)
The Ants Nest is back 🐜 and we’re previewing a huge road clash as the Tasmania JackJumpers head to Sydney looking to bounce back after HoopsFest. This week on Tasmanian Takeover, we break down: Can the Jackies respond after a tough loss? Is Archie Woodhill the answer if Will Magnay is sidelined?...
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JackJumpers vs United Review — Have we seen the last of Will Magnay? | ANTS NEST (Ep 20)
🐜 JackJumpers vs United Review — Have We Seen the Last of Will Magnay?This week on Tasmanian Takeover, JD and Fred break down a gut-wrenching 79–77 loss to Melbourne United at Hoopsfest — and ask the uncomfortable question:Have we seen the last of Will Magnay this season?From shocking…
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JackJumpers vs Melbourne United Preview — JJs set for an Hoopsfest domination? | ANTS NEST (Ep 19)
🐜🏀 HoopsFest payback incoming? | The Ants Nest (Ep 19) HoopsFest is here — and the JackJumpers get another crack at Melbourne United, this time at RAC Arena. JD and Berto are joined by Fred Webster to break down a matchup loaded with narrative, pressure, and genuine stakes. 🔥 In this episode…
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JackJumpers vs 36ers Review — Is Marshall the Cotton stopper? | ANTS NEST (Ep 18)
JackJumpers vs Adelaide Review — Is Nick Marshall the Cotton Stopper? Did the JackJumpers just make a statement against the league’s best? The Jackies knock off top-of-the-ladder Adelaide 80–72, holding the 36ers to their lowest score of the season — and Nick Marshall delivers a defensive...
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JackJumpers vs United Review — Best game Mags has ever played? | ANTS NEST (Ep 16)
🐜🔥 Was that the best game Will Magnay has ever played?The JackJumpers knock off Melbourne United 84–75 at MyState Bank Arena, and Big Mags put on an all-time performance — 27 points, 13 boards, elite efficiency, and total two-way dominance.JD is joined by Berto (back!) and Bets.com.au Sports...
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JackJumpers vs Melbourne United Preview — Can Milton be stopped? | ANTS NEST (Ep 15)
Melbourne United sit 2nd on the ladder… but are the wheels starting to wobble? The JackJumpers have found form, and this matchup might tell us if it’s real — or just good timing. JD is joined by Fred Webster to break down everything that matters ahead of a huge clash at MyState Bank Arena. 🔥 In...
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JackJumpers vs Wildcats Preview — Is Magnay the key to winning? | ANTS NEST (Ep 14)
The Magnay vs JLA Heavyweight Rematch is HERE! 🐜🔥 The JackJumpers are back at MyState Bank Arena this Sunday to host the Perth Wildcats, and the stakes couldn't be higher. With the Wildcats sitting just one spot above us on the ladder, this isn't just a game—it's a scrap for top-four relevance....
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JackJumpers vs Taipans Review — DJ Goes Beast Mode | ANTS NEST (Ep 13)
🐜🔥 The JackJumpers are BACK to winning ugly — and we love it. JD is joined by Bets.com.au Sports Editor & Match Predictor Jez Darke to break down a gritty 81–68 win over Cairns at the Convention Centre — a game that wasn’t pretty, but felt very Jackies. 💪 Player of the Match: Josh Bannan 20...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tasmanian Takeover is the ultimate independent home for fans of Tasmania’s premier sporting teams, delivering unfiltered, high-energy coverage made by fans, for fans.If you are looking for the latest news, match previews, and deep-dive reactions on the Tasmania Football Club or The Tasmania JackJumpers Basketball Club, you are in the right place.🏀 The Ants Nest: Your go-to podcast for all things Tasmania JackJumpers and NBL action.🏉 Devils Den: Your definitive fan pod for all things Tasmania Devils VFL and AFL list builds.
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