The Tasmania Devils will be looking to make an impact across both the NAB League Boys and Girls competitions in 2020 with today’s fixture announcement building further excitement.
The Devils showed promise in their first season in the Boys competition last year, while the state’s talent pathway will enter the Girls competition on a full-time basis for the first time in 2020 after playing three Exhibition matches in 2019.
State Manager – Tasmania Devils Craig Notman anticipation is building ahead of the upcoming NAB League seasons.
“The NAB League is a breeding ground for talent and with 2020 seeing both of our U18 teams compete on a full-time basis, we cannot wait for Tasmanians to unite behind and engage with our teams this season,” Mr Notman said.
Tasmania Devils’ NAB League Girls journey begins with a clash against the Oakleigh Chargers at North Hobart Oval on March 7, with this a curtain-raiser to the AFLW showdown between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and Adelaide Crows.
“The chance for our Devils girls to start their campaign ahead of this AFLW clash between the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangarooos and the reigning premiers is a significant one and will be a big day in the history of women’s football in the state,” Mr Notman said.
The side will play five matches across in Tasmania, including NAB League Boys and Girls double-headers at UTAS Stadium (Sunday May 3 v GWV Rebels) and Dial Park (Sunday May 10 v Dandenong Stingrays).
“We are really excited to have both of our NAB League sides playing on the same day at UTAS Stadium and Dial Park, with these double-headers something we pushed hard for. We have no doubt these days will be embraced by the Tassie football community,” Mr Notman added.
The Boys’ campaign will commence in Blacktown on Saturday March 28 against the Brisbane Lions Academy, with the team’s first home game set for Saturday April 18 against the Bendigo Pioneers at North Hobart Oval.
The Boys will play 10 matches across the state, including an AFL curtain-raiser against the Western Jets prior to the AFL match between North Melbourne and Gold Coast Suns at Blundstone Arena and two Bupa TSL curtain-raisers at North Hobart Oval in rounds 12 and 14 of their NAB League campaign.
“The chance to play two Bupa TSL curtain-raisers is another exciting aspect of the Boys fixture and will be a great opportunity for NAB League and TSL football to be showcased together,” Mr Notman said.
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Tasmania Devils 2020 NAB LEAGUE GIRLS fixture highlights include:
- AFLW curtain-raiser in round two against the Oakleigh Chargers at North Hobart Oval
- NAB League Boys and Girls double-headers at North Hobart Oval in round seven, UTAS Stadium in rounds eight and nine and Dial Park in round 10.
- Five matches in Tasmania – North Hobart Oval (2), UTAS Stadium (2), Dial Park (1)
Tasmania Devils 2020 NAB LEAGUE BOYS fixture highlights include:
- AFL curtain-raiser against in round 17 against Western Jets at Blundstone Arena
- NAB League Boys and Girls double-headers at North Hobart Oval in round four, UTAS Stadium in rounds five and six and Dial Park in round seven.
- 10 matches in Tasmania – North Hobart Oval (4), UTAS Stadium (4), Blundstone Arena (1), Dial Park (1)
- Two Bupa TSL curtain-raisers at North Hobart Oval in rounds 12 and 14
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Round 1 – BYE
Round 2 – v OAKLEIGH CHARGERS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday March 7, Time TBC (AFLW curtain-raiser)
Round 3 – v EASTERN RANGES @ Kilsyth Recreation Reserve – Sunday March 15, 1:00pm
Round 4 – v CALDER CANNONS @ Highgate Recreation Reserve – Saturday March 21, 11:00am
Round 5 – v SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS @ RSEA Park – Sunday March 29, 2:15pm
Round 6 – v NORTHERN TERRITORY @ Venue TBC – Sunday April 5, 11:15am
Round 7 – v BENDIGO PIONEERS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday April 18, 10:00am (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 8 – v MURRAY BUSHRANGERS @ UTAS Stadium – Sunday April 26, 10:00am (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 9 – v GWV REBELS @ UTAS Stadium – Sunday May 3, 9:30am (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 10 – v DANDENONG STINGRAYS @ Dial Park, Penguin – Sunday May 10, 9:30am (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
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Round 1 – BYE
Round 2 – v LIONS ACADEMY @ Blacktown ISP – Saturday March 28, 11:00am
Round 3 – v NORTHERN TERRITORY @ Venue TBC – Sunday April 5, 2:00pm
Round 4 – v BENDIGO PIONEERS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday April 18, 12:00pm (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 5 – v MURRAY BUSHRANGERS @ UTAS Stadium – Sunday April 26, 12:00pm (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 6 – v GWV REBELS @ UTAS STADIUM – Sunday May 3, 12:00pm (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 7 – v DANDENONG STINGRAYS @ Dial Park, Penguin – Sunday May 10, 11:30am (NAB League Boys and Girls double-header)
Round 8 – v CALDER CANNONS @ Highgate Recreation Reserve – Saturday May 16, 11:30am
Round 9 – v EASTERN RANGES @ UTAS Stadium – Saturday May 30, 10:30am
Round 11 – v GIPPSLAND POWER @ Shepley Oval – Saturday June 13, 11:00am
Round 12 – v SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday June 20, 11:30am (Bupa TSL curtain-raiser)
Round 13 – BYE
Round 14 – v OAKLEIGH CHARGERS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday July 4, 11:30am (BUPA TSL curtain-raiser)
Round 15 – v MURRAY BUSHRANGERS @ Wangaratta – Saturday July 11, 12:00pm
Round 16 – v GEELONG FALCONS @ UTAS Stadium – Sunday July 19, 12:00pm
Round 17 – v WESTERN JETS @ Blundstone Arena – Saturday July 25, 10:45am (AFL curtain-raiser)
Round 18 – v NORTHERN KNIGHTS @ North Hobart Oval – Saturday August 1, 11:30am
Round 19 – BYE