Tasmanian Takeover

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 their inaugural season.🔥 In This Episode⚓ Opposition Breakdown — Frankston Dolphins1–1 start to the...

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 on the stat sheet for the second week running. We dive into Jye Menzie’s elite performance—is...

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 massive clash with Port Melbourne Football Club.🔥 In This Episode🟥 Devils vs Coburg — REVIEWHistoric win...

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 inaugural VFL season. Intraclub Match Recap (Green vs White) Early glimpse of the Round 1 lineup as Gre...

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 the moments that defined the 2026 season. Final Score: Melbourne 82 – Tasmania 68 📍 John Cain Aren...

🎙️ 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 connected voices in Tasmanian sport — interviewing players, calling games, and covering everything fr...

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 could define the club’s inaugural VFL season. If you think you know the list already… think again. Interst...

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 the injuries and late-season fade? The Tasmania JackJumpers shot: 31.9% from the field 12.5% from th...

🔴😈 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 49-man squad and key names - How the 2028 AFL pathway works - What success really looks like in Year...

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 Tassie out of sixth… and squandered it. Now the question becomes:Is this a dead rubber — or the perfec...

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 now means. Offensive explosion: 52% shooting, nearly 48% from three 30 assists on 43 made shots 4th tim...

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 and ladder implications Why this matchup always turns into a heart-stopper Player to Watch: JD backs Davi...

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 smashing just about every club record along the way. The JackJumpers’ biggest ever win (44 points...

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 Arena — a game that could all but lock in finals for the Jackies. Both teams are absolutely decimate...

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 season. In this episode:A brutal injury update:Will Magnay — season-ending foot injuryBryce Hamilton — AC...

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? Does Scott Roth need to lift as we hit the business end of the season? Bryce Hamilton primed for a br...

🐜 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 three-point shooting, to heroic defensive efforts, to Nick Marshall turning into a professional pest, this is a...

🐜🏀 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 we ask: • Can the Jackies get HoopsFest payback on United? • Does Melbourne crack under pressure away fr...

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 performance that has the entire league talking. JD is joined by Berto (back!) and Fred Webster to break down...

🐜🔥 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 Editor Jez Darke to break down a huge night on and off the court.💪 In this episode we dive into:• Was...

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 this episode: • Can the Jackies knock off a top-two Melbourne side? • Has United’s recent form opened...

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. In this episode of The Ants Nest, JD and special guest Jez Darke (Sports Editor at Bets.co...

🐜🔥 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 points. 13 boards. Played most of the night in foul trouble and still brought the muscle when shots w...

🐜 This week on The Ants Nest… things get SPICY. We break down: - The JackJumper who needs to lift his game - Andrew Andrews’ doppelgänger (yes, it’s uncanny) - A massive preview of our showdown with Cairns - And what really went wrong last time we played the Taipans… JD is joined by Fred Webster — Co-creator of the Tasmania Devils Supporters Group — to dissect all the chaos.💬 Topics this episode...

This week, we're joined by we're joined by the Co-Founder of the largest Tasmania Devils Supporters! community page, Fred Webster. We discuss the JackJumpers form this year, as the JackJumpers lick their wounds after an offensive onslaught by the Breakers. Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% independent, for fans by fans Tasmania JackJumpers podcast. Follow us @tasmaniantakeover on...