Tasmanian Takeover

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...

With Berto out of action this week, we're joined by Sweden’s no.1 Jack Jumpers Fan and Bets.com.au Sports Editor and Match Predictor, Jez Darke. We discuss how our Jack Jumpers fared on the international stage in the Boomers game against the Tall Blacks, as the Jack Jumpers prepare for their own trip across the Tasman to play against the Breakers. Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% in...

Is the losing streak over? Have we got our team 100% and can we keep everyone healthy to bring the fight in the second half of the season? Berto and JD look at our loss against the Wildcats that, although taking another loss, showed we were on the up. Then the boys talk the Kings game where our Jackies looked like the team we knew they could be. Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% independ...

The losing streak continues for the JackJumpers and Berto and JD ask where has the fight gone. The injury bug has hit us hard, and whilst far from ideal, the youngsters get a chance to shine. Can our boys find their mojo and break this losing streak? Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% independent, for fans by fans Tasmania JackJumpers podcast. Follow us @tasmaniantakeover on Facebook, Ins...

It's been a rough run for the JackJumpers and Berto and JD break it down. The boys give their thoughts on the upcoming game against the Bullets and get all fashionable talking fragrance and haircare products - yes, we are still a basketball podcast! Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% independent, for fans by fans Tasmania JackJumpers podcast. Follow us @tasmaniantakeover on Facebook, Instagra...

Berto is back and is only marginally shocked that JD hasn't gotten us cancelled or blacklisted. This week the boys look at the buzzer beating win over the Kings and look forward to the second Ignite game, this time against the Wildcats and the upcoming Silverdome game against the Taipans. Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100% independent, for fans by fans Tasmania JackJumpers podcast. Fo...

With Berto off under the weather JD is handed the keys to the bus and brings our old mate JB along for the ride. The boys get an update on the Hobart Chargers, covers the dominating win over the Kings at the Ignite Cup, look at the how the Breakers broke the Jackies over in NZ and give their thoughts on the upcoming road game against the Kings in Sydney. Tasmania Takeover: Ant's Nest is a 100%...

Coming off the back of their first road loss this season, the JackJumpers gear up to take on the Sydney Kings at The Nest. Berto and JD take a look at the Adelaide 36ers game and talk about what the Jackies need to do to take down the Kings in the first of their Ignite Cup games. The boys also look forward to the Breakers game over in NZ and give their thoughts on if this jaunt across the pond wil...