The Tasmania Devils will enter the VFL and VFLW on a full-time basis in 2026 and they've wasted no time dangling a carrot in front of prospective players.

In a landmark initiative, the Devils will introduce a golden ticket for aspiring AFL and AFLW players, with at least two rookie list positions guaranteed for players in the VFL and VFLW programs in 2026 and 2027.

The semi-professional program will lay a vital foundation for the state's entry into the elite level in 2028.

Devils' chief Brendon Gale said Tasmania's entry into the VFL and VFLW would fill a long-standing gap in the state's football structure.

"This is an exciting and strategic step in the development of our football club," Gale said on Friday, September 5.

"For too long, local players have had to leave the state to pu

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