EXCLUSIVE: Hinkley confirmed as Tassie's inaugural coach

The Tassie Devils have reportedly secured their inaugural AFL coach, with Ken Hinkley set to take the reins in 2028.

The former Port Adelaide coach flew down to Tasmania on Sunday having been spotted with the club's Chief Marketing Officer, Kathryn McCann, and has presented to senior Tasmania Devils officials in Hobart.

The former Port Adelaide coach and SEN's Sportsday co-host has managed to beat out fellow contenders in John Longmire and Nathan Buckley.

It is expected that the Devils will have a media conference on Monday morning in Hobart.