Tasmania Devils sack captain Robbie Fox and sign George Stevens

The Tasmania Devils have parted ways with inaugural VFL captain Robbie Fox following an off-field incident. A club spokesperson stated the decision considered the future direction of the football program and the club’s expectations regarding player behavior and adherence to standards.

Fox, 33, previously played 105 games for Sydney. The Devils are scheduled to join the AFL as the league’s 19th team in 2028, following their current tenure in the VFL.

In player news, the club has signed George Stevens, a former Geelong midfielder and JJ Liston Trophy winner. Stevens will join the Devils for the 2027 VFL season and has committed to signing with the team once they enter the AFL in 2028. He joins a group of eight pre-listed teenagers currently on the club's books.