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James Bresnehan
James BresnehanSports Editor

James is the Sports Editor for the Mercury Newspaper and Sunday Tasmanian, and a reporter for CODE Sports. An award-winning journalist in sport, mental health, human rights, and a former Chief of Staff. James specialises in AFL, motorsport, Sydney-Hobart.

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Launch of the Rum'un the Devil is Tasmania Football Club's first mascot.  Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

The inside story of the Tassie Devils mascot design

It had to be kick-ass, have arm tattoos and bloody knees to represent Queenstown’ famous gravel oval, but most of all look friendly enough not to freak out little kids. Here’s how the Devils mascot was designed.

AFL
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Rum'un with Katie Foale 11 who is a junior football player at North Hobart Football Club and will also co-host the launch with Jack Riewoldt.  Launch of the Rum'un the Devil is Tasmania Football Club's first mascot.  Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Meet the Tasmania Football Club mascot

The Tasmania Football Club has celebrated its first anniversary by unveiling its brand new mascot. Meet them here and see how you can take your membership even further.

AFL
***EMBARGOED TILL 5.30PM 18/3/25*** Launch of the Rum'un the Devil is Tasmania Football Club's first mascot. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Watch: Tassie locks in first AFL recruit

On the Tasmania team’s first birthday, watch live as the club unveils its newest recruit – the Tasmanian Devil named Rum’un – its mascot for its entry into the AFL.