Tasmania Devils sack inaugural captain Robbie Fox

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Tasmania have sacked their inaugural captain Robbie Fox for failing to meet behavioural standards.

Tasmania have parted ways with their inaugural captain Robbie Fox after he failed to meet the club's behavioural standards. The 33-year-old, born in Tasmania, played 105 games for Sydney between 2017 and 2025, including the club's 2024 and 2022 grand final defeats, before leading the Devils in their first VFL season this year.

The club said in a statement on Wednesday that the decision followed consideration of several factors, including the future direction of the football program and the club's expectations regarding player behaviour and adherence to standards. Fox had been considered part of the Devils' future in a coaching capacity.

The Devils finished fourth on the ladder in 2026 before losing in the finals to Geelong and Essendon. They will have one more season in the VFL next year before becoming the AFL's 19th team in 2028.

How it is being reported

• Tasmania Devils sack inaugural captain Robbie Fox after off-field incidentThe former Sydney player failed to meet behavioural standards and has been let go.Perth Now · 27 Oct, 05:29
• Tasmania Devils sack inaugural captain Robbie Fox after off-field incidentThe former Sydney player failed to meet behavioural standards and has been let go.The West Australian · 27 Oct, 05:28

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