History as Ken Hinkley expected to be named Tasmania’s inaugural AFL coach

Tasmania He will announce his next coach as early as Monday, with Ken Hinkley taking the seat and winning the job.

Hinkley flew to Hobart on Sunday morning and will make a formal presentation to the club later in the day.

Although the board has not yet approved the decision, there is little doubt that Hinkley is likely to be appointed.

Hinkley was seen arriving with senior Devils staffer Kathryn McCann after boarding a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Hobart on Sunday morning.

It is understood that the club plans to announce the appointment of its first men’s coach at the beginning of the week, possibly on Monday.

John Longmire and Nathan Buckley are also involved.