YOUR SAY: Reaction from Devils mascot reveal and how does Rum’un rank against the rest?

Tassie’s newest mascot Rum’un the Devil has been met with mixed reactions. Here’s what you had to say.

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March 18, 2025 - 4:30PM

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

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Rum’un the Devil is Tasmania Football Club’s first mascot — and we believe he’s the leader of the pack with his unique story of truly wearing Tassie on his sleeve.

The mascot developed in partnership with Tasmanian arts organisation Terrapin Puppet Theatre was co-designed and developed with schoolchildren across the state. His fur is made from recycled school uniforms from across the island.

>>> POLL BELOW: HOW DOES RUM’UN COMPARE WITH THE REST

WHAT YOU ARE SAYING

Love it! Sends the right message — we are not here to muck around. Though we be small, we are mighty!

Justine Brooks

It’s the Raygun of mascots

Chris Shelvo

I like the concept and love that Tasmaniani school kids were involved and that school uniforms were recycled to creat the ‘coat — not sure about the final execution though.

Mel Best

Love that so many school students got to work on this project as it went from school to school. Such a wonderful experience for them. A great first mascot for the Devils.

Kerry Ann McKittrick

Now we have the name of the team and our mascot. Build the stadium and Tasmania will be up there with the other states. Come on Tassie people, make Tasmania proud to live in this state.

Donna Cowen

The costume is a little rough. Looks like when your mum makes you wear your cousin’s costume from 4 yrs ago to book week.

Naomi Lauren

It looks tatty and like a red hot mess!

Whendiey Stewart

He is fun! Maybe just a little adjustment here and there.

Sue Groom

All the amazing designs that were posted on the Facebook site and THIS is the decision.

Lyn Jenkins

It looks like a pinata. If the chest was replaced with the guernsey it would be fine.

Jessica Stewart

Yes, made from recycled school uniforms. Brilliant!! Love the name.

Lyndell Smith

Fabulous concept — but the body looks like the detritus in a long neglected shower drain sadly.

Victoria Eaves-Young

The boys on Front Bar are gunna love this

Skid Hutton

The costume is a little rough round the edges but it’s the nickname “Rum’un” that’s got me !! C’mon is that the best they could come up with?

Damien Mcg

Why does a devil have feathers? The knee pads are horrible

Jim Martin

Love it. great made from recycled materials and helped designed by children.

Jillian Bake

My grandmother used to say Rummon when I lived in NSW I’d say they’re a Rummon and people would say what’s a Rummon it is a Tassie saying

Claire Kitchen

To all those saying it looks great, you should’ve gone to Specsavers.

Vann Demon

Old trackie dacks and the shredded dreams of teams of yesterday. What a splendid metaphor.

Cari Delarue

I like the head, disappointing they couldn’t make the check markings white (there’s nothing yellow/gold about the Tassie Devil) or the facial colour pink

Monica Ruth

Love it, like all mascots they are meant to be silly, stupid and awesome at the same time. Can’t wait to see our team and our mascot play in our new stadium. Bring it!

Greg Vee