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Fans hoping that the new AFL franchise in Tasmania will be called the Devils may end up disappointed with the league set to clash with Warner Bros over the use of the name, which is also a cartoon character owned by the entertainment company.
Tasmania will have an AFL team after the presidents of the 18 existing clubs unanimously agreed to grant the state the league's 19th licence on Tuesday.
In the wake of Saturday's announcement of federal government funding for a new waterfront stadium in Hobart, existing club presidents met and unanimously ticked off Tasmania's entry into the league.
The decision will next need to be ratified by the AFL Commission, which is expected to come later on Tuesday and is a formality.
The Tasmanian Devils is the fan-favourite name for the new team, along with other options including the Apples, Mariners and Mountaineers.
However, the AFL would need to broker a deal with Warner Brothers Entertainment to use the Devils moniker.
The AFL has filed for a trademark on the use of the name Tassie Devils while an under-18s side on the Apple Isle is already using the moniker (pictured)
