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Rise in Victory
A crack of thunder, the stage is set, we take our place, no room for regret
Storm-born, salt-scarred — we stake our claim
Iron in our step, thunder in our veins
From coastal dawns to rich dirt roads
We push the limits, every mile we own
Hearts like hammers, eyes on the line
Stand as one — you’ll see us climb
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
City lights fade, but the fire’s alive
Brothers in arms — we rise and drive
Hands on the ball, the crowd to their feet
We fight for colours no one can beat
When the whistle blows, we answer the call
One for the many — we give our all
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
With every scar, we write the song,
From the ashes of the past, we’ve come along.
Feel the fire raging in our souls,
Guided by the stars, our destiny unfolds.
On this wild southern land we rise
Forged by hardship, shaped by plenty
We play it hard — move high, move fast
The Devils scream with echoes of warriors past
Driven by pride and fired by fury
We return to the den in VICTORY
Raise your fists, let them fly,
In the heart of battle, we touch the sky.
From storm-born fires to glory's reign,
Together we stand, forever unchained.
STORY BOARD
SONG OVERVIEW
Written by Tasmanian Song Writer Jason Bresnehan - Rise in Victory was written as a modern football anthem inspired by Tasmania's long journey towards securing its own AFL team. The song captures the pride, determination and identity of a state that spent decades fighting for recognition at the highest level of Australian Rules Football.
While written independently, the song was conceived as a potential theme song for the Tasmanian Devils Football Club and celebrates the spirit of Tasmania's football community.
THE SCENE
The listener stands among thousands of supporters as the team runs onto the ground. Scarves are raised, the stadium is alive, and generations of Tasmanians are witnessing a dream become reality. The song moves between the voices of players, supporters and Tasmania itself.
THE NARRATOR
The narrator is both participant and observer. At times he is a supporter singing from the grandstand. At times he speaks as Tasmania itself, reflecting on decades of perseverance, resilience and belief.
PURPOSE
The purpose of Rise in Victory is to create a unifying anthem that celebrates Tasmanian identity, pride and achievement. It speaks to football supporters, but also to anyone who has worked towards a goal that was considered impossible.
IDENTITY
The identity theme centres on Tasmania.
The song asks:
- Who are we?
- What do we stand for?
- What happens when a small community refuses to give up?
The answer is found in the collective pride of Tasmanians finally seeing their state represented on the national stage.
MOVEMENT
Movement is expressed through the journey from aspiration to achievement. The song begins with struggle and determination and ends with triumph and celebration. The movement is both physical and symbolic:
- Supporters travelling together.
- Players charging onto the field.
- Tasmania stepping onto the national stage.
MUSICAL DIRECTION
The song was written as a stadium-style anthem featuring:
- Strong singalong choruses.
- Driving rhythm.
- Uplifting energy.
- Community participation.
The intention was to create a song capable of being sung by thousands of supporters before, during and after a match.
TASMANIAN CONNECTION
The song celebrates a defining moment in Tasmanian sporting history. Relevant organisations and developments include:
- Tasmanian Devils Football Club.
- AFL Tasmania.
- The AFL's expansion into Tasmania.
- Corporate supporters such as Cadbury.
- The broader Tasmanian football community.
- Fox Sports
- Warner Bos' Looney Tunes is in discussions with the AFL to licence "Taz", says Channel 7
SONG MESSAGE
Great victories rarely happen overnight. They are earned through persistence, belief and collective effort. Rise in Victory is ultimately a song about a community that refused to stop believing.
SONGWRITER NOTES
As a Tasmanian songwriter, I wanted to capture the excitement surrounding Tasmania's entry into the AFL and create a piece of music that reflected the pride many Tasmanians feel in this moment. Whether or not the song is ever formally associated with the Tasmanian Devils, it stands as my musical tribute to Tasmania's football journey.