TASMANIAN midfielder Mitch Robinson says an AFL team from the Apple Isle would be a dream for all aspiring footballers from the southern state.

Robinson said it would be "every Tassie boy's dream to play for an AFL team representing the state".

"There has been a lot of support from all of the public and supporters of the Devils as well, wanting a team [in the AFL]. It'll bring a lot of youth up and it'll be a big goal, so there is good support from the Tassie public," Robinson said.

"[It would also help the players] instead of going through all of the hard yards and trying to get noticed by the mainland recruiters.

"And bringing those two together [the north and south of the state] … putting them in the same room is pretty hard … but it'd be definitely good for us."

Robinson has had an excellent carnival, having won the Hunter Harrison Medal as the best second division player in the NAB AFL under 18 championships. He said it has been a great opportunity to step up against the top-tier teams.

"After div two, I didn't really expect to win the medal to be honest, but coming into div one, I've got a lot more attention with some of the tagging opponents and there has been a lot of pressure … from people at home, expecting us to do well in div one. We haven't come through with the goods yet, so hopefully we can get a win on Wednesday," Robinson said.

Robinson, who has also played for the Devils in the VFL, said it was an advantage to play against mature, fitter and bigger bodies.

"Last year, I played locally and I got a call from Daryn Cresswell to come and play. The VFL is really good, and it gives [you] a lot of experience coming back to the 18s," Robinson said.

"I'm pretty sure next year might be a state-wide league, and that'll definitely make the competition a lot stronger. An AFL team would be really good."