Coming into the clash with a slightly better win-loss record than their opponents, a slow start in slippery conditions hampered the Devils and left them 28 points behind at the first break with debutant Lachlan Borsboom opening his tally with a miraculous dribble kick from the Carlton Draught pocket.

The visitors' smooth play accustomed to the tricky conditions early and controlled play, restricting the Devils' effective disposal to a minimum as they race out to a seven-goal lead at half-time off the back of two Ryley Bouker goals and a 13-disposal performance from Jye Chalcraft.

After their goal-less second quarter, Will Peppin kicked the first major of the third with a touch of magic and with it, the intensity rose and despite the margin, Devils found themselves playing more aggressive football.

Devils spent a majority of the last quarter in attack but failed to convert to scoreboard with Jackson Callow taking several contested marks and Oliver Sanders and Jye Menzie kicking majors in the 38-point loss.

Matt McGuinness and Oscar Shaw showed their true class across half-back for the Devils collecting 20 diposals and six rebound 50s respectively and showing composure in difficult and highly pressured conditions.

Former Burnie product Ethan Jackson collected 16 touches for the day with Callow replicating Jackson's effort but failing to convert his chances, kicking four behinds.

Devils coach Adrian Fletcher said the Bushrangers' efficiency cost the Devils.

"The Bushrangers were very clean and we were fumbling at ground level, that especially created unpredictability with our side and we got sucked in," he said.

"They kicked when we tried to handball and they tackled really well early. They pushed us in and got it to their ruckman, Kelly, on the outside and then it put pressure on our defenders who had no-one turn up when the ball was at ground level."