By AFLQ Media Ahead of the NAB AFL Draft tonight, Gold Coast local talents Rhys Nicolls and Aiden Fyfe have been announced as additions to the Gold Coast SUNS rookie list in 2021. Both Nicholls and Fyfe have played their…

By Michael Whiting Alex Davies is a rangy, inside ball-winning midfielder, but in his only game following the COVID-19 shutdown period, displayed another attribute that could be just as important at AFL level. The Gold Coast Academy product showed he could…

By AFLQ Media There is only one week left until the 2020 NAB AFL Draft, which will take place next Wednesday night, December 9 as a host of new players join the AFL ranks for the first time. Queensland clubs…

By Michael Whiting Chris Fagan’s ‘right-hand man’ will take over from the departed David Noble as Brisbane’s football boss DANNY Daly is Brisbane’s new general manager of football, taking over from David Noble following his recent appointment as North Melbourne’s coach. Daly…

The Gold Coast SUNS today announced the promotion of International Scholarship holder Hewago Paul Oea to the club’s Rookie List (Category B) for the 2021 season. Affectionately known as Ace, the 19-year-old is a talented footballer who originates from Papua…

By AFLQ Media Luke Curran has joined the Coorparoo Kings’ Women’s as Head of Coaching, after ten years of establishing and developing the Hyundai Brisbane Lions Academy.  Whilst he will recognise many familiar faces around the club, he’s keen to…

By AFLQ Media The 2020 NAB AFL Draft will be held as a one-night event on December 9 and is set to be a draft like no other. This year will be defined by interruptions, season suspensions and a lack…

The popularity of AFL in Queensland continues to grow and the AFL Queensland Schools Cup is set to return for all divisions in 2021.  The sixth edition of the competition will see it bounce back from the challenges and unfortunate…

This year’s NAB AFL Draft will be held as a virtual event. There were discussions about the Draft potentially being staged in the same format as the Brownlow Medal, with rooms of players across the country. However, to remain COVID-safe…

AFL Queensland has today announced that the Kenmore Bears have been granted a licence to play in the QFA Division 1 Hart Sport Cup for season 2021. With Noosa having being elevated to the QAFL, the Division 1 competition will…

AFL Queensland has today announced that the QAFL competition will expand to 11 teams in 2021, with the Noosa Tigers and the newly established Redland Victoria Point Sharks joining the competition. After appearing in the last four Division 1 Hart…

Always Was, Always Will Be.  AFL Queensland would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the traditional custodians of our land this week and say thank you for everything they contribute to our game and our nation. November 8-15 marks NAIDOC Week…

By Michael Whiting Brisbane and Melbourne complete first pure pick swap of 2020 Trade Period BRISBANE and Melbourne have executed a trade to swap late picks in both this year’s and next year’s NAB AFL Drafts. INDICATIVE DRAFT ORDER Your club’s…

Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin remains without a deal from the Lions as the free agency period draws to a close on Friday, has attracted interest from the Bulldogs who are searching for a ruck partner for Tim English. English, 23, is…

By Andrew Bryan  A year of stress and injury has melted away after Mikayla Pauga earned a prestigious AFL scholarship at Bond University. The Narangba Valley State High School student has secured a Riewoldt Family AFL Excellence Scholarship and hopes…

Football at all levels has been postponed until at least the end of May meaning fans across the Sunshine State will not be able to cheer on their sides in what promised to be an exciting 2020 AFL season. While…

By Ant Wingard Queensland’s first debutant of 2020 will be unearthed this weekend when Gold Coast host Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium in Round 1. Connor Budarick will don the red and gold for the first time in the teams’…

By Ant Wingard The unconventional events that unfolded on Wednesday night helped lay claim to one of the more bizarre finals qualification scenarios of recent times. But alas, when the league’s media release was sent through at 8:30pm AEST, it…

A note to the AFL football community, The health and well-being of fans, players, umpires, officials, partners, volunteers and communities has been our number one priority. We are determined to be part of the whole of community response to slow…

VFL/W, SANFL/W, NEAFL, WAFL/W, TSL/W and Talent Programs to postpone 2020 seasons The AFL wishes to advise that following a meeting with AFL State CEOs a collective decision has been made to postpone the operation and / or the commencement of each premier…

Chelmer Oval upgrade to create more sporting opportunities for girls Queensland Cricket and AFL Queensland have jointly welcomed a $1.2 million Brisbane City Council funding injection to improve off-field facilities at Chelmer Oval, announced today by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian…

The health and safety of our football community – participants, players, umpires, volunteers and fans are paramount.  The AFL is closely monitoring the situation with respect to COVID-19 and it is important that any information you receive with respect to…

AFL Queensland are responsible for the growth and development of Australian Rules Football throughout the state of Queensland. Through community clubs, school programs and local competitions the governing body provides a performance pathway across 13 regions, 24 leagues and 159…

AFL Queensland today launched our 2020 Footy4Fun! marketing campaign. Welcome to Footy4Fun! ‘Match Day‘. Footy4Fun is all about playing with friends, learning new skills and getting your hands on the ball.

By Ant Wingard It was a draw, but boy was it good The first QClash was a draw. It’s a rather anticlimactic ending to one of the games of the season thus far, but if anything, it is indicative of…

Gold Coast will host Brisbane in the first AFLW QClash this Saturday at Metricon Stadium. With both teams entering the contest in great form, the game itself promises to be a hotly contested affair. The match will also be a…

By Kristy Muir  Moorooka Australian Football Club is ‘thriving’   IT is the little Aussie rules club that could. The Moorooka Roosters AFC is proof struggling sport clubs can change their financial situation with the right attitude and people in…

AFL Queensland has today launched the adaption and re-brand of the Junior Football Umpire Program, colloquially in the past known as JFUP, will create more opportunities for club umpires who officiate the “Footy4Fun” age group. Along with the alignment of the…

The Garbutt Magpies will re-join AFL Townsville senior ranks in 2020 with a senior women’s team being accepted into the competition. The Garbutt Magpies last competed in an AFL Townsville senior competition in 1988 and won their last men’s premiership…