Barry Anderson went overseas hoping to develop a love for AFL in young Indonesians, but he got more than he ever expected when Indonesia won the inaugural All-Asia Cup. When Barry and his family packed up their Brisbane home for…

As the dust settles on the holiday period, our brains start switching to things like footy. Whether you’re a fan, player, coach or volunteer, here are 15 signs that you are ready for the season to arrive. You’ve re-watched the…

There will be more than just a change of name for the former Nambour Football Club in 2017, with the newly established Hinterland Blues today being granted entry  into the QFA Division 3 competition for 2017. Having spent last season…

  The evolution of the Ormeau Bulldogs Football Club continues, with the club securing a spot in the 2017 QFA Division 4 competition. Founded in 2008, Ormeau currently has over 220 players participating in junior and youth competitions and, aside…

  AFL Queensland today advised the Maroochydore Football Club that it has been successful in gaining entry to the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) for season 2017. The Roos will join existing QWAFL clubs; Wilston Grange, Zillmere, UQ, Yeronga,…

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AFL Queensland today released the 2017 Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) fixture, which kicks off on April 22 with four games across three days. Round 1 will see two games on Saturday, one on Sunday, and the traditional ANZAC eve…

The Australian Football League (AFL) today announced it would partner with Australia-wide Insurance Broker JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) for the pre-season competition for the next three years, with today’s launch of the JLT Community Series in Melbourne. AFL General Manager…

GRAND FINAL Nauru Stars 4-3-27 Def Fiji Jnr Tribe 3-3-21 What a fantastic, tough game of football both these teams played. The match was played at a fierce pace with the Fiji team taking it right up to the reigning…

There is a club on the outskirts of Townsville by the name of the Hermit Park Tigers who continue to punch well above their weight division. Why? Because when North Melbourne read out Josh Williams’ name at the NAB AFL…

The 2016 AFL Queensland Youth Girls State Championships was an incredible weekend on and off the field. Now, you can re-live it all thanks to our wrap up video of the event below. Check it out.  

Two Queenslanders were today selected in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft, taking the total number of Queensland draftees in 2016 to eight, following six selections in the NAB AFL Draft. On Friday night, Jack Bowes, Declan Watson, Josh Williams, Elliot…

Australian Football continues to grow across the region and in particular female football is in high demand across the Whitsunday Coast, leading the Whitsunday Sea Eagles AFC to bid to enter the AFL Mackay Women’s competition in 2017. Key introductory…

For six Queenslanders, tonight their AFL dreams became a reality, selected in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft. Jack Bowes, Declan Watson, Josh Williams, Elliot Himmelberg, Jacob Allison and Brad Scheer are all now on AFL lists. Jack Bowes was the…

A simple phone call from Queensland Academy and High Performance Coach Adrian Fletcher might turn out to be the career defining moment in the story of Declan Watson. In just over 24 hours time, Watson is hoping to have his…

Jack Bowes was the envy of a lot of people growing up. Sporting wise, he was good at everything he tried. You know, that kid who did about eight things at once and was talented at them all. Footy, cricket,…

Queensland’s love of Australian Football continues, with census figures announced today revealing a six per cent growth in participation for the state in 2016. 229,388 men, women and children pulled on a Guernsey this year, compared to 216,381 in 2015.…

When Brad Scheer ran out with the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions two and a half years ago, he was not only debuting, he was making history. At 15 years old, he became the youngest ever senior player at Salk Oval.…

AFL Queensland Summer Development Programs are kicking off across the state, giving boys and girls the opportunity to further develop their skills and footy knowledge in preparation for season 2017. Each Summer Development Program is designed to assist players to…

Brad Pollock has stepped down as Mt Gravatt Senior Coach after almost four years at the helm. Pollock had been retained by the club for 2017 but in recent weeks had come to the realisation he needed time away from…

  The 21st Lord Mayor’s International Student Friendship Ceremony saw a welcoming hand extended to about 700 students in Brisbane today. Since the launch of the International Student Friendship Ceremonies in 2012, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has presented Certificates of…

Coorparoo AFC Women’s have begun preparing for the 2017 QWAFL season after confirming the side’s coaching structure. The club have appointed a number of people to act as part of a vital support structure for the Women’s side. Former Colts…

Griffith Moorooka The Chook Pen has a new leader with Danny Andjelkovic announced as the new Griffith Moorooka Senior Coach for 2017. Andjelkovic hails for country Victoria where he won three senior premierships as a player before joining the Gladstone…

Four days of Youth Girls action wrapped up yesterday (link to results), and once again, it was a fantastic event. Here is what we learnt:   Craig Starcevich and his team might have the toughest job in Australia this week:…

The Gold Coast Sunsets have joined the back-to-back champions club with an 8-point win over the Brisbane South Vixens in the final of the Under 17 Youth Girls State Championships at Yeronga today. A gritty first half from the Vixens…

  Friday October 21 Results Div 1 Brisbane South 9.8.62 def. Darling Downs  3.5.23 Gold Coast 7.6.48 def. Sunshine Coast 1.7.13 Div 2 Northern Rivers  6.11.47 def. Capricornia 4.2.26 North Queensland 10.5.65 def. Brisbane North  4.3.27 Div 3 Mackay 4.7.31 def. Wide…

The AFL Queensland Under 17 Youth Girls State Championships take place at Leyshon Park, Yeronga from today, Thursday October 20 to Sunday October 23. Twelve teams will compete across three divisions, with Papua New Guinea entering the carnival for the first…

With the AFL Queensland Under 17 Youth Girls State Championships kicking off tomorrow, we thought it’s the perfect time to go through the team lists and give a bit of background on a player from each region. Here are just…

  AFL QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS CUP GRAND FINALS DAY RESULTS PRIMARY FEMALE Morayfield East State School 5.9.39 def. Windaroo State School 0.0.0 Player of the match: Tahlia Smith PRIMARY MALE Ambrose Treacy College 4.9.33 def. Gaven State School 3.5.23 Player of the…

It was another weekend of sunshine, footy, tunes, ice-cold beverages, and for the winners, a big fat cheque. Yep, the Byron Bay AFL 9s Invitational was another ripping success. 34 teams across five divisions from across the country descended on Byron…