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AFLQ hits record Auskick community participation

Australian Rules is becoming the number one sport of choice for Queensland kids with a record number of NAB AFL Auskick community participants registered for 2023. NAB AFL Auskick is the national introductory program to Australian football for kids aged

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Garbutt Magpies to go through rebuilding phase

AFL Queensland confirms the Garbutt Magpies will not field men’s reserves or women’s seniors teams in the AFL Townsville competition in 2023, following careful consideration and extensive consultation with AFLQ. Several factors led the club to review its ability to

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2023 QFAW Division 1 Fixture Release

The countdown is on for the return of the 2023 QFAW Division 1 season. The season will commence on April 22, with nine teams fighting for the flag. Each team will play 14 matches across the 17-week season. QFAW Competition

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Queenslander Andrews named 22Under22 Team of the Decade

Harris Andrews has once again been named in the AFL Players’ Association’s (AFLPA) 22Under22 Team of the Decade, proudly presented by Snaffle. Headlined by the likes of Dustin Martin, Christian Petracca, Marcus Bontempelli, Jeremy Cameron, Darcy Moore and Brodie Grundy,

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BHP She Can Coach Women in Coaching Forum

Queensland’s BHP She Can Coach Women in Coaching Forum is coming up fast! Open to all coaches and run separately to the National BHP She Can Coach applications, this Forum is a great opportunity for new or returning coaches to

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AFLQ Women and Girls Team progressing towards gender equity

There is plenty to celebrate at AFL Queensland (AFLQ) this International Women’s Day with more women and girls than ever involved in Australian football. Madi Crowley-Long, who stepped up to become Women and Girls Community Football Lead last year and

Posted in Featured News, Female, NAB AFL Auskick, QAFLW, Top news, Youth Girls

Eximm Sport Byron AFL Nines returns

Sun, surf, sand and… footy! Mark your calendars – the Eximm Sport Byron AFL Nines is back in 2023.   The fun-filled two-day carnival will see teams from all around Australia come together across four divisions to compete for up

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AFLQ uniform policy change

AFL Queensland has taken another step forward in the progression of women and girls in community football by aligning its uniform policy with the AFL, following the national governing body’s historic uniform policy change announced late last year. Senior and

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AFLQ makes key appointments in community football

AFL Queensland has made key appointments to bolster its community football team and help drive further success of local competitions. Mitchell Simpson has been elevated to the Competitions Manager – Queensland role after working in AFLQ’s community football team for

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Rise in female participation calls for new change rooms at Tweed Coolangatta

New $828,000 Female Facilities at Tweed Coolangatta Junior AFC New facilities aim to increase female participation AFL Queensland invested $110,000 towards the project from the Australian Football Facilities Fund Thousands of women and girls will now have access to new

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QLD to host U16 and U18 National Championship Games

The AFL has released the fixture dates and locations for the 2023 AFL National Championships (U18) and 2023 AFL National Development Championships (U16), with the Sunshine state hosting 19 out of the 43 games. The competitions will run from April

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South Pacific U19s to take on Qld talent academies

Australian football’s international ties remain strong with budding South Pacific Nations men’s and women’s players taking on the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS Academies in Queensland, as part of their U19 South Pacific High-Performance Pathway Talent Camps this month.

Posted in Featured News, Inclusion, Indigenous, South Pacific, Top news

Coolangatta introduces inaugural McNab Cup

Two days, nine clubs and invaluable pre-season practice.   With the 2023 Community Football Season right around the corner, there couldn’t have been a better time for Coolangatta Football Club to introduce their inaugural McNab Cup.   The new competition

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Brisbane boy named Lions co-captain

Harris Andrews has long been touted as the Brisbane Lions captain in-waiting. The wait is now over with the Lions announcing the Queensland talent pathway graduate as co-captain alongside Lachie Neale, with Hugh McCluggage named as vice-captain. Harris Andrews has

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2023 Junior Female Startup Fund

What is the Junior Female Startup Fund? The program is to help clubs wanting to start an U/9 girls team, an All Girls Auskick group or All Girls Superstars team by providing funding to go towards a new set of

Posted in Featured News, Female, Top news

Become an AFL Umpire!

Do you want to earn money, keep fit and score the best seat in the house? Join our team as an AFL Umpire!   AFL Queensland is after umpires in the following areas:   Umpire4Fun   What? You’ll be umpiring under

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NQ v SQ Intrastate Rep Clash Returns

The fiercely contested North Queensland versus South Queensland representative clash returns in 2023, with the rivalry heading north.   North Queensland will be defending their titles on home soil this year, with both men’s and women’s games to be played in

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AIC AFL school comp wows Lions old boys

Brisbane Lions stars Harris Andrews and Charlie Cameron cheered on their old school teams as Ashgrove claimed a hard-fought win over Padua in the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) Andrews/Cameron Cup on Wednesday. The Cup has been fiercely contested by Marist

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AFL Wide Bay 2023 fixtures released

The highly anticipated 2023 AFL Wide Bay fixtures have been released with the Takalvans Senior Women’s competition playing alongside all other grades for the first time. The opening round will see a grand final rematch in both senior competitions on

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Community camps kicking goals again

AFL Community Camps are done and dusted for 2023 with more than 25,000 kids taking part following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Brisbane Lions players visited more than 12,000 students across 51 schools in the Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast,

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Vote for Queenslanders in 22Under22 Team Of The Decade

Four born and bred Queenslanders have been named in the initial squad for the AFL Players Association’s (AFLPA) Snaffle 22Under22 Team of the Decade. It has been 10 years since the first fan-voted 22Under22 team was announced at the 2013

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QFA Division 2 South Fixture Release

The stage is set and the matches are locked in for the QFA Division 2 South Season 2023.   Coolangatta will unfurl their 2022 Premiership Flag in Round One when they host Coomera, but they’ll have to wait until Round

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QFA Division 2 North Alpha Sport Premiership Fixture Release

The countdown is on until the first bounce of the 2023 QFA Division 2 North Alpha Sport Premiership season.   Round One will take place on Saturday April 15, where Sandgate will be searching for revenge against Alex Hills who

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2023 Bond University QAFLW Fixture Release

This Bond University QAFLW Premiership season is shaping up to be its biggest year yet if the 2023 fixture is anything to go by. The season starts at Brighton Homes Arena on April 15 with a grand final rematch between

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Tackle Your Feelings with AFL Queensland

AFL Queensland is proud to partner with the Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) program for a third straight year to make mental health training available to community coaches in 2023.   Tackle Your Feelings is a free mental health training program for community

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Queenslander Zorko calls time on Lions captaincy

Dayne Zorko will go down in history as one of the most decorated Brisbane Lions captains after calling time on a remarkable five-year stint as skipper of the AFL club. While his AFL playing days will continue, the announcement that

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AFL Schools Membership Program

Our National School strategy is leading the way to make life easy for teachers! Our School Membership is LIVE and it is FREE to sign up. Later this month we will be launching school grant opportunities for assistance with equipment,

Posted in Featured News, Schools, Top news

2023 Smithy’s VFL Fixtures Released

The AFL has locked in fixtures for the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season, which will see Queensland teams The Southport Sharks, The Brisbane Lions and The Gold Coast SUNS all vying for the flag.    The fixture release includes the full

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2023 Smithy’s VFL – Round 1 Locked In

The AFL has released the fixtures for Round 1 of the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season. The competition will commence the weekend of March 24-26, aligning with Round 2 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership season. The 2023 Smithy’s VFL season

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AFL Community Camps return to the Sunshine State

The AFL Community Camp program has returned in 2023, with AFL clubs visiting regional communities around Queensland.  Please see details below on where you can catch the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS.     BRISBANE   Camp Dates –

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