Inclusion

Indigenous Guernsey’s on show in Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Morningside Panthers, Brisbane Designed by: former Panther players, Ambrose Killian and Matt Robert from Ngalin Ayeye. Submitted story: The artists wanted the art piece and jumper to symbolise the Morningside Panthers heritage, values and commitment to being open and welcoming

Posted in AFL, AFLQ, Darling Downs, Diversity, Featured News, Inclusion, Indigenous, Mackay, Multicultural, QAFL, QAFLW, Regional, Top news

Local hero driving inclusion at Jindalee Jags

In celebration of National Volunteers Week, AFL Queensland is taking the opportunity to recognise volunteers throughout the state who contribute countless hours to making our game. At Jindalee, there is a particular person working tirelessly to create opportunities for kids

Posted in AFLQ, Coaching, Diversity, Featured News, Inclusion, NAB AFL Auskick, Top news, Volunteers

Umpiring numbers in the green, but more needed

More people are playing footy in Queensland than ever before, but everyone knows a footy game can’t be played without the umpires. To tackle the issue head on, AFL Queensland has put the call out for retired footballers, ex-umpires, students

Posted in AFL, AFLW, Capricornia, Featured News, Female, Inclusion, Junior & Youth, Northern Rivers, QAFL, QAFLW, Top news, Umpires

New and old rivalries to be tested in Anzac Round

ANZAC Day holds a special place on the AFL Queensland calendar and is recognised each year by our state-wide leagues and clubs. Anzac round matches pay tribute to the sacrifice of the servicemen and women of Australia and New Zealand

Posted in Capricornia, Darling Downs, Featured News, Inclusion, Junior & Youth, Masters, Top news, Townsville, VFL

QAFL/QAFLW games to be broadcast on NITV

For the first time ever, QAFL and Bond University QAFLW games can be watched from the comfort of living rooms right around Australia.  From this weekend, NITV will air a weekly match on Sunday mornings, giving the Queensland men’s and

Posted in Featured News, Female, Inclusion, Indigenous, QAFL, QAFLW, Top news

The 2021 AFL Schools Cup competition is set to be the biggest yet!

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

Posted in AFLQ, AFLW, Featured News, Female, Inclusion, Junior & Youth, School, Schools, Talent, Top news

AFL Queensland – Community Football Update

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

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AFL Inclusion All-Australian squad prepares for international debut

The 2019 AFL Inclusion All-Australian squad will travel to Brisbane this week to take part in two demonstration matches as a showcase sport at the 2019 INAS Global Games. The respective squad of 26 men is made up of the top footballers

Posted in AFL, Featured News, Inclusion, Top news

2019 AFL Queensland Game Development Awards Winners

Last Friday AFL Queensland recognised the contribution of AFL game development ambassadors and volunteers across Queensland and NSW Northern Rivers at this year’s AFL Queensland Game Development Thank You Function. More than 150 AFL School Ambassadors, Junior Match Program Coaches and

Posted in AFL 9's, AFLQ, Diversity, Featured News, Inclusion, Multicultural, Schools, Talent, Top news, Volunteers

AFL Queensland nominated for Multicultural Queensland Month honours

AFL Queensland has been named among 23 finalists in the 2019 Multicultural Queensland Awards, recognised for their outstanding work promoting inclusion and diversity. Nominated in the Minister’s Choice Category for Outstanding Engagement, AFL Queensland has demonstrated excellent engagement through the Multicultural Ambassador Program

Posted in AFL, Capricornia, Darling Downs, Diversity, Featured News, Inclusion, Mackay, Mount Isa, Multicultural, Northern Rivers, Regional, Top news

Pride Round: What does it mean to you?

This weekend, competitions across Queensland’s South East will celebrate the first ever Pride Round. The Pride Round aims to promote LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in community sporting clubs across the state. So ahead of the historic weekend we asked some players, coaches

Posted in AFLQ, Featured News, Inclusion, QWAFL, QWFA, Top news

Pride Round heads to Queensland

AFL Queensland will make history on July 27 with the first ever Pride Round, being played across the state. Pride Round, follows on from an initiative by Robina AFC last year which saw Queensland’s inaugural AFL Pride Cup played between the

Posted in Featured News, Inclusion, QWAFL, Top news

AFL Inclusion Carnival Day Two Wrap

By Ant Wingard Missed the action from Day One of the AFL Inclusion Carnival? Check the day one wrap right here. Queensland v South Australia Queensland entered day two of the Inclusion Carnival in sixth place and faced a tough

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AFL Inclusion Carnival Day One Wrap

By Ant Wingard Queensland v NSW/ACT The Rams, who were playing on their home field in Sydney’s west managed to get the fast start in the contest however Queensland weathered their early push to show composure. The Big Q soon

Posted in AFL, Featured News, Inclusion, Talent, Top news

Queensland Inclusion Squad Announced

By AFLQ Media AFL Queensland is pleased to announce the state inclusion team that will compete at the National Inclusion Carnival next month. The 16-player squad will compete at the carnival in Sydney from Monday July 15 to Sunday July

Posted in Featured News, Inclusion, Top news

Gallery: The Long Walk Brisbane 2019

500 people participated in Brisbane’s Long Walk, trekking the 2.3km from the Wheel of Brisbane to the Gabba, where they cheered on the Brisbane Lions in their game against Hawthorn.  The Walk was established 15 years ago by Michael Long,

Posted in AFL, Featured News, Gallery, Inclusion, Indigenous, Multicultural, Top news

Gallery: Gold Coast v Sunshine Coast Inclusion Trials

Last Sunday, May 5, participants from the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast competed in an Inclusion game at Southpine Sports Complex.  Images have been supplied by Sue-Anne Tyrell.   

Posted in AFLQ, Featured News, Inclusion, Top news

Morningside Panthers to tackle discrimination this Mothers’ Day

By Ant Wingard The Morningside Panthers are taking a stand against discrimination this Mothers’ Day with the first Panthers Respect Community Fun Day. This Sunday, May 12, the Panthers will invite members of the wider community to partake in the

Posted in Featured News, Inclusion, QAFL, Top news

National Inclusion Carnival headed to Sydney

The AFL is pleased to announce the 2019 AFL National Inclusion Carnival will be held in Sydney in July. Held annually, the AFL National Inclusion Carnival brings together male footballers with an intellectual disability from across the country to take

Posted in AFL, Featured News, Inclusion

AFL Community Ambassador registrations now open

AFL Queensland are on the look out for Community Ambassador for the 2019 season with registrations opening today, January 30. This year, AFL Community Ambassadors will carry the theme of Enjoyment, Engagement and Celebrating the Wins. Since its inception in

Posted in AFL, AFLQ, Diversity, Featured News, Inclusion, Indigenous

Inclusion Grand Final takes centre stage at Schools Cup Grand Finals

By Ant Wingard When the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS face off on the field, the resulting outcome is usually one highlighted by intensity and evoked by a desire to be the state’s most dominant AFL side. But during

Posted in AFLQ, Featured News, Inclusion, Schools

AIIC Brisbane win 2018 Bachar Houli Cup

By Ant Wingard Australian International Islamic College Brisbane has taken out the 2018 Bachar Houli Cup. The competition was hosted by AFL Queensland at Leyshon Park, Yeronga, last Friday, August 10, with over 50 Islamic school students participating. The Bachar

Posted in Featured News, Front Page, Inclusion, Multicultural

“To get into division one is a massive achievement.” Queensland cap off successful Inclusion Carnival

By Ant Wingard@AntWingard Queensland produced a successful campaign at the 2018 AFL National Inclusion Carnival, finishing the week-long event with a fourth-place finish overall. The AFL National Inclusion Carnival aimed at bringing together footballers with an intellectual disability from across

Posted in Featured News, Front Page, Inclusion

Act of kindness as Hermit Park Tigers deliver memorable goal

By Ant Wingard @AntWingard It was the moment which captured the hearts of football fans around the nation. During a routine match between the Hermit Park Tigers and Northern Beach Suns in the Townsville Reserves competition, came a moment players from

Posted in Featured News, Front Page, Inclusion

Queensland ready to go for the 2018 National Inclusion Carnival

By Ant Wingard   @AntWingard Queensland will travel to Tasmania for the 2018 AFL National Inclusion Carnival on Monday with one eye firmly on the grand prize. The Sunshine State are yet to claim victory at the annual inclusion carnival, which

Posted in Diversity, Featured News, Front Page, Inclusion

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