For four Queenslanders, last night their dreams came true. Ben Keays, Eric Hipwood, Corey Wagner and Wylie Buzza all had their names read out by AFL clubs at the Adelaide Convention Centre on draft night, obtaining a spot on an…

Coaches from Rockhampton to the Gold Coast, from under 12’s through to the QAFL were present at the AFL Queensland Level 2 Coaching Course on the weekend. Fifty-six people took the opportunity to mix with other coaches from all levels…

The favorite son returns There’s not too many players held in higher regard around Chelmer than Jimmy Rozynski, so it’s fair to say the club is pretty excited to hear that the two time Bill Pierce Medalist and triple premiership…

Ben Beaven went into 2015 with one simple goal: to enjoy his footy. After making the permanent move back home to Sandgate from Aspley’s NEAFL side, Beaven’s biggest focus was having fun, knowing the rest would fall into place. Fall…

Haberfield. A name very quickly becoming synonymous with the Surfers Paradise Football Club, and for good reason. Cassidy Haberfield has taken out the Demons’ Best and Fairest Award for 2015, just pipping his brother, Brodie, to take out the gong.…

The summer of 2014/2015 was one of change for Ryan Dienjes, and it reaped rewards. Dienjes made the bold call to leave Surfers Paradise, the team that he captained last year, to head back home to Broadbeach. From the moment…

Labrador go bang As we’ve seen already, Labrador haven’t mucked around this off-season. They have already locked away a chunk of their big name players for 2016 in the last month, but they went to another level this week. Ray…

AFL Queensland has reinforced its commitment to investing in the future of the state league competition and grass roots football; announcing that grants have been issued to all Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) clubs. Each of the 10 QAFL clubs…

Josh Woolley’s 2015 will probably be remembered for that hanger against Mt Gravatt, but it would be remiss to not look deeper. Woolley really found his feet in the QAFL in 2015. A move into the midfield paid immediate dividends…

It all started with a kid in a Brisbane Lions jumper with Jason Akermanis’ number on his back, kicking the footy around at Auskick in Melbourne. Fast-forward 14 years, and Ben Keays could be about to forge his own career…

AFL Queensland is pleased to announce the 2016 and 2017 licensed apparel suppliers. Each of the six suppliers underwent a comprehensive tender process to ensure their ability to service the needs of Queensland clubs. The suppliers and key contacts are…

Morningside AFL Players to walk 1 mile in red high-heeled shoes to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence. Saturday November 7 2015 In its second year, the Morningside Panthers AFC annual “Walk a Mile in her Shoes” will be…

A few mates with a few medals Way back 20 years ago, three mates laced up the boots to have a kick together in the under 6’s. 20 years later, they shared a senior premiership together at that same club.…

There were a few ‘big threes’ in sport this year. Hawthorn had Hodge, Lewis and Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers had LeBron, Irving and Love and the Australian cricket team had Smith, Warner and Starc all playing out of their skins…

A reunion took place last week. A reunion between a couple of friends who haven’t caught up properly in nearly 20 years. After playing in the premiership winning colts side in 1988, Matt Walder has returned to the Morningside Football…

Winning a club best and fairest is an outstanding achievement. Doing it in a premiership year puts you amongst an elite few. Adam Clarke has capped off a whirlwind 2015 by clearing out in the Labrador Best and Fairest. Clarke…

When you outpoll this year’s Grogan Medalist in your club Best and Fairest, it’s fair to say that you’ve had a red hot year. That’s exactly what Val Pope has done, taking out the Western Magpies Bill Pierce Medal for…

Retzlaff a Tiger again How is this for a homecoming story? Former Brisbane Lions player Bryce Retzlaff has put pen to paper on a deal that will see him return home to Labrador for season 2016. Retzlaff, who was drafted…

Six months ago, Todd Carbone announced himself to the QAFL world as a star. Six months later, he isn’t just the QAFL Rising Star, he’s also a Mt Gravatt Best and Fairest winner. Carbone doesn’t belong in the category of…

Fieldsy moves south When you win a flag, you become a hot commodity, even if you didn’t actually pull the boots on.  Jarrod Field, the Labrador Football Manager, and the man who made it all tick behind the scenes will pull…

Eric Kuret has capped off a blistering first year in the QAFL by taking out the Wilston Grange Best and Fairest. Kuret, who was mercurial in the middle this year, is right at home in the discussion of the best…

It’s been controversial, it’s put a few bees in bonnets, and there have even been a couple of angry text messages from a QAFL coach or two (you know who you are), but today, the QAFL Top 50 reaches it’s…

We are at the pointy end now. Today’s installment of the QAFL Top 50 Players of 2015 sees those ranked 20-11 announced. Tune in tomorrow to see the top ten, and who will be named number 1. Too see 50-41,…

The man at the helm of Labrador’s 2015 QAFL Premiership, Steve Daniel, has been appointed as coach of the Gold Coast SUNS NEAFL team for 2016. Daniel, a man very familiar with the Queensland coaching pathway, has taken over from…

Day three of the QAFL Top 50 Players sees 30-21 named, which includes the  bloke who kicked the winning goal in the grand final a few weeks back. To see 50-41, click HERE To see 40-31, click HERE   #30…

Tuesday marks the second of five installments of the QAFL Top 50 Players of 2015. Today, it’s 40-31. To see who was rated 50-41, click HERE   #40 Tom Daniel (Labrador) Position: DefenderTime in best: 1Goals: 4 Influence Doesn’t get the…

The 2015 footy season might be over, but the analysis doesn’t stop. AFL Queensland Community Football Writer Andrew Wiles, and Wilston Grange Coach Matt Trewhella (who only ranked non Wilston Grange players to remain objective) have put together their  Top…

After 254 seniors games for the Morningside Football Club, which included five premierships in the red white and black, Nick Tomlinson has called time on his illustrious career. As the Panthers sat in the rooms following a seven-point grand final…

The silly season has well and truly begun, and Surfers Paradise is leading the charge early. With such a young group of players down at Sir Bruce Small Oval, it’s important to make sure that you have the right mix…

The 2015 footy season might be over, but the analysis doesn’t stop. Starting next Monday, AFL Queensland Community Football Writer Andrew Wiles, and Wilston Grange Coach Matt Trewhella (who only ranked non Wilston Grange players to remain objective) will be…