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Update regarding COVID affected community football games

AFL Queensland wishes to advise that all games that were not played across South East Queensland on the weekend (July 2nd, 3rd, 4th) due to the state’s COVID situation have now been formally cancelled. Due consideration was given to rescheduling

Posted in Featured News, QAFL, QAFLW, QFA, SEQ Community Football, Townsville

AFL Queensland Statement re. lockdown extension

The Queensland Government has advised that the lockdown will extend for 24 hours in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay local government areas to keep Queenslanders safe. In recognising the expanse of the South East Queensland football network and the many

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AFL Queensland Statement re. Queensland Government lockdown in SEQ/Townsville

The Queensland Government has advised that from 6pm Tuesday 29 June to 6pm Friday 2 July 2021, 13 local government areas including South East Queensland (Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Noosa, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Scenic

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Roo’s v Shark’s in the QAFLW Coast Clash – as both vie for the remaining grand final spot

On Saturday, Maroochydore powered past Coorparoo (6.4-40 v 4.3-27) in the Bond University QAFLW Elimination Final, and now a win against the Bond Bullsharks is all that stands in the way of premiership glory for the Sunshine Coast side. The

Posted in AFLQ, AFLW, Featured News, Female, Finals, QAFLW, Top news

Bond University determined not to let history repeat itself

Bond University QAFLW Finals Wk 1 Preview – Bond University v University of Queensland From the first bounce of the 2021 Bond University QAFLW season, the Bond Bullsharks have proven they’re the team to beat – and up until last

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Third-placed Maroochydore to rely on young talent in do-or-die clash

Bond University QAFLW Finals Wk 1 Preview – Maroochydore v Coorparoo Maroochydore Roo’s will look to make the most of home ground advantage in this Saturday’s Elimination Final clash against Coorparoo at the Maroochydore Multisport Complex. In the two meetings

Posted in AFLW, Featured News, Female, Finals, QAFLW, Top news

Sir Doug Nicholls Round – a lasting legacy for our game

There were moving scenes at footy grounds across the weekend with captains of our QAFL clubs exchanging Didgeridoos and at QAFLW games they exchanged Clapsticks during the coin toss.   A symbol of our community embracing not only Racism. It

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

Local star power gives StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup an extra kick

Some local star power was on hand at today’s StreetSmarts AFLQ Schools Cup on the Sunshine Coast, with Brisbane Lions AFLW Premiership winning players Belle Dawes, Lily Postlethwaite and Shannon Campbell visiting the Gala Day. Belle, Lily and Shannon, who

Posted in AFLW, Featured News, Female, QAFLW, Schools, Top news, Youth Girls

QAFLW Road to the Finals

With only two rounds to go until the highly anticipated Bond University QAFLW final series kicks off, here’s a look at the top five teams vying for Premiership contention.   Bond University (W – 12 L – 0, 316%, 48-points)

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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

The many ways in which we’re celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round across Queensland

The annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round, formerly known as AFL Indigenous Round, sees the AFL community celebrate and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their contribution to Australian Football. Sir Doug, who epitomised the spirit of reconciliation, played

Posted in AFL, Diversity, Featured News, Indigenous, QAFL, QAFLW, Top news

Maroochydore skipper to crack a century

She’s been labelled an icon of the Bond University QAFLW and this weekend Maroochydore captain Rachel Crack will play her 100th game of footy in Queensland. 46 were notched up at her former club Coorparoo, the rest at the Roo’s

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QLD U19 female team announced ahead of Victoria Country game

The Queensland Under 19 female team that will compete in this weekend’s 2021 NAB National U19 Championship game against Victoria Country has been announced. The game will be played on Sunday, 23 May at midday in Port Melbourne. The final

Posted in AFL, Coaching, Featured News, Female, QAFLW, Talent, Top news

Celebrating Pride Round across Queensland

No rain will be needed this weekend to guarantee a rainbow, with community clubs across Queensland celebrating the third annual Pride Round. The round aims to combat homophobia by establishing an inclusive environment for the LGBTIQ+ community and celebrate diversity

Posted in AFL, AFLQ, AFLW, Featured News, QAFLW, Top news

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

EXIMM partners with AFL Queensland to celebrate 2021 Pride Round

AFL Queensland is proud to announce a partnership with EXIMM for their 2021 state-wide Pride Round. The EXIMM Pride Round will take place across Queensland on the weekend of 14-16th of May and will celebrate diversity and inclusion across the

Posted in Capricornia, Darling Downs, Featured News, Female, Mackay, QAFL, QAFLW, QFA, QWAFA, QWAFL, QWFA, SEQ Community Football, Top news, Townsville, Wide Bay

Guidelines for concussion management in community football

The AFL has released its updated guidelines for the management of concussion in Australian football at all levels of the game outside of the AFL and AFLW competitions for 2021. In considering the best practice management of sport-related concussion, the

Posted in AFL, AFLQ, Capricornia, Darling Downs, Featured News, Mackay, QAFL, QAFLW, Regional, Top news, Townsville, VFL

Another accolade for Kate Lutkins – named in All Australian team

Brisbane Lions defender and NAB AFLW Grand Final Best on Ground, Kate Lutkins, has been named in the 2021 Virgin Australia AFL Women’s All-Australian Team at tonight’s W Awards. It’s the third honour as an All-Australian player (2018, 2020) for

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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

Bull Sharks circling and looking dangerous at the top of the QAFLW ladder after Round 6

It’s been an extraordinary start to the Bond University Bull Sharks 2021 QAFLW campaign,  with a win on the weekend making it five from five after round six. It was at the hands of reigning premiers Yeronga, that the  Bull

Posted in AFLQ, AFLW, Featured News, Female, QAFLW, QWAFA, QWAFL, QWFA, Top news

Roaring with pride – AFL Queensland throws its support behind the Brisbane Lions

AFL Queensland is so proud to support the mighty Brisbane Lions as they head into this weekend’s NAB AFLW Grand Final. It comes as participation in girls and women’s football in Queensland continues to soar to new heights. A stunning

Posted in Featured News, Female, QAFLW, Top news, Youth Girls

Queenslanders named in the AFLW All-Australian Team

The AFL Women’s All-Australian selection panel has confirmed the 40-person squad that is in contention for selection for the 2021 AFL Women’s All-Australian Team. A final team of 21 players including a captain and vice-captain will be announced at the

Posted in AFLW, Featured News, Female, QAFLW, Top news

Who’s who coming through the Queensland ranks

We spoke with Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS Academy teams to compile the list of the top talent coming through the Queensland ranks: Brisbane 1. Jaspa Fletcher Club: Sherwood Son of Adrian. He plays inside, wing or forward. Possesses

Posted in AFL, AFLW, Featured News, Female, Mackay, QAFL, QAFLW, Representative Football, Talent, Top news, Townsville

QFAW fixtures revealed for 2021 season

The stage is set for the 2021 Queensland Football Association Women’s (QFAW) competition with the unveiling of the division one and two fixtures. The 16 round home and away season gets underway on ANZAC weekend and will be followed by

Posted in AFLQ, AFLW, Featured News, QAFLW, QWFA, Top news

Bond University QAFLW 2021 Leadership Group announced

AFL Queensland has today announced the 2021 Bond University QAFLW leadership group, ahead of this weekend’s opening match between Wilston Grange and University of Queensland at Hickey Park. QAFLW Club Captain / Leadership Group Member Bond Uni Paris Lightfoot and

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2021 QAFLW fixture locked and loaded

The highly anticipated Bond University QAFLW fixture has been officially released today, ahead of the 2021 season. The action will kick off on Saturday, February 27th, overlapping with the NAB AFL Women’s competition. Queensland State Leagues Competition Manager, Matt Bialkowski,

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