AFL WEDNESDAY: PORT TO GO ALL-WHITE Port Adelaide will wear an all-white clash jumper next year, as modelled by Steven Salopek and Chad Cornes (pictured). Also, Ben Cousins was all the rage when Brownlow Medal betting was opened yesterday, and Geelong are slight favorites for the 2009 AFL flag. more -->

VELOCITY SPORTS CUP FIXTURE CHANGE The date of the eagerly awaited Round 12 clash between the Brisbane Lions Reserves and the Northern Territory in the 2009 Velocity Sports Cup at TIO Stadium in Darwin (pictured) has been changed. more -->

AFL TUESDAY: HEADLAND GETS LEADERSHIP JOB Former Brisbane Lions premiership player Des Headland (pictured) is among the new-look leadership group of the Fremantle Dockers. Also, Hawthorn Queenslander Brent Renouf is in hot water over a late night incident, the Hawks are cashing in on their premiership success, and AAMI Stadium in Adelaide is set for an upgrade. more -->

Qld Women's Team Coaching Positions Available AFL Qld are seeking expressions of Interest for Coach and Assistant Coach for the Open Women's State team (Sunfire) competing at the National Championships in Perth in June 2009. more -->

2009 COACHING COURSES The list of coaching courses available in 2009 is attached to the main story. All those interested in participating should download the attached pdf form and return it to:
Dean McClare at AFL Queensland PO Box 1211 Coorparoo DC 4151. more -->

AFL MONDAY: GLASS RETAINS EAGLES CAPTAINCY Darren Glass (pictured) has been reappointed captain of the West Coast Eagles, Melbourne will receive a $2million financial lifeline from the AFL and the MCC, Ben Allan has a new job at Fremantle, and Matthew Egan undergoes further surgery in the hope of saving his career. more -->

AFL FRIDAY: CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR RATTEN Carlton have extended Brett Ratten's contract, ensuring the young coach will stay at the club until at least the end of season 2011. In other AFL news, Melbourne have secured a $1m financial lifeline from the AFL but are not out of the words yet, Fremantle have thrown a safety net over two young draftees, and Richmond have enjoyed a quick spin-off from the Ben Cousins signing. more -->

AFL THURSDAY: LETHAL GETS 'LIFE' - AGAIN Leigh Matthews last night received life membership from AFL club Collingwood as the Pies celebrated the appointment of Nick Maxwell as the new captain. In other AFL News of the Day, Ben Cousins has his first day at Richmond, Melbourne are set to announce their new captain, and Nick Davis eyes off the NFL. more -->

AFL WEDNESDAY: JUMPER NO.32 FOR COUSINS Ben Cousins will wear jumper No.32 in his return to AFL football with Richmond next year. It is the number worn previously by delisted wingman Greg Tivendale. And, in a spectacular spin-off from the Tigers decision to throw a football life-line to the self-confessed drug addict, Cousins is set to boost Richmond's financial coffers. It was all part of a media circus which included a huge turnout as he flew into Melbourne airport last night (pictured). All this and more is in AFL News of the Day. more -->

TOM WILLIAMS: EYES ONLY FOR THE FUTURE Queenslander Tom Williams has played 19 games in four years in the AFL. He admits he isn't exactly on record pace. But, as the Herald Sun reports today, the big defender is a key factor at the Western Bulldogs in preparation for the 2009 season. more -->

ADAM SPACKMAN GETS HIS CHANCE WITH LIONS Morningside star Adam Spackman (pictured) was rewarded for a 'never give in' attitude when he officially became a Brisbane Lions rookie today. He was the only Queensland newcomer to the AFL system as the Lions confirmed the retention of homegrown rookies Daniel Dzufer, Joel Tippett and Pat Garner, and Haydn Kiel was thrown a lifeline by Hawthorn. more -->

IT'S OFFICIAL - BEN COUSINS IS OFF TO RICHMOND Ben Cousins (pictured) officially became a Richmond Tiger today when he was claimed with the very last pick in the NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft. He was the big story out of the Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts. more -->

DAN MERRETT ADDED TO LIONS LEADERSHIP GROUP Daniel Merrett has been added to the Brisbane Lions leadership group. He is the second Queenslander to enjoy such prestigeous recognition over the summmer, following Daniel Pratt at North Melbourne. more -->

AFL SATURDAY: HOOPER SUSPENDED BY LIONS The Brisbane Lions have suspended forward Rhan Hooper from pre-season training for 28 days for recurring discipline breaches. In other AFL news, Simon Goodwin will stay on as Crows skipper, a legal battle looms over the name of the Telstra Dome, Stephen Silvagni describes the proposed new 'rushed behinds' rule as too harsh, and Robert Harvey wins yet another award. more -->

MABEL CELEBRATES 103RD BIRTHDAY IN STYLE The Courier-Mail has run a story detailing a very special 103rd birthday for Mabel O'Callaghan, widow of Queensland Football Hall of Fame legend Harry O'Callaghan. She received a special present from AFLQ chief executive Richard Griffiths to mark the occasion. more -->

AFL THURSDAY: BEAMS ALREADY A STANDOUT PIE The Herald Sun has predictably targeted the tatoos of Southport's Dayne Beams (left) as the Queensland draftee is introduced to the Melbourne media. In other news, the AFLPA has been critical of the AFL's handling of the Ben Cousins situation, Mike Sheahan says Cousins' hopes of playing again are slim, and Nic Fosdike weighs up his future. more -->

AFL WEDNESDAY: DELAY IN WEST SYDNEY? The AFL has placed on hold the formation date for its projected 18th team, conceding more work must be done to develop and market the game in western Sydney, according to Caroline Wilson at The Age. Also, the AFL is set for an early recruiting strike, and the threat of West Coast sanctions has been removed. more -->

AFL THURSDAY: RECOGNITION FOR DANIEL PRATT Queenslander Daniel Pratt, dumped by the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne before he 'made it' in the AFL, has been included among a new-look Kangaroos leadership group. Also, in AFL News of the Day, there's all the latest on the Ben Cousins issue, and the fall-out at St.Kilda over the club's decision not to pursue the fallen Brownlow Medallist. more -->

STRONG AFLQ PUSH INTO REGIONAL CENTRES AFL Queensland will continue a strong push into regional areas next year, with Velocity Sports Cup premiership matches to be played in Cairns, Townsville and the Sunshine Coast. All will involve the new Northern Territory team, to be coached by former Brisbane Bears club champion Michael McLean. The NT side will play Morningside in Cairns, Mt.Gravatt in Townsville and fellow newcomers Aspley at Maroochydore following the release of the 2009 draw today. more -->

FOLLOW THE HALL OF FAMERS The initial 150 inductees into the Queensland Hall of Fame, including the seven legends, are being profiled for posterity on the AFLQ website. more -->