QWAFL

“I’m so grateful”: Tarni White loving life back on the field

By Alice Barker Tarni White is among perhaps the most talented female footballers emerging through the talent pathway. As a junior, she made history at her local footy club, Wynnum Vikings, where she became the first female player to play

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Round 11 Bond University Round 11 Preview

By Ant Wingard Yeronga South Brisbane v Maroochydore Saturday July 5, 2:45PM Leyshon Park Maroochydore have the opportunity to earn some pegging back in their overall QAFLW record against Yeronga South Brisbane in the two sides’ crucial contest this weekend.

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Bond University QAFLW Round 10 Preview

By Ant Wingard Yeronga South Brisbane (2) v Coorparoo (6) Friday, June 28, 7:00pm Leyshon Park The QAFLW’s old rivals will once again converge under the Friday night lights of Leyshon Park and both sides will have the opportunity to

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Bond University QAFLW Round 9 Results

Coolangatta Tweed v Coorparoo at Eximm Oval Coolangatta Tweed                       4.1,  6.1,  7.2,  8.3  (51) Coorparoo                               0.0,  1.2,  1.3,  4.4  (28) GOALS, Coolangatta Tweed: B. McFarlane 2, J. Malouf 1, M. Smith 1, J. Gomes 1, A. Fortescue 1, M. Crossman

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Bond University QAFLW Results: Round 8

Yeronga South Brisbane v Coolangatta Tweed Yeronga South Brisbane                  1.1,  3.2,  5.3,  6.5  (41) Coolangatta Tweed                       0.3,  2.5,  3.7,  5.9  (39) GOALS, Yeronga South Brisbane: S. Virgo 1, J. Yorston 1, J. Ransfield 1, N. Thomas 1, D. Leach 1,

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Bond University QAFLW Round 8 Preview

By Ant Wingard Coorparoo v University of Queensland Saturday June 8, 4:45PM Giffin Park Just two weeks after Tahlia Hickie made her long awaited return to QAFLW action, another prized King youngster is set to take the field for the

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Kings original hits 100

By Ant Wingard Coorparoo defender Ariana Reilly has already accomplished more than most throughout her seven years as a King, but the defender will notch another personal accolade in Round 8 of the QAFLW this weekend. To date, the resume

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Postlethwaite named Queensland captain

By Ant Wingard Moreton Bay junior Lily Postlethwaite will lead the Queensland side at the upcoming NAB Under 18 AFL Women’s National Championships after being named team captain at the official guernsey presentation on Wednesday night. Postlethwaite was named captain

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Round 7 Bond University QAFLW Review

By Ant Wingard Image: David Layden Photography Experiences Roos ease past Gorillas in Grand Final rematch Coorparoo has escaped from Brisbane’s north with a 28-point win against Wilston Grange in the two side’s first meeting since the 2018 QAFLW Grand

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Round 7 Bond University QAFLW Preview

By Ant Wingard Wilston Grange v Coorparoo Saturday June 1, 12:30pm Hickey Park Wilston Grange and Coorparoo will celebrate the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders this weekend when they face off in Brisbane’s North. Given the QAFLW’s league-wide

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AFL Queensland seeking expressions of interest for senior women’s football teams for 2020 season

AFL Queensland is now fielding expressions of interest applications for clubs wishing to introduce a senior women’s football team for the 2020 season. Senior women’s football continues to be a growing frontier across Queensland with female participation reaching record highs

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Gallery: Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Across the country, Sir Doug Nicholls Round was celebrated to recognise and celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the game of Australian Rules football.  Here is how clubs and competitions across Queensland celebrated Sir Doug

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Lions claim first QW Winter Series but SUNS prove themselves at AFLW level

By Ant Wingard  @AntWingard Two late goals from Brisbane utility Dakota Davidson has handed the Lions a 16-point victory in the first QW Winter Series clash at Metricon Stadium against intrastate rivals Gold Coast. Davidson, a product of the University of

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Sir Doug Nicholls Round: “It’s about being part of a family”

By Alice Barker Emma MacNeill is one of many Indigenous footballers currently plying their trade in Queensland’s competitions. A proud indigenous woman, MacNeill hails from Kununurra in the Western Desert where she is a proud Martu woman. She is also

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Round 6 Bond University QAFLW Review

By Ant Wingard Coorparoo revives season to post biggest score of 2019 Coorparoo has re-emerged from their dormant early season slumber to reignite their 2019 premiership hopes with a definitive win over Aspley at Southpine Sports Complex. The Kings had

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What’s happening this Sir Doug Nicholls Round

By Alice Barker For 13 years, round ten of the AFL season has been dedicated to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture and their contribution to the sport. It wasn’t until four years ago the round was named in

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Round 6 Bond University QAFLW Preview

By Ant Wingard Bond University v Coolangatta Tweed Saturday May 18, 3:45PM Bond University Coolangatta Tweed has been dealt a significant blow ahead of their crucial Gold Coast derby clash against Bond University this weekend. The Bluebirds, who dropped the

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Round 5 Bond University QAFLW Review

By Ant Wingard Image: David Layden Photography Bond University v Maroochydore Bond University has raced to the top of the QAFLW standings with a commanding 31-point win over Maroochydore at Ormeau Sports Park, solidifying the Bullsharks as a genuine premiership

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Bond University QAFLW Round 5 Preview

By Ant Wingard Bond University v Maroochydore Saturday May 11, 3:00PM Ormeau Sports Park Bond University’s rich vein of form could be in jeopardy this weekend as a host of the Bullsharks’ most talented players will be vying for a

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Round 4 Bond University QAFLW Review

By Ant Wingard Image: David Layden Photography Slow starting Devils finish Gorillas with strong second half Four goals from Yeronga spearhead Jade Ransfield has propelled the Devils past Wilston Grange by 15-points at Hickey Park, despite another slow start from

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Round 4 Bond University QAFLW Preview

By Ant Wingard Aspley v Coolangatta Saturday May 4, 2:00PM Voxson Oval Any hope of a return to the winner’s list for Coolangatta Tweed will need to be done without lynchpin defender Beth Pinchin. Pinchin injured her knee in the

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Full QW Winter Series fixture announced

By AFLQ Media Image: David Layden Photography AFL Queensland today announced that Metricon Stadium and the Gabba will host the remaining two 2019 QW Winter Series matches. Three matches will be held from May to July between the two Queensland sides,

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Community Umpire Round: Lauretta Dowling

By Ant Wingard Sometimes, it’s difficult to fully grasp the rigours and complexity that comes with umpiring a game of Australian Rules football. For umpires though, the other side of the fence – playing – is a somewhat familiar realm

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Round 3 Bond University QAFLW Review

By Ant Wingard Records have fallen in Brisbane’s north as Maroochydore rose to the challenge against Aspley to chalk up an emphatic 72-point win. The Roos led from start to finish to see past the Hornets to claim their first

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Round 3 Bond University QAFLW Preview

By Ant Wingard Wilston Grange v Bond University Saturday April 27, 2:00pm Hickey Park Wilston Grange will hope to put a shock home loss to Maroochydore behind them as they aim to ascend beyond the current mid-ladder logjam which also

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AFL Queensland celebrates ANZAC Round this weekend

By Alice Barker AFL Queensland, along with its clubs and competitions, hold ANZAC Day close to their heart and will commemorate ANZAC Round this weekend, April 24 to 28. ANZAC Round aims to recognise and remember all Australians and New

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Roos break the streak: QAFLW Round 2 Review

By Ant Wingard   Coolangatta hit the break undefeated after 70-point drubbing of UQ Coolangatta Tweed have emerged as the early favourites after two rounds of QAFLW action with an emphatic 70-point rout of University of Queensland. The Bluebirds made

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Anderson crowned Brisbane Lions AFLW Best and Fairest

By Brisbane Lions Media  Ally Anderson has been crowned the Lions’ AFLW Best & Fairest for the 2019 season, 10 days after being named an All Australian for the first time. The 22-year old was presented her trophy by Chairman

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Round 2 Bond University QAFLW Preview

By Ant Wingard Aspley v Yeronga South Brisbane April 13, 12:30PM South Pine Sports Complex Only one team can remain undefeated as two of Round One’s prevailing teams face off in what will be Aspley’s first home game in the

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Aspley dominate in debut: QAFLW Round 1 Review

By Ant Wingard Bond University v Yeronga Bond University captain Molly Ritson produced a best on ground performance in her first competitive football game in 18 months in the Bullsharks’ narrow six-point loss to Yeronga South Brisbane. Ritson, who was

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