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NAB Challenge leaves mark on Townsville

The AFL and NAB celebrated the return of Australia’s game in 2014 with a carnival of football that left an indelible mark on the Townsville community throughout the 2014 NAB Challenge. In addition to staging the NAB Challenge match between

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QLDers shine in Lions SUNS clash

Plenty of home-grown stars shone in the Brisbane Lions’ 47-point win over the Gold Coast in Townsville yesterday. Broadbeach product, and new recruit, Luke McGuane was impressive, among 10 first-choice players who returned to the Lions team, leading Brisbane to

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Strong squads for Townsville NAB Challenge

Townsville will play host to a cracking contest on Sunday, after both the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS named strong squads for their NAB Challenge match. The Lions have brought in 11 players to the side who missed last

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Magpies rebuilding women’s team

The Western Magpies are putting the feelers out for a women’s team in 2014. Looking to revive the women’s side after a number of years out of action, the club will be holding a meet and greet on Saturday, February

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QLD duo to face off in Tassie NAB Challenge

Queenslander’s Joel Tippett and David Hale are set to feature in tonight’s NAB Challenge match between North Melbourne and Hawthorn. Although Hale and Tippett may have the close connection of Queensland football between them, the journey of these two players

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Aliir Aliir in the red and the white

Aliir Aliir has a chance to make his debut for the Sydney Swans tonight, in a highly anticipated NAB Challenge clash against the GWS Giants. Becoming the first Sudanese player selected in the National Draft when the Swans called his

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Collingwood Queensland Family Day

All Magpie fans are encouraged to head along to meet their favourite players at the Collingwood Queensland Family Day on Friday 28 February. Collingwood Queensland Family Day 2014 Date: Friday 28 February Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm Venue: Broadbeach Sports and

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QLD duo in Saints’ NAB Challenge squad

By Beth Newman

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Townsville up to the challenge

The end product is 52 players, thousands of spectators and one footy match, but there’s plenty more that goes into putting on a NAB Challenge match. Almost 200 staff contribute to the set-up and workings of the event, making sure

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Brisbane South East Volunteer Training Day

South-East Queensland volunteers can learn key skills to help their footy club run smoothly, at this weekend’s Brisbane South East training day. The day, to be held this Saturday at Birubi St Coorparoo, will give volunteers the chance to learn

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GC SUNS pinch thrilling NAB Challenge win

The Gold Coast SUNS kicked off their pre-season with a thrilling one-point win over Essendon. After trailing by as much as 31 points in the final half, it was a rushed behind off the boot of Gary Ablett which nabbed

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Schools of Excellence season kicks off

The School footy season officially kicks off this Friday with the annual Jonathan Brown Cup. Schools from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast will travel to Yeronga to take part in the first of two, term one carnivals.

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Six QLDers in SUNS NAB Challenge Squad

The Gold Coast SUNS could sport six Queenslanders when they host Essendon at Metricon Stadium on Monday. Jarrod Harbrow, Josh Hall, Clay Cameron, Jackson Allen, Charlie Dixon and Andrew Boston were named in the SUNS’ 29-man squad to take on

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Gary Fila new State Umpire Manager

Former AFL field umpire, Gary Fila, has joined AFL Queensland as the State Umpire Manager.
 Fila has umpired 48 AFL games, between 2007 and 2013, and has a long umpiring history with the SANFL.
 In his new role, Fila will

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Coaching Masterclass UPDATE

Aspiring coaches can learn from some of the best in the business, on Sunday’s Coaching Master Class. Ahead of Monday’s NAB Challenge match between the Gold Coast SUNS and Essendon, Andy Lovell (GC SUNS) and Adrian Fletcher (Queensland high performance

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Queensland ties for Demons v Tiges

Richmond and Melbourne will both boast a touch of Queensland talent tonight, in their NAB Challenge clash. For the Tigers, it will be former Mt Gravatt and Carlton player, Shaun Hampson, who is flying the flag for Queensland. Hampson will

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Lions v Hawks: the QLDers

By Beth newman

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18 Reasons to see Townsville’s NAB Challenge

A carnival of football will headline the return of Australia’s game this year as the 2014 NAB Challenge rolls into every state and territory with 18 games in 18 day. Here’s 18 reasons why you should head to Townsville to

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Star-studded lineup for Moreton Bay launch

From Caboolture News

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Young stars to shine in Townsville

In the lead-up to the Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS NAB Challenge match, some of the state’s rising stars will be on show at Tony Ireland Stadium. A Gold Coast SUNS Academy North Queensland v Central Queensland match on

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NAB Challenge kicks off tonight

A carnival of football will headline the return of Australia’s game this year as the 2014 NAB Challenge rolls into every state and territory with 18 games in 18 days. The 2014 NAB Challenge kicks off tonight with Geelong hosting

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Four QLDers in NAB Challenge Game 1

AFL football returns tonight, with a gladiatorial contest between Collingwood and Geelong. Four Queenslanders will turn out in the first NAB Challenge match at Simonds Stadium, all for Collingwood, with Dayne Beams, Jesse White, Lachlan Keeffe and Peter Yagmoor in

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Training starts for AFLBJ umpires

The AFL Brisbane Juniors Umpiring Group kicked off the 2014 season with their first training session on Monday night at Wests Juniors. The change in training night proved to be successful with approximately 40 umpires attending training. Umpire Coaches Steve

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Footy Means Business for Tipungwuti

Queensland U16 representative, Adam Tipungwuti, has been selected for the 2014 Rio Tinto Footy means Business program.

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KickStart coach earns national role

Queensland U18 Female KickStart coach Deja Anne Clanton has been selected as one of two assistant coaches for the inaugural National U18 Woomera’s team, adding to an impressive portfolio of achievements. Deja played most of her football through WAWFL, after

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Seven QLDers in Lions NAB Challenge squad

Up to seven Queenslanders could take the field for the Brisbane Lions in their first NAB Challenge match. Dayne Zorko, Andrew Raines, Jono Freeman and rookies Isaac Conway, Archie Smith, Jordon Bourke and Sam Michael have all been named in

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Tyrrell to play for Magpies in QAFL

By Beth Newman

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New Development Manager for Nth QLD

Graeme Pratt has commenced as North Queensland Development Manager. He brings to the role extensive game development experience within the AFL industry, most recently as Western Jets Regional Development Manager for AFL Victoria. Mr Pratt was instrumental in the establishment

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Bundaberg cheered by Lions visit

A visit from the Brisbane Lions as part of the Australia Post AFL Community Camps was just the tonic for the Bundaberg Community who are still recovering from last year’s damaging floods. Club legend Simon Black headed up a contingent

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Springfield welcomes the Lions

Brisbane Lions fans had the chance to rub shoulders with their heroes at Springfield this afternoon. The Springfield Sundowner event brought together fans, local community members and players as part of the Lions’ AFL Australia Post Community Camp. Kids were

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