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Gold Coast SUNS help Falcons fly

Fassifern JAFC may only be a new club, but it’s already drawing some big names. Recently Gold Coast SUNS player Tom Hickey made the 2 hour drive to assist with club training. The son of a former top-level Brisbane rugby

Posted in Front Page, SEQ Community Football

Queensland Blaze team announced

State team announced at Queensland Primary Schools State Championships

Posted in Front Page, School

Scorpions to tackle Tassie in U18 Champs

The Queensland Scorpions will meet fellow Division 2 rivals and reigning champions Tasmania in Round 3 of the NAB AFL Under 18 National Championships at Yeronga on Saturday. The match will be the first Under 18’s Championship game to be

Posted in Front Page, Queensland U18 State Academy

Pacific Paradise take Lions Cup

The Sunshine Coast Junior Brisbane Lions Cup (Primary School Girls) has been wrapped up for another year in windy conditions at Fishermans Road, Maroochydore. With 12 teams competing from nine schools across the Coast the girls had the opportunity to

Posted in Female, Front Page, School

Countdown to Cairns AFL Match

Richmond’s Shaun Grigg in action

Posted in Front Page

Brumbies get Government Grant

Has a little of the SUNS “gold” rubbed off onto fledgling AFL Junior club Beaudesert Brumbies? A recent visit to the Brumbies “Field of Dreams”by Gold Coast SUNS player’s Matt Shaw and Hayden Jolly coincided with news of the club’s

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Lake steps up AFL South Pacific Role

Long-time NEAFL/Queensland State League and Queensland Development Coach David Lake has not taken his retirement lightly. Lake stepped down as coach of Mt Gravatt at the end of season 2011 after a successful six year stint that saw him lead

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Magpies Cement Top Spot

RIVAL coaches Peter McClennan and Beau Zorko had contrasting opinions as they reviewed Saturday’s Pineapple Hotel Cup match of the round between Western Magpies and Surfers Paradise.

Posted in Front Page, SEQ Community Football

Demons chasing 3rd Big Scalp

SURFERS Paradise coach Beau Zorko knows Saturday’s trip to Chelmer Oval in Brisbane is one that will provide clear indication of where the Demons are at when it comes to talking premierships.

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Tickner signs for two years

The Brisbane Lions are pleased to announce that Hyundai Brisbane Lions Academy player Cain Tickner has been signed to an extended AFL Club agreement for 2012 and 2013. While the 17 year-old Queenslander won’t reach the eligible drafting age this

Posted in Front Page, Queensland U18 State Academy, Representative Football

NAB Super Clinic a Big Success

The NAB AFL Auskick super clinic proved a huge success in Mackay.

Posted in Front Page, Junior & Youth, NAB AFL Auskick, Regional

16-year-old Stephanie makes NEAFL debut

When Stephanie Moller takes her place behind the goal posts at H& A Oval on Saturday it marks a big step in her AFL umpiring career. At just 16, Stephanie will make her NEAFL Northern Conference umpiring debut when Broadbeach

Posted in Front Page, Umpires

Stockmen too strong in Country Champs

Queensland Country Championship match report

Posted in Front Page, Representative Football

SUNS out for Tamborine Hawks

Gold Coast Suns players Jacob Gilbee and Henry Schade brought a touch of AFL magic to a recent Tamborine Hawks JAFC  training session at St Bernard’s State School. The stars put the juniors through their paces, guiding the young Hawks through

Posted in Front Page, SEQ Community Football

Stingers – Quality Club of the month

Toowoomba Stingers – Quality Club of the month

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U12 leads National Goal kicking comp

By Trent Slatter – Toowoomba Chronicle

Posted in Front Page, Junior & Youth

Victoria Country too slick for QLD Scorpions

Victoria Country gave the Queensland Scorpions a comprehensive football lesson in Round 2 of the NAB AFL U18 National Championships, running out winners by 94 points. The Queensland boys came back to earth with a thud after last week pulling

Posted in Front Page, Representative Football

Big second quarter sets Noosa up

AN eight goals to two second quarter proved the decider when Noosa overcame spirited Mayne in a tough contest at Everton Park on Saturday.

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Lions in for a surprise against the Pumas

STRUGGLING Springwood were trying to keep it under wraps, but they are expected to unleash former Brisbane Lions midfielder Albert Proud on Palm Beach-Currumbin at Lowe Oval.

Posted in Front Page, SEQ Community Football

Cairns AFL Match Tickets Selling Fast

Sports fans keen to see the Tigers and the Gold Coast SUNS in action at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns this July are urged to buy now to guarantee great seats.  This will be the second Toyota AFL Premiership Season Match

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Country Stockmen take on AFL Cairns

The Country Stockmen held their final training run at Esplen oval in readiness for their clash against AFL Cairns this Sunday at Cazaly’s Stadium. This is a much anticipated game between two strong regions that will ultimately form the Queensland

Posted in Front Page, Regional, Representative Football

U18 Champs – QLD Scorpions V Vic Country

The Queensland U18 Scorpions are full of confidence heading into their Round 2 NAB AFL U18 Championships clash against Vic Country in Melbourne on Sunday. The Scorpions shock 2-point win over powerhouse WA in the opening round has marked them

Posted in Front Page, Representative Football

The ‘Next Gen’ of Queensland Umpires

Up and coming umpires Chris Melin, Ryan Downes & Matthew Young

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Mackay NAB AFL Auskick Super Clinic

Gold Coast SUNS player Daniel Gorringe will take aspiring AFL stars through their paces at the NAB AFL Auskick Super Clinic at Mackay’s Harrup Park this Friday June 8. This free event runs from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and is

Posted in Front Page, NAB AFL Auskick

U12 Schoolboys Championships Kick Off

The Queensland Under 12 Schoolboys State Championships will begin this weekend on the Gold Coast.

Posted in Front Page, School

Elimbah on the Hunt for New Mascot

Elimbah JAFC is looking to neam their new club before their first solo season in 2013.

Posted in Front Page, Junior & Youth, SEQ Community Football

Cairns Umpire On Her Way Up

AFL Cairns senior boundary umpire Meg Pullinger has been ranked as one of the best youth female boundary umpires in the country after officiating the grand final of the U18 Youth Girls National Championships in Adelaide recently. Pullinger was one

Posted in Front Page, Umpires

SUNS Launch Multicultural Schools Program

The Gold Coast SUNS launched their 2012 Multicultural Schools Program at Helensvale State Primary School last week. The new program will see the SUNS invest $60,000 over 3 years to offer students with a multicultural background an exciting introduction to

Posted in Front Page, Multicultural, School

Win the Ultimate Cadbury AFL 9s Experience

Win the Ultimate Cadbury AFL9s experience for your local footy team! Cadbury AFL9s is the AFL’s new official touch version of the game. It has been developed so everyone can have a go at playing Australian football. Just upload an

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Lions Claw their way to Victory

COACH Daryn Cresswell described it as “a great character builder” after Palm Beach-Currumbin defied the odds and the weather to beat big improvers Mayne at Salk Oval on Saturday.

Posted in Front Page, SEQ Community Football

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