Barry Anderson went overseas hoping to develop a love for AFL in young Indonesians, but he got more than he ever expected when Indonesia won the inaugural All-Asia Cup. When Barry and his family packed up their Brisbane home for…

AFL Queensland today announced a new major partnership between Tribal Sport and AFL Queensland School Programs. Tribal Sport will be the official sponsor of the AFL Queensland Schools Cup, AFL Queensland Schools of Excellence Program, AFL Queensland One Night in…

As the dust settles on the holiday period, our brains start switching to things like footy. Whether you’re a fan, player, coach or volunteer, here are 15 signs that you are ready for the season to arrive. You’ve re-watched the…

Baxter going back Dual Labrador premiership player, Josh Baxter, is returning to his Queensland footy roots in 2017 when he pulls on a Southport Sharks jumper again. As reported in the Gold Coast Bulletin over the Christmas break, the 2015…

The AFL is pleased to announce the remaining dates and locations for the 2017 Australia Post AFL Community Camps which see all 18 AFL Clubs visit both metropolitan locations and regional centres. The Fremantle Football Club kicked off the Australia…

The AFL is pleased to announce the inaugural NAB AFL Women’s Competition will commence on Friday February 3 in Melbourne. The AFL is also thrilled to announce its television broadcast partners for the NAB AFLW Competition, the Seven Network and…

The Australian Football League (AFL) today announced it would partner with Australia-wide Insurance Broker JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) for the pre-season competition for the next three years, with today’s launch of the JLT Community Series in Melbourne. AFL General Manager…

There is a club on the outskirts of Townsville by the name of the Hermit Park Tigers who continue to punch well above their weight division. Why? Because when North Melbourne read out Josh Williams’ name at the NAB AFL…

The Brisbane Lions are giving fans the opportunity to meet the fresh faces in the den. Below is the all the information you need from the Lions themselves.   It’s all for One in 2017, and all members and fans…

Two Queenslanders were today selected in the NAB AFL Rookie Draft, taking the total number of Queensland draftees in 2016 to eight, following six selections in the NAB AFL Draft. On Friday night, Jack Bowes, Declan Watson, Josh Williams, Elliot…

For six Queenslanders, tonight their AFL dreams became a reality, selected in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft. Jack Bowes, Declan Watson, Josh Williams, Elliot Himmelberg, Jacob Allison and Brad Scheer are all now on AFL lists. Jack Bowes was the…

In 2017, the male Queensland Talent Pathway will have a slightly different look. No longer will there be a Queensland Under 18 Academy, but rather, players will spend the year playing with their club Academies, the Brisbane Lions and the…

A simple phone call from Queensland Academy and High Performance Coach Adrian Fletcher might turn out to be the career defining moment in the story of Declan Watson. In just over 24 hours time, Watson is hoping to have his…

Jack Bowes was the envy of a lot of people growing up. Sporting wise, he was good at everything he tried. You know, that kid who did about eight things at once and was talented at them all. Footy, cricket,…

By the time he turned 18, Josh Williams had lived in four different places. Three of those were with his family, but one – which could turn out to be the most important chapter of his life – was on…

Queensland’s love of Australian Football continues, with census figures announced today revealing a six per cent growth in participation for the state in 2016. 229,388 men, women and children pulled on a Guernsey this year, compared to 216,381 in 2015.…

Young Brisbane Lions footballer Reuben William and his family are the focus of the second of a series of three short films celebrating cultural diversity in Australian Football. Reuben’s story, produced by independent filmmaker Amie Batalibasi, explores the 18-year-old’s journey…

The AFL Europe Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Davey as the new AFL Europe General Manager. Having recently relocated to London, Ryan joins the AFL Europe team from the Gold Coast Suns Football Club where he was heavily involved with…

When Brad Scheer ran out with the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions two and a half years ago, he was not only debuting, he was making history. At 15 years old, he became the youngest ever senior player at Salk Oval.…

When Jacob Allison sits down next Friday night to see if his dream of becoming an AFL footballer comes true, the people who have been there from day one, his family, will surround him. They are the ones who come…

For PNG, competing in the 2016 AFL Queensland Youth Girls State Championships was about much more than wins or losses. It was about the journey. This is how their weekend unfolded.

The Brisbane Lions Women’s team has finalised its coaching structure for the 2017 season with QAFL Premiership Coach David Lake scoring an assistant role. Head Coach Craig Starcevich’s team will include three assistants –  Lake, Brent Staker and Daniel Merrett.…

The Brisbane Lions have signed three free agents ahead of the 2017 AFL Women’s season. Jordan Membrey, Caitlin Collins and Shannon Campbell will complete the team following the drafting of 18 players at the inaugural AFL Women’s Draft earlier this…

Griffith Moorooka The Chook Pen has a new leader with Danny Andjelkovic announced as the new Griffith Moorooka Senior Coach for 2017. Andjelkovic hails for country Victoria where he won three senior premierships as a player before joining the Gladstone…

The AFL announced today that Cazalys Stadium in Cairns will see its seventh straight Toyota AFL Premiership Season match happen as part of the 2017 season. The match, to be held in Round 18 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season,…

The AFL Commission has approved some key rule changes for the inaugural 2017 NAB AFL Women’s competition. These rules include: 16-a-side with six players on the bench Size 4 footballs 15 minute quarters plus time on after goals or major…

Lenny has still got it If you think as soon as AFL players retire they not only lose their fitness but their skill as well, you should probably think again. Why you ask? Because I watched St Kilda champion Lenny…

For the draft crop of 2016, the National AFL Draft Combine is the first sign that their AFL dreams are a step closer to fruition. An invitation to the AFL Draft Combine means that at least five AFL clubs have…

Jacob Allison is smack bang in the middle of three of the most important days of his life. He, along with five other Queenslanders, are currently in Melbourne taking part in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft Combine. Over four days,…

As coaches begin preparing for season 2017, the details around the final Level 2 Coaching Course of the year have been finalised. The course, which is open to Level 1 Senior and Youth coaches who have held their accreditation for…