It all started with a kid in a Brisbane Lions jumper with Jason Akermanis’ number on his back, kicking the footy around at Auskick in Melbourne. Fast-forward 14 years, and Ben Keays could be about to forge his own career…

After watching of countless games of junior and senior footy this year and much deliberation and the initial 2016 squads for the Hyundai Help for Kids Brisbane Lions Academy have been announced. As is the case every year number of…

Morningside AFL Players to walk 1 mile in red high-heeled shoes to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence. Saturday November 7 2015 In its second year, the Morningside Panthers AFC annual “Walk a Mile in her Shoes” will be…

A few mates with a few medals Way back 20 years ago, three mates laced up the boots to have a kick together in the under 6’s. 20 years later, they shared a senior premiership together at that same club.…

There were a few ‘big threes’ in sport this year. Hawthorn had Hodge, Lewis and Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers had LeBron, Irving and Love and the Australian cricket team had Smith, Warner and Starc all playing out of their skins…

It started washing jumpers at the Rockhampton Panthers 20 years ago, and it definitely did end there though. Tina Ryan, the winner of this year’s AFL Queensland Outstanding Long Service to the Game Award, has pretty much filled every role…

The Sunshine Coast will play host to six AFL clubs over the coming months, with the Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs the latest teams to commit to pre-season camps. They’ll join Collingwood, Hawthorn, St Kilda and Melbourne in calling the…

CREDIT: Callum Twomey – AFL Media AN ALLIES team of division two prospects is set to come together to play in division one of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships next year after the AFL restructured its national carnival. The League will…

  The AFL today announced the fixture for the 2016 NAB Challenge, which will see all 18 teams play three matches across a four-week stretch between February 18 and Sunday March 13. As part of the NAB Challenge Brisbane Lions…

AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan today announced the appointment of Dean Warren to the position of AFL Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren brings to the role 28 years’ experience working in the Australian Football industry,  managing participation, talent…

Ten Queenslanders jumped on the big bird and headed down to Sydney on the weekend to take part in the NEAFL State Combine, a final chance for them to showcase their physical attributes in front of AFL recruiters. Queensland Under…

The AFL today announced a Toyota AFL Premiership Season match for Cazalys Stadium, Cairns in the 2016. The match, to be held in Round 17 on Saturday July 16 at 7:25pm EST, will see the Western Bulldogs host the Gold Coast SUNS. Simon…

Retzlaff a Tiger again How is this for a homecoming story? Former Brisbane Lions player Bryce Retzlaff has put pen to paper on a deal that will see him return home to Labrador for season 2016. Retzlaff, who was drafted…

2015 was an incredible year for the Queensland State Academies, and now, Queensland coaches are being given the opportunity to learn about the techniques that made it all happen. Queensland Academy and High Performance Coach, Adrian Fletcher, will run three…

Over 250 players are set to embark on Yeronga this Thursday as part of the four day,  2015 Under 17 Youth Girls Championships. So who should you keep an eye on? These players:   Division 1 Gold Coast – Kalindah…

Young Queenslanders Elisha King (North Cairns ), Mabior Chol (Yeronga), Rueben William (Zillmere), Shaleise Law (Darling Downs), Shannon Campbell (Wilston Grange), Tahlia Randall (Kawana Park) and Didymus Blankett (Cape York) are amongst the recipients of the Jim Stynes Scholarship Fund…

The Victoria Point Football Club will be graced with a bit of modern day football royalty next month. 2011 Brownlow Medalist and Collingwood star Dane Swan will guest speak at the Sharks function on November 6, held at the Victoria…

Tuesday marks the second of five installments of the QAFL Top 50 Players of 2015. Today, it’s 40-31. To see who was rated 50-41, click HERE   #40 Tom Daniel (Labrador) Position: DefenderTime in best: 1Goals: 4 Influence Doesn’t get the…

AFL Queensland today released participation figures for 2015, announcing record numbers across the state and Northern Rivers region which is governed by the body. Total participation grew to 216,381, a 20 per cent increase on 2014 and well in excess…

Broadbeach Women’s Team The wheels are more than in motion down the highway for Broadbeach’s 2016 women’s team. Senior men’s player Jarryd Klessens and Gary Goodman will team up to coach the team, who will debut in either the QWAFL…

In their last opportunity to showcase their talents in front of the AFL recruiters before draft day, our Queenslanders have shone at the NAB AFL Combine. Mabior Chol, Ben Keays, Eric Hipwood, Reuben William and Corey Wagner all flew down…

The 2015 Byron Bay Invitational has kicked off in spectacular fashion today. The Dingos won the race as the first team to arrive and register this year, eager to get out there and get the ball zipping around. You can’t…

Five Queenslanders will head down to Melbourne this week for the 2015 NAB AFL Draft Combine, commencing at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Friday October 9 and will conclude on Sunday October 11. Ben Keays, Corey Wagner, Mabior Chol, Rueben…

They say there is no better time to walk away than after wining a flag. I guess three of them in a row makes the decision even better. Today, Queensland raised David Hale announced his retirement from the AFL following…

The Allies claimed the Kevin Sheehan Trophy, defeating the Australia Under 17s in the NAB AFL All Stars Match – the curtain raiser of the Toyota AFL Grand Final. Australia U17s             2.0   5.0   7.2     12.2    …

This Saturday, on footballs biggest day, the MCG will have a real Queensland flavour to it. Eight Queensland State Academy members will walk onto the hallowed turf to play in the NAB AFL All Stars game, which kicks off at 10:00am. As…

Four Queensland grassroots football clubs are celebrating after winning exclusive opportunities to meet with AFL teams in the past week to get some tactical advice, club culture guidance and leadership mentoring thanks to the Fox Footy Club Rewards program. The…

There are still some tickets available to this year’s AFL Grand Final luncheon at the Watermark Hotel & Spa on Thursday 1st October.  Hosted by Sea FM’s Paul Gale, the day features an outstanding guest panel including: John ‘The Rat’ Platten –…

The 2015 AFL Grand Final will be celebrated in style at the inaugural Brisbane AFL Grand Final Luncheon, with headspace Inala proud to be the charity partner of the event. Supported by AFL Queensland and the Brisbane Lions, the Grand…

Josh Fraser has had an outstanding career as a player, but there is one thing missing, a senior premiership. Andrew Wiles caught up with him ahead of this Saturday’s QAFL Grand Final to find out what was going through his…