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Footy Forensics gear up for 150th anniversary

The Queensland Australian Football Forensics (QAFF) are gearing up for the  150th anniversary of the birth of Australian rules football in Queensland.  2016 will mark 150 years since the formation of the original Brisbane Football Club in 1866, and the first

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Lions vs. Auskickers at Gabba clinic

The Brisbane Lions faced their biggest test so far this year when they took on 160 girls and boys at a NAB AFL Auskick super clinic at the Gabba. The Lions fielded a strong starting line-up, including their star-studded midfield

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Dayne Beams named Queensland Disability Inclusion Ambassador

AFL Queensland today announced Dayne Beams as the Queensland Disability Inclusion Ambassador. The Brisbane Lions star will work with AFL Queensland to promote awareness of the opportunities to play Australian football that are available to people with a disability. Beams

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2015 Toyota AFL Indigenous Round

    The 20 year anniversary of the AFL’s Racial Vilification Policy, a first in Australian sport, is being commemorated as part of the 2015 Toyota AFL Indigenous Round. The AFL, along with Michael Long and Adam Goodes officially launched

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Dawson ready to towel up on debut

THE COURIER MAIL – MAY 23By Greg Davis BRISBANE debutant Liam Dawson was not exactly dressed for success when he found out his football dream had come true. The homegrown 19-year-old will play his first AFL game on Sunday when

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Queenslanders’ primed ahead of women’s match

The first of two Women’s AFL exhibition matches between Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will be played this Sunday at the MCG. The two teams contain women from across the country including five Queenslanders; Emily Bates, Emma Zielke, Leah Kaslar and

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AFL Celebrates Community Umpiring Round

  Round Seven of the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season has been designated Community Umpiring Round with the aim to encourage people to get involved in umpiring Australian Football at the grassroots level. Umpires at each AFL match this weekend

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AFL Website to broadcast first AFL Women’s Match

The AFL Website will live stream the Melbourne v Western Bulldogs women’s match from the MCG on Sunday May 24. Jason Bennett will host and call both matches and is excited to be involved. He met Katie Brennan (Western Bulldogs) and

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Queenslanders aim to shine in QClash9

Saturday’s QClash9 at Metricon Stadium will undoubtedly be a fierce struggle between two rivals aiming to kick-start their season. The QClash, a day Queensland footy can celebrate its special place in the game, also provides a unique opportunity to highlight

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AFL Cape York kicking goals with upgraded oval

The Cape York community can keep kicking goals with the official opening of their upgraded oval in Cairns today. Treasurer and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt officially opened the newly upgraded Cape York AFL field, which the Queensland Government contributed

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Mozzie squad creates buzz at Ipswich Hospital

Sick kids in Ipswich Hospital Children’s Sunshine Ward were treated to a roaring visit by the Brisbane Lions “mozzie squad” of Dayne Zorko, Josh Green and Lewis Taylor on Friday. The players were keen to meet the kids who don’t have

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Queensland U18 State Academy Review: Dandenong

Queensland 7.13.55 defeated by Dandenong Stingrays 10.9.69   The Queensland Under 18 State Academy team opened their 2015 TAC Cup campaign on Saturday, going down to the Dandenong Stingrays by 14-points. Queensland started the better. They were well on top

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AFL Women’s Draft – live stream tonight

The 2015 AFL Women’s Draft will be held in Melbourne tonight, Monday, April 20. The Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Football Clubs will complete their teams that will compete in AFL Women’s Exhibition Matches on Sunday May 24 at the MCG

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Harris Andrews to debut against Tigers

Harris Andrews is set to debut in the battle of the big cats. The 18 year old will make his AFL Debut this weekend against the Richmond Tigers. The Aspley Football Club junior was the second pick by the Brisbane

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10 reasons you know footy is back

You know footy is back when: 1. Monday bragging rights The walk into work on a Monday morning is by far the hardest of the week, but when your team gets up on the weekend, it gives you that little

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AFL captains’ call: who they tip in 2015

The AFL has conducted its annual poll of the 18 club captains on the eve of the season and they see the Gold Coast Suns qualifying for a maiden finals appearance for the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. As per

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AFL Queensland declares season 2015 open

AFL Queensland launched season 2015 on Friday night ahead of the Gold Coast SUNS and Brisbane Lions NAB Challenge match at Metricon Stadium. Over 150 members of the Queensland football fraternity, including coaches, volunteers and school ambassadors, had a chance

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Dawson gets first crack at AFL

By Andrew Wiles – @andrewjwiles Friday nights NAB Challenge clash between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans will see another Hyundai Help For Kids Lions Academy graduate get his opportunity at the elite level. Liam Dawson, taken by Brisbane

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More than a game at Burpengary

By Andrew Wiles – @andrewjwiles Brisbane and St Kilda headlined Saturdays NAB Challenge match at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, but the day was much bigger than a single game. It was an opportunity to showcase all levels of

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Harris Andrews set for Lions debut

By Andrew Wiles – @andrewjwiles When the Brisbane Lions run out on Saturday for the first time in 2015, a Brisbane local will get his first taste of AFL football. Harris Andrews, pick 61 in the 2014 national draft, has

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