After a grueling and lengthy preseason, we have finally arrived to Round 1 of the 2016 QWAFL season. Following some significant off-season recruiting from every club, the six teams will kick the year off with a bang, and no doubt…

2016 is going to be a very different year for Coorparoo, but I’m confident that they will continue to be a competitive side throughout the season. It’s always going to be difficult when you lose your captain, Emma Zielke, as…

There is no better time than the present for Coolangatta to grasp that premiership cup The Bluebirds will run out for their first game of the season with eight different players from their 2015 Grand Final side; the noticeable losses…

Wilston Grange speedster Lochie McRae is the round 3 Rising Star nominee, McRae ran rampant in the Gorillas’ win over UQ on Friday night, using his speed and endurance to turn the forward 50 into a pressure cooker. “It’s my…

Twelve months to the day after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, Mt Gravatt co-captain Joe Murphy has been awarded the round 3 Syd Guildford nomination. Murphy racked up possession after possession in the Vultures win over Broadbeach on…

There has always been a strong connection between Australian Football and the armed forces, with ANZAC Day recognised each year by leagues and clubs across the state. Before we look at what this weekend holds, lets look back at some…

Ever been at the footy, and had absolutely no idea what the person next to you was saying? We are here to help. Everyone has their own little way of describing what has is happening out on the field, it’s…

WILSTON GRANGE v. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Wilston Grange 5.0, 8.6, 13.8, 19.10 (124) University of Queensland 1.2, 1.3, 2.6, 3.9 (27) Wilston Grange has a love affair with Friday night footy. Last year, it was a 109-point win over Sandgate,…

Wilston Grange vs. UQ Friday April 15, 8:00pm, Bendigo Bank Oval Friday night footy is back with a bang, with the all-new Bendigo Bank Oval to be lit up tonight. Both of these teams were outplayed last week. Both will…

Morningside’s Josh Threapleton is the round 2 Rising Star nominee, after a determined defensive effort for the Panthers on the weekend. Four time junior premiership player, Churchie sports captain, Colts captain, and Colt’s best and fairest, he’s achieved a fair…

Broadbeach big man Nathan Quick is the round 2 Syd Guildford nominee, following his standout performance in the defensive 50 for the Cats in their win over Surfers Paradise. Quick, a key defender, not only beat his direct opponent all…

15 If you kick 15 goals in a game as a team in a game, it’s a reasonable day at the office. To get 15 goals out of your two key forwards is incredible. Josh Baxter and Bryce Retzlaff went…

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND v. LABRADOR Labrador 5.5, 11.8, 18.10, 27.14  (176) University of Queensland 2.1, 5.2, 5.4, 6.5  (41) Like the Tigers of old, they were strong and they were bold. It’s the Labrador we have come to expect. Quick and clean…

Huge game today between two of the competitions best. Will Palm Beach keep their running game on song, or will Morningside use their hieht to contol the footy. Join Andrew Wiles from 1:45pm for all the action from Jack Esplen…

QFA NORTH MATCH OF THE ROUND Mayne vs. Noosa Saturday April 9, 2:00pm, Mott St There will be no easing into it for new Noosa coach Sam Faure, it’s a baptism of fire. But there is no better time than…

MATCH OF THE ROUND LIVE BLOG FROM 1:45pm Morningside vs. Palm Beach Currumbin Saturday April 9, 2:00pm, Jack Esplen Oval This has ball-tearer written all over it. Both of these sides are predicted to feature in finals football this year,…

With a heavy heart, Jordan Bacic, the round 1 QAFL Rising Star nominee, played inspired football for Mt Gravatt in their win over the Western Magpies last Saturday. Jordan’s father Andre was tragically killed in a car accident in November…

The Queensland State Academy class of 2016 gets down to business this Sunday in their first practice match against Victoria Country in Melbourne. Following this weekend, the Academy will play two TAC Cup games against the Northern Knights and Western…

One game of footy in Queensland, one Syd Guildford nomination. Not a bad start to a Queensland footy career for Palm Beach recruit Jon Croad. Croad, who hails from Victoria, made the move from the Sorrento Football Club to Palm…

AFL Queensland today announced the coaches for the 2016 AFL Queensland State Representative Program. Three of Queensland’s most respected coaches, John Blair, Rick Hanlon and Danny Craven will coach the three representative sides in this, the 150th year of football…

Familiar faces square off Friday night, the AFL-AIS Academy, which includes Jacob Allison, Jack Rolls, Jack Bowes and Brad Scheer, took to the MCG for a practice match against VFL side Werribee. The Queensland connection didn’t stop there, with ex-academy…

WILSTON GRANGE defeated LABRADOR Wilston Grange 4.6, 5.8, 7.12, 11.14  (80) Labrador 2.1, 4.2, 7.7, 11.10 (76) The Gorillas played down their premiership aspirations pre-season. They, like many, thought they might be a bit inexperienced to go all the way this…

 There is a lot going on at Bendigo Bank Oval today. Wilston Grange launch the new deck that has been worked on over summer, Labrador run out for their first home and away game as premiers, and there is a…

Footy is a day away, and each QAFL list is now finalised. Check out who each club has to pick from each week below, and the all important jumper numbers so you can keep an eye on your favorite players.…

Here is your one stop shop for all the 2016 South East Queensland senior competition fixtures. Please click on each competition name below to view and download the respective fixture. QAFL fixture QWAFL fixture QFA North fixture QFA South fixture…

On the eve of the 2016 season, we thought we would throw the QAFL prediction questions out to the men who live and breath it daily; the coaches. All 10 coaches had their say on who will play off in…

MATCH OF THE ROUND LIVE BLOG FROM 1:45pm Wilston Grange vs. Labrador Saturday April 2, 2:00pm, Bendigo Bank Oval Tomorrow, Wilston Grange launch their new deck at Bendigo Bank Oval, and the reigning champs launch their back-to-back quest. It definitely…

AFL Queensland launched the 150-year celebrations of footy in Queensland and season 2016 on Wednesday night at the State Library of Queensland. Over 100 members of the Queensland football fraternity, including coaches, players, volunteers and multicultural ambassadors had the chance…

2016 Crystal Ball Predictions -Andrew Wiles With the 2016 season just days away, I thought it was time to put my neck on the line and give my thoughts on what 2016 holds for each league… after all, the community…

Seven new teams will enter the Queensland Women’s Amateur Football Association (QWAFA) in 2016, more than double the number of teams compared to last year. Thirteen teams feature in the 16 round home and away fixture, which was released today.…