The Allied Pickfords Cup is only one week away, and footy parent Phil Reid can’t wait for the season to kick off.

The spotlight turns to Division Two this week, with round one headed by a local derby.

The Blues are keen for a fresh start in 2013.

Craig Scrase and Leigh Bowes volunteered for the club umpiring program this season.

AFLQ has announced the SEQ and Country Umpiring Academies today.

How will UQ go as the new kids on the block in the Allied Pickfords Cup?

Here’s how the Division 3 sides finished up in Round 1.

Results from all the matches across the weekend.

All the details for this weekend’s matches are right here.

2012 grand finalists, Logan City, take on Div 3 debutants, Carrara, in our featured match for the opening round of community footy.

The Allied Pickfords Cup is only two weeks away, and umpire David Grogan can’t wait for competitive footy to start.

The Bombers are looking up in 2013.

With some big-name recruits, the Pumas want to make a splash in 2013.

Matthew Stewart will take the reins at the Red Lions this season.

In the lead up to the 2013 Allied Pickfords season opener on April 20, we asked some footy people why they’re excited for round one. First up: Women’s league player Cleo Davis.

Maroochydore has a forward focus in 2013.

The Hawks are after a culture change in 2013.

Senior Wynnum Vikings players will mentor juniors as a way to unite the club in 2013.

The Tigers are ready to pounce in 2013.

Titans coach John Cartwright joined locals at the Morningside Panthers’ Business Breakfast.

Sandgate is hosting a masters carnival this weekend.

Griffith Moorooka Roosters are getting an upgrade.

Wilston Grange are hoping to go further in September this season.

The Demons are looking to go up another level this season.

By Clancy Hurst

All seven Queensland NEAFl clubs have signed up to the Quality Club Program.

Former Brisbane Lion Cheynee Stiller is loving his new job, as an AFLQ Club coordinator.

Can the Tigers continue their good run of recent years?

The 2013 SEQAFL women’s league is bigger than ever before.

We take a look at how Palm Beach Currumbin shapes up for 2013.