Last Friday AFL Queensland recognised the contribution of AFL game development ambassadors and volunteers across Queensland and NSW Northern Rivers at this year’s AFL Queensland Game Development Thank You Function. More than 150 AFL School Ambassadors, Junior Match Program Coaches and…

BOND UNIVERSITY v. YERONGA SOUTH BRISBANE Bond University            3.3, 4.3, 9.6, 10.8 (68) Yeronga South Brisbane      1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 2.0 (12) GOALS, Bond University: T. Smith 3, E. Boles 3, K. Howarth 2, L. Attard 1, J. Maher 1. Yeronga South…

By Peter Blucher  What is your favorite sporting rivalry? In a week in which Australia beat England to get a jump start in the cricket Ashes, one of the truly great international sporting rivalries, it is an intriguing question. Historically,…

By Ant Wingard Image: David Layden Photography Bond University v Yeronga South Brisbane Saturday August 10, 3:00pm Bond University There is no question about it – Bond University have been far and above the best and most consistent team to…

By Terry Wilson Image: RF Photography Two rounds to go and the only certainty for the finals is that Palm Beach Currumbin will be in top spot. With 48 points and a healthy percentage, the Lions will take the minor…

By Ant Wingard AFL Queensland is pleased to announce the Queensland Under 17 representative team that will face Victoria Metro this weekend. The Queensland side will round out their three-game Under 17 Futures Championships at Ikon Park this Sunday, August…

Brisbane North is pleased to announce their youth representative teams for the upcoming AFL Queensland State Championships next month. In total, the Brisbane North region will field five representative teams at the Championships that take place at Maroochydore Multisport Complex…

By AFLQ Media More than 500 of north Queensland’s brightest young male and female AFL talent will head to Mackay next week for the 2019 AFL Queensland Schools Cup North Queensland Championships. The two day championship event will be held…

By Terry Wilson It has been a hell of a long journey, in every sense of the phrase, for promising Mt Gravatt youngster Tom Matthews to reach a stage where he is on the verge of some big things with his…

By Michael Whiting, afl.com.au Where and when: the Gabba, Saturday August 10, 4.35pm AEST  What it means for Brisbane: The Lions are locked with Geelong and West Coast at the top of the ladder and need to extend their seven-game winning streak…

By Terry Wilson Dee-lightful Demons dent Mt Gravatt’s finals hopes Mt Gravatt are now in finals desperation mode following a big loss to red-hot Surfers Paradise at Dittmer Park on Saturday. The Vultures crashed 13.18 (96) to 11.7 (73) and…

ASPLEY HORNETS WFC V WILSTON GRANGE Wilston Grange                       1.2, 2.9, 3.12, 6. 13 (49) Aspley Hornets WFC               1.3, 2.3, 3.5, 3.5 (23) GOALS, Wilston Grange: A. Kelly, C. Svarc, M. Peeters, E. ManNeil, I. Stackelberg, S. Peeters.…

By Ant Wingard Aspley v Wilston Grange The competition’s two northside teams may find themselves well outside of the finals bracket but there is still plenty at stake as they round out their respective 2019 seasons. Both the Hornets and…

By Terry Wilson The run home for finals contenders: Palm Beach Currumbin (1st, 48 points): Wilston Grange (A), Surfers Paradise (H), Broadbeach (A). Broadbeach (2nd, 36 points): Sandgate (A), bye, Palm Beach Currumbin (H). Surfers Paradise (3rd, 36 points): Mt…

By Cam Rayner Cam Rayner writes for aflplayers.com.au on his new experience from the other side of the whistle. As challenging as waking up early the morning after a game can be, it was well worth the early rise to umpire local footy games…

AFL Queensland has been named among 23 finalists in the 2019 Multicultural Queensland Awards, recognised for their outstanding work promoting inclusion and diversity. Nominated in the Minister’s Choice Category for Outstanding Engagement, AFL Queensland has demonstrated excellent engagement through the Multicultural Ambassador Program…

By Terry Wilson Smart Palm Beach Currumbin teenager Ethan Hunt is keeping his fingers crossed that nature takes its natural course as he chases his dreams of playing at the highest level. Just turned 17 and completing Year 11 at…

By AFLQ Media Senior men’s football in South East Queensland will have a different look in 2020, with AFL Queensland announcing a revamped competition structure that includes the incorporation of the four Northern Rivers teams into the new QFA model.…

By Alice Barker Maroochydore’s fairy tale 2019 season has reached a new crescendo after the Roos booked their ticket to the QAFLW finals for the first time in club history. The Roos, who were promoted to the premier women’s competition…

MAROOCHYDORE V ASPLEY Maroochydore                        3.3, 5.8, 10.11, 14.15 (99) Aspley Hornets                       0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0) GOALS, Maroochydore: B. Smith 2, T. Randall 2, K. Surman 2, S. Campbell 2, C. Gregory 2, K. Sills 1, I. Dawes 1, I.…

By Terry Wilson Cats overpower flat Panthers to grab second spot Broadbeach’s reward for finally beating a side in the QAFL top five was to grab second spot on the ladder in what could be a key result come finals…

By Ant Wingard Maroochydore v Aspley             Saturday July 27, 10:30AM Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex A win over eighth placed Aspley could all but seal a maiden finals berth for Maroochydore if they head home from this weekend’s historic Pride…

By Terry Wilson Palm Beach Currumbin (1st, 48 points): Mt Gravatt (H), Wilston Grange (A), Surfers Paradise (H), Broadbeach (A). Morningside (2nd, 36 points): Broadbeach (A), Labrador (H), Wilston Grange (H), Sandgate (A). Broadbeach (3rd, 32 points): Morningside (H), Sandgate…

By Peter Blucher If there’s a better time to win a spot in the top side of an AFL club contending for a premiership it is late in the season. Like Round 19. Or at least that’s what Zac Smith…

AFL Queensland is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2019 Troy Clarke Scholarship, named after AFL Queensland State Development Manager Troy Clarke, who passed away in 2013. Troy embodied the values of dedication, passion and respect,…

By Ant Wingard Queensland’s presence in the female football space has again been highlighted with a strong contingent named in the in the 2019 NAB AFL Women’s All Australian team. Following the NAB AFLW Under 18 National Championships which concluded…

By Josie Fielding, lions.com.au On Saturday evening at The Gabba the Brisbane Lions proudly announced the Victoria Point Sharks as their Community Club of the Year. The Sharks received this award because they have a strong presence in their local…

By Terry Wilson The Broadbeach Cats can ‘most definitely, without a doubt’ bounce back from last weekend’s loss to Gold Coast rivals Surfers Paradise says rising teenager Aiden Fyfe. Fyfe was playing in just his third seniors game for Cats…

This weekend, competitions across Queensland’s South East will celebrate the first ever Pride Round. The Pride Round aims to promote LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in community sporting clubs across the state. So ahead of the historic weekend we asked some players, coaches…

By Peter Blucher Lachy Keeffe, the almost forgotten member of the Queensland football family, has sent a gentle reminder to GWS coach Leon Cameron …. “don’t forget about me”. Having not played at AFL level in seven weeks, and spent…