THE AFL has released updated guidelines on the Management of Sport-Related Concussion in Australian Football at all levels of the game outside AFL and AFLW. The detailed guidelines include a dedicated section on the management of concussion in children and…

Photo courtesy of the Sunday Mail. To celebrate the return of senior and junior community football across the country, the AFL is leading an industry-wide campaign, ‘Local Footy Week’, in the week commencing March 25. Over coming weeks suburban football…

By Hannah Davies They may be the reigning premiers across the Bond University QAFLW Seniors and Reserves, but the Bond University Bull Sharks are refusing to rest on their laurels, knowing they’re now “the hunted”. It was a dream season…

By Chris ‘Yeendy’ Yeend If there is one team in the Senior Men’s QAFL competition that is on the hunt for redemption, Surfers Paradise is first in line. After a 2023 season that promised so much, it took 40-minutes of…

By Chris ‘Yeendy’ Yeend The stage is set for Broadbeach to craft a new path in the post-Craig O’Brien era. After securing a long-awaited premiership under his reign, new incoming coach Danny Nolan will have his time to craft a…

By Chris ‘Yeendy’ Yeend Football can be a cruel game sometimes and the Southern Tigers from Cooke-Murphy Oval certainly experienced that in 2023. Labrador completed a rare hat-trick last season; one that it desperately would not want to have on…

By Hannah Davies   In 2023, the Aspley Hornets became the Bond University QAFLW’s biggest improvers of the new decade – going from a winless 2020 campaign to grand finalists in just four seasons. In a span of just weeks,…

The return of Queensland community footy is near, and fixtures for the QFA and QFAW Division 2 South competitions have been confirmed. The men’s league is set to commence on April 6, with eight teams playing 16 games over 19…

Chris ‘Yeendy’ Yeend After being the Cinderella story of the 2021 QAFL season, Maroochydore has narrowly missed finals in the past two seasons. The Sunshine Coast Roos showed enormous potential in the 2023 off-season and put up some strong challenges…

By Chris ‘Yeendy’ Yeend   We are in the midst of a golden era for the Aspley Football Club. Since crossing from the VFL to the QAFL for the 2022 season, this group has taken on all challenges to secure…

The countdown is on until the first bounce of the 2024 QFAW Division 1 Premiership season, with seven teams contesting the 2024 flag. Each team will play 14 matches across the 18-week season. Round 0 will commence on Saturday, April…

 The AFL has released new Junior Rules with the aim of keeping thousands of young boys and girls playing Australian rules football for longer and to help clubs across the country attract and retain players to boost participation.  The new…

AFL Queensland has established a new relationship with Volunteering Queensland in 2024, which will provide the opportunity for individuals to volunteer with AFL Queensland.   If eligible, they may also be able to gain an Active Volunteering Certificate through their work…

The AFL has announced important developments in relation to the return to play protocols in the concussion guidelines for AFL and AFLW and all levels of Australian Football, including community football.   In AFL and AFLW, where there are advanced…

As the AFL season gets underway this week, we wanted to take the opportunity on behalf of the AFL Commission to thank you for taking part in Australia’s national game and making it the number one sport in the country.…

AFL Mackay recently announced a renewed partnership with Triple M Mackay and Whitsundays, which will see the radio station sponsor the Mackay Senior Women’s Competition for a second year.   The Senior Women’s Triple M Cup will kick off with Mackay’s…

AFL Capricornia has released season fixtures for 2024, with all clubs returning to the field on Saturday April 13.  Six clubs will feature this season, in the Yeppoon Swans, BITS Saints, Gladstone Suns, Brothers Kangaroos, Glenmore Bulls and Rockhampton Panthers. …

The QFA Division 2 North Alpha Sport Premiership and QFAW Division 2 North fixture has been released, with the return of some powerhouses and the introduction of fresh faces. In the QFA Division 2, 12 teams will compete for premiership…

With just over six weeks to go, the countdown is on to the start of the QFA Division 1 HART Sport Cup season with the 2024 fixture locked in.   HART Sport will return as the competition’s major sponsor for…

AFL Queensland is excited to announce the inaugural Pasifika Community Event in collaboration with the AFL South Pacific Female Academy, which comprises representatives from Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu traveling to Australia. The selected squad of 30…

You know the drill! It’s time to pump up your footy, throw on your favourite team colours and cut up the oranges, NAB AFL Auskick is back – and aiming for another record-breaking season. After 126,245 NAB AFL Auskickers broke…

Former North Melbourne star Leigh Harding will return as the Queensland men’s coach for the 2024 Rep Rivalry clash against Tasmania in June on the Gold Coast. The state representative match sees some of the best players and rising stars…

AFL Queensland, in partnership with the Gold Coast SUNS, are pleased to be hosting a FREE JUNIOR CLINIC before the Gold Coast SUNS open training session on Sunday, February 25th! Take part in the clinic and join the SUNS to kick…

Pine Rivers AFC and Zillmere AFC have been elevated to QFA Division 2 North Alpha Sport Premiership for the 2024 season.  Both teams have earned their promotion from the QFA Division 3 North competition after applying to be elevated to…

AFL Queensland has officially partnered with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award as a Duke 4Sport Partner.  As an umpire, Duke of Ed Participants can tick off physical recreation, voluntary service, and skills development sections of the Duke of Ed. Richie Lyons, AFL Queensland’s…

The 2024 Bond University QAFLW season will return on Saturday April 6, with eight teams battling for premiership glory over 14 rounds. The fixture includes three competition bye weekends, with an additional bye before the finals begin.  Last season’s home…

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2024 QAFL Season, which will return on Saturday April 6. Twelve clubs will vie for the 2024 premiership flag, with each team playing 18 matches across the 19 round season. The hype for AFL…

The AFL Community Camps have returned for 2024 with the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS visiting community clubs and schools across the state during January.   The Brisbane Lions will be heading to the Sunshine Coast, while the Gold…

AFL Queensland is saddened after learning of the tragic passing of Brisbane Lions Academy and Sherwood JAFC player, Isaac Olver. Isaac was part of Sherwood’s Under 17 team in 2023 and prior to that, also played for Ipswich Cats and…