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It’s an exciting time for junior umpiring in Queensland.

AFL Queensland has today launched the adaption and re-brand of the Junior Football Umpire Program, colloquially in the past known as JFUP, will create more opportunities for club umpires who officiate the “Footy4Fun” age group. Along with the alignment of the

Posted in AFLQ, Featured News, Umpires

A three-pronged forward set up: 5 things we learned from Brisbane’s AFLW win over Adelaide

Brisbane powered to an emphatic 13-point win over reigning premiers, Adelaide, to start their 2020 AFL Women’s campaign in wet conditions at Hickey Park. Here’s five things we learned from the game. Image: Jono Searle.  Brisbane’s forward line is in

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“I’m pretty excited” Svarc ready as 12 Queenslanders named for AFLW Debut

By Ant Wingard Brisbane Lions defender Cathy Svarc is ready to take the next step in what has been a whirlwind 18-months since taking up Australian rules ball, as she prepares for her NAB AFL Women’s debut this weekend. Svarc

Posted in AFLW, Featured News, Female, Top news

Garbutt Magpies return to AFL Townsville

The Garbutt Magpies will re-join AFL Townsville senior ranks in 2020 with a senior women’s team being accepted into the competition. The Garbutt Magpies last competed in an AFL Townsville senior competition in 1988 and won their last men’s premiership

Posted in AFLQ, Featured News, Regional, Top news, Townsville

QFA Division 2 North Fixture announced

AFL Queensland has today announced the 2020 fixture for the newly established QFA Division 2 North competition. Check out the 2020 QFA Division 2 North Fixture here  Throughout the 2019 season, a review of all QFA competitions was undertaken and

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AFL Queensland on the move with Allied Pickfords!

AFLQ Media.  AFL Queensland is pleased to announce a new partnership with the world’s largest and most trusted removalist, Allied Pickfords. As a long-time supporter of community football, the name Allied Pickfords is synonymous with the Mackay and Darling Downs

Posted in AFLQ, Darling Downs, Featured News, Mackay, Mount Isa, Northern Rivers, Regional, Top news

QFA Division 2 South 2020 Fixture Announced

AFL Queensland has today released the 2020 fixture for the newly established QFA Division 2 South competition. Check out the 2020 QFA Division 2 South fixture right here!  Throughout the 2019 season a review of all QFA competitions was undertaken.

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Darling Downs Locals Honoured

Two outstanding local volunteers have been recognised and honoured for their contributions to sport in our region across the Australia Day ceremonies, with Goondiwindi’s Sam Dunmill being awarded the Goondiwindi Regional Council’s Senior Sports Award and Coolaroo’s Tom Claydon receiving

Posted in Darling Downs, Featured News, Uncategorised

AFL Darling Downs Picnic Nines returns in 2020.

By AFLQ Media For the second year, Toowoomba’s iconic Queens Park will play host to a round-robin style AFL9s competition on Sunday, March 1st with participating teams competing for a bucketload of prize money. AFL Darling Downs Regional Manager, Jeff

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CQ WOMEN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

AFL Queensland has confirmed that the Central Queensland Challenge Cup, between the AFL Mackay 2019 Premiers and the AFL Capricornia 2019 Premiers, will take place again in 2020, with some exciting firsts introduced to the concept. For the first time

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QFA Division 1 HART Sport Cup fixture announced

AFL Queensland has today released the fixture for the 2020 QFA Division 1 HART Sport Cup. Check out the 2020 QFA Division 1 HART Sport Cup fixture right here! The fixture provides all clubs with even opportunity to test themselves and

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Three AFLW double-headers locked in for Hickey Park

By Ant Wingard Three double-headers have now been locked in for the NAB AFL Women’s games in February and March in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs. Brisbane Lions games at Hickey Park will now coincide with Wilston Grange home games in the

Posted in AFLW, Featured News, Female, QWAFL, Top news

AFL Community Ambassadors – Multicultural Program registrations now open!

Registrations have now opened for the 2020 AFL community ambassador program! Established in 2013, the AFL Community Ambassador program aims to engage multicultural communities through a network of dedicated volunteers, using the sport as vehicle for inclusion. The role of

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2020 QAFL Fixture Announced

AFL Queensland has today released the fixture for the 2020 Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) season. Check out the 2020 QAFL Fixture right here!  In its essence, the fixture provides all nine QAFL clubs, along with their players and supporters,

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QAFL representative team to face VAFA in 2020

A new challenger awaits the Queensland Australian Football League in 2020, as representative football once again forms part of the QAFL’s fixture for the second straight season. The representative QAFL side will host the Victoria Amateur Football Association (VAFA) next

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Gold Coast to host North Queensland v South Queensland Clash

  The annual North Queensland v South Queensland showdown is set to be contested on the Gold Coast for the first time in 2020. Bragging rights between the two intrastate rivals will be determined on June 27 at Southport’s Fankhauser

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State Talent Skills Acquisition & Technical coach – Position

AFL Queensland are seeking applications for a State Talent Skills Acquisition & Technical coach – Male & Female Programs. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide expert coaching, education, guidance and prescription to AFL Queensland State programs in

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State Talent Nutritionist – Position

AFL Queensland are seeking applications for a State Talent pathways Nutritionist – Male and Female Programs.  The primary responsibility of this role is to provide nutritional and hydration education, guidance and prescription to all Queensland AFL State Talent programs. Primarily

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U16 Youth Boys Strength & Conditioning Coach Position

AFL Queensland are seeking applications for a State U16 Youth Boys Strength & Conditioning Coach. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide strength and conditioning services to the AFL Queensland State 16s program. Deliver a high performance strength

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U16 Youth Boys Assistant Coach Position

AFL Queensland are seeking applications for a State U16 Youth Boys Assistant Coaches x 3 The primary responsibility of this role is to Assistant the Senior State coach in the preparation of the Queensland State U16 team at the National

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Senior Pre Seasons Underway Across the Downs

Many clubs across the region have begun their post Christmas block of pre-season training as we begin to quickly head towards the start of the 2020 season. Find out who is back on the paddock below and stay tuned for

Posted in Darling Downs, Featured News

U16 Boys Senior Coach Position

AFL Queensland are seeking applications for a State U16 Boys Senior Coach. Working closely with the State Coaching Manager the primary responsibility of this role is to coach, lead and prepare the Queensland State U16 team at the National Boy’s

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AFL confirms State of Origin match

By Mitch Cleary – AFL Media AFL announces Victoria v All Stars match on February 28 and contributes massive $2.5m to bushfire relief THE AFL has announced a landmark State of Origin match to raise funds for the Australian bushfire disaster

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2020 Bond University QAFLW Fixture Released

AFL Queensland has today announced the fixture for the 2020 Bond University QAFLW season. At its centrepiece, the fixture features the opportunity for two AFLW-QAFLW double headers with the Brisbane Lions across the opening month of the season, in what

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Palaszczuk Government scores winning goal with new AFL partnership

AFL in Queensland is set to kick the goal of the year as the sport enters an exciting new partnership with the Palaszczuk Government which will score major victories for female and remote Queenslanders across the state. Minister for Sport

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2020 AFL International Cup dates confirmed

The AFL is pleased to announce the 2020 AFL International Cup (IC20) will be held on the Sunshine Coast from Saturday July 25 through to Saturday August 8. In partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council, the

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QAFLW Transfer Centre: Who’s coming and going in 2020?

By Ant Wingard Find out the latest player movement for the 2020 Queensland Australian Football League season right here! Movement last updated 10 February 2020. IN: Courtney Daniec (Mlebourne University), Kathrun Stefanick (Curra Swans, Townsville), Jorja Guyatt (Wilston Grange), Aimee

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QAFL Transfer Centre: Who’s coming and going in 2020

By Ant Wingard Find out the latest player movement for the 2020 Queensland Australian Football League season right here! Movement last updated 13 February 2020. IN: Kai Sheers (Southport, NEAFL), Corey Oliver (Carrara), Nathan Quick (University of Queensland), Jed Turner

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Wilston Grange lock away Lions pair for 2020 Bond University QAFLW season

By Ant Wingard Image: David Layden Photography Wilston Grange have wasted no time in the recruitment department this offseason, bolstering their playing stocks as they hope to reclaim their premiership throne in the 2020 Bond University season. The Gorillas have

Posted in Featured News, QWAFL, Top news

Souths name new look coaching panel

South Toowoomba become the second club in the region to appoint a new look senior coaching panel for 2020 following Toowoomba’s appointment of Matt Johnson last week.  The Bombers have named former player Nathan Stewart as head coach in 2020.

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