Last time we saw them: While the 2016 season didn’t go exactly according to script for Grange with just one win, there were some positives to come out of it. Gorilla Gals Kate Lutkins and Tahlia Randall were both rewarded…

Our Bond University QWAFL previews continue today with 2016 grand finalists Yeronga South Brisbane coming under the microscope. Last time we saw them: Yeronga had a very successful and consistent 2016 campaign, notching 14 wins in their 16 games to…

  With Round 1 of the Bond University QWAFL just days away,  QWAFL writer Josh Cheadle gives us the lowdown on the reining premiers. Last time we saw them: The Bluebirds were queens of the QWAFL. Led by their captain…

Bond Partnership to Develop Next Generation of Female Stars AFL Queensland Chief Executive Officer Dean Warren joined Bond University Executive Director of Sport Garry Nucifora today to announce a new partnership to support the AFL Queensland female talent pathway. The…

The AFL has today confirmed the 2017 Virgin Australia AFL Women’s All-Australian Squad, with the Brisbane Lions contributing nine players of the 40 nominated. A final team of 22 players will be announced at the W Awards on Tuesday, March…

They’ve done it. A Lions team that wasn’t given much of a chance at the start of the inaugural AFLW season, has beaten the odds with an impressive unbeaten record from all 7 home and away games. Just as impressive…

It’s all about the women in Aussie Rules in Townsville at the moment … Not only is the women’s comp going from strength to strength, with female players signing up in droves – women are also holding the top positions…

It was footy in paradise at its best on the weekend when Airlie Beach played host to the annual AFL Mackay pre-season carnival. An added feature this year was the introduction of a women’s Flash Footy tournament, which had overwhelming…

  As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, AFL Queensland today released the Queensland Women’s Football Association (QWFA) Division 1 fixture. The eleven team competition, comprising Aspley, Bond University, Burleigh, Coolangatta, Coorparoo, Jindalee, Maroochydore, Moreton Bay, University of Queensland, Yeronga…

They may be chasing their third consecutive win, but for the Brisbane Lions, Saturday’s game against Collingwood is about so much more than that. It’s their first opportunity to show a home crowd what they’ve got. The Lions expect a…

AFL Queensland today announced a new look South East Queensland senior women’s football competition structure for 2017. The new model, which was developed in consultation with existing clubs, caters for participants at all levels and paves the way for the…

In 1902, Australian women were the first in the world to be given the right to vote. In 1975, the United Nations convened its First World Conference on Women. In 2010, Julia Gillard became Australia’s first female Prime Minister. And…

The captains of the eight teams in the NAB AFL Women’s competition have given their predictions on the approaching season, with the Western Bulldogs, Fremantle, Carlton and Collingwood expected to set the pace on field. In the lead-up to today’s…

A few Roos and a dunny Hundreds gathered at Aussie World on Australia Day for the dunny racing championships (#straya), and one team did the Queensland footy community proud. A few of the Maroochydore Roos donned their familiar green and…

Five Queenslanders join players from around the country at the NAB AFL Women’s National Academy camp taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra this week. The seven-day camp includes combine testing, skill sessions, mentoring, a tour of…

As the dust settles on the holiday period, our brains start switching to things like footy. Whether you’re a fan, player, coach or volunteer, here are 15 signs that you are ready for the season to arrive. You’ve re-watched the…

  AFL Queensland today advised the Maroochydore Football Club that it has been successful in gaining entry to the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) for season 2017. The Roos will join existing QWAFL clubs; Wilston Grange, Zillmere, UQ, Yeronga,…

The AFL is pleased to announce the inaugural NAB AFL Women’s Competition will commence on Friday February 3 in Melbourne. The AFL is also thrilled to announce its television broadcast partners for the NAB AFLW Competition, the Seven Network and…

A big week for Wilston Grange has been capped off with the announcement of Laura Kidd as the new Head Female Coach. Just yesterday it was revealed Nathan Clarke would be returning to the Gorillas as senior co-coach, and now…

The 2016 AFL Queensland Youth Girls State Championships was an incredible weekend on and off the field. Now, you can re-live it all thanks to our wrap up video of the event below. Check it out.  

Australian Football continues to grow across the region and in particular female football is in high demand across the Whitsunday Coast, leading the Whitsunday Sea Eagles AFC to bid to enter the AFL Mackay Women’s competition in 2017. Key introductory…

Queensland’s love of Australian Football continues, with census figures announced today revealing a six per cent growth in participation for the state in 2016. 229,388 men, women and children pulled on a Guernsey this year, compared to 216,381 in 2015.…

For PNG, competing in the 2016 AFL Queensland Youth Girls State Championships was about much more than wins or losses. It was about the journey. This is how their weekend unfolded.

The Brisbane Lions Women’s team has finalised its coaching structure for the 2017 season with QAFL Premiership Coach David Lake scoring an assistant role. Head Coach Craig Starcevich’s team will include three assistants –  Lake, Brent Staker and Daniel Merrett.…

The Brisbane Lions have signed three free agents ahead of the 2017 AFL Women’s season. Jordan Membrey, Caitlin Collins and Shannon Campbell will complete the team following the drafting of 18 players at the inaugural AFL Women’s Draft earlier this…

Coorparoo AFC Women’s have begun preparing for the 2017 QWAFL season after confirming the side’s coaching structure. The club have appointed a number of people to act as part of a vital support structure for the Women’s side. Former Colts…

Griffith Moorooka The Chook Pen has a new leader with Danny Andjelkovic announced as the new Griffith Moorooka Senior Coach for 2017. Andjelkovic hails for country Victoria where he won three senior premierships as a player before joining the Gladstone…

Four days of Youth Girls action wrapped up yesterday (link to results), and once again, it was a fantastic event. Here is what we learnt:   Craig Starcevich and his team might have the toughest job in Australia this week:…

The Gold Coast Sunsets have joined the back-to-back champions club with an 8-point win over the Brisbane South Vixens in the final of the Under 17 Youth Girls State Championships at Yeronga today. A gritty first half from the Vixens…

  Friday October 21 Results Div 1 Brisbane South 9.8.62 def. Darling Downs  3.5.23 Gold Coast 7.6.48 def. Sunshine Coast 1.7.13 Div 2 Northern Rivers  6.11.47 def. Capricornia 4.2.26 North Queensland 10.5.65 def. Brisbane North  4.3.27 Div 3 Mackay 4.7.31 def. Wide…