Week three sees the undefeated UQ and Yeronga meet in the match of the Round, a battle between Wilston Grange and Zillmere and the 2015 grand final rematch between Coolangatta and Coorparoo. QWAFL writer, Jess Stewart will be live blogging…

The Queensland Initial Under 16 State Academy Squad has been announced following the Under 16 State State Academy Championships. AFL Queensland congratulates all boys selected. To those boys who competed at the championships – well done. If you have not made this…

The Aspley Hornets Australian Football Club has unveiled new facilities at their South Pine Precinct home in Brendale. Treasurer and Minister for Sport, Curtis Pitt said the Queensland Government had contributed $1,000,000 towards the major upgrade project under Round 1 of…

The  2016 Youth Girls National Championships commence today, Monday, May 2 in Melbourne. The championships are the pinnacle competition for young female footballers aged between 15-18 years. Media is invited to attend the launch and details are as follows: Matches will…

  Draw changes for Monday May 2:   2016 Under 16 State Academy Championships Draw Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex Aquatic Centre Drive, Burpengary   Day 4                    Monday May 2 10:00am                North Queensland vs. Sunshine Coast 11:40am                South Pacific vs. Brisbane North…

Week two of Queensland’s premier female competition sees UQ, Coolangatta and Yeronga with a win apiece and Coorparoo, Wilston Grange and Zillmere keen to get some points on the board. Four teams line up under lights at Wilston Grange on…

Sam Reid fairytale lives on. By Peter Blucher. Sunshine Coaster Sam Reid is proving he hasn’t given up on an extraordinary return to the AFL two and a half years after he retired. Reid, lured back as a player by…

By Peter Blucher. Aliir Aliir and Ben Keays will share a special moment in Queensland AFL history at the Gabba on Sunday, taking the next step together down a path that could hardly be more different. This comes after confirmation…

In 2015, young filmmaker Ellie Grounds followed the journey of the Queensland Youth Girls Team to the National Championships in Mandurah, Western Australia. The result is A Mark of Respect, a heart-warming documentary that takes you behind the scenes and tells the tale…

Josh Smith’s fairytale debut.     By Peter Blucher. Josh Smith could easily have been excused for reaching for a newspaper or switching on the television first thing this morning just to make sure he wasn’t dreaming. That he really…

Coolangatta Tweed 6.10.46 defeated Zillmere Eagles 5.3.33 As expected, this one was tight all game. Zillmere had plenty of forward 50 entries, but struggled to find a target; while Coolangatta had their own issues up forward, with Eagle Tayla Harris…

This is the year for Yeronga to make their way back to the top. Successful off-season recruiting will boost an already talented list and provide the depth this team needs to make a grand final. Big inclusions for the Devils…

There has always been a strong connection between Australian Football and the armed forces, with ANZAC Day recognised each year by leagues and clubs across the state. Before we look at what this weekend holds, lets look back at some…

  Twenty sixteen marks the 150th anniversary of Australian Football in Queensland; a milestone that provides a fantastic opportunity to not only celebrate the history of our code, but the history of our clubs. We want to hear the stories of all our Queensland clubs, no matter…

With 2016 being the Gorilla’s third year in Queensland’s premier women’s competition, expect them to breakout and find form as the season progresses. The team welcomes new head coach, Marcus McDonald-Camden, who brings footy smarts and the experience of working…

By Peter Blucher. Josh Wagner laughed his way through his first Gatorade shower deep in the bowels of the MCG on Sunday, trying desperately to sing the word of the Melbourne club song and content in the knowledge that he…

Zorko savors Lions win. By Peter Blucher. Dayne Zorko sang the Brisbane Lions song with extra gusto on Sunday, celebrating his first win as captain in exuberant fashion. Deputising for the injured Tom Rockliff, Zorko had 22 possessions, 10 tackles…

  Some significant off-season recruiting should see a competitive Zillmere in 2016. The coaching panel has changed slightly, with the inclusion of two new coaches – father and son, Grant (Senior Assistant Coach -Midfield) and Jesse, Davis (QWAFL Runner &…

    The Brisbane Lions 5.8.38 defeated the Gold Coast SUNS 3.6.24 in front of 4,000 plus fans in a tight QClash11 curtain closer at the Gabba on Saturday night. The Women’s Exhibition Match was a major step toward the…

Bell set for first QClash. By Peter Blucher Queenslander Tom Bell played in front of some monster crowds during his five years and 51 games at Carlton. Like the 94,690 that crammed into the MCG for his finals debut against…

By Peter Blucher.  Ex-Cairns junior Jarrod Harbrow is set to stand alone as the great survivor of QClash football when the Brisbane Lions host the Gold Coast SUNS at the Gabba on Saturday. It will be the 11th meeting between the two Queensland…

Eight Queenslanders have been named in the 2016 Boomerangs and World Team squads to compete at the 2016 NAB AFL Under-16 Championships on the Gold Coast in July. Philemon Baira (Badu Island) and Hammiso Tabaui (Cairns) made the the Boomerangs…

The Queensland football community is mourning the passing of AFL Hall of Fame member John Broad. Involved with AFL Capricornia from the time of the League’s foundation in 1972, John was widely acknowledged as the backbone of the code in…

David Lake, Peter McClennan, Barry Gibson, Jack Barry and Christopher Davis will support Queensland State Team Senior Coach John Blair in the representative game against the Western Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) on Friday, June 3. Last year’s senior coach,…

Broadbeach big man Nathan Quick is the round 2 Syd Guildford nominee, following his standout performance in the defensive 50 for the Cats in their win over Surfers Paradise. Quick, a key defender, not only beat his direct opponent all…

Each week throughout the 2016 season, the Queensland Australian Football Forensics (QAFF) will bring you a short article about our code’s history in Queensland over the past 150 years.   This week, let’s jump ahead a few years: The year…

  By QWAFL Writer Jess Stewart.  2016 is shaping up as a huge year for University of Queensland, with some major changes made to both the playing list and the coaching team. The QWAFL team welcomes new head coach, Damien…

By Peter Blucher.  Charlie Dixon joined Queensland football’s 100 AFL Goal Club last weekend. Playing his third game for Port Adelaide against Essendon at Adelaide Oval Friday night, the powerhouse key forward kicked three goals for a career total of…

  The Cape Crusaders have taken out the North Queensland Under 16 Championships, with an undefeated run through the carnival. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Cape,  with their 1-point, 5.9.39  to 6.2.38, win over an equally strong Cairns outfit…

AFL Queensland has named squads for the Women’s Exhibition Match to be played as a curtain closer to the Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS QClash11 at the Gabba on Saturday April 16. It is the sixth of the AFL…