By Beth newman

A carnival of football will headline the return of Australia’s game this year as the 2014 NAB Challenge rolls into every state and territory with 18 games in 18 day. Here’s 18 reasons why you should head to Townsville to…

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In the lead-up to the Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast SUNS NAB Challenge match, some of the state’s rising stars will be on show at Tony Ireland Stadium. A Gold Coast SUNS Academy North Queensland v Central Queensland match on…

A carnival of football will headline the return of Australia’s game this year as the 2014 NAB Challenge rolls into every state and territory with 18 games in 18 days. The 2014 NAB Challenge kicks off tonight with Geelong hosting…

AFL football returns tonight, with a gladiatorial contest between Collingwood and Geelong. Four Queenslanders will turn out in the first NAB Challenge match at Simonds Stadium, all for Collingwood, with Dayne Beams, Jesse White, Lachlan Keeffe and Peter Yagmoor in…

The AFL Brisbane Juniors Umpiring Group kicked off the 2014 season with their first training session on Monday night at Wests Juniors. The change in training night proved to be successful with approximately 40 umpires attending training. Umpire Coaches Steve…

Queensland U16 representative, Adam Tipungwuti, has been selected for the 2014 Rio Tinto Footy means Business program.

Queensland U18 Female KickStart coach Deja Anne Clanton has been selected as one of two assistant coaches for the inaugural National U18 Woomera’s team, adding to an impressive portfolio of achievements. Deja played most of her football through WAWFL, after…

Up to seven Queenslanders could take the field for the Brisbane Lions in their first NAB Challenge match. Dayne Zorko, Andrew Raines, Jono Freeman and rookies Isaac Conway, Archie Smith, Jordon Bourke and Sam Michael have all been named in…

By Beth Newman

Graeme Pratt has commenced as North Queensland Development Manager. He brings to the role extensive game development experience within the AFL industry, most recently as Western Jets Regional Development Manager for AFL Victoria. Mr Pratt was instrumental in the establishment…

A visit from the Brisbane Lions as part of the Australia Post AFL Community Camps was just the tonic for the Bundaberg Community who are still recovering from last year’s damaging floods. Club legend Simon Black headed up a contingent…

Brisbane Lions fans had the chance to rub shoulders with their heroes at Springfield this afternoon. The Springfield Sundowner event brought together fans, local community members and players as part of the Lions’ AFL Australia Post Community Camp. Kids were…

Six Gold Coast SUNS players proved they knew their way around a kitchen at Park Ridge State High School today. Tom Nicholls, Josh Hall, Aaron Hall, Clay Cameron, Tim Sumner and Alex Sexton helped 40 of the school’s students how…

Some of Logan’s future leaders gained a glimpse into the life of AFL footballers, at Yugumbir State School today. As well as leading some skill sessions, six GC SUNS players – Steven May, Nathan Bock, Brandon Matera, Sean Lemmens, Jarrod…

The Gold Coast SUNS shared a few of their secrets with local students, as their Australia Post Community Camp kicked off. Groups of players visited local students, giving them tips and advice as well as answering a few of their…

AFL Brisbane Juniors clubs will be holding there sign on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February. For information about all our clubs and their contact details please click here. Please contact your club for days & times. – Alexandra Hills,…

he Brisbane Lions will mark the return of the footy season with their annual Australia Post Community Camp, being held this Friday and Saturday 7-8 February. The 2014 Community Camp will see Lions players head to the Greater Springfield, Ipswich,…

The Gold Coast SUNS will hold their 2014 Australia Post Community Camp in Logan and Beenleigh this week.  The players will spread to the city’s northern region to complete a two-day community camp, visiting a total of 28 schools conducting…

Two of Queensland’s rising football stars had a glimpse of elite life at the Female High Performance Academy in Victoria. Hannah Davidson and Jade Ransfield, who will represent the state at May’s Youth Girls Nationals, were among a select group…

Michael Thompson – Townsville Bulletin

Friday night lights came to Yeronga last week as AFL Queensland held its inaugural AFL 9s Champions Carnival night.

Melanie Plane – The Morning Bulletin, Rockhampton.

The first Youth-Senior Level 1 coaching course for 2014 will be held on Saturday, February 15.

Nolan Verheij-Full for www.mydailynews.com.au

AFL Queensland’s Multicultural Development Coordinator Keith Shangare loves to share his passion for AFL, most recently with a group of students from Education First (EF). EF is an English language college in Brisbane which hosts hundreds of students each year…

Former AFL premiership player Craig Starcevich has been named coach of the Queensland Under 18 Girls team.

Mackay’s Josie Rogers has been rewarded for her contribution to AFL.

A carnival of football will headline the return of Australia’s game this year as the 2014 NAB Challenge rolls into every state and territory with 18 games in 18 day. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill today launched ticket sales for the…