The AFL Townsville Umpires Association recently held their gala awards presentation evening to recognise achievements and celebrate the success of local umpires in 2012. A record number of local umpires were privileged to be joined by Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill…

The AFL will be keeping a close eye on how the new AFL Cape York House program runs when it takes off early next year. A Sherrin-shaped roof will feature on the building with residential quarters to house 48 indigenous…

The AFL today released its national participation numbers for 2012 with the game’s participation base continuing to reach record numbers throughout the country. In 2012 national participation has increased to 844,799, representing a 6.81% increase from a 2011 total of…

Wilston Grange Gorillas have moved swiftly in the off season to pull together a coaching “dream team” which will see young gun Matt Trewhella take the reins as senior playing coach supported by former AFL senior coach Wayne Brittain and current coach David Martin.

Mayne player & AFLQ Hall of Fame member Tony Becket

AFL 9s has partnered with Diabetes Queensland to help promote the The Swap It, Don’t Stop It initiative, and recently took part in a family day at the Southbank Institute of Technology.   The Swap It, Don’t Stop It program…

The Gold Coast SUNS have committed to signing 18 year-old, Clay Cameron as a Queensland zone selection at the 2012 NAB AFL Draft to be held on the Gold Coast. Cameron, a product of Mt Gravatt, said he was rapt…

Congratulations to the Darling Downs clubs Best and Fairest winners for season 2012 Coolaroo AFC Under 12’s – Harry Claydon Under 14’s – Sam Copland Under 16’s – Corey Bellert Reserves – Chris Jackson ‘A’ Grade – Tom Rudolph (Bill Shaw Medal) Dalby Swans AFC…

The Vic Metro team featuring Collingwood great (#23) Ray Shaw

The UQAFC Red Lions in conjunction with UQ Sport are proud to offer 2 x Australian Rules Scholarships for the 2013 academic year. The scholarships are open to players of all levels who intend to attend The University of QLD…

In a rugby league mad town like Warwick getting an AFL Club up and running was always going to be a challenge. But facing and overcoming adversity is what the Warwick Redbacks do best.  Since 2007, the Redbacks have gone…

Seven Queenslanders were put through their paces in the State Draft Combine Testing at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The combine is the state group test for young footballers aspiring to be picked in November’s 2012 NAB AFL Draft, on Thursday…

Community football clubs will receive almost $200,000 in the latest round of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit fund. The fund distributes one-off grants to community groups so they can continue to provide programs and services in their local areas.…

Broadbeach’s Andrew Boston will go down in the NAB AFL Draft Combine history books after kicking the first perfect score in the newly introduced goal kicking test. Boston, along with fellow Queensland prospects Aliir Aliir (Aspley AFC), Jordon Bourke (Morningside…

AFL Cape York today announced the appointment of former school principal, Richard Stewart as General Manager AFL Cape York House, a $5 million Cairns-based residential facility for young men from remote Indigenous communities. More than 40 students from Cape York,…

With the recent census figures coming out, Queensland has hit an all time high with over 40,000 women and girls participating in AFL from Auskick through to Women’s League. Currently Brisbane has 7 teams in the Under 15 Youth Girls…

Get fit and have fun with Cadbury AFL 9s

The five Queensland representatives have again put in strong performances on day two of the NAB AFL Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium. Aliir Aliir (Aspley AFC), Andrew Boston (Broadbeach AFC), Jordon Bourke (Morningside AFC), Clay Cameron (Mt Gravatt AFC) and…

Caloundra Panthers have launched the Buy a Brick Fundraiser  to assist with funding the rebuilding of their club house. Following the devastating fire that destroyed their timekeepers box and part of the club house two weeks ago the local club…

AFL Queensland are running a full day professional development session for teachers in and around the Mackay area. AFL Sport Education, bases on the SEPEP model of learning, will be the focus with teachers receiving free resources for completing the…

Queenslander’s Aliir Aliir (Aspley AFC), Andrew Boston (Broadbeach AFC), Jordon Bourke (Morningside AFC), Clay Cameron (Mt Gravatt AFC) and Brian Coleman-Broome (Morningside AFC)  took to Etihad Stadium yesterday for day 1 of the NAB AFL Draft Combine. The Combine is…

Labrador Tigers AFC Awarded Silver Accreditation in AFL Quality Clubs Program

Sunshine Coast Juniors will join forces with Underwater World and Brisbane Lions stars this weekend to raise money for Chris Richardson. Chris is a year nine Maroochy High student who earlier in the year was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive…

Bundaberg’s Steve Barlow has been named the Queensland State Volunteer of the Year. The Bundaberg Juniors president has been a volunteer for junior AFL in the Wide Bay region for seven years. A hard-working volunteer who contributes almost every afternoon…

Five young Queenslander will get the chance to attract the attention of AFL Clubs at this week’s NAB AFL National Draft Combine at Melbourne’s Etihad stadium Aliir Aliir (Aspley AFC), Andrew Boston (Broadbeach AFC), Jordon Bourke (Morningside AFC), Clay Cameron…

The new look Under 17 Brisbane Flames was announced today with a strong line up of current Under 18 Youth Girls state players as well as some new faces out of the Under 15 & Under 18 Brisbane Juniors Youth…

The AFL Queensland Level 2 Coaching Course will be held on the Gold Coast on the weekend of November 24 and 25. The Level 2 Course is designed for senior, representative, development and youth coaches with an aptitude and genuine…

Coaching Legend signs with Bribie Island AFL The Bribie Island Australian Football Club has secured the services of experienced coach Shane Johnson for their senior team in season 2013.   Johnson will bring his vast football knowledge gained from senior…

Queenslander Chelsea Roffey will make AFL history this weekend when she becomes the first woman to wave the flags at a grand final. Born in South Australia, Roffey grew up in Brisbane where she took up goal umpiring in her…

Sherrin will recall all affected Auskick balls from 2011 and 2012