Queenslanders Alex Sexton, Sam Michael and Brian Coleman-Broom are set for the football experience of a lifetime after being cjosen in the 2010 AIS/AFL Academy squad.

Fifteen local football volunteers have been rewarded for their dedication and commitment to the game via the inaugural Quest Newspapers Australian Football Volunteer of the Year Award.

The Sydney Daily Telegraph’s Todd Balym reports today on how Brisbane-based Sudanese boy Aliir Aliir has been reunited with his African cousin at the NAB Australian U16 Championships.

It’s not too late to nomimate your best footy volunteer, but be quick, entries close 5pm, this Monday 5 July 2010.

AFLQ celebrates the inclusion of two African boys in the World XVIII for the NAB Australian U16 Championships in Sydney.

AFLQ chief executive Richard Griffiths reminds all clubs and associations of their Racial and Religious Vilification Policy responsibilities.

Leagues and clubs around Queensland are being urged to submit nominations for the AFL Merit award, which has been presented on an annual basis since 1955.

AFL Queensland is calling for nominations for the 2010 Quest Community Newspapers Australian Football Volunteer of the Year Award.

Thirty-five Brisbane Lions players are set to make a promotional visit to 20 local junior clubs across Brisbane this afternoon (Tuesday).

The Western Magpies AFLQ team left a lasting impression on a bunch on Auskick youngsters in Toowoomba over the weekend.

Laidley boy Matthew Zammit will live a wonderful childhood dream when he plays on the hallowed MCG turf during the 2010 Toyota AFL Grand Final.

Pink Sherrin footballs were the fashion item of choice as AFLQ development officers and GCFC players spent a day at Somerset College doing its part to help grow female participation in AFL football last week.