The Queensland Government has advised that the lockdown will extend for 24 hours in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay local government areas to keep Queenslanders safe. In recognising the expanse of the South East Queensland football network and the many…

Submitted by Peter Blucher. There’s an old saying that goes “lies, damned lies and statistics” that is applicable to football and often used colloquially in relation to what might appear to be inflated or meaningless numbers. But sometimes the numbers…

Submitted by Peter Blucher Four years ago Samson Ryan moved to Toowoomba to play cricket, perhaps dreaming of one day playing for Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Tonight he will be at the MCG, but there…

13 Queenslanders will fly the flag for the Allies when the NAB AFL Under 19 Championships kicks off next month on the Gold Coast, with the AFL today announcing the initial 2021 squad. Representing the north of the state includes…

We’ve reached the halfway mark in another exciting QAFL season. Undefeated and eight points clear of second, Broadbeach own the top spot on the 2021 ladder, but Craig O’Brien says it’s a position he isn’t taking for granted.   The…

There were moving scenes at footy grounds across the weekend with captains of our QAFL clubs exchanging Didgeridoos and at QAFLW games they exchanged Clapsticks during the coin toss.   A symbol of our community embracing not only Racism. It…

31 rising stars have been named in the Queensland State U17 squad to compete at the upcoming NAB AFL National U17 Championships. The Championships will be held on the Gold Coast, from Monday 5th – Friday 9th July, 2021. Queensland…

Morningside Panthers, Brisbane Designed by: former Panther players, Ambrose Killian and Matt Robert from Ngalin Ayeye. Submitted story: The artists wanted the art piece and jumper to symbolise the Morningside Panthers heritage, values and commitment to being open and welcoming…

The AFL has today confirmed the final list of eligible players who have nominated for the 2021 NAB AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.   The nomination period closed at 5.00pm AEST on Tuesday May 25, 2021. 602 players across all major football leagues across…

The annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round, formerly known as AFL Indigenous Round, sees the AFL community celebrate and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their contribution to Australian Football. Sir Doug, who epitomised the spirit of reconciliation, played…

Submitted by Peter Blucher. The name Farry is synonymous with Australian football on the north side of Brisbane. At Sandgate, Windsor-Zillmere and Aspley they boast a family connection that spans more than 50 years and three generations. Lance Farry, a…

More people are playing footy in Queensland than ever before, but everyone knows a footy game can’t be played without the umpires. To tackle the issue head on, AFL Queensland has put the call out for retired footballers, ex-umpires, students…

AFL Queensland is proud to announce a partnership with EXIMM for their 2021 state-wide Pride Round. The EXIMM Pride Round will take place across Queensland on the weekend of 14-16th of May and will celebrate diversity and inclusion across the…

The AFL has released its updated guidelines for the management of concussion in Australian football at all levels of the game outside of the AFL and AFLW competitions for 2021. In considering the best practice management of sport-related concussion, the…

By AFL Media. The 2021 VFL Premiership Season kicks off tonight with four Queensland teams joining the expanded 22-team competition. It’s a new era for the league, with the AFL announcing overnight it had reached an agreement on a historic…

For the first time ever, QAFL and Bond University QAFLW games can be watched from the comfort of living rooms right around Australia.  From this weekend, NITV will air a weekly match on Sunday mornings, giving the Queensland men’s and…

Submitted by Peter Blucher. If you’d been asked pre-season to forecast the standout Queensland player in the 2021 AFL season who would you have tipped? Maybe Dayne Zorko, Harris Andrews, Eric Hipwood or Charlie Cameron at the Lions? Lachie Weller,…

Tigerland is buzzing after a sensational off-season in recruitment on and off the field. The biggest off-field recruit for Labrador being new Head Coach Nick Malceski. The Premiership Swan and 2014 All-Australian joins the Tigers having been the NEAFL Coach…

Mixing experience and youth will be the focus for the Demons in 2021 as they look to put season 2020 behind them and return to the form that saw them raise the flag in 2019. “The team is excited. From…

New Senior Coach Tony Lynn has seamlessly returned to Dittmer Park after captaining the Vultures premiership team to victory against Southport in the 2002 QAFL Grand Final. “It’s exciting to be back at Mt Gravatt, I have fond memories playing…

There’s still quite a buzz around Jack Esplen Oval after the Panthers 2020 QAFL premiership glory. Coming into the match as the underdogs, Morningside walked away the champions of the QAFL for the 10th time after they overpowered the Broadbeach…

It’s been 25 years since Broadbeach won their last premiership. A victory over match favourites Labrador at Merrimac Oval in 1996 in the then GCAFL. Fast forward to 2021 and the Cats will host the Tigers at home in round…

The 2021 season welcomes the inclusion of the Redland-Victoria Point Sharks into the QAFL; a merger between the Victoria Point Sharks and Redland Bombers, with the latter having competed in the NEAFL since 2011. The Sharks will be eager to…

Competition newcomers Maroochydore made history in their debut season last year by becoming the first Sunshine Coast team to make state league finals. They now enter season 2021 with confidence after only falling five points short in an elimination-final against…

Sherwood had a solid season last year, making it to the preliminary final after an impressive come from behind win in the qualifying final against Maroochydore. The club has had some significant changes in personnel over the off-season, though, on…

They’ll go into Round 1 as the underdogs, facing off against reigning premiers Morningside, but for Palm Beach Currumbin coach Russell Moloney it’s a challenge the team is up for. “We’ll find out exactly where we are at coming up…

Noosa will be eager to make their presence felt when they host Wilston Grange at Rococo Oval in today’s Easter Saturday clash, which will launch the 2021 Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL) competition. After appearing in the last four Division…

Could this be the year Wilston Grange break their 47-year senior finals drought? Off-season activity certainly leads to positive vibes at Hickey Park with Head Coach Brent Moloney back for another season, a minimum number of changes to the playing…

With an astounding 834 professional games between them, five former AFL players will go head to head in this year’s Queensland Australian Football League (QAFL). As Head Coaches, Craig O’Brien, Nick Malceski, Tony Lynn, Brent Moloney and Adrian Fletcher bring…

We spoke with Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast SUNS Academy teams to compile the list of the top talent coming through the Queensland ranks: Brisbane 1. Jaspa Fletcher Club: Sherwood Son of Adrian. He plays inside, wing or forward. Possesses…