Queensland weekly wrap: Queenslanders excite in trial games
THIS weekend was all about the kids, as plenty of talented Queensland prospects put their hand up to be named in the final Allies squad in their hit-outs against the Victorian sides. Meanwhile at the elite level, the Lions just fell short in tough conditions against the might of the Swans. Queenslanders impress in trial […]
Queensland weekly wrap: State Inclusion squad announced; Suns’ Shanghai stint hangs in balance
THERE were many talking points to come out of this week for Queensland AFL fans. At the highest level, Brisbane clocked up their first win of the year, while the Suns faltered again in Shanghai to put their Chinese venture under threat. Meanwhile more locally, the State Inclusion squad was announced ahead of June’s national […]
Queensland weekly wrap: QAFL monthly round-up; QLD Academies finish level
IN the past week the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns’ Academies finished their Under 18 Academy Series with two wins each, while we recap the past month in the QAFL. QAFL Seniors Monthly Recap: The Queensland AFL (QAFL) community has been treated to a high quality and competitive first month of QAFL footy. With […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Mixed bag for Queensland academies
THIS weekend saw the continuation of the Under 18 Academy Series, with mixed results for the Queensland sides across an even competition. More locally, the state’s Under 16 Academy Championships commenced, setting up what looks to be a competitive series. Under 18 Academy Series – Round Three For the Queensland academy sides, round three of […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Q-Clash weekend provides thrillers
THE Q-Clash was the centre of focus in Queensland football this week at both the AFL and Under 18 levels. While the senior Suns clung on to victory at the Gabba, the Lions academy claimed bragging rights to even the ledger. The other big story of the week was the landmark occasion of the first […]
AFL 9s kicking goals in the Sunshine State
THE Australian Football League (AFL) has taken many strides over the past few years to incorporate new or modified versions of the game to attract new people or to offer alternatives to current players. The two new versions that have had the most success are nine-a-side AFL and this year’s rollout of the AFLX. Whilst […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Academy boys stake claim for Allies
IT was not a great weekend for the Queensland AFL and Under 18 sides with four losses between the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns. There were a number of standouts from the teams however who still performed despite the results. Under 18 Academy Series Week One – Brisbane Lions vs. Sydney Swans THE UNDER 18 […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Lions win Youth Girls Academy Series
BRISBANE Lions Youth Girls Academy were the top performers at the weekend’s Northern Academy Series, while their AFL counterparts pushed Port Adelaide all the way in Adelaide, but the Gold Coast Suns went down to Fremantle in a “home” game at Optus Stadium. Lions and Suns compete in Youth Girls Northern Academy Series Brisbane Lions […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Colts fixtures released; juniors embrace AFLX
IN the past week, Queensland football lovers have seen the release of the QAFL and QFA Colts 2018 fixtures released, as well as an AFLX trial at the Under 14 Cross-Conference Invitational. QAFL and QFA Colts 2018 Fixtures Released AFL Queensland has announced the finalised structure and fixtures for the Under 18 Colts competition ahead […]
Queensland weekly wrap: AFLW Lions fall short; former Roos skipper swallowed up in mini-draft
It has been a heartbreaking week for Brisbane Lions fans as they saw their women’s side fall agonisingly short in the AFLW grand final, while their AFL counterparts lost their season opener at the hands of St Kilda. Meanwhile, the NEAFL/QAFL mini-draft highlighted a busy week elsewhere. AFLW Grand Final | Brisbane Lions vs. Western […]
Queensland Weekly wrap: Preseason Cup continues; AFLW Lions advance to the big dance
IT has been a memorable week in Queensland football circles, with the AFLW Lions again qualifying for the grand final, while the Alpha Sport Preseason Cup rolls on, with the competition set to conclude next weekend. Alpha Sport Preseason Cup | Round Two Round two of the Alpha Sport Preseason competition was held across the […]
Lion cubs ready to roar in 2018
QUEENSLAND’S top young talent is continuing to grow, with 2018 promising to be another busy year for the Brisbane Lions Academy. The Lions have a number of talented prospects they will develop and showcase across the season. Lions Academy manager Luke Curran was kind enough to give AFL Draft Central his time in discussing what […]
