Classic Contests: Suns shine brighter late
IF you are missing footy like we are, then let us somewhat salvage that with a look back in a new series of Classic Contests. In today’s contest we look at one of the would-have-been Round 3 clashes in the NAB League this year between Brisbane Lions Academy and Gold Coast Suns Academy. In this […]
Q&A: Jorja Guyatt (Aspley/Queensland)
AS the postponement of all seasons commenced over the last week, we head back to the preseason a few weeks earlier where we chatted to a number of athletes across the country. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Taylah Melki chatted with Queensland’s Jorja Guyatt at the state testing day hosted by […]
Milne keeps focus simple in top-age year
AS part of our special Queensland series, we take a focus on Yeronga South Brisbane player, Kayla Milne. The top-age talent is a member of the Brisbane Lions Academy and tested at the Queensland preseason testing day last month. Speaking with Draft Central’s Taylah Melki, the 17-year-old spoke about her journey and her dreams for […]
Matenga finds passion in footy, hopes to chase dream
BEING on time and taking Australian rules football more seriously might have been a bit of shock at first coming from her local club, but Keyshia Matenga enjoys it. The Queenslander and Gold Coast Suns Academy member certainly noticed the difference going from her local league which was a great social competition, to the Academy […]
Q&A: Jasmyn Davidson (Bond University/Queensland)
AS the postponement of all seasons commenced over the last week, we head back to the preseason a few weeks earlier where we chatted to a number of athletes across the country. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Taylah Melki chatted with Queensland’s Jasmyn Davidson at the state testing day hosted […]
QAFLW weekly wrap: Season delayed as Roos and Bluebirds head in undefeated
AS the impact of the coronavirus set in, one matchday – Wilstron Grange vs. Bond University – was postponed, while Coolangatta Tweed and Maroochydore remained undefeated, and Coorparoo won through for its first victory. For University of Queensland and Apsley Hornets, they head into an uncertain postponed season without a win from three rounds. QAFLW […]
QAFLW weekly wrap: Devils join Roos and Bluebirds as undefeated sides
THREE teams still remain unbeaten in the Queensland Australian Football League Women’s (QAFLW) competition after Round 2 results. The only side to go down after a win in Round 1 was Wilston Grange who suffered defeat at the hands of Yeronga South Brisbane. The Devils remained undefeated in season 2020 along with Coolangatta Tweed and […]
QAFLW weekly wrap: First round of action provides surprises
THE 2020 Queensland Football League Women’s (QAFLW) competition and Development League began last week with a number of tight contests at senior level, and one-sided results at the development level to kick off the new season. QAFLW results: Bond University 5.3 (33) defeated by Coolangatta Tweed 5.8 (38) Wilston Grange 4.3 (27) defeated University of […]
Exciting Farquharson leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of dream
IF you have caught any action from the last two AFL Women’s Under-18 Championships, chances a high-flying Queenslander in a helmet might have caught your eye. Zimmorlei Farquharson played her first championships at 15-years-old – three years ago – and is now entering her top-age draft year as one to watch from the northern state. […]
Levi always learning as she targets elite level
NEW to the Australian rules football code, Queensland talent Maddison Levi has made an impression in a short amount of time. Only a couple of years ago she had never played before, but opted to give the sport and a go and has gone from strength to strength since. A member of the AFL Women’s […]
