Passionate Hamilton keeps up with “crazy” fast pathway to the top
FROM the freezing mornings out on icy grounds in Canberra, Alexia Hamilton has always had a passion for Australian Rules football. The pathway was not there at first, but when it came about, she grabbed it with both hands and has not let go. “As a young girl I always admired playing AFL, but there was never […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Multicultural initiatives hit Queensland
QUEENSLAND AFL is set to host two initiatives which look towards creating inclusion and accepting diversity in the footballing community. While the organisation of the Bachar Houli Cup and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) were well underway this week, both AFL sides fell short of victory. A promotion of culture in Queensland AFL Two events will […]
QWAFL Weekly wrap: Round 17
IN the final round of the season, the top three sides of the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) asserted their dominance with three big wins. We take a look at how the final ladder finished up and a look ahead to finals. Round 17: YERONGA SOUTH BRISBANE 2.1 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 4.4 […]
New coverage, new chapter for Queensland AFL
THE rich history of Australian Rules Football extends far below the AFL stars on the television. A heavy sense of pride and reputation exists when the local weekend warriors battle it out in rain, hail or shine on a Saturday afternoon. But for most of the game’s 150-year history, this reputation and authenticity at the […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Under 17 Futures squad announced; AFL sides go down
THE Under 17 Futures squad has been announced as they ready to face Vic Country and improve to a positive record in the series. Meanwhile, both of the Queensland AFL sides suffered losses and the another round of the Reclink Cup played out. Under 17 Queensland team named to face Vic County On Monday the […]
QWAFL weekly wrap: Round 16
IN Round 16, Yeronga South Brisbane, Coorparoo and University of Queensland all came out on top in the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL). Wilston Grange remain on top of the ladder despite having a bye this weekend. With only one round to go in the competition, three teams sit on six wins and seven […]
Dawes enjoying extra responsibility for Queensland
ISABEL Dawes is in just her second year of state representative football. But the 17 year-old is already being viewed as one of the leaders in the side, and she is thriving in this role. “Because I’m an older girl, I’m just watching the girls come through,” Dawes said. “It’s good being part of it […]
QWAFL weekly wrap: Round 15
FOLLOWING on from last week’s season wrap thus far, we take a look at how the results fell in Round 15 of the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL), as well as a brief look at Division 1. QWAFL: WILSTON GRANGE 1.3 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 7.9 (51) COOLANGATTA TWEED 2.4 | 2.5 | […]
QWAFL: The run home
AFTER looking at both Western Australia and South Australia’s top female competitions, we delve into Queensland’s highest grade, with the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) and also take a glimpse into the first division. QWAFL: 1 Wilston Grange (11 wins, 1 loss | 381.14% | 44 points) After a near perfect season, Wilston Grange […]
