NAB League season previews: Northern Academies
IN a first as part of the new NAB League Boys competition, the four Northern Academy sides take their place over the next five rounds competing against each other and some Victorian teams, as does Northern Territory. The five teams and Tasmania will look to put their best foot forward ahead of the National Under […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Maroons set to star in futures showcase
WITH both Queensland AFL sides watching finals action from beyond the fence, all eyes are on the next generation of stars set to grace the hallowed MCG turf, as well as all of the off-field post season action which comes into effect shortly. Queensland prospects to play at the ‘Big Dance’ On Tuesday, the teams […]
Ankle injury a blessing in disguise for Postlethwaite
DEVASTATION hit Queensland representative, Lily Postlethwaite last year when an ankle injury sidelined her from playing in her maiden AFL Women’s Under 18s tournament. But being the positive person that she is, Postlethwaite used the injury as an opportunity to watch on and learn from the best young footballers in the country. “I didn’t think […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
