Queensland weekly wrap: Suns, Lions go down; spirited Inclusion Carnival finish
THIS week in Queensland football was highlighted by the efforts of Queensland’s squad in the National Inclusion Carnival. Despite not registering a win in the second division, the team fought hard to represent their state with pride against the best in the country. Elsewhere, both AFL teams suffered losses while the Brisbane’s AFLW side notched […]
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 […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
WITH a new TAC Cup Girls premier and the future of the AFLW on show, it was a weekend to sit back and enjoy what looks to be an enjoyable few years as women’s football continues to go from strength to strength. Geelong Falcons win inaugural Grand Final Nothing is more memorable than a premiership […]
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 […]
The Number One: Part One
NUMBER One. The First. The Best. The Brightest; but is it all what it’s cracked up to be? So much is made of the first pick in the National Draft each year, in print, conversation and online they are dissected, combed over in the most minute way, but are we placing too much pressure […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Suns claim Q-Clash; QFL preseason kick-starts
THIS week in Queensland football saw the commencement of the Alpha Sport Preseason Cup, with teams from each pool competing in their first competitive run-around for the year. AFL Queensland finalised their elite umpiring academy squad, while the AFLW Lions were upset by Collingwood, and the Gold Coast Suns claimed preseason Q-Clash bragging rights in […]
Queensland weekly wrap: New opportunities open in thriving women’s football
A BUSY week in Queensland football has been dominated by the women’s game, with more exposure and a growing list of clubs highlighting the effect of the Brisbane Lions’ success in AFLW. QWFA changes This season will continue to see exponential growth in women’s AFL in Queensland, with an overhaul of the Queensland Women’s Football […]
