Cutters face another key test There are few harder jobs in football than picking up your side after they have been flogged by nearly 200 points the week before.

Welcome to the world of South Cairns coach Robbie Douglas.

After suffering an exodus of senior personnel in the summer, the Cutters have gone from AFL Cairns grand finalists to wooden-spooners in the space of a year. more -->

South Cairns Football Club seeking Senior & Reserve Grade Coaches for 2011 season. South Cairns Football Clubs is currently seeking applications for Senior and Reserve Grade Coaches for the 2011 season more -->

Tigers claw on to hope of avoiding September mourn They might only have a mathematical chance of figuring in finals series, but for North Cairns that possibility is enough to give them September purpose for the rest of the season.
The Tigers kept their slim chances of making the AFL Cairns top four alive with a vital 11.19-85 to 8.6-54 victory over the Cairns City Cobras at Watsons Oval on Saturday. more -->

Hawks get mojo back The Manunda Hawks reminded everyone in the AFL Cairns competition, not least of all themselves, what they were capable of by thumping Centrals Trinity Beach by 108 points at Crathern Oval on Saturday.

Hawks’ 21.20 (146) to 4.14 (38) victory was the perfect response to their disappointing showing against reigning premiers Cairns Saints last week and keeps alive their hopes of a top-two finish more -->

Cazalys pushed as elite sports venue AFL Cairns believes it will take $15 million to upgrade Cazalys and turn it into an elite-level stadium capable of hosting national and international sporting events on a regular basis.

After Saturday’s successful hosting of the VFL match between the Gold Coast and Bendigo, which attracted a crowd of 3500 to Cazalys, AFL Cairns’ next goal is to bring a regular-season AFL fixture to the ground. more -->

Jack eyes AFL big stage Give him six years and a growth spurt and Jack Bowes might be another Cairns footballer to crack the ranks of the AFL.

The 12-year-old is heading in the right direction after winning his first Queensland jumper at the state schoolboy titles in Cairns last month more -->

Saints come out on top Cairns Saints have retained third spot on the AFL Cairns ladder after winning a spiteful encounter against the Manunda Hawks by 34 points at Cazalys last night. more -->

Cazalys as good as Gold for Coast club After the perfect result in from a strong crowd on a perfect day for football, Gold Coast chief executive Travis Auld believes his club has every reason to play another game at Cazalys.

AFL Cairns wants to build a strong relationship with the Gold Coast and Auld thought Saturday’s VFL match was a promising start to their union. more -->

Dixon leads fightback, Zac seals triumph EVERY footballer dreams of winning a game with a kick after the final ­siren, but few get the opportunity.

Zac Smith had his chance on Saturday and made no mistake.

A 40m kick from the Gold Coast ruckman had just enough elevation to make it across the point line and give the Gold Coast a dramatic 13.12 (90) to 13.11 (89) victory over the Bendigo Bombers at Cazlays more -->

Charlie Dixon pumped for Gold Coast AFL visit He is probably a bit biased but Cairns native Charlie Dixon would love it if Cazalys becomes a home away from home for new AFL franchise the Gold Coast.


Dixon has been named at centre-half forward for the Gold Coast ahead of their VFL match against the Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys tomorrow. more -->

Saints bid to end rocky spell Cairns Saints AFL Cairns title defence is starting to look like a Rocky movie.
The reigning premiers are three quarters of the way through their fight and look a bit tenderised after absorbing some heavy hits.
But anyone who has watched Saints the past two season know there is going to be that moment when they start hitting back. more -->

In the Hunt Karmichael Hunt's on-again, off-again VFL appearance in Cairns is on again after a ''very effusive father'' prompted a change of heart from Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna.

McKenna had decided to rest his star recruit from Saturday’s game between the Gold Coast and Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys despite Hunt’s eagerness to continue his Aussie rules education in the Far North. more -->

Huge crowd expected AFL Cairns president Gary Young owes Gordon Dixon a carton or six for the big crowd that will likely turn up to watch Gold Coast play the Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys on Saturday.

AFL Cairns vice-president Dixon, whose son Charlie plays for the Gold Coast, helped persuade Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna to give high-profile recruit Karmichael Hunt game time after originally planning to rest the form more -->

Level AFL field for women TOP-LEVEL goal umpire Luke Walker has backed calls for women to one day become field umpires in the AFL.


Walker was at Cazalys yesterday to run a practical session with the AFL Cairns Umpires Association and talk about his experiences officiating in the AFL. more -->

Hawks get over wounded Tigers September desperation arrived two months early at Cazalys on Friday night when the Manunda Hawks battled back from 24 points down in the last quarter to beat North Cairns.


The Hawks’ 18.14 (122) to 16.12 (108) victory has given the club some breathing space in fourth spot on the AFL Cairns ladder, with the Tigers now two wins off in fifth more -->

Hunt to sit out Cairns Match Prized Gold Coast recruit Karmichael Hunt will be a spectator in the stands when his side play the Bendigo Bombers in their VFL match at ­Cazalys on Saturday.

Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna yesterday confirmed the former Broncos fullback would be given a break from playing duties after making three appearances for his new club more -->

Big crowd can score AFL date AFL Cairns President Gary Young believes a big crowd at next Saturday's VFL match between the Gold Coast and Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys will help the city secure an AFL fixture next season. more -->

Tigers on finals prowl Earlier in the season, suggesting North Cairns could play finals footy seemed as likely as Julia Gillard running the country before the next election. more -->

Crocs snap, their rivals crack and Viola just loves it When Andy Viola retook the Port Douglas coaching job earlier this season for the first time since 2006, one of his priorities was to help the Crocs will back respect from rival clubs.
After 12 rounds it is safe to say Voila had accomplished his mission..and the some.
The Crocs handed out another thrashing on Saturday, this time to reigning AFL Cairns premiers Cairns Saints at Griffiths Park. more -->

Bulldogs bite hard in CAFL Centrals Trinity Beach made sure the September prospects of Cairns City Cobras were as gloomy as the weather on Saturday by convincingly beating the home side at Holloways Beach.

The Bulldogs cruised to a 17.11 (133) to 9.10 (64) victory, cementing second spot on the AFL Cairns ladder and leaving Cobras an almost irretrievable 12 points adrift of the top four more -->

Port powers on over gallant young Hawks Port Douglas proved their AFL Cairns premiership worth on Saturday but the same time uncovered a contender that could cause a few September worries.
While they had an inaccurate afternoon in front of the sticks, the Crocs were pushed as hard as they have been all season nu the Manunda Hawks before prevailing 1.23-101 to 10.12-72 at Cazalys. more -->

Victory now hasTigers eyeing top-four place North Cairns announced themselves as top tour contenders in the loudest way possible on Saturday by beating reigning AFL Cairns premiers Cairns Saints at Watsons Oval.
In undoubtedly their most important result of the season, the Tigers moved within four points of the top tour with an impressive 15.9-99 to 11.10-76 victory. more -->

Racial Vilification Website Story AFLQ chief executive Richard Griffiths reminds all clubs and associations of their Racial and Religious Vilification Policy responsibilities. more -->

AFL Cairns aims for strong Gold Coast link If you fill it, they will come. more -->

Tigers still on finals prowl North Cairns coach Wes Lord knows his side will spend September sitting in the grandstands if they suffer too many more losses this season.

The tigers sit fifth on the AFL Cairns ladder after 11 rounds, two wins behind the fourth placed Manunda Hawks. more -->

Great Value Corporate Packages Available for Gold Coast v Bendigo Bombers VFL Match - Saturday, 17 July 2010 AFL Cairns and Cazalys Cairns are offering terrific opportunities for the corporate sector for the VFL clash between the AFL's newest team, Gold Coast Football Club and Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday, 17 July 2010. more -->

Gold Coast v Bendigo Bombers - Saturday, 17 July 2010 - Tickets on sale AFL Cairns is proud to be hosting the AFL’s newest team, the Gold Coast Football Club, in their VFL match against the Bendigo Bombers at Cazalys Stadium at 12noon on Saturday, 17 July 2010 and tickets are now on sale at Cazalys Social Club. more -->

Crocs and Tigers in the attack The Port Douglas juggernaut gathered more momentum on Saturday, with the Cairns City Cobras the latest side flattened by the undefeated AFL Cairns ladder leaders.
It was cane toad versus truck tyre in the tourist paradise as the Crocs produced arguably their most ruthless performance of the season to win 28.11-179 to 5.5-35.
Sam Boxall was the biggest contributor to the Crocs imposing score. more -->

Bulldogs grind out tough win IT was a grind long and hard enough to carve a trench through the middle of Crathern Oval, but Centrals Trinity Beach were happy to shelve flair in Saturday's win against Cairns Saints.

The Bulldogs beat the reigning
AFL Cairns premiers 13.18 (96) to 11.11 (77) in a performance that emphasised the club’s values of grit and
determination. more -->

Cairns provide magnificent seven to state squad Cairns will contribute seven players to the Queensland squad that will play top division of Australian Country Football championships for the first time in Canberra next month.
Kane Richter, Matt Walsh, Mark Kennedy, Evan Hocking, Paul Minchington, Lukas Ehlich and Trent Nesbitt made the cut despite Cairns loss to the Country Stockmen in Brisbane on Saturday. more -->

Time on side of Centrals If three weeks is a long time in football then three weeks is an eternity.
Centrals Trinity Beach Coach Mick Seymour has had close to a month to prepare his side for their AFL Cairns clash against the Cairns Saints at Crathern Oval tomorrow.
The game the Bulldogs played was in May and ended in a 31 point loss against the Manunda Hawks. more -->

7 named in Queensland Country Squad AFL Cairns is again looking like being well represented at the Australian Country Championships, this year being played in Canberra, with Queensland Country competing in Division 1 after taking out the Division 2 Title in 2008 in Shepparton, Victoria. 7 AFL Cairns players were named in the 30 man squad yesterday in Brisbane after the Country Stockman v Cairns Representative Game. more -->

Stockman too strong for Cairns The Country Stockman defeated Cairns by 50 points at Coorparoo Oval in their 2010 Representative Game. more -->

Cairns crew ready to whip Stockmen AFL Cairns representative coach Mark Kennedy believes his side has the talent and balance to beat the Country Stockmen in Brisbane this weekend.

Kennedy and his coaching staff finalised their 22-man team earlier this week and will complete one more training session tonight at Cazalys before flying out tomorrow for Saturday’s match. more -->

2010 AFL Cairns Senior Representative Team Announced AFL Cairns is pleased to announce the 2010 Representative Team to travel to Brisbane to take on the Country Stockman this Saturday, 12th June 2010 at Coorparoo Oval at 2:00pm. more -->

Consistency is the key for Cobras YOU can buy just about anything on the internet, but anyone with a box of consistency for sale might find a buyer in Steve Diehm.

The Cairns City Cobras captain is frustrated by his team’s fluctuating form this season. more -->

Cairns is running for VFL date with Hunt AFL Cairns president Gary Young remains optimistic star recruit Karmichael Hunt will be named in the Gold Coast side to play the Bendigo Bombers in next month's VFL match in Cairns.

Hunt took part in his first training session with the Gold Coast yesterday, joining Far North recruits Charlie Dixon, Rex Liddy and Lewis Moss on the park. more -->

Victory puts top four in eye of the Tigers North Cairns have moved within sight of an AFL Cairns top-four spot after recording an important 53-point victory over Cairns City Cobras at Holloways Beach on Saturday.

Still hurting from their six-point loss to Cobras in Round 2, the Tigers inflicted their own pain by recovering from a 20-point deficit at halftime to win 18.18 (126) to 11.7 (73). more -->

Early Cobras venom stops fightback from Souths Cairns City Cobras might keep some of the city’s physios busy for the next week after their torrid encounter with Souths at Fretwell Park on Saturday.

Cobras beat the AFL Cairns bottom-placed team 18.17 (125) to 15.19 (99) after leading by eight goals at quarter time. more -->

Saints bounce back The best response to a heavy loss is a good win and it was hard to ignore what Cairns Saints had to say at Griffiths Park on Saturday.

The AFL Cairns premiers bounced back from their thrashing by Port Douglas the week before to beat a young Manunda Hawks outfit 19.16 (130) to 13.9 (87).

The victory was especially satisfying considering Saints lost to Hawks by 12 points in round one at Cazalys. more -->

Cairns trio get state call-up Three Cairns footballers have made the Queensland under 16 AFL squad after starring for the Country Kookaburras during the state titles in Brisbane this month.

Key-position players Jermaine Wardle (Hawks), Frazer Eaton (Port Douglas) and midfielder Lachlan Pearson (Centrals) cracked the 30 man squad along with two other Kookaburras’ footballers. more -->

Position Vacant - AFL Cairns Umpiring Development Manager AFL Cairns is currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the full-time position of Umpiring Development Manager. more -->

Crocs take favourites tag with 85 point thrashing of Saints It is not often the words “thrashing” and Cairns Saints are used in the same sentence but there is no other way of describing what Port Douglas did to the AFL Cairns premiers on Saturday.

Whether they want the tag or not, the Crocs are now the outright premiership favourites after thrashing Saints 26.19 (166) to 12.9 (81) in the tourist town. more -->

Centrals kick away to win His side ended up winning by 53 points, but Centrals Trinity Beach coach Mick Seymour knows Saturday's victory over Cairns City Cobras at Holloways Beach was anything but comfortable.

The Bulldogs mentor asked his players for a special effort in the final quarter with Cobras trailing by 13 points at the last break. more -->

AFL clubs clamour for Harbrow THE Western Bulldogs are gearing up for a major battle to keep the services of in-demand Cairns product Jarrod Harbrow as other AFL clubs circle the emerging star.

The 21-year-old’s deal with the Bulldogs expires at the end of the year and there is speculation the key defender could command more than $400,000 if he was to link with the new Gold Coast franchise.

A contract with the Gold Coast, which enters the AFL next year, would be more than double Harbrow’s current deal at the Bulldogs. more -->

Port Douglas Crocs roll prize scalp Coaches are fussy at the best of times, but Port Douglas mentor Andy Viola had trouble finding fault with his side's 73-point thrashing of Centrals Trinity Beach at Crathern Oval on Saturday.

The AFL Cairns ladder-leaders looked every bit like the competition benchmarks, as they have been labelled by opposition coaches, on their way to a comfortable 20.12 (132) to 9.5 (59) victory. more -->

Crocs Spot of brilliance Trying to find a weakness in the Port Douglas line up is like counting the freckles on Cameron Lions body- a long arduous process that ultimately leaves you with a migraine.

But that was the task Centrals Trinity Beach coach Mick Seymour faced at training this week while preparing his players for their clash against the crocs at Crathern Park on Saturday. more -->

Crocs crunch Hawks THAT loud bang heard echoing around AFL Cairns footy grounds on Saturday was a warning shot fired by ladder leader Port Douglas.

After finishing well out of finals contention last year, the Crocs revealed their 2010 title credentials with a 29.12 (186) to 5.7 (37) thrashing of top-four hope Manunda Hawks. more -->

Saints throw down gauntlet It is not even May but Cairns Saints are already showing signs it will take a special effort to deny them a third straight AFL Cairns premiership.

Saints made the biggest statement of their title defence so far on Saturday, beating premiership contender Centrals Trinity Beach 13.15 (93) to 7.10 (52) at Crathern Oval. more -->

Centrals captain rates Saints as benchmark The captain's armband weighs heavily on some, but not Centrals Trinity Beach midfielder Ben James.

The 28-year-old relishes his leadership responsibilities at the Bulldogs and is honoured he is the man chosen by coach Mick Seymour to front the AFL Cairns club.

"Mick let me know about six or seven weeks before the season started he’d like me to be captain," James said more -->

Push for Gold Coast AFL to play in Cairns Cairns AFL is working hard to secure the city's first AFL home-and-away match with league newcomers Gold Coast early next year.

Cazalys Stadium is a contender to host at least one Gold Coast home game because the team's home, at Carrara Stadium, is being redeveloped and is not expected to be finished before May 2011. more -->

AFL Cairns' Hocking accepts capital call AFL Cairns umpires boss Ray Hocking will blow his last whistle in the Far North next month after accepting a new position in Canberra.

Hocking, who has been in Cairns for just over three years, will umpire his final match on May 15 before beginning his new role as general manager of ACT AFL club the Belconnen Magpies more -->

Hawks triumph over Cobras The Manunda Hawks showed an ominous blend of mettle and class on Saturday to beat a gutsy Cairns City Cobras by 33 points in their round-three AFL Cairns clash at Cazalys.

While the final score of 15.12 (102) to 11.3 (69) could be categorised as "convincing", Hawks coach Paul Griffiths might be tempted to file it under "made to work for it". more -->

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Saints' brothers in arms to fire flag shot One Walsh has been a big enough headache for Saints' rivals to ­contend with in the AFL Cairns competition, but two Walshes are shaping as a migraine.

Saints full-forward Matt Walsh will be reunited with younger brother Josh on the field for the first time in five years when they turn out against South Cairns at Griffiths Park tomorrow. more -->

Goal sneak Kreeck on the money A LATE Flurry if goals from Joel Kreeck helped Centrals Trinity Beach surge to a 12 point win over the Manunda Hawks at Crathern Oval on Saturday.
One of the smallest players in the AFL Cairns, Kreeck used his cunning in the final quarter to boot three consecutive majors and set up the 14.11(95) to 12.11(85) victory.
Bulldogs coach Mick Seymour said the nuggetty goal sneak was one of his side’s more -->

Patience will be key to Cobras success There is a new footy playing philosophy up at Holloways Beach and it is all about the rigours and rewards of patience.
The Cobras want nothing more than to become top four contenders in the AFL Cairns this season and are prepared to work for gradual improvement in an effort to sustain it through to September. more -->

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Young Lions head to AFL heartland The Cairns Lions under 17’s will travel to AFL heartland in Victoria today to test themselves against some of the code’s best emerging talent.
In what has become and annual trip, the Lions will take on representative sides from Essendon Districts Football League at Keilor (tonight) and Ballarat Football League in Sunbury (Saturday). more -->

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Talented Cairns duo rise to next AFL level TWO Cairns Australian rules footballers have been named in the Queensland Scorpions under-18 squad after starring for the Country Kookaburras at the state championships in Brisbane. more -->

Cobras stike early blow in top-four bid Cairns City Cobras gave their quest to become an AFL Cairns top-four contender a measure of validity in round one with a 25-point win over South Cairns on Saturday. more -->

Saints coach plays down AFL Cairns hype Cairns Saints are likely to start as hot favourites to win their third successive AFL Cairns premiership this season but coach James Coatsworth is desperate to keep a lid on expectations. more -->

Bulldogs grab silverware in perfect pre-season warm-up Centrals Trinity Beach coach Mick Seymour isn't getting carried away with his team's form despite a comprehensive win in the AFL pre-season grand final at Cazalys on Saturday.
The Bulldogs beat North Cairns 7.10 (52) to 4.6 (30) to claim their first silverware in several years. more -->

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Kookaburras Stun Gold Coast The U18 Queensland Kookaburras shocked the Gold Coast Stingrays at Southport on Friday night in their round 2 clash at the U18 Queensland State Championships after a five goal in five minutes burst saw the Kookaburras go from trailing by 11 points to leading by 14 when the final bell rang. more -->

Tigers keen after scraping the bottom Many Clubs claim pre-season competitions are meaningless but not North Cairns.

The AFL Cairns club has been through turmoil on and off the field in the recent years but has qualified for the pre-season grand final after winning one of its two games at Cazalys on Saturday more -->

2010 AFL Cairns Preseason Cup Competition Results Results from AFL Cairns 2010 Preseason Cup Competition on Saturday, 13th March 2010 at Cazalys Stadium more -->

Michael lines up for PNG Triple premiership player Mal Michael will make his international debut when he runs on for Papua New Guinea in AFL Cairns pre-season cup competition at Cazalys today. more -->

Young Lions earn country call-ups Conditions were wet and muddy at the AFL Queensland Country Championships in Rockhampton on Saturday but seven Cairns Lions under -18 footballers were given reasons to smile. more -->

Lions out to snare Country jumpers Cairns Lions under 18 coach Eddie Skiba expects a fierce battlle for Country Kookaburras spots at the AFL Queensland Country Championships in Rockhampton. more -->

Young Lions' Improvement Cairns Lions under 18 coach Eddie Skiba expects several of his players to put themselves into representative calculations at the AFL Queensland Country Championships in Rockhampton on Saturday. more -->

AFL Cairns chiefs aim to think outside the oval Brows will be furrowed and brains given a strudy workout when AFL Cairns runsa its annual review and planning meeting at Cazalys today. more -->

Gay resort backs Cairns AFL team What do a gay-friendly holiday resort and a Cairns AFL team have in common? more -->

Lions warm up in style THE Cairns Lions under-18 side overcame a slow start and searing heat to topple Townsville by 30 points at Holloways Beach on Saturday. more -->

Adelaide's loss is Far North's gain One of Port Adelaide's favourite sons has moved to Cairns and hopes to use the lessons he learned on the football field to help the Far North's business community. more -->

Twilight game holds hope for more night fixtures The lights at Cazalys will be given a workout this winter with AFL Cairns to trail twilight and noght football. more -->

Saints Marching On Despite losing significant playing ammunition from last season, new S Cairns Saints coach James Coatsworth believes his club will remain in the hunt for a third consective AFL Cairns premiership. more -->

PNG team to fly in for Preseason Cup Competition The AFL Cairns Preseason Cup will have an international flavour this season with the Papua New Guinea Mosquitoes to fly in for the competition in March. more -->

Hungry Tigers want the title Returning North Cairns coach Brett Oakley hopes a preseason commitment to fitness and new recuits will help the Tigers crack the AFL Cairns top four in 2010. more -->

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Coach plans to keep Hawks flying high New Manunda Hawks mentor Paul Griffiths plans to keep the club a finals contender as he starts his first coaching tenure in the AFL Cairns competition. more -->

Crocs turn back coaching clock Port Douglas has turned to the past to restore hope for the future by appointing 2005 premiership-winning coach Andy Viola to lead the club in next year's AFL Cairns competition. more -->

Beer bottles vintage times The eight-year reign of one of the Far North's most passionate sporting administrators will come to an end tonight.

AFL Cairns President Russell Beer will step doen from the position as the league's president tonight and will hand the reigns to managing director Gary Young. more -->