Casual Administrative Assistant AFL Darling Downs The AFL DARLING DOWNS Junior and Senior Leagues are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and professional team member to join the AFL DARLING DOWNS Administrative team for season 2010 more -->

Invitation to all Under 16 Players The 2010 Under 16 Darling Downs Demons Representative trialing period starts next Monday 8th Feb.

If your in the under 16 age bracket and want to trial for this squad read more. more -->

AFL Office Closed over Christmas The AFL Queensland Darling Downs office will be closed over the Holiday season, read more.

From all of the boys at AFLQ Darling Downs house, have a safe and joyous Christmas break and a happy New Year more -->

Darling Downs Helps AFL Participation to Soar in Queensland The AFL has released the participation figures for the 2009 season with Queensland breaking the 100,000 mark for the first time. more -->

AUSSIE RULES TO TAKE OVER VALLEY IN 2010 After a 15 year absence from the AFL Darling Downs Premiership season, the Lockyer Valley are looking at a much anticipated come back, to the 2010 Allied Pickford Cup more -->

Youth Girls Cup Wrap Up During the day spectators witnessed game after game of hard, tough and physical football

Also a huge thank you to all of the participating schools and teachers, with out your involvement the day would not have been such a success more -->

Darling Downs AGM for both Leagues Get along to the AGM Saturday 21st November, have your say! more -->

Kevin Sheedy to host Level 2 Kevin Sheedy headlines a host of highly credentialed coaches presenting at the Level 2 AFL Coaching Course run by AFL Queensland on Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of November. Read more. more -->

Your World of Fun in Term 4 Check out where your nearest NAB AFL Auskick centre is in term 4

You’ll learn the skills of the game through appropriately modified activities and rules, play football in a fun and safe environment and make plenty of new friends too! more -->

Allied Pickford Premiers 2009 Coolaroo FC Coolaroo reversed last years result, to out play the South Toowoomba Bombers to become the 2009 Allied Pickford Premiers, 10.13 (73) to 5.9 (39) more -->

Wayne Waltisbuhl – Umpires Coach of the Year 2009 Darling Downs Regional Umpires Manager Wayne Waltisbuhl capped of a great season last night when he was named Queensland Umpires Coach of the Year at the Gabba function rooms during the Grogan Medal Vote count more -->

A WIN OVER VIOLENCE IS THE VICTORY JUNIOR FOOTY URGENTLY NEEDS IF ALCOHOL is seen as one of the major sources of street violence in our city, then an unhealthy focus on winning is a similar problem at junior level football. more -->

Crows Soar to First Ever Premiership!! The Darling Downs Crows have become the first ever regional team to win a Brisbane based U18 competition with a dramatic come from behind win against Alexandra Hills at Zillmere AFC on Sunday. more -->

Sugden Guides Crows to Grand Final The Darling Downs Crows have stormed into the 2010 U18 Division 2 North Grand Final with a gritty 21 point win over Nambour at Coorparoo on Sunday. more -->

2009 Holman Medalists Brendan Iles (Warwick Redbacks) and Jeff Neumann (Coolaroo) tied for this years Holman medal on 19 votes each through 18 rounds of football played during the regular season of the Allied Pickfords Cup more -->

Auskick goes Pink Such a positive turnout for this inaugural all female centre has the local AFLQ staff excited about the future of female participation in AFL on the Downs with plans already in place to capitalise on this interest in the sport more -->

Next Breed of AFL Super Stars The next breed of AFL superstars has been scouted from the recent U14 State Championships held at Surfers Paradise

Josh, Tye and Matt have been rewarded for many hours of hard work which started with pre season training way back in November 2008. more -->

Thumbs up for Super Clinic It was a cold start for the Development staff arriving at 6:30 in the morning to set up, however spirits were high and a fun day had just begun.

Overall the day ran very smoothly and fun was had by all. more -->

Senior AFL back in Dalby The University Cougars take on the Goondiwindi Hawks this weekend in the first senior AFL game played in Dalby for 3 years. more -->

Lions Prowl on Local Talent Both players were called into the Lions side after impressive starts to the season for the Toowoomba Crows U18’s and were part of a comprehensive 80 point thrashing over competition front runners Southport. more -->

2009 South Country U14 AFL Champions Congratulations to all players on their fantastic achievement and a very big thank you to the coaching staff in Jeff Neumann and Shaun Reardon and manager Robyn Rissman who did a terrific job with the group. more -->

Auskick a Big Hit in the Lockyer Valley The AFLQ Darling Downs staff didn’t quite know what to expect when promoting NAB AFL Auskick in the Gatton and Laidley communities in 2009.

but at this stage the future certainly looks promising". more -->

Trace set to lead Downs Side If ever there was a junior who summed up the spirit of Aussie Rules, Kingaroy Nanango Jet, Nathan Trace would have to be it. more -->

Spirit of the Game Attached is a great article published on the AFL webiste on 3:30 PM Fri 06 June, 2008 in relation to Coaching and the Spirit of the Laws. This aspect alone is paramount to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone! Read More. more -->

Rookie trainee of the year 2008 - and the winner is............ Jeff Neumann AFLQDD 2nd year trainee Jeff Neumann added another page to his already impressive AFL bio. last Thursday night when he was named as the Sportsready Rookie trainee of the year. Read More. more -->

AFLQ DO Dustin Wilson - moving into new role AFL Development Officer Dustin Wilson will finish up his employemnt with AFL Queensland on next Thursday 9th April.

Dusty dedication to his role over the last 3 years with AFL Queensland has been second to none and he will be sorely missed by all!! Read More. more -->

Lions Roar into Highfields On Tuesday 27th March 5 members of the 2009 Brisbane Lions squad made the trek out to Highfields AFC for a super clinic hosted by AFLQ. Read more. more -->