Junior Cobras start to Gel The under-20 lads withstood a spirited challenge from the older brigade, but showed them a clean pair of heels, running out comfortable winners more -->

Junior Cobras to take on all-comers If you feel like a game of summer footy, then come down to Westminster this Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Junior Cobras will take on anyone who shows up. Game starts at 10:30. more -->

International draftee is the first from the USA Draftee says AFL is the "coolest game in the world". more -->

Christchurch Bulldogs, They're-Champions-You'll-Agree Undefeated Bulldogs take all before them in a titanic struggle with courageous Cougars.
Christchurch bulldogs 11 6 72 defeated University Cougars 6 4 40 more -->

Under 20 Campaign starts -Today The team that will take our aspiring champions to Wellington to compete in the U-20 NPC has been named. Congratulations to newly appointed coach, Dave De Cuevas, incumbent manager Alan Harding and General Assistant, Matt Lawson. more -->

Cougars and Bulldogs march into Grand Final History was made on November 14th 2009, when the Bulldogs and Cougars qualified for their first ever Grand Final clash. more -->

Round 10 wrap Cougars "no show' kicks up a storm

Bulldogs no prey for Eagles more -->

Penultimate round no surprise to punters The Bulldogs continue their dominance over a gallant Cougars

Blues too strong for improving Eagles more -->

Round 8 sees player numbers swell Despite 30+ players on a tour of duty at the NPC, the CAFL was able to muster 4-fully manned teams for the round 8 clashes. Thanks to all team officials for supporting the round. more -->

Thank you NZCT We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the NZCT for our NPC campaign in Auckland. Through their support, almost the entire cost of airfares to the tournament have been met. more -->

Round 7 Action The Bulldogs maintain their winning streak with a last quarter blow out against the fading Eagles.
The Cougars hold onto second place with a comfortable win over the Blues
The Riot sweep into town but are deflated by Canterbury Cobras more -->

New umpiring appointment Geoff Thomas has been apointed to the role of Umpire Co-ordinator. The CAFL commiittee wecomes Geoff into this newly created role more -->

Stratco season enters the second half-at Westminster First quarter blitz by Blues keeps the Eagles at bay.

Bulldogs withstand Cougar challenge. more -->

AFL Canterbury goes on the road Home town boys fail to fire against Cougars. Under-manned Blues stretch Bulldogs more -->

Round 4 sees Cougars turn the table against Blues. The Bulldogs keep marching on and over the Eagles Three weeks is a long time in "footy" as was shown by the 19-goal turn around in the contest between the Blues and Cougars at Northwood Park. The Cougars set up the win with a 6-goal blitz in the second term. see Results/fixtures for details. more -->

Millennial banner: EAGLES DEFEAT BLUES History was made on Saturday 19th September 2009 when the Eagles finally came of age to knock off the reigning premiers. No one present will forget the elation in the Eagle nest after their historic win
See Fixture/Results for details
Bulldogs survive Cougar arsenal and launch their counter offensive.
See Fixture/Results for details more -->

Scoreboard operator/time keeper required Our intrepid photographer, Steve Nolan, would like the freedom to walk the boundary line in search of the best shots, so we are looking for persons interested in supporting him in his important role as assistant time keeper and scoreboard operator more -->

Fixture set for 2009 season The 2009 fixture sees our season stretched to 10-weeks of games for premiership points followed by a two week finals campaign. more -->

New committee takes the reins The 2009 committee welcomes some new blood. Congratulations to Jared Kilday, Andrew the Eagle and Alex Devereux who join as Committee members for the first time, replacing Ben Gadsby, josh Allen and Lachlan Keating. CEO of Westminster, Eddie Cropley joins as a non club-affiliated member. more -->

Mainland Foundation supports the Junior Cobras The Junior Cobras will be looking good in their new uniforms at the upcoming NPC thanks to a generous donation from the Mainland Foundation. more -->

Casual Employment Opportunity AFL New Zealand seeks persons interested in teaching AFL to primary aged school children in the Christchurch area. The sessions involve after-school progams and run for 8-weeks more -->

Stratco signs on as Naming Rights Sponsor Stratco has signed on as Naming Rights Sponsor for 2008 & 2009 more -->

U-20 NPC a turning point for AFL in New Zealand Take a look at the link below on the NZAFL website

http://www.nzafl.co.nz/News/Thepathwaytosuccess/tabid/299/Default.aspx more -->

Modified rules for Kiwikick This is a useful resource for those involved in introducing primary and intermediate age children to AFL. Copy it into your browser.

http://www.nzafl.co.nz/Portals/0/AFL%20Auskick%202009%20Manual%20Sec%202.pdf more -->

Christchurch City Council supports Under 20 NPC The Christchurch City Council has made a generous donation to assist with the running of the upcoming Under 20 national Provincial Championships. more -->

Umpires to get tough on back chat. Arguing with the umpire is plain dumb. Afterall, they are only human. more -->

Thanks Canterbury Community Trust! The Canterbury Community Trust has donated money to assist with the purchase of goal posts and to continue their valuable support of junior development in the Canterbury region. more -->