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Sat, April 28: Div 3 games cancelled (Oval 7 closed due to rain)

barryw — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:20:01 +0000

Due to heavy rain overnight, Oval 7 has been closed. Today’s games against Calamvale have been cancelled.

UQAFC Red Lions Nominated for Hulbert Bursary Award

Scott Young — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:38:24 +0000

May 12th 2012 sees the UQ Sport Club and Sports Awards evening held at the UQ Campus. The Red Lions are honoured to be nominated for the Hulbert Bursary Award which recognises clubs who have made significant gains on and off the field during the award period. The evening also recognises scholarship holders and exceptional individual performances from the clubs that form the UQ Sport family.

Please follow this link for information about the Hulbert Bursary Award.

Footy Frenzy at UQAFC

Scott Young — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:52:44 +0000

Over the weekend just passed, over 20 AFL teams have competed on Oval 7 alone, with 6 UQAFC teams in action and 14 UQ College teams competing. With so many players wanting to become a UQAFC Red Lion, Friday evening saw the unofficial “Fighting Fifths” turn up at Collingwood Park football club to play their second friendly against the local Div 4 side who preferred a practice game against our lads instead of their scheduled bye. A full UQ squad went down by a few goals to the CP Power lads who turned on a spectacular evening for the boys, even coaching some of those new to the game in the finer points of play during each quarter. Thanks to the Collingwood Park club for a great evening and thanks to Pete Rosengren for his efforts in organising these games.

Saturday saw the elite UQAFC Div 2 Seniors and Reserves at home to take on arch rivals Yeronga South Brisbane. The Ressies were certainly up and running to claim a comfortable win in a dominant display with the Seniors kicking a goal in the last minute to get ahead against their Oval 7 nemesis, only to have the ball go square to square for Yeronga to goal and deny the Seniors a last gasp win. The depth of talent in the senior sides is at a new level this year following a solid preseason, the leadership of senior coach Tim MacKinley and an injection of quality footballers over the summer.

On Sunday morning, 7 of the residential colleges on campus played round robin fixtures in the first ever AFL tournament as part of the Inter College Cup for 2012. AFL has not featured as a competitive sport previously in the ICC program with the Red Lions delighted to host this year’s event. Sunday afternoon saw our gallant U18 UQ Bulldogs face a strong Yeronga outfit after their debut game last weekend in the slush against Alex Hills. Despite losing key players to injuries the boys manned up all afternoon and look forward to a well earned week off this Sunday.

The biggest news of the weekend though happened Friday evening at Oval 7. More than 140 players from 7 college squads arrived to compete in the very first round robin AFL 9’s tournament at UQAFC’s hallowed turf at Oval 7. After three hours of soaring pack marks, bone crunching tackles, towering punts, blistering runs and a lot of laughs, all agreed it was the most fun they had enjoyed for a while. The most amazing sight? All 140 players were young ladies from the colleges on campus. Thanks to Waz, Justin Long, Prof Ross Barnard, Bing, Dan Cohen and Flash Gordon for their assistance over the busy weekend.

Next season is already looming as another year of firsts for the Red Lions with plans for an additional senior men’s side and the very first UQAFC Women’s XVIII to enter the SEQAFL Women’s competition.

We look forward to seeing you all at the club again soon.

Peter ‘Red’ Herring
President UQAFC

Round 1 Details: Saturday, March 24

barryw — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:30:51 +0000

The new season is upon, although the Division 2 sides will need to wait another week as they have a Bye in Round 1.

Division 3 kicks off with an away game against Logan at Tansey Park, located on Tansey Drive, Tanah Merah. Reserves start at midday, and the Seniors at 2.15pm.

Market Day a Huge Success for UQAFC

Scott Young — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:13:40 +0000

UQ Market Day 2012 has been a major success for the UQAFC Red Lions. Attracting students to play AFL for one of the fastest growing clubs within the South-East Queensland region is fundamental to the club’s long term goals. A terrific turn out of current players from across the club worked hard all day to answer the questions of fresh new faces to the campus eager to play.

Over 50 students expressed their interest in being able to train and play for the Red Lions this year. Experienced players from all over Australia including North and Central Queensland, Victoria, South and Western Australia are looking to join the club. Local players also have decided to join the Red Lions to coincide with their studies at UQ. In a massive vote of confidence for the club’s plans for the future of AFL on campus, over 30 Under 18 players have shown keen interest in representing the University of Queensland AFC.

And it’s not just about the boys. With the great assistance of Anna O’Keefe, the club has been approached by 15 ladies expressing interest in starting a Red Lions Ladies team. Following the success of many of the other Tier 1 clubs on campus, the club recognizes the addition of a ladies side to compete in the local Brisbane competition is well overdue and an important opportunity for UQ students. Congratulations to Anna and the team for their efforts today.

The UQAFC’s success today is due to the tireless work of the club’s volunteers. A massive thanks to players Anthony Newberry, Hugh Milikan, Jimmy Day, Ross Wilkinson, Sean Maxwell, Sean Powyer, Alex Foulstone, Nick Foxcroft, Micheal Stewart, Prof Ross Barnard and Coaches Tim MacKinley and Quentin Johnson for their dedication and time to help out the club today. Warren J. Derrick has been fundamental in making the day a success. Many thanks to Waz for his efforts in preparing for the day, setting up the stall and recording the action.

Peter Herring
President UQAFC

2012 Team Rules and Strategy Session, Saturday 4th February

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:22:55 +0000

Hello 2012 Players,

There is a planning, team rules and strategy session this Saturday the 4^th of February at Freer’s gym from 10am. This is an essential session for you to attend where we hope many of your questions will be answered about training, game days and selection (and plenty more).

We look forward to seeing you all there followed by a great afternoon and evening at the Committee drinks at The Elephant & Wheelbarrow from 4pm.

Regards,

The Coaching staff 2012

Pre Season Training Camp Details

Scott Young — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:01:42 +0000

Training Camp,

All right lads here we go:-
When: This Friday, Sat and Sunday
Where: Tallebuggera Sport and Rec Facility – Gold Coast Highway Tallebuggera
What to bring: Pillow, sleeping bag, togs, towel, training clothes, casual clothes and water bottle
How much: approx $40 payable when you get down.
Session times: Friday     6.30pm – 8pm
                      Saturday 8am – 9.30am
                                    12pm – 1.30pm
                                    4pm – 5.30pm
                       Sunday   7am – 9am
All sessions will be a mixture of fitness and skill work – all in and around the facility.
Accomodation: the centre has been completly rebuilt over the last 5 years. The facilitlies are modern and we will be housed in adjacent units sleeping 6. We have assigned accomodation rooms – schedule will be up on walls of units when you get there.
Meals : pretty relaxed and your own responsibility fri/sat night dinner will probably be Talle Surf Club next door
There are plenty of places to grab a bite in and around Burleigh Heads.
If anyone needs a lift down could they post here and I am sure we can car pool to get people down and back.
44 guys are coming. It is not too late to come if you wish – if you just want to come for Sat sessions etc then would love to see you – great way for you to meet a whole bunch of other guys at the Club.
Any queries please buzz me on 0412 288544.\
Rosy

Denver Broncos Australian Rules Football Scholarship

Scott Young — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:35:58 +0000

My name is Andy Vanica, and I am a member of the Denver Bulldogs Australian Rules Football club (www.denverbulldogs.com), which is part of the USAFL (www.usafl.com).

The Denver Bulldogs are looking to host 1 or 2 players for our season (May to October). We provide housing and part-time work. Please take a look at the guidelines in the attached document and circulate to anyone who may be interested. It is a great opportunity to spend time in the United States and travel.

The Denver Bulldogs are the most successful USAFL club with 8 premierships for the men and 2 for the women. You will be joining the reigning USAFL champions should you make the trip to Denver!

Please note the 21 years old age minimum.
Denver Bulldogs Scholarship Guidelines 2012.pdf

Direct inquiries to Max Eckstein (president@denverbulldogs.com).

Andy Vanica
Denver Bulldogs Australian Rules Football Club
www.denverbulldogs.com

The Passing of Red Lions Life Member, Martin Bennett

barryw — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:02:03 +0000

UQAFC is sad to advise that Life Member, Martin Bennett, passed away on Tuesday, October 11.

Martin suffered a massive stroke last week and had been in a critical condition in the PA hospital in Brisbane since. His condition deteriorated and Martin lost his fight for life late Tuesday.

Martin was great contributor over many years and his passion for the club, his bright cheerful smile and trusted camera will be sadly missed at the Red Lions den.

We wish to offer our sincere condolences to all of Martin’s family.

2012 UQAFC Scholarships

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:40:10 +0000

THE UQAFC Red Lions are proud to offer 2 x Australian Rules Scholarships for the State Association Division 1 2012 season.
Applications will close on October 31st 2011 for all players that are attending The University of Queensland in 2012.

UQAFC AFL SCHOLARSHIPS