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Meet the top Queensland junior Aussie rules footballers of 2025.

UNCOVERED: Qld’s best junior Aussie rules footballers of 2025

The future of Aussie rules in Queensland is bright, with a wealth of junior talent emerging from every corner of the state. Explore our definitive list of standout young male and female players from 2025.

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Round 12 of the QAFL competiton. Broadbeach Cats v Palm Beach Lions at Subaru Oval. Jye Lockett kicking a goal. 24 June 2023 Mermaid Waters Picture by Richard Gosling

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Lockett name returns to North Ballarat

The nephew of an AFL legend is set to return to Victoria next season after signing on with a powerhouse country club as he prepares to depart Queensland.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Sam Day of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on April 17, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Sam Day set to return to Gold Coast for 2026

After announcing his retirement from the AFL, former Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns forward Sam Day is set to return to the Glitter Strip in 2026. See which club he is set to play for here.

Artist impression of the Southport Sharks masterplan which would see stadiums, three towers and more built. Picture: Supplied

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Sharks unveil huge new stadium, $500m mega development

Southport Sharks has unveiled plans for a near-21,000-seat stadium and three residential towers in a massive redevelopment that could reshape the Gold Coast’s sporting landscape.

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Southport assistant coach Matt Primus chats to the players during the Sharks Round 1 NEAFL win over Redland. Picture credit: TJ Yelds, NEAFL.

‘Ready to go’: Southport Sharks deep dive ahead of 2025 VFL season

New Southport Sharks VFL head coach Matt Primus breaks down the key off-season recruits, rising stars and goals for the 2025 season.

Burleigh Bombers captain Paddy Turner and Coolangatta Blues captain Ned Lanyon ready to play off for the Paul Fowles Cup at Burleigh Bombers Football Club. Picture Glenn Hampson

REVEALED: Players to watch as rivals face-off for Paul Fowles Cup

A Burleigh Bombers legend is set to be honoured on Anzac Day when Burleigh and Coolangatta face-off for the Paul Fowles Cup. Check out the players to watch from both teams here.

QAFLW grand final preview

REVEALED: Stars to watch on QAFLW grand final day

The state’s top women’s footy players are set to battle it out for the QAFLW senior and reserve grade premierships this weekend. Each grand final coach has revealed the keys to victory, the players set to star and more ahead of this Sunday’s deciders. Details inside.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Rhianna Ingram of the Suns kicks the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Girls Round 04 match between Eastern Ranges and Gold Coast Suns Academy at Box Hill City Oval on May 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

AFLW Draft Watch: Inside word on U18 Girls Suns Academy squad

With an eye on the 2025 and 2026 AFLW Drafts, we have analysed all the Gold Coast Suns AFLW draft prospects currently making their mark in the under-18 girls Suns Academy.

Bond University and Southport Sharks QAFLW players to watch

We reveal the players to watch in Gold Coast QAFLW derby

QAFLW powerhouses Southport Sharks and Bond University will face-off in the latest chapter of the Gold Coast rivalry. Check out the players to watch and keys to victory for both sides here.

Billi Hutton in a ruck contest for the Tweed Coast Tigers. Picture: Supplied.

REVEALED: Players to watch in QFA Div 2 South grand finals

As we prepare for this weekend’s QFA South Div 2 grand finals, every grand final coach has revealed the keys to victory and the players set to star this weekend.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Cooper Collins of the Suns kicks the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Round 05 match between Eastern Ranges and Gold Coast Suns Academy at Box Hill City Oval on May 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

AFL Draft watch: Inside word on U18 Suns Academy superstars

Gold Coast’s under-18 men’s academy is stacked with talented stars who are set to take the AFL world by storm in years to come. With the 2025 AFL Draft only a couple of months away, we profile every player in the Suns Academy.

Unsung heroes of the 2025 QAFL competition. Pictures: Highflyer Images, Facebook and Brooke Sleep Media.

Elite 26: Unsung heroes of QAFL finals charge

With the 2025 QAFL finals fast approaching, coaches and captains have lifted the lid on the players that have consistently flown under the radar but have been vital to their team’s top eight push.

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Matt Hammelmann of the Redland Victoria Point Sharks during the 2025 QAFL grand final. Picture: Highflyer Images

NAMED: Best players from QAFL grand final day

We reveal the stars of QAFL grand final day including a former Brisbane Lions forward who booted a stunning nine goals. Details inside.

2025 QAFLW grand final best on ground Sunny Lappin. Picture: AFL Queensland

REVEALED: Best players from QFA/QAFLW grand finals

It was an action packed weekend of footy with some of the Gold Coast’s best Aussie rules players battling it out for premiership glory. See who we rated as the best players in the QFA Div 2 South and QAFLW grand finals this weekend.

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