News Archives - AFL Cairns

Bendigo Bank Under 17 Cairns Lions Team Announcement

March 22, 2016

Congratulations to all players on their selection in the 2016 Bendigo Bank U17 Cairns Lions Team. This side will travel to Melbourne on Wednesday March 30 to play against sides from Riddle District Football League and Ballarat Football League as part of our Victorian Challenge.

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Bendigo Bank Under 16 Cairns Lions Training Squad Announcement:

March 15, 2016

Congratulations to the following players for their selection in the Bendigo Bank U16 Cairns Lions Training Squad:

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Under 17 Cairns Lions

March 10, 2016

Thanks to all Players involved with the Bendigo Bank Under 16 & Under 17 Cairns Lions training so far. The following players have been selected to continue in the training squad for the Under 17 Cairns Lions:

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Pyramid Power Season Launch, featuring Adam Goodes – Sunday, 6th March 2016; 3pm-5pm @ Power Park

February 24, 2016

Pyramid Power Football Club have extended an invitation to all Clubs (Juniors, Seniors & Women’s) to attend their Clubs Season Launch on Sunday, 6th March 2016 at Power Park (Maher Rd, Gordonvale), which will feature recently retired Sydney Swans and AFL Legend, Adam Goodes. Pyramid Power’s season launch will follow on from AFL Cairns Juniors Super 6’s-U15 (Round 1) at Power Park

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Saturday, 5th March 2016 - Cairns' Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation Course

December 04, 2015

Saturday, 5th March 2016 - Cairns' Level 1 AFL Coaching Accreditation Course

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Play AFL with AFL Cairns Juniors in 2016

January 25, 2016

Play AFL with your Local Junior AFL Club in 2016. In 2016, AFL Cairns Juniors will have the following grades: Super 6’s, U8, U9, U10, U11, U13, U15, Youth Girls, COLTS. What Jumper will you be wearing in 2016?

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Position Available Caretaker/Cleaner Live Onsite

February 16, 2016

AFL Cairns requires the services of a skilled individual to live onsite & conduct caretaking & cleaning duties at Cazalys Stadium & AFL Cairns Headquarters. Position description downloadable from article.

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Position Vacant - Match Day Managers

February 08, 2016

AFL Cairns is currently seeking Match Day Managers for the 2016 season. AFL Cairns Match Day Managers work in conjunction with the AFL Cairns Football Operations Manager, the AFL Cairns member Clubs and the AFL Cairns Umpires Association members to oversee the match day operations and administration of AFL Cairns match day to ensure they are conducted smoothly throughout the season.

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AFL Cairns 2016 Fixture

February 03, 2016

The 2016 AFL Cairns fixture has now been finalised with the season commencing on Saturday, 2nd April 2016. The competition returns to a 21 round season with Manunda Hawks returning to the Competition and in an exciting expansion, Pyramid Power joining AFL Cairns in Reserve Grade.

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2016 NAB AFL Auskick Registrations Open Now

February 02, 2016

NAB AFL Auskick is the AFL’s introductory program, for boys and girls, aged 5-12, and is run in a safe family orientated environment.

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AFL 9’s Term 1 2016 Competition

December 01, 2015

AFL Cairns will be running a Term 1 2016 AFL 9’s Competition on a Wednesday Night at Cazalys Stadium. AFL 9’s is the AFL's official social version of the game. It's a fast, fun, free-flowing game that involves 9 players on each team playing on a smaller field.

AFL Cairns is holding a ‘Come & Try’ Session on Wednesday, 27th January 2016 from 6pm @ Cazalys Stadium CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Summer Training a Hit

December 18, 2015

AFL Cairns’ summer development training program has got off to a sizzling start in more ways than one. It’s not just the weather that’s hot, the player turnout has reached over 100 and the program has a new sponsor – Pacific Toyota

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A League Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix this Saturday @ Cazalys Stadium

December 08, 2015

Hyundai A-League fixture Brisbane Roar take on Wellington Phoenix at Cazalys Stadium on this Saturday, gates open at 3.00pm for a 4.15pm kick off.

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We wont duck challenge, vow Drake

December 04, 2015

The harder they work now the better off they will be, say new North Cairns coach Iaon Drake.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFL CAIRNS

November 18, 2015

Events & Communications Manager – Fixed Term One (1) Year

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Marc Harbrow to coach Manunda Hawks after AFL Cairns suspension is lifted on the Cazalys-based club

November 10, 2015

MANUNDA have tasked one of their own with the job of rebuilding the suspended AFL Cairns club, junior and premiership player Marc Harbrow to coach the Hawks for at least the next two seasons.

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2015/2016 Pacific Toyota Summer Development Program

October 30, 2015

The Pacific Toyota Cairns Talent Program is for players born between 1998 and 2003 (turning 13+ in 2016) – Boys & Girls. The program is designed for AFL Cairns Youth Players who have aspirations of playing representative football or simply want to improve their own football and fitness. First Session will be Monday, 9th November 2015 4:30-5:45pm at Watsons Oval. For information, please click here.

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AFL Returns to Cairns in 2016

October 27, 2015

The AFL is pleased to announce a Toyota AFL Premiership Season match will occur at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns in the 2016 Season.

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Lions name two head coaches for 2016 AFL Cairns season

October 06, 2015

Cairns City Lions have wasted no time preparing for next season, appointing two playing coaches to run the Holloways Beach club.

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Saints win AFL Cairns premiership against South Cairns Cutters

September 22, 2015

A RAMPANT five goal opening set the tone before Saints held off Souths in a quality grand final that delivered on everything it promised.

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Annings patient wait

September 18, 2015

Matthew Anning says things have never seemed to fall his way. But he hopes a happy coincidence - the Souths veteran will play his 250th game for the club in tomorrow's grand final - is a sign of things to come

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AFL Cairns TV

September 17, 2015

AFL Cairns TV - Final Episode for 2015!

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Tom cuts out Saints

September 17, 2015

Crathern Medal winner tips Souths to wrap up premiership

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Two families, eight umpires in AFL Cairns system ahead of finals footy

September 17, 2015

THE dinner-table conversation topic would be footy, the problem is they are hardly ever there.

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South Cairns flyer Jack Marino confident ahead of AFL Cairns grand final against Saints

September 17, 2015

HE has got speed to burn but like any great power it is the ability to control it that has been most important for Souths’ Jack Marino.

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The Cairns Post AFL Cairns Team of the Year

September 14, 2015

They are the players fans come to watch. The teammates who are trusted. The go to guys when the game is on the line. Murray Wenzel in conjunction with AFL Cairns has put together the second annual Cairns Post Team of the Year. The honorary team will be presented with guernseys at tonight's presentation night.

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Preliminary Finals

September 11, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Preliminary Finals 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

September 11, 2015

AFL Cairns TV - tune in for all your weekly Footy News!

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Crocs out to gain from pain

September 10, 2015

Port Douglas coach Brad Cooper hopes Saturday's "wake up call" is acted on by his side, an upset loss to Souths forcing them into a blockbuster elimination final against rivals Saints this weekend.

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Souths catch Port comeback triumph

September 08, 2015

Defending champions and minor premiers Port Douglas were run down by Souths in an enthralling qualifying semi final at Cazalys on Saturday to set up a replay of last years decider in the preliminary final this weekend.

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Saints back six collar Bulldogs attacking effort

September 07, 2015

Saints back six steered them away from Semi Finals extinction but they will have to step it up a notch against Port Douglas this Saturday after the champions were rolled by Souths

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AFL Cairns TV

September 04, 2015

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Semi Finals

September 04, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Semi Finals 2015

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Top two colllide for a grand final berth

September 04, 2015

Souths coach Daniel Lock has allowed his players to use the pain of last seasons finals fade out as they wish, saying it has not been a topic on his whiteboard ahead of tomorrows qualifying semi final against Port Douglas

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Veterans lead the pack

September 03, 2015

Age and experience wont be on their side when Centrals Trinity Beach meet finals hardened Saints in Saturday's knockout semi final at Cazalys, and thats why Brian Duebridge's influence will be key

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FNQ U14s Final Team

September 03, 2015

Congratulations to the following players on being selected in the final team to represent FNQ in the 2015 U/14’s Queensland State Championships on the Sunshine Coast, from the 19th – 24th of September.

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AFL Cairns TV

August 28, 2015

AFL Cairns TV

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 18

August 28, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 18

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Haley's Flying Visit

August 28, 2015

A broken ankle put Charlie Haley's VFL plans on hold but the injury allowed him a chance to leave home for the first time

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Leaders Crocs Can Improve

August 28, 2015

They will finish the home and away season clear of second place, but Port Douglas are capable of more, according to coach Brad Cooper

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Escape a worry for Saints' ace Walsh, Striker Chapple hails Defence, Arnfield Rates Bulldogs

August 26, 2015

Monday Game

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Double Ton

August 26, 2015

Walsh, Chapple notch rare feat inside 10 minutes

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 17

August 21, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 17

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AFL Cairns TV

August 21, 2015

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AFL Cairns Juniors Grand Final Footy Record

August 21, 2015

AFL Cairns Juniors Grand Final Footy Record

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AFLCJ 2015 Grand Final Preview

August 20, 2015

AFL Cairns Juniors last day of the Season – 2015 Grand Final Day. We take a look back at how we got here!

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AFLCJ Presentation Night Winners for 2015

August 20, 2015

AFLCJ Presentation Night Winners for 2015

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Kickstart Trials for Youth Girls

August 19, 2015

AFL Queensland will be holding a selection trial for all Indigenous girls playing AFL aged 14-17yrs for the Queensland team for the Kickstart National Championships to be held in Darwin from Monday, 21st to Friday, 25th September 2015

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Cutters clinch a close one

August 18, 2015

A Paul Buller goal was the difference as Souths pipped Saints in a cracking contest at Cazalys, the two point win elevating Souths into second above Saints and going a long way to exorcising last year's demons

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Your feedback is important to us! AFL Premiership Match Cazalys Stadium

August 11, 2015

Please take a moment of your time to complete our AFL Premiership Match Cazalys Stadium Survey. It will take only two minutes of your time but will give AFL Cairns important information from networks and beyond in regards to what YOU want for your AFL Premiership Match at Cazalys Stadium. All surveys are anonymous and we very much appreciate your feedback, suggestions and comments!

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Crocs could death roll a decider played now

August 04, 2015

If the grand final was played today Port Douglas would win, according to North Cairns coach Dave Arnfield.

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Ewer demands Cutters deliver

August 04, 2015

Reigning Crathern Medalist Zac Ewer has implored his South Cairns teammates to find their "finals mentality" and avoid a repeat of last year's September fade after their big win over Cairns City Lions on Saturday.

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Bulldogs get sniff of finals prospect

August 04, 2015

They were pipped at the post but Centrals Trinity Beach will head into the bye weekend confident they are trending upwards in time for a proper crack at finals footy.

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 15

July 31, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 15

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AFL Cairns TV

July 31, 2015

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Harbrow will show support for Goodes on Saturday

July 31, 2015

SOUTH Cairns veteran Marc Harbrow has thrown his support behind under-fire AFL star Adam Goodes, saying he will “shake a leg” if he scores a goal against the Cairns City Lions this weekend.

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Walsh ‘mobbed’ as star makes 1000 milestone

July 27, 2015

ONE sharp lead back towards the middle of the ground to get some space between him and his opponent and, like so many times before, a teammate provided the perfect service to hit Matt Walsh right where he wanted it.

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AFL Cairns TV

July 25, 2015

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 14 2015

July 24, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 14 2015

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Saint Matt's big day out

July 24, 2015

Cairns Saints full-forward Matt Walsh needs four goals to make it a neat
1000 in the AFL Cairns competition. On the brink of an achievement that
has footy fans around the country watching with interest Walsh reflects on
where it all began and how he ended up in Cairns. And the 35-year-old
hopes a tight hamstring won’t keep him from knocking them off tomorrow
at Watsons Oval

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Saints full-forward Matt Walsh closer to 1000th goal

July 23, 2015

THE likelihood of Matt Walsh kicking his 1000th goal for Cairns Saints on Saturday is increasing, with the full-forward hopeful of overcoming a hamstring strain to play North Cairns.

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Bulldogs feast in Lions hunt

July 22, 2015

The importance of Saturday's win has not been missed by Centrals Trinity Beach coach Heath Mitchell, who can afford to breath a little easier after they found a way past the desperate Cairns City Lions

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Walsh's magnificent achievement on ice

July 22, 2015

Injury could put Matt Walsh's crack at history on hold after the Saints stalwart failed to see out four quarters in a loss to Port Douglas on Saturday.

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 13 2015

July 16, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 13 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

July 16, 2015

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Sticking together through the ups and downs

July 14, 2015

Its a roller coaster ride for any parents watching their child play sport but spare a thought for FNQ couple Helen and Gordon Dixon who were in the crowd at Cazalys to see their son and Gold Coast key forward Charlie limp off at the end of the first quarter of last weekends AFL match at Cazalys Stadium

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Gold Coast Suns let the Bulldogs out in nail-biting finish to AFL’s Far Northern venture

July 13, 2015

Bulldogs fans were understandably glum for a bulk of Saturday’s AFL game at Cazalys Stadium, but their team came good in a fourth quarter that meant travelling fan Brad Kellett was barely in his seat.

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Round 15 AFL Premiership Match – Bulldogs v Suns – Cazalys Stadium – Saturday, 11 July 2015

July 06, 2015

For everything you need to know about Saturday’s AFL Premiership Match click here!

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Young footy fans count down to AFL clash in Cairns

July 09, 2015

While he might be a touch on the small side, Gold Coast Suns fan Tristan Crookes will be cheering with the best of them when his heroes run on to the field at Cazalys Stadium this weekend.

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AFL Cairns Invitational Team – FINAL Team Selection

July 09, 2015

The Final AFL Cairns Invitational Team has been selected to take on the NQ Gold Coast SUNS Academy Team in the Curtain Raiser on Saturday, 11th July 2015 at Cazalys Stadium from 2:00pm.

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Cazalys Stadium conditions of entry and other important information

July 09, 2015

What can you bring to Cazalys Stadium? How can you get to and from Cazalys Stadium? Can you smoke at Cazalys Stadium? Can you drink at Cazalys Stadium? Find out all you need to know about the venue here.

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Getting to and from Cazalys Stadium on game day

July 08, 2015

For information on transport and parking please click HERE

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Cazalys Ground Map for AFL Round 15 Premiership Match

July 08, 2015

Cazalys Ground Map for AFL Round 15 Premiership Match

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Fan Day Friday 10th July at Cazalys Stadium

July 08, 2015

The week-long activities continue in the lead up to Saturday’s Round 15 Toyota AFL Premiership Match between Western Bulldogs vs. Gold Coast SUNS at Cazalys Stadium.

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Western Bulldogs to Visit AFLCJ Clubs

July 06, 2015

AFL Cairns in conjunction with the Western Bulldogs are excited to announce that on Thursday, 9th July 2015 Western Bulldogs players will visit seven of Cairns’ Junior Clubs:
North Cairns Tigers, Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs, Pyramid Power, Cairns City Lions, Cairns Hawks, South Cairns Cutters and Cairns Saints.

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AFL Cairns Coaching Masterclass

July 02, 2015

AFL Cairns in conjunction with AFL Queensland and AFL Clubs; Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast SUNS will be presenting the 2015 AFL Coaching Master Class on Thursday 9th July at AFL Cairns HQ.

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AFL 9's Exhibition Match

July 03, 2015

As part of the lead up activities for the AFL Premiership Match in Cairns between the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast SUNS, AFL Cairns are holding an AFL 9’s Exhibition Game. This match will be played on Wednesday, 8th July 2015 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at Fogarty Park, Cairns CBD.

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AFL Cairns Invitation Team vs. NQ Gold Coast SUNS Academy

July 02, 2015

The AFL have given AFL Cairns in conjunction with the Gold Coast SUNS the opportunity to take part in an official Curtain Raiser match at Cazalys Stadium (subject to weather), prior to the main event which kicks off at 4:35pm. The Curtain Raiser Match will be AFL Cairns Invitational Team vs. North Queensland Gold Coast SUNS Academy Team. The match will be played at 2:05pm.

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AFL QLD School Holiday Camp

June 05, 2015

AFL Queensland is hosting a School Holiday Camp!

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Lions have Bulldogs in their sights

July 06, 2015

Finally able to field a team close to full strength, Cairns City Lions coach John Tootell can afford to start planning on climbing the ladder or at least putting pressure on fourth place when fixtures resume in a fortnight

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 12 2015

July 03, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 12 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

July 03, 2015

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Norths Dare to Dream of Win

July 03, 2015

Less than a fortnight after a 200 point drubbing, North Cairns are daring to dream of back to back victories

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Port Prepare for Anything

July 03, 2015

Port Douglas Crock president Greg Nicholson does not know what to expect from Centrals after their "bizzare" showing against North Cairns last weekend.

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English Lifts Souths

July 03, 2015

A Souths man since he was 8 years old, William English has felt every bit of the clubs frustrations in a generation of near misses

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Sunlover Cruises are partnering with AFL Cairns

July 02, 2015

AFL Cairns are proud to be partnering with local reef tour operator, Sunlover Reef Cruises

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 11 2015

June 26, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 11 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

June 26, 2015

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AFL Cairns U17 Final Team & Emergencies

June 25, 2015

AFL Cairns U17’s Final team has been selected for Sunday’s match at Cazalys Stadium against AFL Goldfields, 3pm.

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Gordonvale Changeroom Opening Sunday 14th June 2015

June 25, 2015

Sunday the 14th of June saw the Change Rooms at Gordonvale, Maher Rd officially opened by Hon Curtis Pitt MP.

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Volunteer & Coach of the year Nominations

June 24, 2015

Nominations are now open for the 2015 AFL Queensland Volunteer and Coach of the Year Awards.

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Thriller as Saints give misfiring Centrals hell

June 23, 2015

Saints hung tough as Centrals squandered a massive chance to go clear of the rivals on the AFL Cairns table, winning at Crathern Park despite the Bulldogs dominating the middle half of the game.

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AFL Cairns TV

June 19, 2015

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Footy Record Round 10 2015

June 19, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 10 2015

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Kennedy’s Legacy – The History of the Pyramid Power Football & Sporting Club

June 19, 2015

Kennedy’s Legacy was written by Pyramid Power’s Wesley Hull. It examines the early days of local Australian Rules football clubs in Babinda, Aloomba and Gordonvale from the 1950’s until the modern day Pyramid Power junior club.

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Six Cairns Players selected in the QLD U16 State Academy Squad Blurb: AFL Queensland announced the

June 19, 2015

AFL Queensland announced the Queensland Under 16 State Academy Squad to compete at the 2015 NAB Under 16 National Championships on the Gold Coast in July.

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Bulldogs keen to snap poor home record

June 19, 2015

Centrals has impressed away from home but are yet to take a big scalp at Crathern Park this season.

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Tigers could still have bite

June 19, 2015

Confident he has recovered from a recurring shoulder injury, Port Douglas captain Declan Kelly has urged his frontrunning side to keep their foot on the gas this weekend.

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Lions ready to end lax spell

June 19, 2015

Cairns City Lions captain Cameron Adam has praised gun teammates Charlie Haley and Jack Fisher and urged the rest of the squad to keep working to stay within reach of the top four.

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Bulldogs beat late surge to set up thriller

June 17, 2015

Centrals Trinity Beach added another scalp away from home on Saturday to set up a showdown with Saints this weekend that could have a huge bearing on the finals.

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2015 Western Bulldogs Cairns Match Day Event 11th July

June 16, 2015

Join the Western Bulldogs when they head north to Cairns to take on the Gold Coast Suns in the Round 15 match at Cazalys Stadium. Be part of the official pre-match function. Included is finger food, beverages, and entertainment. This is the best way to enjoy the new frontier up north with fellow Western Bulldogs supporters.

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2015 Western Bulldogs Cairns Supporter Event - Friday 10th July

June 16, 2015

Join fellow Western Bulldogs supporters in Cairns the night before we take on the Gold Coast Suns in the Round 15 match at Cazalys Stadium. Be part of the Western Bulldogs official supporter Function taking place at the Pullman Hotel Casino in the heart of Cairns. The event will feature players and coaches who will give you an insight into the game. An event not to be missed. Tickets start at $50.

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AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 9 2015

June 12, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 9 2015

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Walsh in top form as NQ team triumph

June 10, 2015

North Queensland Tamed the "three or four goal" breeze before unleashing their own forward line tornado to blow away South Queensland in last weekends representative fixture in Brisbane

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AFL Cairns U17 Squad selected to take on AFL Goldfields

June 10, 2015

AFL Cairns has selected the following players to be a part of an initial training squad in which will take on AFL Goldfields at Cazalys Stadium on Sunday, 28th June 2015, 2:00pm.
AFL Cairns travelled to Victoria in April to play against Riddle District Football League and Ballarat Football League in a Victorian Challenge, this is the return leg for the 2015 Series.

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Cairns Lions U14's Dominate NQ Championships

June 10, 2015

Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U14's were crowned North Queensland Country Champions following the weekends U14 Championships in Airlie Beach.

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2015 State Representative Carnival

June 05, 2015

North Queensland take on South Queensland, Queensland meet Victoria Metro, the NEAFL take on the Tasmania State League and the Queensland Women’s team play the Tasmanian Representative side in a four match extravaganza at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex in Brisbane.

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AFL9's Exhibition Game

June 05, 2015

In the lead up to the AFL Premiership Match in Cairns between the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast SUNS, AFL Cairns will be holding an AFL9s Exhibition Game. Wednesday, 8th July from 5pm-6pm at Fogarty
Park, Cairns CBD.

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AFL women’s league could feature Cairns flavour, Starcevich says

June 02, 2015

FORMER Collingwood and Brisbane player Craig Starcevich says Cairns players could star in a national women’s AFL League that is tipped to begin within two years.

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Dream comes true for gifted Tommy

June 02, 2015

ASK Tommy Mooka and he’ll tell you that the Dreamtime By the Sea fixture carries as much excitement as a grand final

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Footy Record Round 8 2015

May 29, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 8 2015 - NOW IN DOWNLOADABLE FORMAT!

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AFL Cairns TV

May 29, 2015

Tune in each week for all your Footy news and highlights from the Team at AFL Cairns

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2015 Indigenous Round

May 29, 2015

This week the National AFL Competition is celebrating Indigenous Round. AFL Indigenous Round is of significant importance and value in the footy and wider community and is held during National Reconciliation Week.

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Under 14 Representative Team Announced

May 28, 2015

Congratulations to the following players on their selection in the ‘2015 Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U/14 Representative Team

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Sportsmans Night at Centrals Trinity Beach

May 26, 2015

Join Centrals Trinity Beach for a night of Entertainment with some of Australias greatest sporting legends. Tickets are $80 which includes a two course meal. For more information contact Daryl O'reilly on 0478 215 226

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Future of AFL fixture for Cairns dependent on crowd figures as Far North urged to get to Cazalys

May 26, 2015

More Cairns footy fans need to turn up to Cazalys this year, or risk not having an AFL game to go to at all.

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Croc star puts Saints under

May 25, 2015

Kye Chapple had his finest hour in a Crocs jersey on a special day for the club, kicking eight goals in their 46 point defeat of rivals Saints in Port Douglas on Saturday.

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Cutters sharpen up in surge to top spot

May 25, 2015

Souths fifth straight win has put them on top of the AFL Cairns Ladder on percentage and a world away from the soul searching conducted at the club six rounds ago

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Coach Planning NQ Team Overhaul

May 25, 2015

The North Queensland side has a whole new look this year with incoming coach John Tootell given the task of replacing nine AFL Cairns standouts who no longer play in the far north.

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Trio hope to make mark in state side

May 25, 2015

THEIR remote beginnings and limited time in the sport are what sets this trio apart from the rest of the Queensland under-16 squad.

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Footy Record Round 7 2015

May 22, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 7 - NOW IN DOWNLOADABLE FORMAT!

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AFL Cairns TV

May 22, 2015

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2015 Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U/14 Representative Squad

May 21, 2015

Congratulations to the following players on their selection in the 2015 Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U/14 Representative Squad

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Elisha King awarded AFL All Australian Honours

May 21, 2015

The 2015 AFL National Youth Girls (U18) Championships concluded last week in Mandurah, Western Australia with Victoria Metro defeating Queensland in a thrilling Grand Final by 7 points. Cairns Local Elisha King was rewarded with selection in the AFL All Australian Team.

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AFL Cairns Women's League Results, Ladder & Fixture

May 22, 2015

For all the latest information regarding Women's League, including fixture, results, ladder and stats

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Cairns Total Physiotherapy

May 20, 2015

AFL Cairns is delighted to announce their partnership with Cairns Total Physiotherapy.

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North Queensland Squad Named

May 20, 2015

North Queensland Squad Named Selectors have named the North Queensland Squad to play South Queensland in Brisbane on Sunday June 7

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AFL Comes Alive in Cairns

May 20, 2015

Send the Message, Speak with Your Feet! Attend the AFL Premiership Match - Sat July 11th Cazalys

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QLD Women's State Squad Announced

May 20, 2015

AFL Queensland has announced the Queensland Women’s State Squad to play Tasmania on Sunday, 7th June (Queens Birthday Long Weekend) at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Burpengary.

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Footy Record Round 6 2015

May 15, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 6

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AFL Cairns TV

May 15, 2015

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2015 AFL Cairns All Stars vs. AFL Cairns Indigenous All Stars Representative Match

May 15, 2015

The 2015 AFL Cairns All Stars vs. AFL Cairns Indigenous All Stars Representative Match was a great success on Wednesday Night.

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Cairns All Stars v Indigenous/South Pacific teams given directive to entertain in Cazalys exhibition

May 13, 2015

THERE are representative spots up for grabs but the directive from both coaches is for entertainment in tonight’s Cairns All Stars v Indigenous/South Pacific clash at Cazalys.

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Footy Record Round 5 2015

May 08, 2015

Footy Record Round 5 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

May 07, 2015

Tune in each week for all your Footy news and highlights from the Team at AFL Cairns

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Cairns City Lions kept goalless as Port Douglas find puff in AFL competition

May 05, 2015

PORT Douglas kept Cairns City Lions goalless in the second half in a comeback win that put them equal first with the Saints in one of the most topsy-turvy AFL Cairns competitions in recent seasons

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AFL Cape York kicking goals with $52,000 oval upgrade

May 05, 2015

AFL Cape York players are running out on fresh new ground after the opening of an upgraded oval now fit for the best.

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Bulldogs ruckman admits Trinity Beach were slow off the mark

May 05, 2015

IT was hardly the welcome Sam Conroy was after in his AFL Cairns debut on Saturday, the Centrals Trinity Bulldogs recruit admitting his men were one step behind Souths all day in a round five loss that restored some parity in the league.

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Cairns All Stars Selected Squads

May 04, 2015

The AFL Cairns All Stars and AFL Cairns Indigenous/South Pacific Squads have been selected for the upcoming All Stars Representative match on Wednesday, 13th May 2015 at Cazalys Stadium 7:00pm.

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Footy Record Round 4 2015

May 01, 2015

Round 4 Footy Record

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AFL Cairns TV

May 01, 2015

Tune in each week for all your Footy news and highlights from the Team at AFL Cairns

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Vale Norma Monica Crather AFL Cairns Life Member 1923-2015

May 01, 2015

Obituary Norma Monica Crather AFL Cairns Life Member 1923-2015

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Cazalys community fund plan kicks off

May 01, 2015

Community groups have the chance to secure funding from Cazalys $50,000 Community Fund that was launched yesterday.

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Women’s League Kicks Off this Weekend

May 01, 2015

AFL Cairns Women’s League kicks off this weekend (Saturday, 2nd May 2015) to start their 15 round season.

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AFLCJ U14 Cairns Lions Selections

May 01, 2015

Players selected will play for the U14 Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions at the North Queensland U14 Academy Championships from Friday, 5th June to Sunday, 7th June 2015 in Airlie Beach. To be eligible for U14 Cairns Lions Representative Selection, players must be either 13 or 14, born between 1st January 2001 and the 31st December 2002.

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South’s win Anzac prize

April 27, 2015

South’s got off the mark this season with a resounding win against North Cairns in their annual Anzac Shield game at Fretwell Park.

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Disciplined Port overpower Saints

April 27, 2015

Defending premiers Port Douglas lifted their level to edge past Cairns Saints in a high-quality grand final replay at Cazalys on Friday night.

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Win for Lions over Centrals Trinity Bulldogs on Anzac Day

April 27, 2015

CAIRNS City Lions’ comeback win against Centrals Trinity Beach has been hailed as immensely significant by new coach John Tootell, the new-look side now conscious of their potential in a wide-open AFL Cairns premiership race

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Footy Record Round 3 2015

April 24, 2015

AFL Cairns Footy Record Round 3 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

April 24, 2015

Tune in each week for all your Footy news and highlights from the Team at AFL Cairns

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Centrals go home to greener grass

April 23, 2015

Centrals Trinity Beach Bulldogs have returned to training at their Crathern Park home this week and hope to be back playing there next weekend after a longer than expected redevelopment of the turf in the off season.

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James Coatsworth to ride 3700km to top of Cape York in diabetes charity effort

April 23, 2015

A FLIPPANT suggestion of a very long bike ride for charity has become a reality for James Coatsworth, the former Cairns Saints premiership player and coach set to ride from regional Victoria to the tip of Cape York this July.

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South Cairns Cutters kick solitary goal as Saints embarrass last season’s AFL Cairns minor prems

April 21, 2015

What is wrong with South Cairns Cutters? That is what player-coach Daniel Lock is trying to figure out after last year’s minor premiers sunk to embarrassing lows against Saints on Saturday.

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Centrals Trinity Bulldogs full-forward Joel Child kicks eight in first game

April 21, 2015

A TORTUROUS run of injuries has denied Joel Child a full footy season for the past six years.

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Cairns City Lions beat North Cairns Tigers in wet AFL Cairns second round at Watsons Oval

April 21, 2015

THE Cairns City Lions notched up their first win of the season at a wet Watsons Oval against a Tigers side that showed considerable improvement from round one.

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Auskick Centres in Term 2

April 20, 2015

For more information regarding Term 2 Auskick Centres please click here.

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Footy Record Round 2 2015

April 17, 2015

Round 2 Footy Record 18th April 2015

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AFL Cairns TV

April 17, 2015

AFL Cairns are excited to announce the launch of AFL Cairns TV! Tune in each week for all your Footy news and highlights.

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AFL Cairns Round 1 Rising Star – Beau Hollingsworth (Cairns Saints)

April 17, 2015

The Round 1 AFL Cairns Rising Star Nominee is Cairns Saints up and coming utility, Beau Hollingsworth. The Rising Star nominee receives a 30 minute massage at Nirvana Massage, Cairns, thanks to our wonderful sponsors Noelene & Troy.

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AFL Beckons for All Nations Stars

April 15, 2015

Former North Melbourne midfielder Eddie Sainsbury us quick to tell his young squad how lucky they are to be in Cairns this week for an opportunity he would have lapped up as a 15 year old

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Cape York Jumper Donations

April 15, 2015

AFL Cape York are looking for donations of second hand junior jumpers clubs are no longer using. These donations will be given to children in Remote Indigenous Communities of the Cape based on school attendance.

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Kinesiology & Sports Taping Course – Cairns

April 15, 2015

Click on story for more details: Kinesiology & Sports Taping Course – Cairns Sunday 26th April 2015

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Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U17's Victorian Challenge Success

April 14, 2015

Last week AFL Cairns sent down the best 23 Youth Players from Cairns to Victoria for 5 days from Wednesday, 8th to Sunday, 12th April to play against Riddell District Football League and Ballarat Football League youth representative sides.

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AFLCW Stars Compete in State All-Stars Match

April 14, 2015

Congratulations to North Cairns trio Selina Goodman, Luana Healy and Jo Butland who were selected to be involved in AFL Queensland's Elite Female Footballers 'All Stars' match last weekend.

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Diversity Championships - day 4 Finals Schedule

April 14, 2015

Finals Schedule for the Diversity Cup at Cazalys Cairns Tuesday 14th April

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Kickstart Matchday Results - Day 3

April 14, 2015

All results from Day 2 of the Kickstart Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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All Nations Matchday Results - Day 3

April 14, 2015

All results from Day 3 of the All Nations Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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Metricon game to showcase AFL’s female stars

April 13, 2015

TWO current players, one graduate and another coach from the North Cairns women’s ranks will feature at Metricon Stadium today in a Women’s All Stars clash that has plenty riding on it.

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Crocs reel in Cutters

April 13, 2015

DEFENDING AFL Cairns premiers Port Douglas Crocs overcame a brave South Cairns Cutters outfit on Saturday to win their round one clash by 28 points.

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All Nations Matchday Results - Day 2

April 13, 2015

All results from Day 2 of the All Nations Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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Kickstart Matchday Results - Day 2

April 13, 2015

All results from Day 2 of the All Nations Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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All Nations Matchday Results - Day 1

April 13, 2015

All results from Day 1 of the All Nations Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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Kickstart Matchday Results - Day 1

April 13, 2015

All results from Day 1 of the Kickstart Competition as part of the Diversity Championships at Cazalys Cairns

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2015 National Diversity Championships Opening Night

April 13, 2015

A packed house of players, officials, volunteers and dignitaries filled The Tanks Arts Centre tonight to usher in the official welcome of the National Diversity Championships in Cairns. On a humid but pleasant night the assembled audience were treated to entertainment, formal welcomes and player interviews as a prelude to the real action on the football field over the next five days.

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Footy Record Round 1 2015

April 10, 2015

AFL Cairns are excited to present the new digital Footy Record in 2015

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Diversity Championships start this weekend at Cazalys

April 10, 2015

The U15 National Kickstart & All Nations Championships start tomorrow Saturday April 10th and run until April 15th 2015

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Cairns Saints AFL full-forward Matt Walsh eyeing off amazing goal kicking record this season

April 10, 2015

MATT Walsh has defied the cries of his body and declined lucrative interstate offers to pursue a unique milestone with Cairns Saints this season.

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Checking Your Pulse: AFL Cairns Crathern Medallist Zac Ewer

April 10, 2015

SOUTH Cairns standout Zac Ewer keeps things fresh in his approach to fitness, sometimes drawing a few eyebrow raises from his teammates in the process

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Cairns Saints maul lions 53-32 in pre-season grand final

March 31, 2015

NORMAL programming has resumed at AFL Cairns with the Saints too strong for upstarts Lions, winning 52-32 in Saturday’s pre-season final.

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Cairns U16's crowned best NQ region

March 30, 2015

Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions U16's were crowned North Queensland Country Champions following the weekends U16 Championships in Airlie Beach. The Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions competed against other NQ country regions for the title; Cape York, Townsville, Mackay and Capricornia.

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Cairns parents keep kids healthy with AFL

March 26, 2015

Earlville couple Kirstie and Michael Munro ensured all three of their children became involved in organised team sport from the age of about six.

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Young gun keen for trek north

March 25, 2015

Gold Coast Suns teammates have told stories of their visits to Cairns in previous seasons and Alex Sexton, yet to run out on the Cazalys turf has been all ears.

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Easther inspires as Saints go to Final

March 25, 2015

Adelaide recruit Matthew Easther was solid in his first outing for Saint on Saturday, while coach Zac Kelly (pictured) was bouyed by the performance of this on-ball brigade as they eased into another AFL Cairns Preseason Cup Final

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AFL Cairns Preseason Cup at Cazalys

March 25, 2015

THE Cairns City Lions will contest their first senior final since the club’s merger with Redlynch in 2011, after the Holloways Beach side were the surprise packet of Saturday’s AFL Cairns Preseason Cup at Cazalys.

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Tickets on sale for the 2015 Toyota AFL Premiership Season 15 Match in Cairns

March 18, 2015

The AFL is pleased to advise that general admission and limited reserved seating tickets for the Round 15 Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast SUNS Toyota AFL Premiership match, to be played at Cazalys Stadium on Saturday July 11, will go on-sale to the general public tomorrow (Thursday, March 19) at 9am AEST.

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Port Douglas to miss key players for 2015 AFL Cairns season

March 18, 2015

DEFENDING champions Port Douglas could be without captain and assistant coach Dylan Wearmouth and Adam Boone for 2015, the pair headlining a dozen absences from last season’s AFL Cairns grand final side.

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Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex set to host four representative clashes on Sunday June 7.

March 16, 2015

Queensland sports fans can look forward to a feast of football during the Queen’s Birthday weekend with the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex set to host four representative clashes on Sunday June 7.

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Cairns best youth talent to tackle AFL Goldfields

March 12, 2015

AFL Cairns is pleased to announce that we will be sending a squad of 23 youth players down to Victoria for 5 days in early April to play against Riddle District Football League and Ballarat Football League in a growing relationship between the regions.

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U16 Cairns Lions Training Squad Announced

February 24, 2015

The 2015 U16 Bendigo Bank Cairns Lions Training Squad for the North Queensland U16 Academy Championships has been announced. To be eligible for U16 Cairns Lions Representative Selection, players must be either 15 or 16, born between 1st January 1999 and the 31st December 2000.

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AFLCW 2015 Fixture Released

February 23, 2015

The 2015 AFL Cairns Women’s fixture has now been finalised and released.

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Position Vacant - Match Day Managers

February 19, 2015

AFL Cairns are currently seeking Match Day Managers for the 2015 season

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Follow AFL Cairns on Facebook

January 21, 2015

Find out the latest news and keep up to date by visiting our dedicated page on Facebook.

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Queensland records highest participation growth in five years

December 11, 2014

AFL Queensland has released its participation numbers for 2014 with the game’s participation base registering record numbers across the state and NSW’s Northern Rivers (which is governed by AFL Queensland).

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2014 AFL Cairns Grand Final DVDs available

October 29, 2014

AFL Cairns Seniors, Reserves, Women's, Colts, U15s and U13s Grand Final DVDs are available to purchase.

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