QAFL 2025

[Miller1971]

sounds like it used to be much easier to get relegated!

 

[MortlockWatcher]

Article mentions ?longest losing streak in QAFL. Not the longest losing streak in QAFL. Western Magpies (Sherwood) lost 42 in a row (last 6 games in 2003 before relegated and winless in 2009 and 2010). Mounties won last game in Round 15 2023, so I reckon they have lost 41 in a row
Any updates on this ?

Toucan Soup ?

 

[P Grentell]

Article mentions ?longest losing streak in QAFL. Not the longest losing streak in QAFL. Western Magpies (Sherwood) lost 42 in a row (last 6 games in 2003 before relegated and winless in 2009 and 2010). Mounties won last game in Round 15 2023, so I reckon they have lost 41 in a row
Any updates on this ?

I’d say a different comp Doc, definitely lost all games in 09 and 10 which I put down to poor coaching….Also we played in the QAFL in 2004 reckon we won 7 games and were 2 games out of the finals with the reserves playing finals and colts maybe winning it (can’t quite recall) then had 3 drafted same year but were on the rise onfield probably not off it…before going to the piney cup in 2005 which was fantastic and loved the real tribal competition atmosphere… but cost us a generation of players that would have made us more sustainable.. even though NEAFL was whole different kettle of fish on not for us …which only Aspley Redland and Southport survived… now we are financially healthy and no longer losing players to qafl clubs (due to higher level) hopefully some sustained success will follow… been 5 years since playing in finals, interesting that the QAFL now is a hybrid of those comps …

 

[smy1305]

I’d say a different comp Doc, definitely lost all games in 09 and 10 which I put down to poor coaching….Also we played in the QAFL in 2004 reckon we won 7 games and were 2 games out of the finals with the reserves playing finals and colts maybe winning it (can’t quite recall) then had 3 drafted same year but were on the rise onfield probably not off it…before going to the piney cup in 2005 which was fantastic and loved the real tribal competition atmosphere… but cost us a generation of players that would have made us more sustainable.. even though NEAFL was whole different kettle of fish on not for us …which only Aspley Redland and Southport survived… now we are financially healthy and no longer losing players to qafl clubs (due to higher level) hopefully some sustained success will follow… been 5 years since playing in finals, interesting that the QAFL now is a hybrid of those comps …

Good summary PG (maybe a bit harsh on the coach of the time... ) - certainly the Pineapple Cup was a super comp for a 10-12 yr period and a real good 2nd tier of footy that supported the QAFL standard very well.

 

[Toucan Soup]

Toucan Soup ?

Thanks, MortlockWatcher

I saw this Courier Mail headline too - but couldn't read the story (no subscription).

As discussed by thunderdoc , Mt Gravatt currently has a QAFL losing streak of 41 games (R15 2023 - R20 2025).

This compares to Sherwood/Western Magpies with a QAFL run of 42 games (R13 2004 - R18 2010). However, as P Grentell noted, this is probably an unfair comparison as it also includes several highly successful seasons in the AFLQ Div 2 (Pineapple Hotel Cup) competition.

The greatest losing streak of all is one that it is often overlooked (understandably):
Morningside - 59 games (R1 1948 - R5 1954)
Even this could be discredited though: Morningside joined the A-Grade competition in 1948, and continued through until dropping out after R9 1950. They did not compete in Seasons 1951 and 1952 - then rejoined QAFL A-Grade in 1953.
(Did they compete in the QAFL B-Grade comp during those gap years? I expect so - probably something to look into further.)

I had a quick look at other clubs to see what their QAFL-level "losing streak" records look like. If I get any of these wrong, or you want to correct any aspect, drop a reply. In no particular order:

Mayne - 33 games (R2 2004 - R18 2011)
Probably unfair again, as the Tigers spent several years in the lower comp too.

Windsor Zillmere - 25 games (R3 1965 - R7 1966)

Wilston Grange - 22 games (R15 1980 - R15 1981)

Sandgate - 20 games (R6 2018 - R10 2019)

Coorparoo - 13 games (R10 1991 - R3 1992)

Kedron - 19 games (R14 1986 - R14 1987)

Western Districts - 18 games (R10 1987 - R10 1988)

Southport - 6 games (R15 2014 - R21 2014)
What a tremendous record!

Yeronga - 18 games (R3 1945 - R5 1946)

South Brisbane - 15 games (R9 1926 - R10 1927)

Valley - 11 games (GF 1923 - SF 1924)
The streak begins and ends with a Finals match. It provides an indication of the nature of the competition at that time.

Redland - 27 games (R9 2006 - R18 2007)

This is a really negative post. I might try to find the Winning Streak for each club listed to cleanse my soul.
For the record, I hope Mt Gravatt and Cam can end this streak soon.

 

[Toucan Soup]

Let's try something more positive:

I think the Longest Winning Streak at "QAFL-level" is Southport with 32 wins (QF 1989 - R14 1991).

Here is what I have been able to find for various clubs (if you disagree, please let me know):

Morningside - 25 wins (R1 2014 - R5 2015)
Sherwood/Western Magpies - 12 wins (R4 2012 - R17 2012)
Mt Gravatt - 11 wins (R16 2007 - R5 2008) - or, 13 games without a loss (R14 2007 - R5 2008, includes a Draw with Zillmere)
Mayne - 25 wins (SF2 1927 - R9 1929) - or, 31 games without a loss (SF2 1927 - R15 1929, includes a Draw with Windsor)
Windsor Zillmere - 14 wins (R3 1988 - R18 1988)
Wilston Grange - 9 wins (R11 1959 - R19 1959)
Sandgate - 22 wins (R13 1971 - R11 1972)
Coorparoo - 23 wins (R11 1963 - R11 1964)
Kedron - 12 wins (R1 1941 - R12 1941)
Western Districts - 15 wins (R19 1978 - R10 1979)
Taringa - 5 wins (R10 1933 - SF 1933)
Yeronga - 5 wins (R15 1949 - R2 1950)
South Brisbane - 11 wins (R1 1914 - R1 1920) - or, 14 games without a loss (R1 1914 - R4 1920, includes a Draw with Wynnum). Something disrupted their run. Also, 11 wins (R4 1910 - R2 1911)
Valley - 10 wins (R6 1912 - R2 1913)
Redland - 10 wins (R5 2022 - R15 2022)
Broadbeach - 21 wins (R15 2021 - QF 2022)
Labrador - 27 wins (R10 2016 - R18 2017)
Aspley - 12 wins (R3 2023 - R14 2023) - or, 15 games without a loss (PF 2022 - R14 2023, includes a Draw with Broadbeach). Also, 12 wins (R19 2023 - R8 2024)
Brisbane - 21 wins (R2 1922 - GF 1923)
City - 11 wins (R3 1905 - GF 1905)
Brisbane Lions - 12 wins (QF2012 - R10 2013) in the NEAFL
Northern Eagles - 12 wins (R7 2000 - R18 2000)

Anyone else to check?

 

[smy1305]

You are duly cleansed Toucan

 

[GEEitLONG]

QAFL forum thread page counts per year. Averaged over 100 pages per year for last 5 years except for this year. Dramatic post drop off in the 2025 season/year. Why the sudden drop off in interest? No one posting reports of new recruits for clubs this year for example?

2015. = 31
2016. = 36
2017. = 37
2018. = 54
2019. = 50
2020. = 103
2021. = 111
2022. = 84
2023. = 146
2024 = 103
2025. = 55

.

 

[sportsfan123]

QAFL forum thread page counts per year. Averaged over 100 pages per year for last 5 years except for this year. Dramatic post drop off in the 2025 season/year. Why the sudden drop off in interest? No one posting reports of new recruits for clubs this year for example?

2015. = 31
2016. = 36
2017. = 37
2018. = 54
2019. = 50
2020. = 103
2021. = 111
2022. = 84
2023. = 146
2024 = 103
2025. = 55

.

Has anyone started up a 2026 one yet?

 

[stuyd1]

QAFL forum thread page counts per year. Averaged over 100 pages per year for last 5 years except for this year. Dramatic post drop off in the 2025 season/year. Why the sudden drop off in interest? No one posting reports of new recruits for clubs this year for example?

2015. = 31
2016. = 36
2017. = 37
2018. = 54
2019. = 50
2020. = 103
2021. = 111
2022. = 84
2023. = 146
2024 = 103
2025. = 55

.

no drop off in interest but from 2020 we have had a qafl tipping comp where some 25 posters lodged their tips each home and away game up till season end 2024 . then in 2025 tipsters had the choice of logging their tips this way or via a tipping website . as a result tipsters using the old method dropped to about 10 plus and 15 plus tipsters used the tipping website..

 

[LocalFootyEnthusiast]

Hello all, I am sure there are plenty of others but some of the ins/outs I have seen on various club social media pages etc. are listed below. Please post below other changes that people are aware of or correct me if I have any of these below ones incorrect.

Redland-Victoria Point
Ins:
Outs: Bradley Murdock (Redcliffe), Nathan Smith (Kilarney Vale), Adrian Williams (North Hobart), Ethan Petterwood (Scottsdale), Mitch Stallard (Jindalee).

Morningside:
Ins: Wylie Buzza (Southport Sharks), Jake Howson (Aspley), Liam Dawson (Aspley)
Outs: Michael Vasternik (Benalla), Hugo Crawford (Bundoora)

Wilston Grange:
Ins: Jesh Morgan (Injury), James Creighton (Sherwood), Josh Butson (Centrals Trinity Beach), Fitzroy Greenwool (North Cairns), Matt White (North Cairns), Mark Horne (Centrals Trinity Beach)
Outs: Ned Rosenbrock (Greensborough), Jacquin Mifsud (UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs), Marcus Zipf (Avondale Heights), Jack Raines.

Aspley:
Ins: Finbar Delbridge (SW Sydney Blues), Ryan Bastinac (Pearcedale), Jordan Bastinac (Pearcedale), Lochlan Harrop (Injury), Zac Fulford (Pine Rivers), Jake Whitty (Mt Burr FC), Patrick Coffey (Federal), Martin Atiko (University Tigers), Jethro Grills (Lions Academy), Tom Grills (Time Off)
Outs: Joel Leahy (Robinvale Euston), Nick Dodge (Robinvale Euston), Connor Stackelberg (Centrals Trinity Beach), Cody Stackelberg (Centrals Trinity Beach), Ryan Banks-Smith (Centrals Trinity Beach), Liam Dawson (Morningside), Jake Howson (Morningside), Leo Connolly (De La Salle Amateur FC), Luke Saunders (Maroochydore), Lachie O'Dwyer (Maroochydore), Tom Templeton (South Bendigo), Coen Harker (South Bendigo), Jordan Hayden (Labrador).

Will get to doing the other clubs soon.

 

[damochandler]

Does anyone know when the fixture is coming out. Again a long wait

 

[2010premier]

Does anyone know when the fixture is coming out. Again a long wait

Clubs have been sent a draft of their own fixtures. I imagine it’ll all get announced in the next week or 2

 

[LocalFootyEnthusiast]

Labrador:

Ins: Jay Foon (South Cairns), Jordan Hayden (Aspley), Harry Law (Year Off), Billy Marshall (Wynyard), Sam Hilton-Joyce (St Paul’s McKinnon), Shaye Walsh (M.D.U.), Ely Blizzard (Ulverstone), Tom Foon (South Launceston), Lachlan Rhook (Koroit), Jake Goldsmith (Year Off).

Outs:



Broadbeach:

Ins: Mitch Carroll (Imperial FC), Sam Morris (Payneham NU), Tom Strauch (Golden Square), Jordan Doherty (Sorrento), Ethan Wiedemann (Turvey Park)

Outs: Lucas Jellyman-Turner (Noosa), Maddox Iverach (Tasmania Devils), Jye Lockett (North Ballarat)



Coorparoo:

Ins: Noah Polinski (Sandgate), Jack Gilhooley (Overseas), Callum Ferguson (Time Off), Ben Morrison (Morningside Colts), Max Dillon (Alexandra Hills), Josh Altus (Goodwood Saints), Luke Swinton (Injury/Clarence), Ethan Taylor (Geelong West Giants U18), Lewis Caust (Morningside Colts), Zavier Goswell (Whitsunday Sea Eagles).

Outs: Jonah Licht (Robinvale Euston), Tyan Prindable (Collingwood Magpies)



Sherwood

Ins: Ethan Goodwin (Mackay Magpies), Noah Milton (Mt. Gravatt), Jack Harrison (Injury), Jack Deale (Merbein Reserves), Harrison Newitt (Beaufort)

Outs: Will Fletcher (Bridport) Isaac McCarthy (Kedron), James Creighton (Wilston Grange), Tom Fry (Bundoora)



Noosa

Ins: Lucas Jellyman-Turner (Broadbeach), Max Marsh (Hinterland Blues), Cohen Firth (Thuringowa/Palmerston), Coby Chugg (Hinterland Blues, Tate Winter (Lauderdale), Aaron Hawkner (Year Off/Colac), Billy Shanks (Millicent), Kalen Shanks (Millicent), Josh Werchon (Millicent), Caylan La Porta (Federal), Josh Scrivano (Banks Reserves/Lilydale), James Tsitas (Gold Coast Suns VFL), Thomas Wheelen (Bordertown), Chris Colombo (Heathmont).

Outs: Matt Gaul (Noosa), Daniel Rich

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(Scottsdale), Ben McNeice (Scottsdale), Jono Freeman (Circular Head Saints), Nathan Horbury (South Bendigo), Cooper Langan (Lara), Mitch Conn (Corowa Rutherglen), Charlie Bowes (Moulamein)

 

[LocalFootyEnthusiast]

Mt Gravatt:

Ins: Jake Torney (Old Scotch, VAFA), Sterling Mitchell (Yeronga South Brisbane), Silivelio Lemaua-Pakau (Alexandra Hills), Byron AhMat (Time Off/St Mary’s U18), Kaleb Brogan-Rioli (Tracy Village), Damien Dunn (St Mary’s Reserves)

Outs: Noah Milton (Sherwood)



Surfers Paradise:

Ins: David Swallow (Gold Coast Suns), Josh Monigue (North Albury).

Outs: Jamison Shea (North Heidleberg)



Palm Beach Currumbin

Ins: Tom Hickey (Year Off), Ben Reddick (Northcote Park), Ben Holian (Strathmore), Liam Wisdom (Glenelg), Josh Pickess (Hoppers Crossing).

Outs: Nelson Beikoff-Smart (Tasmania Devils), Charles Elliot (Tweed Coast), Matt Hollier (South Belgrave), Tai Hayes (Brisbane Lions), Harry Benson (St Mary’s, GFL).

 

[LaggingBehind]

Mt Gravatt:

Ins: Jake Torney (Old Scotch, VAFA), Sterling Mitchell (Yeronga South Brisbane), Silivelio Lemaua-Pakau (Alexandra Hills), Byron AhMat (Time Off/St Mary’s U18), Kaleb Brogan-Rioli (Tracy Village), Damien Dunn (St Mary’s Reserves)

Outs: Noah Milton (Sherwood)



Surfers Paradise:

Ins: David Swallow (Gold Coast Suns), Josh Monigue (North Albury).

Outs: Jamison Shea (North Heidleberg)



Palm Beach Currumbin

Ins: Tom Hickey (Year Off), Ben Reddick (Northcote Park), Ben Holian (Strathmore), Liam Wisdom (Glenelg), Josh Pickess (Hoppers Crossing).

Outs: Nelson Beikoff-Smart (Tasmania Devils), Charles Elliot (Tweed Coast), Matt Hollier (South Belgrave), Tai Hayes (Brisbane Lions), Harry Benson (St Mary’s, GFL).

Good summary, but I think you missed Maroochydore.

Noosa looks to have a big “ins” list, Morningside 2 high quality bookends, Palmy will be hungry after missing the GF, Swallow a big in for Surfers, Aspley pick up Bastinacs.

 

[stuyd1]

Good summary, but I think you missed Maroochydore.

Noosa looks to have a big “ins” list, Morningside 2 high quality bookends, Palmy will be hungry after missing the GF, Swallow a big in for Surfers, Aspley pick up Bastinacs.

aspley have lost some 10 of their best players ,,one would think they will drop off .....Noosa have a lot of recruits that may well not be up to qafl senior level......palmy ok, surfers looking good ,,,broady have picked up some decent recruits

 

[LocalFootyEnthusiast]

Maroochydore:
Ins: Matt Gaul (Noosa), Zack Shelton (Golden Square), Zac Tanner (Bonnie Doon), Sam McLachlan (North Warnambool), Andrew Hutchinson (North Cairns), Ryan Haberecht (Overseas), Luke Saunders (Aspley), Lachie O'Dwyer (Aspley), Jake Simons (PBC), Reef Bourn (Burnie Dockers), Will Brohm (Sandhurst), Bailey Murray (Glasshouse Hinterland Lions), Cam Simpson (Lancaster), Hugo Papst (Sebastopol), Lachie O'Keefe (Sebastopol), Riley O'Keefe (Sebastopol), Joel Docking (Cairns Saints).

Outs: Josh Govan (Macedon)

 

[LaggingBehind]

Maroochydore:
Ins: Matt Gaul (Noosa), Zack Shelton (Golden Square), Zac Tanner (Bonnie Doon), Sam McLachlan (North Warnambool), Andrew Hutchinson (North Cairns), Ryan Haberecht (Overseas), Luke Saunders (Aspley), Lachie O'Dwyer (Aspley), Jake Simons (PBC), Reef Bourn (Burnie Dockers), Will Brohm (Sandhurst), Bailey Murray (Glasshouse Hinterland Lions), Cam Simpson (Lancaster), Hugo Papst (Sebastopol), Lachie O'Keefe (Sebastopol), Riley O'Keefe (Sebastopol), Joel Docking (Cairns Saints).

Outs: Josh Govan (Macedon)

Zac Tanner giving up the serenity?

 

[Still Me]

Looks bigger gaps from bottom clubs to top clubs based on additions and loses on playing lists.

Think bottom 4-5 will have some major hidings throughout the year. Hopefully the draw is accomodating for those clubs otherwise some long years ahead again especially the Brisbane Clubs.

 

[matt_nicholls]

 

[matt_nicholls]

2026 QAFL men's draw

 

[Lensen]

maybe there's been a specific request for it but two double Coorparoo byes is diabolical scheduling at first look

 

[stuyd1]

geez a lot of players going to other comps mainly FIFO ,,and good players at that ,,,,example up north the central Trinity bulldogs whom were runners up in 2025 have recruited some top players like the stackleberg brothers and rhys-banks smith from aspley , abe Anker's and 3 others ...take a look at their Facebook page to see all of this ,,,and have had most players resign ,,,,on paper they should win the 2026 flag

 

[noosaboy]

geez a lot of players going to other comps mainly FIFO ,,and good players at that ,,,,example up north the central Trinity bulldogs whom were runners up in 2025 have recruited some top players like the stackleberg brothers and rhys-banks smith from aspley , abe Anker's and 3 others ...take a look at their Facebook page to see all of this ,,,and have had most players resign ,,,,on paper they should win the 2026 flag

I think the number of FIFOs from the QAFL is around 38 Stuyd so a pretty alarming number. AFLQ and AFL Vic are in discussion about it. Still plenty of movement as usual from down south to SE Qld so not a disaster recruiting wise.
And agree Centrals will be red hot to win their first flag for almost 30 years in Cairns