AFL Capricornia
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| Founded | 1972 in Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
| AFL Capriconia Season 2011: A Grade | |
| Premiers | Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC |
| Minor Premiers | Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC |
| Wooden Spoon | Rockhampton AFC |
| Burnie Gotke Medal (Best & Fairest) |
Tyson Payne (23 Votes); Glenmore AFC & Adam Rakip (23 Votes); Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC |
| Leading Goal Kicker | John Beirouti (115 Goals); Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC |
| Grand Final Attendance | Stenlake Park (?); Sarutday 3rd September, 2011 |
AFL Capricornia is an amateur Australian football competition played in the areas of Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland
Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane....
and Gladstone
Gladstone, Queensland
- Education :Gladstone has several primary schools, three high schools, and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to CQIT Gladstone Campus.- Recreation :...
between the months of March and September in the cooler seasons of the Central Queensland
Central Queensland
Central Queensland is an ambiguous geographical division of Queensland that centres on the eastern coast, around the Tropic of Capricorn. Its major regional centre is Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast and the area extends west to the Central Highlands at Emerald, north to the Mackay Regional...
climate. The Capricornia region has had a few success stories of ex-Rockhampton players now playing or have played in the AFL, eg. Zac Smith (Suns), Paul O'Shea (Bulldogs), Gavin Urquart (Kangaroos).
There are currently six senior clubs in the competition, all clubs have firsts, seconds,under 17's, under 15s and 13s. All Clubs run the increasingly popular Auskick
Auskick
Auskick is a national program in Australia to develop and promote participation in Australian rules football by children. It has proven to be popular with both boys and girls....
, and have their own grounds to train and play on. It is the only competition in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
outside of Cairns and Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
to run a full league that includes seniors to juniors at all six clubs.
Representative Team
AFL Capricornia "Cyclones"The region's representative team originally had colours that consisted of Yellow, Black and White, and were known as the "Taipans". During the reconfiguration of AFL Queensland
AFL Queensland
AFL Queensland is the governing body of Australian rules football in Queensland. It was formed in 2000 after the previous governing body for the sport in Queensland, the Queensland Australian Football League , went into voluntary liquidation...
another representative team closer to Brisbane was given the nickname "Taipans", this forced the AFL Capricornia to choose a different identity. Eventually the hard decision was made and a new era started for the region's representative team, the new colours now consist of Dark Blue, Sky Blue and White, and are now known as the "Cyclones"
Recent Matches
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| 09/JUN/2011 | 9 | 14 | 68 | AFL Mackay | 9 | 6 | 60 | AFL Capricornia | Harrup Park, Mackay, Queensland Mackay, Queensland Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, about north of Brisbane, on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar.... |
AFL Capricornia: Clubs
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| Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC | Saints | 1984 | 1984- | Boyne Island Oval, Boyne Island, Queensland Boyne Island, Queensland Boyne Island is a town in Queensland, Australia, 25 km south of Gladstone. It is located on the west bank of the Boyne River and is made an island by the adjoining South Trees Inlet. It is a twin town with Tannum Sands located directly across the river... |
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| Brothers Rockhampton AFC | Roos | 1981 | 1981– | Kele Park, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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| Gladstone AFC | Mudcrabs | 1968 | 1968– | Clinton Park, Gladstone, Queensland Gladstone, Queensland - Education :Gladstone has several primary schools, three high schools, and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to CQIT Gladstone Campus.- Recreation :... |
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| Glenmore AFC | Bulls | 1968 as Wandal AFC | 1968– | Stenlake Park, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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| Rockhampton Panthers AFC | Panthers | 1968 as Parkhurst AFC | 1968– | Rockhampton Cricket Ground, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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| Yeppoon AFC | Swans | 1985 | 1985– | Swan Park, Yeppoon, Queensland Yeppoon, Queensland Yeppoon is a coastal resort town situated in Central Queensland, Australia. Located on Keppel Bay, at the 2006 census, Yeppoon had a population of 13,284.-Geography:... |
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| Allenstown AFC | All Blacks | 1968 | 1968-1979 | Kawana Park, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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| Biloela AFC | Bombers | 1974 | 1974-1976 1980-1982 |
Biloela Cricket Ground, Biloela, Queensland Biloela, Queensland Biloela is a rural town in Central Queensland, Australia. It is situated inland from the port city of Gladstone at the junction of the Burnett and Dawson highways... |
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| Blackwater AFC | Cats | 1970 | 1970-1974 1977-1984 |
Blackwater Cricket Ground, Blackwater, Queensland Blackwater, Queensland Blackwater is the major town of a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 census, Blackwater had a population of 5,031.... |
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| ? | Depot Hill AFC | ? | ? | ?-? | ?, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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| Parkana AFC | Demons | 1972 | 1972-1993 | Church Park, Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton, Queensland Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane.... |
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Senior Mens
Games are played on Saturday Afternoon or Saturday Night.The league began in 1972 with local clubs in Allenstown, Depot Hill and Parkhurst. In 1973 the competition expanded its horizons with clubs playing in Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland
Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane....
and Gladstone
Gladstone, Queensland
- Education :Gladstone has several primary schools, three high schools, and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to CQIT Gladstone Campus.- Recreation :...
, and later Biloela and Yeppoon. At one stage there were eight teams in the competition.
The RAFA again changed its name from Rockhampton to Capricornia, then a few years later changed the word Association to League, becoming the Capricornia AFL. With the restructuring of Australian football competitions at the instigation of the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
in 2000, the league became the AFL Capricornia.
Hounor Roll
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| RAFA: Rockhampton Australian Football Association | ||||||
| 1972 | Allenstown | |||||
| 1973 | Gladstone | |||||
| 1974 | Gladstone | |||||
| 1975 | Gladstone | |||||
| CAFA: Capricorn Australian Football Association | ||||||
| 1976 | Wandal | |||||
| 1977 | Wandal | |||||
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| 1979 | Parkana | |||||
| 1980 | Parkhurst | |||||
| CAFL: Capricorn Australian Football League | ||||||
| 1981 | Wandal | |||||
| 1982 | Gladstone | Brothers | ||||
| 1983 | Gladstone | Parkhurst | ||||
| 1984 | Brothers | Parkana | ||||
| 1985 | Parkhurst | Yeppoon | ||||
| 1986 | Brothers | Yeppoon | ||||
| 1987 | Brothers | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 1988 | Wandal | Wandal | ||||
| 1989 | Wandal | Wandal | ||||
| 1990 | Wandal | Wandal | ||||
| 1991 | Yeppoon | Yeppoon | ||||
| 1992 | Yeppoon | Wandal | ||||
| 1993 | Parkhurst | Gladstone | ||||
| 1994 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Wandal | ||||
| 1995 | Brothers | Brothers | ||||
| 1996 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 1997 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Yeppoon | ||||
| 1998 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 1999 | Yeppoon | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| AFLC: Australian Football League Capricornia | ||||||
| 2000 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2001 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2002 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2003 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2004 | Gladstone | Yeppoon | ||||
| 2005 | Brothers | Glenmore | ||||
| 2006 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Yeppoon | ||||
| 2007 | Panthers | Glenmore | ||||
| 2008 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2009 | Yeppoon | Rockhampton | ||||
| 2010 | Brothers | Brothers | ||||
| 2011 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
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| 2011 | Yeppoon | Yeppoon | Glenmore | |||
Auskick
Games are played on Friday Night or on Sunday MorningAuskick Football Clubs are split into three regions Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland
Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane....
, Gladstone
Gladstone, Queensland
- Education :Gladstone has several primary schools, three high schools, and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to CQIT Gladstone Campus.- Recreation :...
and the Capricorn Coast.
AFL Capricornia also runs Auskick Centers in conjunction with local schools.
Rockhampton Region
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| Center | Location | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date |
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[TBA] | [TBA] – [TBA] | [TBA] | [TBA] |
[TBA]: To Be Announced
Gladstone Region
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[TBA] | [TBA] – [TBA] | [TBA] | [TBA] |
[TBA]: To Be Announced
Capricorn Coast Region
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[TBA]: To Be Announced
Senior Womens
Games are played on Saturday or Sunday AfternoonThe first all women's AFL game in this region was played in 1983, with Sisters Roos AFC (Brothers) versus Boyne Island Tannum Sands Saints. The game was played before the seniors game, and the eventual winner was the Sisters Roos. Sisters Roos are also holders of the Champions Cup which was given to the winners of the then pre season challenge.
There has been talk of a Women's League starting since 1992, though it has never eventuated. There has been a couple of exhibition games before the men's senior games. The AFL Capricornia encourages women and girls to participate in AFL and would like to see a women's or girls League start in the near future. Brothers Roos AFC do have a women's team, named 'The Sisters' but do not yet have an opposing club in the area to play against.
In late 2010 the AFL Capricornia Women's League was formed. The format for the season is 5 home & away rounds, plus finals, beginning on Sunday, July 11. AFL Capricornia development officer Stuart Seager said "The games were of a high quality". The competition came about after Boyne Island Tannum Sands Saints AFC player Megan Hunt approached AFLQ and AFL Capricornia on behalf of women who could no longer play in age competitions against males.
Hounor Roll
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| 1983 | Brothers | ? | ? |
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| 2010 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Megan Hunt | ? |
| 2011 | Gladstone | Emma Aeschlimann | Samantha Coles |
Players in the AFL
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| Player | AFL Capricornia Club | AFL Club | Jumper # | Drafted | Debut | Years |
| Gavin Urquhart Gavin Urquhart Gavin Urquhart is an Australian rules football player, who currently plays for North Melbourne Football Club.Urquhart was the 21st pick in the 2006 AFL Draft, and made his senior debut on 31 May 2008, in round 10. Urquhart received a Rising Star nomination after his round 18 performance against... |
Glenmore AFC | North Melbourne FC | Jumper #14 | 2006: Pick #21 | 2008: Round 10 vs Brisbane Lions | 2008 – present |
| Paul O'Shea | Brothers AFC | Western Bulldogs FC | Jumper #44 | 2006: Pick #76 | Yet To Debut | Yet To Debut |
| Zac Smith Zac Smith Zac Smith is an Australian rules footballer for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was recruited as a Queensland Zone Selection in 2009 and played for the Gold Coast Suns during the 2009 TAC Cup season and the 2010 VFL season.... |
Glenmore AFC | Gold Coast FC | Jumper #2 | 2009: Queensland Zone Selection | 2011: Round 2 vs Carlton | 2011 – present |
The Capricornia region has had a few success stories of ex-Rockhampton players now playing or have played in the AFL, eg. Zac Smith (Suns), Paul O'Shea (Bulldogs), Gavin Urquart (Kangaroos).