AFL Capricornia
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| Founded | 1972 in Rockhampton, Queensland |
| 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 and Gladstone between the months of March and September in the cooler seasons of the Central Queensland 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, and have their own grounds to train and play on. It is the only competition in Queensland outside of Cairns and Brisbane to run a full league that includes seniors to juniors at all six clubs.
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[edit] 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 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"
[edit] Recent Matches
| Date | G | B | Pts | Home | G | B | Pts | Away | Ground |
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| 09/JUN/2011 | 9 | 14 | 68 | AFL Mackay | 9 | 6 | 60 | AFL Capricornia | Harrup Park, Mackay, Queensland |
[edit] AFL Capricornia: Clubs
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| Colours | Club | Nickname | Established | Years | Home Ground & Location | Senior Mens | Juniors | Auskick | Senior Womens |
| Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC | Saints | 1984 | 1984- | Boyne Island Oval, Boyne Island, Queensland |
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| Brothers Rockhampton AFC | Roos | 1981 | 1981– | Kele Park, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Gladstone AFC | Mudcrabs | 1968 | 1968– | Clinton Park, Gladstone, Queensland |
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| Glenmore AFC | Bulls | 1968 as Wandal AFC | 1968– | Stenlake Park, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Rockhampton Panthers AFC | Panthers | 1968 as Parkhurst AFC | 1968– | Rockhampton Cricket Ground, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Yeppoon AFC | Swans | 1985 | 1985– | Swan Park, Yeppoon, Queensland |
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| Colours | Club | Nickname | Established | Years | Home Ground & Location | Senior Mens | Juniors | Auskick | Senior Womens |
| Allenstown AFC | All Blacks | 1972 | 1972,1978-1979 | Kawana Park, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Biloela AFC | Bombers | 1985 | 1985-1987 | Biloela Cricket Ground, Biloela, Queensland |
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| Blackwater AFC | Cats | 1981 | 1981-1982 | Blackwater Cricket Ground, Blackwater, Queensland |
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| ? | Depot Hill AFC | ? | ? | ?-? | ?, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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| Parkana AFC | Demons | 1972 | 1972-1993 | Church Park, Rockhampton, Queensland |
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[edit] 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 and Gladstone, 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 in 2000, the league became the AFL Capricornia.
[edit] Honour Roll
| Season | A Grade | B Grade | ||||
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| Year | Premiers | Best & Fairest | Leading Goal Kicker | Premiers | Best & Fairest | Leading Goal Kicker |
| RAFA: Rockhampton Australian Football Association | ||||||
| 1972 | Allenstown | |||||
| 1973 | Gladstone | |||||
| 1974 | Gladstone | |||||
| 1975 | Gladstone | |||||
| CAFA: Capricorn Australian Football Association | ||||||
| 1976 | Wandal | |||||
| 1977 | Wandal | |||||
| 1978 | Wandal | |||||
| 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 | Gerald Hickey | Yeppoon | |||
| 1992 | Yeppoon | Tim Carroll | Wandal | |||
| 1993 | Parkhurst | Paul Ugle | Gladstone | |||
| 1994 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Wandal | ||||
| 1995 | Brothers | Brothers | ||||
| 1996 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 1997 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Wayne Clifford | Yeppoon | |||
| 1998 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Murray Payne | 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 | Darren Boase | Clint Ennis | Glenmore | Shaun McClure | Aaron Barret |
| 2006 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Clinton Evans | Yeppoon | Sebastian Palma | ||
| 2007 | Panthers | Liam Kronk | Clint Ennis | Glenmore | Matt Hellyer | David Bibby |
| 2008 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | ||||
| 2009 | Yeppoon | Rockhampton | ||||
| 2010 | Brothers | Aiden Colbourne | Aiden Colbourne | Brothers | ||
| 2011 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Tyson Payne, Adam Rakip | John Beirouti | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Lachlan Moore | Mitch Goodwin |
[edit] Juniors
Games are played on Saturday Morning or Saturday Afternoon.
[edit] Honour Roll
| Season | Under 17's | Under 15's | Under 13's | |||
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| Year | Premiers | Best & Fairest | Premiers | Best & Fairest | Premiers | Best & Fairest |
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| 2007 | Craig Shipard | Daniel Hunt | Jamie Cunninghame | |||
| 2008 | Kieran Spark | |||||
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| 2010 | Gladstone | Cameron O'Grady | Yeppoon | Gladstone | ||
| 2011 | Yeppoon | Yeppoon | Glenmore | |||
[edit] Auskick
Games are played on Friday Night or on Sunday Morning
Auskick Football Clubs are split into three regions Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Capricorn Coast.
AFL Capricornia also runs Auskick Centers in conjunction with local schools.
[edit] Rockhampton Region
| Colours | Club | Under 7's | Under 9's | Under 11's |
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| Brothers Rockhampton AFC | |
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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
[edit] Gladstone Region
| Colours | Club | Under 7's | Under 9's | Under 11's |
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| Boyne Island Tannum Sands AFC | |
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| Center | Location | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date |
| [TBA] | [TBA], [TBA] |
[TBA] | [TBA] – [TBA] | [TBA] | [TBA] |
[TBA]: To Be Announced
[edit] Capricorn Coast Region
| Colours | Club | Under 7's | Under 9's | Under 11's |
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[TBA] | [TBA] – [TBA] | [TBA] | [TBA] |
[TBA]: To Be Announced
[edit] Senior Womens
Games are played on Saturday or Sunday Afternoon
The 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.
[edit] Honour Roll
| Season | Senior Womens | ||
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| Capricorn Australian Football League Women's | |||
| 1983 | Brothers | ? | ? |
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| 2010 | Boyne Island Tannum Sands | Megan Hunt | ? |
| 2011 | Gladstone | Emma Aeschlimann | Samantha Coles |
[edit] Players in the AFL
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| Player | AFL Capricornia Club | AFL Club | Jumper # | Drafted | Debut | Years |
| Gavin Urquhart | 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 | 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).
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- capricornia.aflq.com.au
- bits.aflq.com.au
- brothers.aflq.com.au
- mudcrabs.aflq.com.au
- glenmorebulls.aflq.com.au
- rockhamptonpanthers.aflq.com.au
- yeppoon.aflq.com.au
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