University of Queensland Australian Football Club

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University of Queensland
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Full nameRed Lions Australian Rules Football Club (RLAFC) Inc
Nickname(s)Red Lions
Club song"Drunk Last Night!"
Club details
Founded1956;68 years ago (1956)
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Competition QFA Division 1
PresidentNicholas Kent
Ground(s)Playing Field 2, University of Queensland, Cnr Sir William MacGregor Drive, Thynne Road, St Lucia.
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The University of Queensland Australian Football Club (UQAFC) is an amateur Australian rules football club playing in the QFA Division 1, Division 4 and QAFLW League competitions, [1] overseen by AFL Queensland. UQAFC home games are played at the University of Queensland's Playing Field 2, on the corner of Sir William MacGregor Drive and Thynne Road, St Lucia, Brisbane.

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Founded in 1956, the club collected the Red Lions moniker in reference to a pub in the Northern New South Wales town of Glencoe. After travelling to Armidale to compete against the University of New England for the Clem Jones Shield UQ would frequent the Red Lion Tavern on their return journey, giving birth to the Red Lion legend.

The UQAFC has since won seven Senior premierships, including a "threepeat" in 1961, 1962 & 1963. Red Lion Reserve Grade sides have claimed twelve premiership victories many of which came during extended periods of dominance through the 1980s and more recently in the new millennium. The club has a built unique heritage with its large student membership and strong old boys network resulting in a very social club atmosphere and it is very proud to cater to footballers of all abilities. Currently with eight teams and approximately 250 registered players, the Red Lions are regarded as one of the largest amateur Australian rules football club in Queensland.

Recent history

In 2006 a large increase in player numbers resulted in the formation of a third adult side for the first time since the 1970s. The Thirds team, which also included players from the Griffith University Gladiators, played in the reserves competition of Division 2 of the AFLQ State Association competition. 2006 also saw a significant improvement in performance with the Senior side finishing third overall, and the Reserves side winning the premiership.

The club continued to perform well in 2007 under new Senior Coach Travis Warren with both the senior and Reserves side reaching the preliminary final. In 2008, performances across all grades continued to improve, with the Reserves winning the Premiership, the Thirds making the Grand Final for the first time and the Seniors again narrowing missing the Grand Final to finish third.

2009 represented another year of growth for the club, with unprecedented player numbers allowing the creation of a fourth adult side for the first time. The Thirds and Fourths played as senior and reserve teams of Division 2 of the AFLQ State Association competition. The Division 2 Reserves played finals in 2010 (for the first time since stepping up from Division 3) and the club continued to grow in numbers to accommodate their four adult men's sides

The Senior Coaching role was taken over by Tim MacKinley prior to the start of the 2011 season. Both Division 1 sides finished on top of their respective ladders to take out the minor premiership, with the Reserve side capping the season with a premiership and the Seniors reaching the Grand Final. [2] The Thirds continued their improvement to record 4 victories, the most in one season since their promotion to Division 2. In 2012 the club had 3 teams make the Grand Final, with the Seconds and Fourths ultimately claiming premierships.

At the completion of the 2012 season AFL Queensland offered University a promotion into the Allied Pickfords Cup and recently retired club-captain Matthew Stewart took the reins as senior coach. The club welcomed the return of an Under 18's side and for the first time ever also fielded Division 4 and Ladies teams. The Division 1 Reserves, Division 3 Reserves and Ladies teams all played finals in 2013, with the Fourths claiming their second premiership in a row.

Following the AFLQ's decision to re-structure their South East Queensland competitions for 2014, the Red Lions applied for a licence in the newly re-formed Queensland Australian Football League. On 19 September 2013 the AFLQ announced that the UQAFC would form a part of the QAFL for the 2014 season. Following another re-structuring of AFLQ competitions in 2017, the Red Lions joined the QFA Division 1 competition. UQAFC has also fielded a Women's team in the states premier senior women's competition, the QAFLW, since 2014.

The Wests Juniors club in nearby Toowong are partners in a joint initiative Under 18 squad, the UQ Bulldogs. Players from other junior clubs in the local area are also welcomed. The majority of the club's recruitment remains the influx of sometimes inexperienced but always keen students who filter down from the university.

Randy the Red Lion

The club introduced a mascot prior to the 2011 finals campaign. Randy the Red Lion can often be seen at Oval 7 cheering on the Red Lions and helping them celebrate a win.

Honour Board

QAFL

YearPresidentSenior CoachSenior CaptainSenior B&FSeniors ResultReserves ResultUnder 18 Result
1956UnknownTom KeayTed DuhsBrian Cox
1957UnknownTom KeayDon McCaffreyDon McCaffrey
1958UnknownTom KeayMal NairnUnknown
1959UnknownTom KeayMal NairnBrian GabbedyPremiers
1960UnknownNorm ReidyTony BurgeTony Burge
1961UnknownRichard FlynnTony BurgeTony BurgePremiers
1962UnknownRichard FlynnTony BurgeTony BurgePremiers
1963UnknownTom KeayGary CrookeTom RieussetPremiers
1964UnknownTom KeayGary CrookeMaurie Fielke
1965UnknownTom KeayGary CrookeRod BrownPremiers
1966UnknownBrian GrienkeTom RieussetBill BownessPremiers
1967UnknownCyril PearsonBill BownessJ McDonald
1968UnknownCyril PearsonAshley MercyR Butler
1969UnknownR ParrD FranksB Hunt
1970UnknownA PageKeith GrantleyB Hunt
1971UnknownA PageUnknownKeith GrantleyPremiers
1972UnknownTom KeayGary MillerKeith Grantley
1973UnknownTom KeayUnknownUnknown
1974UnknownTom LonerganTom LonerganP Morcombe
1975UnknownTom LonerganTom LonerganUnknown
1976UnknownB VivianP MorcombeBernie Powell
1977UnknownB VivianD Pini & R JakubansUnknown
1978UnknownTom LonerganUnknownD Pini
1979UnknownB SmithMichael ByromMichael Byrom
1980UnknownB SmithUnknownB Cook
1981UnknownTom LonerganUnknownClive Philbrick
1982UnknownTom LonerganUnknownD Dickie
1983UnknownJack Van DammeUnknownR RenhardPremiers
1984UnknownJack Van DammeGraham SullivanGeoff EgarrPremiersPremiers
1985UnknownDavid EelsGraham SullivanAndrew McNaughtonPremiers
1986UnknownDavid EelsGraham SullivanGary Cranitch
1987UnknownDavid PieGraham SullivanPaul O'ConnorPremiers
1988UnknownDavid EelsMarcus AnsteyGeoff Egarr
1989UnknownDavid EelsMarcus AnsteyMarcus Anstey
1990UnknownLindsay CollisonMarcus AnsteyMarcus Anstey
1991UnknownLindsay CollisonLewis AtkinsonTom Carson
1992Peter WilsonLindsay CollisonLindsay CollisonTom Carson
1993Doug StuartKeith RaynerLindsay CollisonLindsay Collison
1994Lewis AtkinsonPhil KembleMark GrahamKevin Joslin
1995Burt NadalinPhil KembleMark GrahamMark Graham
1996Reid MaxwellSteven PottsJim Wilkins & Steven BellBen Meadows
1997Darren SmartKevin VenvilleAngus HudsonM Watts
1998Darren SmartKevin VenvilleShaun MundayDean Waters
1999Darren SmartQuentin JohnsonRoss Stuart & Shaun MundayAndrew StoneFinalists
2000Darren SmartQuentin JohnsonRoss Stuart & Shaun MundayJeff DeethPreliminary Finalists
2001Shane ElkinQuentin JohnsonRoss StuartJeff DeethFinalists
2002Shane ElkinQuentin JohnsonRoss StuartAsh Lane
2003Mark WallaceQuentin JohnsonAsh LaneJeff DeethPreliminary Finalists
2004David ChettleWarren StoneDavid ChettleAdam McKenzie
2005Dustin FergusWarren StoneDavid ChettleAaron ConnollyPreliminary FinalistsPremiers
2006Anthony LeeDamien CarrollAnthony Bix & Robert SadlerRichard WenhamPreliminary FinalistsPremiersPremiers
2007Charlie PerryTravis WarrenBrian MarsdenJoe Wurf
2008Charlie PerryTravis WarrenGareth WilkinsonAaron ConnollyPremiers
2009Scott YoungTravis WarrenMichael ScrutonTom Gehrmann
2010Scott YoungIan CarterMatthew StewartLuke Wray6thPreliminary FinalistsElimination Finalists
2011Scott YoungTim MackinleyMatthew StewartDaniel LewisGrand FinalistsPremiersN/A
2012Peter HerringTim MackinleyMatthew StewartMichael StewartGrand FinalistsPremiersN/A
2013Peter HerringMatthew StewartMichael StewartMichael Stewart10thSemi-Finalists6th
2014Peter HerringMatthew StewartAdam CulvenorMichael Stewart9th10th8th
2015Peter Herring Darren Pfeiffer William CarlsonBrodie Tebbutt8th6thPreliminary Finalists
2016Peter HerringJohn Tootell

QAFA

YearSenior CoachSenior CaptainSenior B&FSeniors ResultReserves Result
2006Andrew NuskeJosh HanekReyne Hondow
2007Andrew Nuske & Tim MackinleyAndrew NuskeAaron Poole
2008Tim MackinleyAndrew NuskeBen Kleverlaan
2009Jarad EvansScott PeelerDaniel Lutton
2010Jarad EvansDaniel LuttonDaniel Lutton10thPreliminary Finalists
2011Jarad EvansDaniel LuttonSean Powyer8th7th
2012Andrew BrownMatthias FalzonSam Noone9thPremiers
2013Jarad EvansNick DavisMark Blackman8thPremiers
2014Gareth Wilkinson & Jarad EvansBrad ClarkReyne HondowElimination FinalistsPremiers
2015Peter RosengrenBrad ClarkAidan Janetzki7thN/A
2016Peter Rosengren

Ladies

YearSenior CoachSenior CaptainSenior B&FSeniors ResultReserves Result
2013Michael Swann & Nick KentTia BoolDaryl Jensen8thN/A
2014Michael SwannKate Harvey Breanna Koenen 6thSemi-Finalists
2015Michael Swann Sharni Webb Breanna Koenen 6th5th
2016Damien Richards

University Games

The club has unofficial links to the teams which represent the university at the Australian University Games, previously held separately for each sport and called Inter-Varsity Carnivals. In 2012 the team's Best Off Field Medal was dubbed the "Bruce Larkin Medal". The following players have received Green & Gold selection in the team of the carnival: [3] Adam Pearce, Anthony Lee & Sebastine Isu (1993), David Coxen (1996), Michael Swann (2009 & 2012), and Jared D'Roza & Madi Crowley (2013).

YearHost CityDivisionResultCoachCaptainBest Off GroundBest On Ground
1993BrisbaneOne1stJason HowlesAnthony Lee
1994 & 1995VariousDid not compete
1996CanberraOneUnknown
1997 to 2008VariousDid not compete
2009Gold CoastTwo8thTom McNicolWill RowlesAdam TerranovaMichael Swann
2010PerthDid not compete
2011Gold CoastTwo6thAndrew BrownAlexis FoulstoneWill LarkinNick Foxcroft
2012AdelaideOne11thJohn FlynnAlexis FoulstoneCheech FalzonNick Kent
2013Gold CoastTwo4thNick KentMichael SwannCheech FalzonSean Powyer
2014SydneyDid not compete
2015Gold CoastDid not compete
2016Perth

Alumni

The UQAFC has produced some footballers of note. The club's alumni includes:

AFL Players

AFLW Players

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References

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  2. ↑ AFLQ Website
  3. ↑ "AUS Green & Gold Awards". www.unisport.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 February 2011.

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