Vodafone Brisbane Lions players not involved in the AFL's Hall of Fame Tribute Match will be visiting various State League matches in Queensland to show their support for local footy as part of the AFL’s Community Football Weekend.
As part of the 150 Years of Australian Football celebrations, no AFL matches have been fixtured for the weekend of May 9-11 to give all football supporters the opportunity to return to local footy and celebrate its integral role in the community.
150 Years Ambassador Kevin Sheedy said AFL players were looking forward to getting back to where their football careers began.
“Players from all 16 AFL clubs will be travelling around the country to watch matches and take part in activities that community clubs have organised, it will be a fantastic experience for the players and everyone involved.”
Sheedy said that many of the players would be returning to their former community clubs.
“Community Football Weekend will be a great opportunity for players to say thank you to the clubs that launched their careers; no AFL player would be in the position they are in without their community footy club.”
Community football is the heart and soul of our game. In 2007 more than 600,000 people played Australian Football and many more coached, umpired, officiated, volunteered and supported our game at all levels.
“By calling on the entire football community to get together, we are anticipating that a record two million people will attend football matches this weekend,” Sheedy said.
Below is the full list of Lions local match appearances:
Friday 9 May
Redlands Bombers Junior muster/U16's match
Redlands Sharks, Victoria Point @ 6:00pm
Players: Mitch Clark, Tim Notting, Anthony Corrie
Wilston Grange v Mayne
Hickey Park @ 8:00pm
Players: Nigel Lappin, Sam Sheldon
Saturday 10 May
Mt Gravatt v Zillmere
Dittmer Park @ 2:10pm
Players: Albert Proud, Cheynee Stiller
Springwood v Western Magpies
Lowe Oval @ 2:10pm
Players: Pat Garner, Matthew Leuenberger
Noosa v Maroochy/North Shore
Weyba Road @ 2:10pm
Players: Daniel Dzufer, Josh Drummond
Sandgate v Aspley
Lemke Road @ 2:10pm
Players: Haydn Kiel
Surfers Paradise v Burleigh
Sir Bruce Small Oval @ 5:00pm
Players: Joel Tippett, Jason Roe
Coorparoo v Alexandra Hills
Jack Esplen Oval @ 2:00pm
Players: James Polkinghorne
Strathpine v Aspley
Bob Akers Reserve @ 2:00pm
Players: Robert Copeland, Phil Smith
Yeronga v Caboolture
Leyshon Park @ 2:00pm
Players: Lachlan Henderson, Chris Schmidt
Wynnum v Uni QLD
Wynnum @ 2:00pm
Players: Scott Clouston, Ashley McGrath
Redcliffe v Kedron
Rothwell Park @ 2:00pm
Players: Justin Sherman, Bradd Dalziell
Logan v Robina
Tansey Park @ 2:00pm
Players: Jared Brennan
Ipswich v Beenleigh
Limestone Park @ 7:00pm
Players: Rhan Hooper
Pomona v Nambour
Pioneer Connection Road @ 2:00pm
Players: Pearce Hanley, Colm Begley
Bundaberg Eagles v Hervey Bay Bombers
Frank Coulthard Oval @ 2:30pm
Players: Jed Adcock
Coolangatta v Palm Beach Currumbin
Len Peak Oval, Kirra @ 2:10pm
Players: Travis Johnstone, Michael Rischitelli
Ballina Bombers all day carnival
Fripp Oval, Ballina
Players: Wayde Mills, Joel Macdonald
Brisbane Juniors Grading Day
Wilston Grange JAFC @ 12pm
Players: Tom Collier, Troy Selwood
Brisbane Juniors Grading Day
Jindalee JAFC @ 12pm
Players: James Hawksley, Matt Tyler
Sunday 11 May
Morningside v Southport
Jack Esplen Oval @ 2:10pm
Players: Scott Harding, Daniel Merrett
U15 Youth Girls
Calamvale College @ 9:30am
Players: Joel Patfull, Matt Austin
*Please note appearances are subject to change.
