Phase Two: Brisbane Lions Academy Regional Teams. While it was the big moments on the night that helped steer the Brisbane Lions to a memorable finals win over Richmond, this was a triumph forged in years of painful experience, writes Dean Bilton. “I’ve been looking at TAFE courses because I like architecture and draft design. Telstra Digital Media published Brisbane Lions Official App for Android operating system mobile devices, but it is possible to download and install Brisbane Lions Official App for PC or Computer with operating systems such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and Mac. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Michael Alvaro chatted with Brisbane Lions Academy prospect Carter Michael. “Built our own chin-up bar, a few weights which is good. Have you still been in contact with the Lions Academy and the Allies Hub, have they kept in touch? “I loved that experience, just the way they’re so close and the way they connect with each other even outside of training. Are you set on ending up at Brisbane or are you keeping your options open? Luke got his opportunity at the Lions whilst working as a physiotherapist at QSMC and has been working with the team for the past 6 seasons. Representing Queensland must have been a pretty good honour for you? The pair of scratch matches, held at Trevor Barker Oval, will help determine the final Vic Country and Vic Metro Under 17 squads set to compete at this year’s […], BRISBANE has produced a phenomenal team performance in the Grand Final to claim their maiden AFLW premiership, defeating Adelaide 6.2 (38) to 3.2 (20) in front of 22,934 fans at the Adelaide Oval. The program was designed to provide the Brisbane Lions an opportunity to produce and retain high end talent, which would then help long term on-field success for the football Club. “Yeah. The Brisbane Lions Academy have announced their under 18 squad for 2018 with training set to begin on Monday the 13 th of November. Tickets for AFL games: buy Brisbane Lions AFL single game tickets at Ticketmaster.com. At Brisbane Lions Football Club, we have partnered with the Australian Sports Foundation and we use the GiveEasy platform so your donations are secure. “Yeah it is. ... to expand its academy … “My Dad coached me all the way up to Under 16s which has been great, he’s been like my role model and he’s taught me pretty much everything about footy today which is great. “I’m just having a year off, trying to save up money. — Q&A: TM: Lucy, how did you get into Australian rules football? Manage the "Hyundai Help For Kids" Brisbane Lions Academy program overseeing Coaches & Support Staff, Training & Individual Player Development Programs, Talent Identification and Selection, Strategic Planning, Budgeting across 3 regional training centres and our main base in Brisbane … “He’s been great for me, he’s just there always supporting me and telling me how good I can be. Get to know Brisbane's 2020 Draft Class 5 player's got drafted into the Brisbane Lions system for the 2021 season through the National Draft and the Rookie Draft. The 188cm prospect has a similarly damaging left foot kick, and likes to break free from stoppage congestion with his acceleration and agility. { How the AFL dropped the ball on Brisbane Lions. This phase will culminate with the five regions competing in an AFLX tournament in early March 2019. The AFL Queensland Talent Department and the Hyundai Brisbane Lions Academy have worked together over the past several months to revamp the AFL Queensland and Under 16 Regional and Under 16 Academy programs into a new four phase program. Regional training bases will be located in Brisbane North, Brisbane South, Sunshine Coast and Darling Downs (note: there is a maximum 40 participants at each training base). Big Jacko (Jackson Callow), I’m close with him as well so I can’t wait if we get the chance to play alongside them.”. (function() { We’ve got a good bond going there.”. Selection into an AFL Queensland or Brisbane Lions Academy Talent Program is based on where you live. Did you get to train with the senior boys as well during pre-season? With training, I didn’t miss a session with the boys and then the day before testing, I got called up to play NEAFL Lions against the SUNS and I got turf toe. on: function(evt, cb) { “I was reading about his draft year and about the way he plays and I can kind of see the similarities (between) his strengths and my strengths. 19:30 – Did Jarrod Berry and Charlie Cameron factor into the Lions' drafting plans last year? Each of the three teams will be represented by 23 players chosen from the AFLX tournament and will undergo further training and an intra-Academy match program in late March. “It’s always exciting when you put the under 18 squad together for the summer and next season,” said Brisbane Lions Academy Manager Luke Curran. So you’re still doing that, they’re still open at the moment? The AFL Queensland Talent Department and the Hyundai Brisbane Lions Academy have worked together over the past several months to revamp the AFL Queensland and Under 16 Regional and Under 16 Academy programs into a new four phase program. You’ve met a few boys from other states you’re looking forward to playing with? “Then hopefully like everyone to get to the draft combine, and hopefully the big picture is getting on a senior list.”. “It was really good to be a part of that.”. “There’s a couple of boys, Saxon (Crozier) and Blake (Coleman), I’m good mates with them and Tahj (Abberley). “It’s just been a dream of mine so it doesn’t really matter where.”, “Yeah, I’ve supported Brisbane my whole life. Michael has already graduated from high school, and is using 2020 to focus on his football while also saving money earned from his part-time job as a Dominos delivery boy. } 14:25 – We get the inside look on why Brisbane traded up the order to select Noah Answerth last year, and how close they were to drafting him in 2017. The Brisbane Lions will head to Bundaberg on Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25, for their 2020 AFL Community Camp. “It’s good, it gives us something to do. “We had a meeting with all the boys in Brisbane, so we all travelled to Brissie. ""The move up from tag in the U8s to contact in the U9s is always a key step in our players development. “Most mornings we’ve been doing our gym session and then in the afternoons, because we live close to the Maroochydore footy fields, we go down there and either do our running with the footy or just have a kick around.”. [12] “He’s still developing though, still light like me but I play more midfield so it’s a good combination.”. “And my decision making when I’ve got the footy I think is another good one I’ve got. Club Website - Squad/Roster - Fixtures - Stats. “I was shattered. “Yeah he’s taller though, taller than me already.”, “Yeah, he plays more in the forward line, like key forward. He was an All-Australian at under-18 level in 2013, and a member of the elite nationwide AFL-AIS Academy. })(); Interested in being a coach? It was the truest form of redemption for the Lions, who fell just one goal short in both of the 2017 and […], THE 2021 AFL Women’s season has come to a head, with the biggest match of the year set to play out between two of the AFLW greats. Are you doing Year 12 at the moment as well? They now... [more], Sherwood had an impressive season last year, making it to the preliminary final after an impressive come from behind win in the qualifying final against... [more]. “I actually played cricket. Phase Four: Queensland Under 16 State Representative Team. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { } How have you been improvising your training at home? The Brisbane Lions are an Australian Rules Football Club which participates in the Australian Football League (AFL) and was formed from the merger of the Brisbane Bears and the Fitzroy Lions in 1996. Michael, a midfielder who for the most part has displayed his talent on the outside, is looking to base his game around Western Bulldogs star, Marcus Bontempelli as he bulks up for more permanent time at centre circle. The Brisbane Lions Academy Zone consists of four regions in Queensland; Darling Downs, Brisbane South, Brisbane North & Sunshine Coast-Wide Bay. “Luke Curran and Josh Hunt have been great for me. In terms of your mind-set, did it change at all given you might not get on the park as much as you would have liked? We are lucky enough to have Brisbane Lions Physiotherapist, Luke Licht, give us an incredible insight into what it is like inside the Lions’ headquarters during the 2019 AFL Finals Series. A Brisbane Lions Academy Team will be selected from the second phase of the program to play against a Gold Coast SUNS team in late April 2019. Have you had any good mentors there? Brisbane Lions Academy. They play home matches at the Gabba and have their offices and indoor training facilities located within the stadium. “Pretty much, if we get back to playing with the Allies just being able to be fit and healthy and play every game to put my best foot forward. ); “He was in my first-ever (Australian rules) team so we’ve just grown up every year being in my Dad’s team. It’s a bit tough doing those two sports at this time.”. Have you been changing position at all, are you looking to play more inside mid as well now? “We were talking about it and it was pretty flat to be honest. See our COVID policy here. The Brisbane Lions Academy member took out the Hornets’ senior QWAFL best and fairest award in 2019, her debut season, pointing toward a bright future in the game. I love the way he plays. The changes come as a result of a concerted effort to streamline the training and coaching program to better ensure Under 16 males across the state are afforded the best development at all levels. In order to identify the best talent across the various regions at the commencement of the new program, trial days will be held in early November for any males turning 16-years-old in 2019. “AFL Queensland and the Brisbane Lions understand the importance in developing and preparing players not only for AFL football, but for senior NEAFL, QAFL and community level competitions.”, “It is important that AFL Queensland fully maximise the expertise of the Brisbane Lions to ensure each player reaches his full potential with access to a very high-level development program.”. “We went through a rough patch there early but it’s been good seeing the boys develop and get a few wins on the board.”. A victory over match favourites Labrador at Merrimac Oval in 1996 in the then... [more], The 2021 season welcomes the inclusion of the Redland-Victoria Point Sharks into the QAFL; a merger between the Victoria Point Sharks and Redland Bombers, with... [more], Competition newcomers Maroochydore made history in their debut season last year by becoming the first Sunshine Coast team to make state league finals. The Brisbane Lions A.F.C, is seeking to appoint a talented and dedicated full-time Lions Academy Head Coach to become a key member of the Academy and Football Operations Department. “I’ve thought about how it’s a really good chance to work on my weaknesses especially and things I want to grow. RosterView All. The club's colours of maroon, gold and blue are drawn from both entities. “Yeah I’m pretty close with him. That’s the only niggle so far, apart from that I’ve been pretty healthy through the pre-season which is good.”, “No I didn’t because they told me to rest after I played the game the day before. “I’ve got a part-time job at Dominos as a delivery boy, it’s good.”. The Academy enables the Brisbane Lions to identify and nurture local talent within designated zoned areas throughout Queensland, constructing a pathway for young players to realise their potential in their chosen sport and perhaps become a senior player in the future. “I got put in the Under 18s Lions Academy as a 16-year-old so that was a bit nerve-wracking I’ve got to say in those first few training sessions, seeing those older boys. “I’m just keeping my options open, I wouldn’t be fussed wherever I go. Who are some of the Brisbane and Queensland boys you enjoy playing alongside? AFL Queensland State Manager- Talent and Academies, Mark Browning, welcomed the new changes to the Under 16 program and looks forward to working with the Brisbane Lions to deliver the program. Required fields are marked *, WITH the NAB League Under 17 carnival done and dusted, the best performers from each region came together on Friday to compete in two trial games. Ex-Sun Callum Ah Chee also slotted into the Lions’ backline, playing predominantly on classy goalkicker Alex Sexton while taking several of Brisbane’s kick-ins. No, I graduated last year. The Tassie Mariners will play the Brisbane Lions Academy in Queensland on Saturday in their third match of the season. listeners: [], “We’re both left-footers, like to carry the footy so I thought he was a good player to base my game around.”. “And also to improve my running, so I’ve put it into a positive at the same time, just building on my weaknesses to get a bit better. Pick 24 - Blake Coleman That's a staggering 15 consecutive wins to the Tigers. Find game schedules and team promotions. “Yeah, I started there in Under 10s. “Putting on weight, I’ve been eating way more than I usually have with training so I’ve been trying to put on size. 5 player's got drafted into the Brisbane Lions system for the 2021 season through the National Draft and the Rookie Draft. “Also my speed, I’m pretty for a bloke my height, I think under three (seconds over 20m), so just trying to get that footy and accelerate out of the contest.”. And then coming into the Lions Academy, what was that like? See our list of vacancies…, AFL Queensland and Brisbane Lions announce changes to Under 16 Talent Program, Redland Victoria Point – 2021 QAFL Season Look Ahead, Maroochydore – 2021 QAFL Season Look Ahead, Draft prospect Dirk Koenen hopes to become next in family to step onto national sporting stage, The countdown is on for the AFL9s Byron Bay Invitational. Details will be finalised soon. 40 overall) in the 2020 national draft to recruit Brisbane Lions Academy graduate Samson Ryan. Having a brother also within the Lions’ Academy ranks has helped with the improvised training workload, with the pair building an at-home gym and using the local football oval to keep up to scratch. We all gel pretty well, we’ve been close for ages because Sax and I and Tahj have played since Under 12s so we’ve known each other for a fair while now. Brisbane Lions live score (and video online live stream*), schedule and results from all . “But I was lucky enough to play on Ryan Byrnes, I think he got drafted to St Kilda. event : evt, Under the new four phase program, the Brisbane Lions will be responsible for developing the overall coaching and training program with AFL Queensland regional offices responsible for the weekly program operations with coaching staff to be jointly appointed within their geographic academy zone. The club was formed in late 1996 via a merger of the Fitzroy Football Club's football operations and the Brisbane Bears. of the Academy. What was the feeling like then when you got news about the season being delayed? All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. He earned Brisbane Lions Life Membership at the end of his tenth season of service. “And I was lucky enough to play in the midfield with a few of those boys which I loved.”. “I represented them a few times, I love it. aussie-rules tournaments that Brisbane Lions played.. Brisbane Lions is playing next match on 17 Apr 2021 against Essendon Bombers in AFL.When the match starts, you will be able to follow Brisbane Lions v Essendon Bombers live score, updated point-by-point.. Statistics are updated at the end of The players selected in these teams will continue training with the Academy for the remainder of the year regardless of selection outcomes in phases three or four. Sign up for the latest news content, updates, surveys and offers from AFL Queensland. Dawson, a graduate of the Lions Academy, brings a blue-chip resume to the side. “Every Monday our mids have a Zoom meeting and we just talk about little things like this week we have a project about finding a player who you want to base your game around. “He’s pretty much been there since day one so it’s been great having him there.”. They’re all in the Allies hub with you, it must be good to have those familiar faces around the camps too? By ... placing the experienced football administrator Greg Swann into the CEO's role in the second half of 2014. Each day this week, we will be announcing our Brisbane Roar Academy teams for 2020. I’ve been trying to work on the inside game.”. Thank you for your support it means so much to us, but even more to the kids who get to be a part of the Hyundai Help for Kids Lions Academy. “I got put in the Lions Academy when I was about 12, it’s been great for me. The last time Richmond lost to Brisbane was in round seven, 2009. Noah Cumberland was a Maroochydore boy as well, did you play with him in juniors? “But eventually I got used to them and it was great for me for the next two years after that.”. The program commences with a selection process in November followed by an eight-week training and development program. AS the postponement of all seasons commenced over the last few weeks, we are taking a look at some of the up-and-coming draft prospects for the 2020 draft. The Academy was formed in 2010 when the AFL partnered with four Northern Market AFL Clubs to introduce academies in Queensland and New South Wales and ACT. “We’ve built our own little gym in the backyard. “Yeah, I’m doing four to five shifts a week just trying to save up.”. forms: { “Everyone was shattered, not being able to train with each other.”, “So it’s been hard but I’m lucky enough, I’ve got a brother who’s also in the Lions Academy. callback: cb “With two AFL clubs in Queensland, we are determined to supply an increase in the number of boys capable of playing AFL football at the elite level,” Browning said. “That was great, I got to play against and alongside some great players like Noah Cumberland and Will Martyn, who were lucky enough to get drafted. The Gold Coast SUNS have also adjusted their Under 16 Academy Program with details to be announced soon. I would like to acknowledge his massive contribution to this role and the level he has helped the program reach. “I started off well, was fit and healthy. ... “We are going to need to be good one on one and not get sucked into … “Being there for three years now I’m kind of one of the more experienced ones. “I think he’s done about four knee reconstructions which doesn’t help but he says he was a handy footballer back in the day, which I believe.”. As we delve into the Queensland-based talent, you’ll get to know everything you need to know about the brightest academy talents. In a special Question and Answer (Q&A) feature, Draft Central‘s Michael Alvaro chatted with Brisbane Lions Academy prospect Carter Michael. It’s a good bond, a close team even though we’ve only had one camp together.”. “We got to have two weeks with them luckily enough, that was great. Was there a step-up in competition against the Victorian boys, some of the high-end draftees? Outside of footy, is there anything else you’re working on? The Lions were the most successful AFL club of the 2000s, appearing in four consecutive Grand Finals from 2001 to 2004 and winning three premierships. Lions Academy graduate Samson Ryan lands at Tigerland. Who’s the player you look to base your game on, who’ve you chosen? It was so cool to see him get drafted, my Dad had a few tears in his eyes saying ‘That was me’, it was pretty funny, it was good.”. “One guy who’s from Noosa as well, he’s the Lions Academy mids coach at the moment, James Gellie. In 2009, new coach Michael Voss named Jonathan Brown as the sole captain of the club, and Black remained in the leadership group. My Dad was a mad cricket player as well so I played cricket from about Under 14s to about Under 16s, I played three years there. Carter already boasts a decent footballing resume too, having run out for the Lions in the NAB League, represented Queensland in last year’s Under 17 Futures series, and been selected to play on Grand Final day in the Under 17 All Stars showcase. Player Name Team Name M Last G AG; Cody Stackelberg: Brisbane Lions Academy: 1: 2019-04-14: 0.00: Last 5 Games View All. Tracking back a bit to your footy journey, have you always played juniors for the Maroochydore Roos? Following huge preliminary final victories last week – one a blowout margin and one a hard-fought contest – there is no doubt the two best sides enter the […]. Competition. The Academy Manager position was made redundant, and Luke Curran, a long-time servant of the Academy for over 10 years decided to leave the Brisbane Lions Football Club. “I chose the Bont (Marcus Bontempelli). 05/05: vs: Dandenong Stingrays: 100 … Growing up, did you play any other sports? window.mc4wp.listeners.push( “More with the Lions Academy. 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