Delivered in partnership with AFL Queensland and the Brisbane Lions, our AFL Academy gives students the exclusive opportunity to be exposed to high-quality training and regular participation in AFL Queensland Competitions, alongside their academic studies.
The AFL Academy aims to develop players who are not only technically and tactically proficient, but also strategic, with a highly developed knowledge of the game. An understanding of the adaptability required in AFL, and the roles and responsibilities of individual positions within the game, will ensure our players have the skills and opportunities to succeed at the next level of football.
The holistic growth of our students is also a key part of the AFL Academy, with learning and life skills an important part of the development opportunity. The program will enable students to gain practical experience in AFL and related areas to provide a range of career pathways on graduation.
Information Session
An Information Session will held on Monday 23 March at 4:45pm, where families have the opportunity to learn how students could be part of the AFL Academy and take their game to the next level. Whether you dream of playing professionally, or having a career pathway in footy, this is where it all begins!
The next Information Session will be held in our Lectorial, Level 5, Administration Hub.
Please register for this information session via the below link:
How to apply
Applications for 2027 are now open for Years 7 to 11 2027 applicants.
Out-of-Catchment applicants must apply via the below link:
In-Catchment applicants can apply through the below link:
Closing Date
Applications for the AFL Academy close on Friday 15 May 2026.
Fees
All fees that are payable to apply for the AFL Academy, as set out on the Excellence Program Page, are non-refundable.
Trial
Applicants will be required to attend a trial as part of the application process. The trial dates for 2027 applicants are as follows:
- Friday 19 June - AFL Trial 1;
- Monday 22 June - AFL Trial 2.
Letters with full details will be emailed to applicants on Friday 5 June 2026.
Results
Families will be notified by email on Monday 3 August 2026. Please take note of the below message regarding email accounts.
Email Accounts
Please be advised that some email accounts, such as GMail, Hotmail and some Government/Departments, flag Education Queensland emails as spam/junk. We strongly suggest you monitor your spam/junk mail boxes on a regular basis to ensure you receive all correspondence sent from our College.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can access frequently asked questions here.