Under 8 Girls Carnival - Brisbane and the Gold Coast

To kick-start the 2025 Under 8 girls competition, which is being introduced in the Maccas SEQ Juniors League for the first time this year in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, AFL Queensland are hosting two come and try carnivals.

The carnivals, being held in Brisbane (Everton Wolves) and the Gold Coast (Robina-Mudgee Roos) on Friday March 28, are a chance for participants to play three shortened matches with their local team, all without needing to commit to the entire season. 

Under 8 Girls Carnival Details:
Brisbane Venue: Everton Wolves - Enoggera Memorial Park (93 Mott St, Gaythorn)
Gold Coast Venue: Robina Mudgeeraba Roos – Scottsdale Reserve (Scottsdale Dr, Robina)
Date: Friday, March 28, from 5:30pm onwards (timing will depend on team nominations)
Format: 3 small 20-minute matches per team. Fixtures will be published online prior to the night.
Rules: U8 Girls Rules. Aligned with Under 8 mixed competitions, offering a non-contact entry point for girls-only teams
Age Group: Players born between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018
Registration: Contact your local club to register. New players can visit https://play.afl/ to find a club in their area.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BRISBANE FIXTURE

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GOLD COAST FIXTURE

The Under 8 Girls competition provides girls transitioning from NAB AFL Auskick with a tackle-free introduction to community football, addressing the previous need for young girls to choose between a mixed under 8 competition or modified tackling in under 9 girls.

This initiative marks a significant step forward for girls’ football in Southeast Queensland and reflects the growth we’ve experienced in recent years.