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25.01.2022 All is in readiness at Harrup Park for the JLT match between the Suns and Bulldogs later tonight. It is 50 years since the first Australian football matches were played at the ground in 1970 ... it was " ... a rocky, rock-hard moonscape ... with cold showers We are at the ground today with a stall selling copies of the More of the Kangaroo ... Curtain raiser is Yeppoon Swans versus Whitsunday Sea Eagles AFL Club staring around 4pm There are over 40 pages on both the Capricornia and Mackay leagues. The main game is at 6.50pm Come and see us and have a look at More of the Kangaroo - 150 years of Australian football in Queensland

25.01.2022 Over the last two days, we have tried to contact many clubs in South-East Queensland via their Facebook page, to encourage them to share the AFL Queensland story about the impending release of "More Of The Kangaroo". A big Thank You to the clubs that have supported the request so far. If you would like to help by spreading the news, or know of Northern Qld clubs with Facebook pages that would be willing to circulate the news with their supporters, please feel free to let us know or share this message. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/23581461065/posts/10156505935341066/

23.01.2022 https://www.aflq.com.au/more-of-the-kangaroo-bundaberg-wid/ Bundaberg-Wide Bay - the early years

23.01.2022 Darling Downs launch of More of the Kangaroo - this Sunday 24th March - details below. https://www.facebook.com/events/794970464189817/

22.01.2022 I like what AFL Queensland has done with their website. I really do. Check it out at aflq.com.au and read the MOTK articles.

22.01.2022 Library talk this Sunday - Brisbane City Council Library 11am

21.01.2022 Only 7 days to go until the literary event of 2018: "More Of The Kangaroo" will be launched at Coorparoo F C, Birubi St, from 6pm Tuesday, 11 December. Pre-order your book here www.Q150.net.au or come along to the Launch and buy one there. Perfect for Christmas!

21.01.2022 Looking for and Xmas gift for a footy lover? Order now and we will get a copy of More of the Kangaroo in the post for you tomorrow Go to www.q150.net.au Copies also available at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End Brisbane

21.01.2022 Books available in NQ on following days Mackay - Sunday 3rd March at Harrup Park during the JLT match between Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs - we will have a stall at the ground Townsville - Monday 4th March 5.30pm at Tony Ireland Stadium ... Cairns - Wednesday 6th March 6.00pm at City Lions home ground - Holloways Beach for more information email [email protected]

21.01.2022 A selection of photos from More of the Kangaroo

20.01.2022 Only 5 days until the "More Of The Kangaroo" Launch. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the following people, businesses, and organizations who have provided financial support to this project: John Pearce Bob Sharpless CPSA... Corless Family David Devine Hutchinson Builders Trevor Matthews - Matthews Real Estate Darcy Robinson - Robrand Pty Ltd Technology One John Cansdale Martin Hopp The Pineapple Hotel And, of course, AFLQ Their support and commitment to the goals of our project have helped to ensure our vision is achieved. We look forward to seeing many of Queenslands football friends at Coorparoo next Tuesday.

19.01.2022 AFLQ Darling Downs formed one of the first football leagues in Australia ... in 1876 ... https://www.aflq.com.au/more-of-the-kangaroo-football-in-d/

19.01.2022 It was great to see Steve Haddan at our recent book launch - Steve is a fan of both rugby league and Australian football - he is currently writing Wally Lewiss biography.

18.01.2022 NQ launches finished - nice story AFL Cairns story in the Cairns Post today If you are in the Cairns/Port Douglas area we can arrange free delivery of More of the Kangaroo AFLQ Community FootyAFL Queensland

17.01.2022 How fantastic is this find for Mayne F C! How many more people have a stash of records & photos that have been hidden away for decades? https://www.facebook.com/567193503391412/posts/1865985550178861/

16.01.2022 Mayne Tigers club treasurer 1972 to 1982 - Pat Humphery-Smith - with his copy of More of the Kangaroo Pat now lives in Melbourne - he will turn 92 of Anzac Day Pats son Derek was an ordinary player for the Tigers and Uni - but was a good umpire - first Queensland field umpire to officiate in an AFL Final

15.01.2022 If you are on the Gold Coast copies can now be purchased at the Fins shop Southport Sharks - Musgrave Hill

15.01.2022 Any early risers amongst us? Catch Murray Bird from 6:20am Thursday (24/09/20) talking Qld football history with Paul Kennedy on the ABC. Maybe he'll even mention "More Of The Kangaroo". Still available at www.q150.net.au/shop

15.01.2022 Some great team photos shared by Hendrik van der Kamp (via Larry Clarke). These are particularly relevant to the Kedron F C. I have left out Hendriks personal contact details from this message - but if you have more you would like to share, please make contact.

14.01.2022 Melbourne launch - thank you to John Harms and the Footy Almanac https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/almanac-launch-more-of-the/

14.01.2022 https://www.aflq.com.au/more-of-the-kangaroo-the-beginning/

14.01.2022 Excerpt from More of the Kangaroo - thank you The Footy Almanac

13.01.2022 Darling Downs launch on Sunday 24 March as part of the AFLDD season launch

09.01.2022 Murray Bird has written an article in memory of Brian Greinke for the AFLQ website. Here is the link: http://www.aflq.com.au/vale-brian-greinke/

09.01.2022 Thank you to the 200 people who came along to the "More Of The Kangaroo" Launch on Tuesday, and to everyone who has supported the project so far. Ouch! A number of card transactions on Tuesday night did not process successfully. If you bought your book at the event using a card, please check your account to see if the payment has been debited. We can identify most of the purchasers and will make contact with them as soon as possible. However, there are a handful of buyers we are unable to identify. If you could contact either Murray Bird or Samuel Corless directly, that would help tremendously. Apologies for this process hiccup, and thank you for your ongoing support of this great project.

08.01.2022 An excerpt from "More of the Kangaroo" - the 1985 season

08.01.2022 The 1958 QANFL Grand Final

07.01.2022 A number of clubs have also provided financial assistance to the "More Of The Kangaroo" Project. We would like to acknowledge the following seven clubs in particular, and share our gratitude for their support: Aspley F C Coomera F C Mayne F C... Moreton Bay F C Noosa F C Redland F C Southport F C Many other clubs are making pre-order purchases ahead of next Tuesdays launch - and of course, we would encourage all friends of Queensland football to make sure you secure your copy of this historic book in time for Christmas.

07.01.2022 Its on its way! "More Of The Kangaroo - 150 Years of Australian Football in Queensland 1866 - 2016" will be launched in December. This book is the most significant & comprehensive history of our code in our state ever produced. At almost 1000 pages, it is a proud testament to the work and commitment of our people, clubs, and communities. Pre-order now to ensure you receive a copy in time for Christmas. Check out our website shop at www.Q150.net.au for more details. Please share this post to spread the message throughout the state and beyond.

06.01.2022 Are you going to Metricon Stadium this Saturday for the Suns V Lions practice match? If so, stop by the Q150 tent, & check out our book, "More Of The Kangaroo". If you havent got your copy yet, here is your chance to discover more of footballs 150 year history in our state. From Cairns to Coolangatta, this is the football book for all of Queensland.

05.01.2022 Come and hear Doc Mackenzie speak at the "More Of The Kangaroo" Book Launch - Coorparoo Football Club, Birubi Street, from 6pm Tuesday, 11 December. https://www.facebook.com/23581461065/posts/10156551395156066/

05.01.2022 Book now on display at the MCC library - we will be conducting a Melbourne launch with the help of The Footy Almanac on Thursday 11 April at the North Fitzroy Arms - more info to follow

04.01.2022 Theyre real. Theyre here. And theyre massive. 1104 pages of Qld football goodness. Join us for the launch of "More Of The Kangaroo" at Coorparoo F C, Birubi St, from 6pm Tuesday - and put one under your Christmas tree this year.

04.01.2022 North Queensland launches - more details to come http://www.q150.net.au/north-queensland-launches/

03.01.2022 Write up in the Palm Island Voice after our recent AFL Townsville launch - thank you to the Garbutt Magpies who attended

02.01.2022 Some of the 500 photos and images in More of the Kangaroo

01.01.2022 Heavy hearts tonight for many as we hear of the passing of the King. Kingsley St Clair has passed after a short and difficult battle with cancer. The King play...ed an instrumental part in the development of footy across Queensland and in particular the Sunshine Coast. Maroochydore Roos where his inner passion lay but the broad good of footy was always his driver. Kingsley was instrumental in the initiation of the Sunshine Coast Hall of Fame to celebrate the first 40 years of AFL in our great region. Kinglsey was a great source of knowledge and wisdom, knowing right from wrong for the betterment of all. Thank you. He will be sadly missed, RIP champ. Our warm condolences we extend to Ros and family. RIP King! See more

01.01.2022 AFL Queensland has included an article about the soon-to-be-released book, "More Of The Kangaroo", on their website. Here is a link to their Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/23581461065/posts/10156505935341066/