AFL Queensland welcomed a new face last week, with the announcement of not a new player signing, but of Alex Brooks as the new Competition Manager in Mackay.
The appointment of Alex sees the replacement of current Competition Manager Josh Rhodes who has recently moved internally into the role of Competition Manager for the Queensland Football Association (QFA)
Alex’s expertise comes in his understanding of grass roots football, having been involved in the game at all levels for many years, inclusive as a player, coach and club volunteer.
Recently, he coached his club’s senior women’s team and undertook time as an umpire in the sport, and AFL Queensland believe Alex's experience at club level make him a great fit for the role.
He relocates from the AFL stronghold of Victoria, specifically Rutherglen, and arrives with his wife, Kaedi, and soon to be first child.
His commencement in the Mackay office on February 28 hopes to continue to increase the sport of AFL in the Sugar City, as well as across Queensland.
AFL has continued to grow across Queensland with a strong contingent of representatives for the game being born here in Mackay, although less popular than its rugby counterparts.
The Queensland AFL body also announced their congratulations to the U17 Mackay Male Academy Team selections, part of the Gold Coast Suns Academy, with their first game coming up against Townsville in Airlie Beach on March 5.
The group of youngsters are just under a month until their first game.
From the Sugar City, North Mackay AFC players Cohen Frith, Darby Coleman, Lachlan Nelson, Lachlan Morgan, Jake McDonald and Angus Wearmouth represent the side.
A strong contingent of Bakers Creek boys made the grade, as well as a few Eastern Swans and Mackay City Hawks youth stars.
The side play in the North Queensland Championships, which will see them take on Townsville, Cairns, and Capricornia.
Alex Brooks is the new Competition Manager for Mackay AFL
U17 Male’s squad for Mackay will head across the state to face off against Cairns and more
