The AFL has welcomed 2018 NEAFL premiers Southport Sharks into the VFL.
In an unprecedented year, where the NEAFL competition failed to commence, the AFL announced that it would accept submissions from NEAFL clubs to join the VFL. After careful consideration, Southport decided to apply for a licence.
Established in 1961 the club has won 23 senior premierships in the GCAFL, QSFL, QAFL, NEAFL and most recently fielded a women’s team in the QFAW (Division 1).
The new competition will include 22 teams and play 16 rounds from April to September 2021.
The inaugural season presents a fantastic opportunity for Southport to play a high standard of Australian Rules Football and also provides a direct pathway to the AFL for Queensland-based players.
General Manager of Football Operations Manager Jarrod Field is delighted with the outcome “2021 will be an exciting time for the club and is the perfect way to honour our 60th anniversary. It’s a huge challenge, and will no doubt test our ability playing in the largest competition in Australia.” said Field.
Southport welcomes back 2018 premiership-winning coach Stephen Daniel who will work closely with the club to begin the player retention and recruiting program.
Similar Articles
These articles are similar to the one you are reading.
The Southport Sharks would like to congratulate Daniel Charlesworth for reaching his 50th game for the club this weekend against Essendon.
The Southport Sharks have started their 2024 season with a resounding 46 point win in their Round 1 clash against fellow standalone club Port Melbourne.
Southport are back on the winners list after defeating Brisbane 127 to 97 at Brighton Homes Arena.
Southport have started their inaugural season in the VFL with a win defeating Carlton’s Reserves by one point in a thriller at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon.
Southport were defeated by two points on Sunday Afternoon against Essendon in an entertaining contest at Fankhauser Reserve.
Georgia Breward has won the Audrey Fankhauser Medal after being announced Southport’s 2023 QAFLW Seniors Best and Fairest on Friday Night at the Sharks Event Centre.
Southport travelled to Brisbane for a dominant performance against the University of Queensland on Saturday. Southport's Seniors crushed UQ by 91 points. The Reserves followed suit, delivering a 125-point victory.
The 2025 Southport Sharks Best and Fairest Presentation Night was held on Friday evening at the Sharks Events Centre.
Aspley is through to the 2023 QAFLW Grand Final after defeating Southport by 8 points in the Preliminary Final on Saturday Afternoon.
Southport Sharks Senior QAFLW respond in style with commanding Anzac Day win, while the Reserves maintain unbeaten run with strong showing.
The Gold Coast Suns have defeated the Southport Sharks by nine points in the Coast Clash on Saturday afternoon.
The Southport Sharks travelled to South Pine Complex for the QAFLW’s annual Pride Round.
