AFL Wide Bay
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The AFL Wide Bay competition was formerly known as the Bundaberg-Wide Bay Australian Football League which was formed in 1987 through the merger of the Bundaberg Australian Football League and Wide Bay Australian Football Leagues. The competition currently features teams from the cities of Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay.
The five foundation clubs were North Bundaberg, South Bundaberg, West Bundaberg, Hervey Bay Bombers and Gympie.
The AFL Wide Bay representative team is known as the Tigers wearing guernseys similar to those of the Richmond Tigers.
A Grade Premiers and Runners Up
The most successful club in the AFL Wide Bay competition is the Hervey Bay Bombers, with 13 Premierships in 19 Grand Final appearances.
Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles have only been playing since 1997 and now have 7 Premierships from 13 Grand Finals.
| Season | Premiership Club | Runners Up |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | West Bundaberg Bulldogs | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1988 | Hervey Bay Bombers | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1989 | Hervey Bay Bombers | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1990 | Hervey Bay Bombers | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1991 | Hervey Bay Bombers | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1992 | Hervey Bay Bombers | South Bundaberg Magpies |
| 1993 | Fraser Coast Lions | South Bundaberg Magpies |
| 1994 | Hervey Bay Bombers | South Bundaberg Magpies |
| 1995 | West Bundaberg Bulldogs | South Bundaberg Magpies |
| 1996 | Hervey Bay Bombers | Maryborough Bears |
| 1997 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Fraser Coast Magpies |
| 1998 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Gympie Cats |
| 1999 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2000 | Hervey Bay Bombers | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2001 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2002 | Hervey Bay Bombers | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2003 | Not contested | Competition in Recess |
| 2004 | Hervey Bay Bombers | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2005 | Hervey Bay Bombers | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2006 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2007 | Hervey Bay Bombers | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2008 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2009 | Hervey Bay Bombers | Brothers Bulldogs |
| 2010 | Brothers Bulldogs | ATW Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2011 | ATW Bundaberg Eagles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
Note: In 2003, All clubs in the AFL Bundaberg Wide Bay competition participated in the AFL South Queensland Hinterland Division for one season before reverting back the following year.
Current Senior Clubs
| Club | Emblem | Colours | Years in competition | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATW Bundaberg | Eagles | 1997– (merger of North Bundaberg Kangaroos and South Bundaberg/ATW Magpies) |
7 | |
| Bay Power | Power | 2004- | - | |
| Brothers Bulldogs | Bulldogs | 1987- (known as West Bundaberg Bulldogs 1987-1996) |
3 | |
| Hervey Bay | Bombers | 1987- | 13 | |
| Maryborough | Bears |  |
1988, 1990-1991, 1993-1999, 2001- (Moniker was Tigers 1988-1994) |
- |
Former Senior Clubs
| Club | Emblem | Colors | Years in Competition | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Coast | Lions |  |
1992-2000 (known as Fraser Coast Magpies 1997-2000) |
1 |
| Gympie | Cats | 1987-1989, 1993-1999, 2004-2006 | - | |
| North Bundaberg | Kangaroos | 1987-1996 | - | |
| Pomona | Demons | 1993-1996, 2004-2006 | - | |
| South Bundaberg | Magpies | 1987-1996 (known as ATW Magpies in 1996) |
- |
Note: Burnett Heads Saints played five matches at the start of the 1987 Season but withdrew due to lack of players.
AFL Wide Bay Premiership Tables and Finals Results
2009 A Grade Ladder
| Club | Games | Won | Lost | Drawn | For | Against | % | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Bulldogs | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1611 | 803 | 200.62 | 76 |
| Hervey Bay Bombers | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1538 | 1140 | 134.91 | 52 |
| Across The Waves | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1576 | 1038 | 151.83 | 50 |
| Bay Power | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1420 | 1308 | 108.56 | 46 |
| Maryborough | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 390 | 2246 | 17.36 | 16 |
2009 A Grade Finals Results
| Final | Club | Score | Club | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semi | Across The Waves | 13.8-86 | Bay Power | 9.9-63 |
| 2nd Semi | Brothers Bulldogs | 14.7-91 | Hervey Bay Bombers | 12.18-90 |
| Preliminary | Hervey Bay Bombers | 20.16-136 | Across The Waves | 6.6-42 |
| GRAND FINAL | Hervey Bay Bombers | 15.12-102 | Brothers Bulldogs | 10.7-67 |
2010 A Grade Ladder
| Club | Games | Won | Lost | For | Against | % | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across The Waves | 16 | 15 | 1 | 1809 | 722 | 250.55 | 76 |
| Hervey Bay Bombers | 16 | 12 | 4 | 1750 | 754 | 232.10 | 64 |
| Brothers Bulldogs | 16 | 9 | 7 | 1746 | 1133 | 154.10 | 52 |
| Bay Power | 16 | 2 | 14 | 840 | 1801 | 46.64 | 24 |
| Maryborough | 16 | 2 | 14 | 546 | 228 | 23.94 | 24 |
2010 A Grade Finals Results
| Final | Club | Score | Club | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semi | Brothers Bulldogs | 30.19-199 | Bay Power | 2.2-14 |
| 2nd Semi | Across The Waves | 15.7-97 | Hervey Bay Bombers | 11.10-76 |
| Preliminary | Brothers Bulldogs | 17.11-113 | Hervey Bay Bombers | 12.13-85 |
| GRAND FINAL | Brothers Bulldogs | 10.8-68 | Across The Waves | 7.16-58 |
2011 A Grade Ladder
| Club | Games | Won | Lost | Drawn | For | Against | % | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Across The Waves | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2095 | 509 | 411.59 | 78 |
| Brothers Bulldogs | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1205 | 1168 | 103.17 | 50 |
| Bay Power | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1109 | 1291 | 85.90 | 42 |
| Hervey Bay Bombers | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 969 | 1320 | 73.41 | 42 |
| Maryborough | 16 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 875 | 1965 | 44.53 | 28 |
2011 A Grade Finals Results
| Final | Club | Score | Club | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semi | Hervey Bay Bombers | 14.11-95 | Bay Power | 8.16-64 |
| 2nd Semi | Across The Waves | 14.9-93 | Brothers Bulldogs | 9.5-59 |
| Preliminary | Hervey Bay Bombers | 14.11-95 | Brothers Bulldogs | 7.9-51 |
| GRAND FINAL | Across The Waves | 20.8-128 | Hervey Bay Bombers | 9.7-61 |
AFL Wide Bay Best and Fairest Award (Stedman Medal)
| Year | Stedman Medal Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Darren Hunter | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1988 | John Turnbull | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1989 | Paul Longley | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1990 | Gavin Rowe | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1991 | John Turnbull | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1992 | Doug Maxwell | Fraser Coast Lions |
| 1993 | Rory Chapple | Fraser Coast Lions |
| 1994 | Shannon Schonnewille | Maryborough Tigers |
| 1995 | David Ward | West Bundaberg Bulldogs |
| 1996 | Scott Banfield (TIED) | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1996 | Grant Staunton (TIED) | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1997 | Grant Staunton | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 1998 | Angus Nevin | Gympie Cats |
| 1999 | Anthony McDonald | Fraser Coast Magpies |
| 2000 | Josh Charles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2001 | Josh Charles | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2002 | Jason Hodgkinson | Brothers Bulldogs |
| 2003 | Competition in Recess | Not awarded |
| 2004 | Will Connally | Hervey Bay Bombers |
| 2005 | Matty Stevens | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2006 | Matty Stevens | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2007 | Shannon Beavis | Maryborough Bears |
| 2008 | Hayden Anderson | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2009 | Justin Sheehan | Brothers Bulldogs |
| 2010 | Brendan Murchie (TIED) | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2010 | Shaun Stone (TIED) | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
| 2011 | Michael Liverton | Across The Waves Bundaberg Eagles |
See also
References
- Bundaberg News Mail
- Fraser Coast Chronicle
- Gympie Times