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The Sunshine Coast's own Hinterland Blues AFC is a community Australian Rules Football Club. Hinterland Blues AFC are a traditional club moving forward.

The Sunshine Coast's own Hinterland Blues AFC is a family orientated and social community club promoting AFL by supporting the development of its members in a fun, fair and safe environment. President: Bruce Bell 0438 485 487
Senior Coach: Phil Birchmore 0409 950 733
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20/09/2026

💙🏆 2026 SENIOR PRESENTATION NIGHT 🏆💙

Last night we wrapped up our senior season with our 2026 Presentation Night, celebrating the players, milestones and achievements from across our Senior Men, Reserves and Women’s teams.

A huge congratulations to all of our 2026 award winners!

Senior Men
🏆 Best & Fairest – Jacob Simpson
🥈 Runner Up Best & Fairest – Lochie Laing
👏 Players’ Player – Nathan Spring
💪 Most Consistent – Tom O’Leary

Reserves
🏆 Best & Fairest – Henry Puschmann
🥈 Runner Up Best & Fairest – Zane Partridge-McDougall
👏 Players’ Player – Justin Modra
💪 Most Consistent – Ryan McCormack

Senior Women
🏆 Best & Fairest – Katreena Cook
🥈 Runner Up Best & Fairest – Emily Webster
👏 Players’ Player – Emily Webster
💪 Coaches Award – Bec Weigel

Congratulations also to our 2026 Leading Goal Kickers - Michael Bussey (Senior Men), Nathan Smith (Reserves) and Vanessa Quade (Women). 🎯

We also had the chance to formally recognise some special milestones from throughout the season, with Vanessa Quade, Emily Webster and Ellen Hopkins receiving their 50-game medals, and Alistair Baker receiving his 100-game medal. 💙🤍

A massive thank you to our Major Sponsor, Palmwoods Hotel for hosting us last night and looking after the Blues so well. Their support of our Club extends far beyond Presentation Night, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them in our corner year after year.

Congratulations to all of our winners and milestone players and thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 2026 season.

That’s officially a wrap on 2026. Bring on 2027! 💙🏉

17/09/2026

🔵⚪ STILL BLUE | GATOR & WIZ ⚪🔵

The 2026 arrivals keep sticking around - Lochie O’Toole and Tim Widdowson are Still Blue in ’27. ✍️

Lochie “Gator” O’Toole joined the Blues in 2026 and has settled into the Club seamlessly. Gator quickly found his feet in the senior group and has been another quality addition both on and off the field. We’re looking forward to seeing him build on a great first year in Blue.

Tim “Wiz” Widdowson also arrived in 2026 and wasted no time becoming part of the furniture. Wiz has fitted into the group brilliantly, embraced the Club and made a strong contribution in his first season.

Another two 2026 inclusions who have found a home at Hinterland and we’re very happy they’re back for more. 💪

Gator 🤝 Wiz
Still Blue in ’27. 🔵⚪

16/09/2026

🔵⚪ STILL BLUE | ROSSY & NATEO ⚪🔵

Two more of our 2026 recruits are sticking around - Braedyn Ross and Nate Smith are locked in for 2027. ✍️

Braedyn made the move north from Warrnambool in 2026 and has been a great addition to the Blues. Rossy put together a quality first season at the Club and quickly became an important part of our senior side. We’re very happy to have him calling Hinterland home again in 2027.

Nate joined us from Maroochydore ahead of the 2026 season and wasted no time settling into life in Blue. Nateo also had a great first year at the Club, making his mark on the field and becoming a valued part of the group along the way.

A couple of very handy 2026 additions and there’s plenty more to come from both. 💪

Rossy 🤝 Nateo
Still Blue in ’27. 🔵⚪

14/09/2026

🔵⚪ STILL BLUE | TIGER & RABBA ⚪🔵

Two more who found their way to the Blues in 2026 and aren’t going anywhere - Benny Richmond and Mitchell Habgood are locked in for ’27. ✍️

Tiger early in the year and it didn’t take long for him to fit right in. Tiger has been a fantastic addition to the culture of our senior group, embracing the Club and everything that comes with being a Blue from the outset. An interrupted 2026 season through injury meant we didn’t get to see as much of him on the field as we would have liked, but Tiger is fit, firing and raring to go in 2027.

Mitchell Habgood joined us later in the season but certainly didn’t need long to make his mark. Rabba quickly cemented his spot in the side and around the Club, and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do with a full season in Blue under his belt.

Two great additions in 2026. Both back for more in 2027. 💪

Tiger 🤝 Rabba
Still Blue in ’27. 🔵⚪

10/09/2026

🔵⚪ STILL BLUE | GABLO & ASAP ⚪🔵

Two of our 2026 recruits liked the place enough to stick around - Will Gadsden and Liam Jacka are Still Blue in ’27. ✍️

Better known around the Club as Spindles, Gablo, Will… or whatever name he’s answering to that week, Will Gadsden has made a huge impact in just one season at the Blues. While he brings plenty on the field, it’s what Gablo has added to the culture of the Club that has really stood out. He’s embraced the Blues from day one and has quickly become one of those people every footy club needs around the place.

Then there’s Liam “ASAP” Jacka. A hardworking and reliable backman who gets his job done week after week, ASAP has made his presence felt in defence since arriving at the Club in 2026. He competes hard, has an impact and is exactly the sort of player you want alongside you.

One year down. Plenty more to come. 💪

Gablo 🤝 ASAP
Still Blue in ’27. 🔵⚪

09/09/2026

🔵⚪ STILL BLUE | O’LEARY & LAING ⚪🔵

Two more important pieces of our senior group are locked in for 2027. ✍️

After joining the Blues in 2026, Tommy O’Leary wasted no time making his mark. A great first season saw him become an important part of the side, and he has quickly cemented himself as a genuine leader around the Club.

For Laingy, the Blue runs a little deeper. A Blues junior who has come through the ranks and into senior footy, there’s plenty of family history behind the jumper too. His dad was part of the Blues’ 1990 Premiership side and was later named in the Club’s Team of the Half Century. Laingy is now forging his own path in Blue and has cemented himself as a real leader of the Club, both on and off the field.

Two quality footballers. Two leaders. Two more locked away for 2027. 💪

O’Leary 🤝 Laingy
Still Blue in ’27. 🔵⚪

08/09/2026

🔵 2027 SIGNINGS | SPRINGA & BUSSEY

We’re kicking off our 2027 player announcements with two pretty handy names locked in for another year in Blue. 💙

Nathan Spring is back for 2027.

Our Club Captain, Springa has now pulled on the Blues jumper more than 140 times, building a long list of individual accolades along the way. But beyond the awards, he’s been a huge part of our senior group for years. He is a leader, competitor and someone who knows exactly what it means to wear the Hinterland jumper.

And joining him is Michael Bussey.

The 2025 Club Best & Fairest is locked in for another season after continuing to be one of the most important members of our senior side. Tough, reliable and consistently among our best, Bussey brings plenty to the group both on and off the field.

Two proven Blues. Two leaders of our senior group.

Springy 🤝 Bussey.
Still Blue in 2027. 🔵⚪

07/09/2026

🍻💙 PALMWOODS BOTTLEMART SPECIALS ARE HERE! 💙🍻

Our Major Sponsor Palmwoods Hotel has another round of Bottlemart specials sorted!

There are some great deals available from Wednesday 9 September through to Tuesday 22 September, including Great Northern, ###X Gold, Jack Daniel’s and more.

If you’re stocking up, make sure you support the businesses that support the Blues and shop local at Palmwoods Bottlemart. 💙🤍

Check out the full range of specials below 👇

Please drink responsibly. 18+.

06/09/2026

💙 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO OUR BLUES DADS! 💙

Today we celebrate all the dads and father figures who are part of the Blues family.

The ones who get the kids to training, stand on the sidelines every weekend, pull on the boots themselves, coach, volunteer, help around the Club and are always there to lend a hand. 🏉

Thank you for everything you do, both at the footy and away from it.

We hope all of our Blues dads and father figures have a fantastic Father’s Day! 💙🤍

04/09/2026

🏆🏉 GRAND FINAL FOOTY AT THE BLUES TONIGHT! 🏉🏆

Grand Final footy comes to Palmwoods tonight, with the Blues hosting the QFA Division 3 Sunshine Coast Grand Final as Kawana Park Eagles takes on Maroochydore Roos under lights!

⏰ 7:30pm bounce
📍 G Rae Oval, Palmwoods

Come down, grab something from the canteen and bar and settle in for some Friday night footy! 🍔🍻

Good luck to both teams - we’re looking forward to a cracking contest! 👏🏉

Address

Jubilee Drive
Palmwoods, QLD
4555

Website

http://www.hinterlandblues.com.au/

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