Hermit Park Tigers AFC

15/09/2026

AFL Queensland is excited to provide an opportunity for eligible U15 girls to participate in a unique AFLW Curtain Raiser Experience in Mackay on Saturday 10 October.
Selected participants will represent Townsville in a curtain raiser match prior to the AFLW fixture between the Gold Coast SUNS and Melbourne Demons at Great Barrier Reef Arena. This experience is designed to provide young players with a memorable football journey, including travel, accommodation, match day experiences and the opportunity to perform on the big stage.

Each Townsville club will be allocated 2 spots for the following criteria. If we require more players after the the shut off date (Friday 25th of September) I will be in touch shortly after. I have also attached a flyer to the email, as it might be a little easier to send to participants. Feel free to use this when advertising to your community.

Who can apply?
Female players born between 2011 and 2013.
Players currently involved in community football or school-based football programs.
Players who can travel from Townsville to Mackay from 10-11 October.
Event Agenda
Saturday 10 October
10:00am – Depart Riverway Stadium, Townsville
12:00pm – Bowen rest stop
3:00pm – Arrive and check into accommodation
3:30pm – Travel to Great Barrier Reef Arena
4:30pm – U15 Curtain Raiser Match
6:15pm – Pre-match AFLW experience / Guard of Honour
7:15pm – AFLW: Gold Coast SUNS v Melbourne Demons
9:30pm – Return to accommodation
Sunday 11th of October
Breakfast at accommodation
9:00am – Depart Mackay
1:00pm – Arrive back in Townsville
What's Included?
Return coach travel from Townsville to Mackay
Overnight accommodation
AFLW match ticket
Curtain raiser playing opportunity
Pre-match experiences including Guard of Honour
Meals throughout the trip
No cost to participants
Expression of Interest
Please share the following Microsoft Form with eligible players from your club:
EOI Form: Expression of Interest: Youth Girls U15 Townsville AFL Opportunity (Mackay)

The EOI form will close next Friday 25th of September and notified participants will be contacted the following week. Please note, participants will be selected on a first in, first served basis.

14/09/2026

13/09/2026

Friday night we held our 2026 Junior Presentation Night. Thank you to everyone that came along, and a massive shout out for those who contributed to ensuring the event could take place.

We are so proud of the of juniors (& families) in our membership base - not just on the field but genuinely great people to have around our club!!

Thank you to our team staff for dedicating so much of your time to ensure our teams can take to the field every week and thank you to all parents for supporting our volunteer rosters.

Congratulations to the 2026 award winners:

Volunteer of the year - Abbey Rose
Club Person of the year - Cassie Haines
Tenacious Tiger Junior - Billy Parfrey
Family Ambush Award - The Burton Family
Club Appreciation Award - Dean Parfrey


U13.5's Male
Coaches Award - Hunter Harvey
Most Consistent - William Worger
B & F - Mason Best
B & F Runner up - Darcy McClymont
Most Improved - Rayner Dizon
Leading Goal Kicker - Lachlan Goldburg & Mason Best

U14.5's Female
Coaches Award - Madeline Cameron
Most Courageous - Liza Scot
B & F - Mika Dear
B & F Runner up - Tahlia Chatterton
Most Improved - Isla Randell
Leading Goal Kicker - Mika Dear

U15.5's Male
Coaches Award - Noah Drew
Most Courageous - Ollie Barron
B & F - Cooper Jones
B & F Runner up - Israel Kinobe
Most Improved - Toby Alderson
Leading Goal Kicker - Jake Rigg


U17.5's Female
Coaches Award - Rachel Dizon
Most Courageous - Zienna Newling
Most Improved - Maddison Wetherell
Leading Goal Kicker - Abbey Rose
Most Valuable Team Player - Ava Goldsworthy
Most Consistent - Ava Burton

U17.5's Male
Coaches Award - Billy Parfrey
Most Courageous - Rory Landy
B & F - Isaac Talbot
B & F Runner up - Braith Turner
Most Improved - Levi Bell
Leading Goal Kicker - Eli Groves

13/09/2026

🏆 TODAY!! - SENIOR B&F AWARDS PRESENTATION 🏆

It’s time to come together and celebrate another huge year at HPFC. Join us TODAY from 1:30pm at The Fairfield B**r Garden for our 2026 Senior Presentation.

We’ll celebrate the achievements, commitment and people who make our club what it is — recognising our Senior Men, Senior Women and Reserves and crowning our 2026 award winners. 🏆

🍻 1:30PM TODAY
📍 The Fairfield, B**r Garden
🐯 CELEBRATE | RECOGNISE | UNITE

Get the Tigers crew together, wear your black & yellow, and come finish the season the right way!

ONE CLUB. ONE FAMILY. GO TIGERS! 🖤💛

11/09/2026

🐯 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT, JUNIOR TIGERS! 🖤💛

It’s time to celebrate a fantastic season for our Under 13s, Under 15s & Under 17s — boys and girls!

Join us tonight at the HPFC Clubhouse as we recognise the achievements, commitment and hard work of our young Tigers throughout the 2026 season.

🏆 U13, U15 & U17 Youth Presentation
📍 HPFC Clubhouse
⏰ 5:30pm

Bring the Tiger spirit and help us give our players the celebration they deserve. See you tonight, Tigers! 🐯🖤💛

09/09/2026

💛 R U OK? ANY DAY 💛

Today is R U OK? Day — an important reminder that asking “R U OK?” shouldn’t be something we do just once a year. It’s a conversation we can make part of our everyday, supporting our teammates, friends, families and fellow members.

Su***de is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15–49, and on any given day, approximately eight Australians die by su***de. These are confronting statistics, but they reinforce why meaningful connection, checking in and having genuine conversations are so important.

Sometimes a simple “How are you really going?” can open the door to a conversation that someone desperately needs.

💛 Know that your Tigers family are always here for you.
Whether you need someone to listen, a chat over a coffee, or simply someone to sit beside you — you are never alone in this club.

We also recognise that R U OK? Day can bring up difficult emotions. You don’t have to carry the weight of someone else’s struggles if you’re not in the right headspace yourself. It’s okay to recognise when you’re able to support someone and when you need support too.

If you need immediate support, reach out to a fellow Tiger or contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14, anytime, 24/7.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

🖤💛 Ask. Listen. Encourage action. Check in.
And remember — R U OK? Any day. Every day. 🐯💛

08/09/2026

🐯 SENIOR TIGERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🖤💛

The season may be over, but there’s still one BIG celebration left! 🎉

Join us THIS SUNDAY from 1.30PM at The Fairfield B**r Garden for the HPFC Tigers Senior Presentation.

It’s time to come together, celebrate the season, recognise the achievements, the commitment and the people who make our club what it is — and most importantly, unite as Tigers! 🐯

🏆 Celebrate the season
👏 Recognise our players & club champions
🖤💛 Unite with your Tiger family
🍻 Good times at The Fairfield B**r Garden

Get around your club. Get around your Tigers.
Let’s finish the season the right way!

📍 The Fairfield B**r Garden
⏰ 1.30PM — THIS SUNDAY
🐯 HPFC TIGERS SENIOR PRESENTATION

CELEBRATE. RECOGNISE. UNITE. 🖤💛