BOARD MEMBERS
Keith Hill - President
Having been involved with the Aspley Hornets for more than 35 years, Keith is one of the Hornet’s first Football Life Members.
His experience with the Aspley Hornets started in 1985 and continued as a player until 2003. Throughout these years, Keith played over 200 Senior Men’s games, being successful in many grand finals.
He also coached numerous teams at Aspley, including U10 (1992), U16 Boys (1997 and 2019), and Senior Men (1998 and 2020). In addition, Keith has been involved in the establishment of Aspley’s AusKick program (Coach, 1993 and 1994) and the U17 Girls team (Coach, 2017 and 2018). He was also awarded Club Man of the Year in both 2019 and 2020.
Over the course of his involvement with Aspley, Keith has seen many great players, coaches and administrators pass through the doors of the Hornets, despite other Brisbane clubs being bigger than the Hornets at times.
Keith believes there are three cornerstones of Aspley’s success:
The strong junior player base and successful senior teams,
Sound economic judgement,
Strong and demonstrable values of inclusion and community involvement.
He is also committed to quality coaching at all levels of football.
In his professional career, Keith has consistently proven his leadership abilities and strong management skills. Having worked as a carpenter, project manager, Senior Estimator and General Manager of large construction companies, Keith now finds himself the owner operator of his own successful small business.
Keith is committed to serving the Aspley Hornets Football Club as Club President in 2021-2022.
Tim Gillespie - Secretary
Tim first joined the club in 1974 when his eldest son commenced playing at the Hornets. All three sons player junior football at the Hornets and his grandson began playing in 1999.
He has also been the Secretary of the Old Boys Association/Past Players & Supports Associating since its formation in 1984. Trustee/senior Member since 1985 and Chairman of the building committee from 1995 to 2018 overseeing more than $12m of club development.
In 1986 he was awarded Life Membership.
Also of note; the Best Clubman shield was named in his honour in 1995, the AFL Volunteers Recognition Award for 25 years service in 2003, the prestigious AFL Merit Award for 40 years service in 2015, and Clubs Queensland Award Club Director of the Year 2016.
He has formal qualifications in Advanced Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, his career being in management positions in either manufacturing or sales, with international, national and major companies.
Tim has completed several club-related workshops with DWS Training and Clubs Queensland with at least three on Corporate Governance.
Tim believes organised sport for juniors and youth is beneficial for development in themselves the sport and the community. His goal has always been to develop Aspley Australian Football & Sporting Club into the best performing sporting and social club in the country.
Peter Goeldner - Treasurer
He started coaching his sons in Auskick at the Hornets in 2009. His coaching resume includes roles from Auskick, Youth (boys and girls) and Seniors (men and women). In 2017, he was awarded the AFLQ QFA Colts Coach of the Year. It has been a huge honour to see many players he coached at Auskick/Youth level now progressing into and playing Senior football at the Hornets and at higher levels.
In 2018, Peter lead the successful application for the elevation of our Women’s program into the QAFLW. This was extremely gratifying and an important milestone for the growth of female football at the Hornets.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Business degree and is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has been a Chief Financial Officer for over 20 years with experience across various industries including resources, manufacturing, civil and construction, precision engineering, property and tourism.
Mal Lewis - Director Senior Football
He was involved at Seville FC in Victoria for almost 20 years as a player, volunteer & committee member and was awarded Life Membership in 1986. He has been heavily involved in organising the canteens at both Graham Rd Oval & Brendale for all the senior games.
Mal also chairs the sub committee for Football pathways and is very passionate about keeping Aspley a local community club & giving Aspley footballers the chance to improve themselves on and off the field. Mal has his own mowing & gardening business and has employed numerous Aspley Hornets footballers over the last decade. He previously spent over 20 years in the travel industry having travelled to over 40 countries. He is a very loyal & passionate believer in sport as by being part of a strong team culture creates a sense of belonging & discipline. He also believes that sport encourages young people to look after their team members and that this will continue in their personal life.
Bevan Dunlop - Director of Junior & Youth football
He has continued his involvement with the club by volunteering Ground Marshalling duties and as Junior Football Umpiring Program Co-Ordinator and more recently he has been appointed Director of Junior Football. In this new role, Bevan hopes to create a more inclusive relationship between junior players and parents and the football club. He also plans on focusing more resources to the junior program, particularly girls football in the hope to bring more growth in junior numbers.
Bevan has worked in his family’s small businesses since completing his Bachelor of Commerce and currently is Dealer Principal of Copylink Office Products Depot. Copylink is a business to business office products supplier, specialising in providing a single source solution for any business needs such as stationery, computers and accessories, office furniture, cleaning and janitorial products and packaging supplies.
Bevan is a dedicated family man. He organises his personal and business life to allow him to contribute greatly in his childrens’ development. He treats all children involved with his kids and the Hornets as surrogate family and strives to bring the love of participation to all.
Peter Delbridge - Director
Professionally, I have owned and operated my family company Edge Concepts for the last 30 years. I started Edge Concepts in 1991 and it has grown from 1 (me) to a staff of 30. During this time Edge Concepts has become one of the leading metal works contractors in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland for town house and unit developments. We have achieved this through developing lasting mutually beneficial relationships based on honesty and integrity with our customers.
After all my involvement with the club over the years, I believe, it is time to join the board. I have over the years, lobbied (some directors will call it harassed) board members for changes on many issues. Particularly, the pathway for our juniors to senior football. I believe the direction the club is now heading is the best direction for our players and therefor the club.
I would like to join the board to help oversee the continued development of the Aspley Hornets as the ‘ONE CLUB’ family club for all our footballers young and old.
Michael Trost - Grounds Director
Mike has been involved at the Aspley Hornets since 1994 when he moved his family from Central QLD to Brisbane. Mike’s involvement has covered many aspects within the club over this period ranging from Team Manager, Volunteer, and Board Director. Thus, earning the role as Life Member for his continued commitment to the Apsley Hornets.
Mike has endured a 15 year ongoing tenure as a Director for the Aspley Hornets. Currently, his portfolio includes the Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance. Mike says “ I have chaired the Disciplinary committee for several years. I would say I am very proud of the efforts, commitment, and dedication many past and current directors have contributed towards our growing club. The changes we have seen within the club over the last 2 decades is rewarding and encouraging for the future direction and planning we are striving to achieve.
My goals at the moment are to enjoy the grandkids and do some caravanning with my wife Julie. We have been married for 42 years and it is time for her to have a bit of relaxation.”
Joanne Waters - Director
I have been involved with the Hornets since 2015 when my oldest son started playing footy. Unfortunately, it is now only my second son who has continued to play this season with a huge love for the sport, playing since just 5 years old. I have filled in as Team Manager every year until 2 years ago when I became heavily involved with the coordination of the club’s First Aid and Ground Marshals for each junior and youth home game.
Since 2020, my role of coordinating volunteers has included not only rostering but also recruitment, timesheet processing, ordering first aid supplies, restocking kits, forms, and other requirements needed for the Hornets volunteer program. During the 2022 season, I was asked to temporarily become a Director of the Board until the 2022 AGM where I was then elected as a full-time Board Member.
I have been employed full-time by the Queensland Ambulance Service since 2004 and now currently work in a Manager’s Operations position. Prior to my role in the QAS, I worked in a number of clinics in both Australia and the United States as an IVF Scientist which ties in with my passion for the club’s first aid volunteer program.
My personal Philosophy is to never stress about things you can not change, if it is out of your control and you have done the best you can, then there is no point stressing.
Brett Howson - Director
Brett and his family have been actively involved in the Hornets for a total of 16 years and in 2020, Brett became the 42nd Life Member of the Aspley Hornets for his contribution to Junior and Youth football.
At the age of 30, Brett decided to take a step back from QAFL football, landing himself right here at the Hornets, where he played a vital role in the 2002 Senior Men’s Premiership team. Brett followed up the following year as Captain/Assistant coach to help defend the flag.
As a coach, Brett has taken on just about every age group from U6’s through to Senior Football with a coaching career here at the Hornets that ventured from 2010 until 2020. In 11 years of coaching, Brett coached 16 teams at the Hornets totalling 268 games. He is well supported by his wife Kathy and two sons, Mitch who is currently in the Hornets Senior Program, and Jake who plays in the U17 Div. 1 team.
Brett believes the key to maintaining sustained success is to truly invest in the foundation of senior football, the upcoming youth players. Brett is looking forward to working and learning from the Hornets QAFLW teams as this is one facet of the game, he has not yet been involved with.
As a profession, Brett is the owner operator of a security consulting and installation business on both domestic and commercial level.
Brett Stenson - Director
Brett has been an active member of the Hornets over many years, coaching both his sons for more than 8 years consecutively through their Junior football into Youth. Ably supported over many years by his wife Cindy as a Junior Football Manager, Brett, Cindy, Jack and Angus are Hornets regulars both at Graham Road and the greater Brendale precinct.
Proudly awarded Aspley Hornets 2020 Junior Coach of the Year, Brett is committed to the growth and development of junior footballers and most importantly, ensuring juniors enjoy their time at the Hornets and continue to return year after year. Brett also plays Aspley Masters football, has been active for many years off the field lending a hand where necessary and continuing to advocate further growth of the Aspley Masters teams so all ages of football fanatics (and those new to the game) can still enjoy pulling on the boots. Born in Tasmania, playing junior and senior football in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, Brett has had decades of experience involved with football in both on and off field capacities.
After serving in the Australian Defence Force, Brett joined a major Telecommunications provider as a Network Engineer, then entering Information Technology, a career in which spanning over 17 years. Brett has held senior leadership roles across public, private and ASX listed companies such as Aurizon, DXC and ABB, currently Brett is an Executive Director responsible for Technology within a large Queensland Government Department leading over 250 team members spanning the state.
Supported by an Undergraduate Degree in Business Management, Post Graduate Degree in Business and recently qualified (2017) as a Board Director and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Brett joined the board of Aspley Hornets to actively participate and contribute to the successful, financially sustainable future direction of the Club whilst maintaining a strong focus on player growth and retention.
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Congratulations to Charlie Mullins on winning the 2023 AFLW Grand Final with the Brisbane Lions 🏆
What an incredible season.
Brisbane Lions debut ✅
Rising Star nomination ⭐
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🚨 2024 Junior & Youth Registrations are now LIVE 🚨
Next season is already underway, with registrations now available. We are excited to welcome all new or returning players to the Hornets in 2024 and build on from this year`s success.
We understand that this time of year is quite stressful for families, and we have offered an expression of interest for those who would like to register but can`t do so now.
Head to our Facebook page or website (Link in bio) to view both links.
Masters Call Out 📢
Are you turning 35 or older in 2024 and want to give the Aspley Hornets Masters a go? We are on the lookout for more players to join our O35`s Men`s team next season.
🐝 Fortnightly games
🐝 Training every Wednesday from 6:30 - 8pm
🐝 All skill levels welcomed
More info: Tim Denton 0439 507 814
This year, we have appointed Brent Crooks & Mal Kerr as Age Group Coordinators 🐝
Brent & Mal will assist the coaches and managers as a communication channel for parents and players. They will also help by ensuring each team has the tools to train and play to the best of their ability.
We look forward to seeing the program grow with the additions of our newly appointed Age Group Coordinators.
Congratulations to John Seeney for taking out our City Cave Aspley Volunteer of the Month for November 👏
John has been helping with multiple raffles at the club this month and has played a large role in coaching the off-season development programs. John has been awarded a $100 @City.cave.aspley voucher for his amazing work.
Friday night lights are back in 2024 ⚡
Join us for our 2024 Div. 3 information day on Sunday, 10th of December from 1pm.
Please contact Mark if you have any further questions. 0438 221 559
Tonight’s Off-Season Development program is cancelled due to recent weather.
We will continue to update you through the week in regards to upcoming sessions 🐝
