Senior Men’s & Reserves
AFL Bundaberg
Senior Men’s AFL Bundaberg at The Waves Eagles gives players the opportunity to train, compete and develop in a strong local football environment.
Our Senior Men’s and Reserves teams are built on teamwork, commitment and club culture. Whether you are an experienced player, returning to football, developing through the reserves pathway or looking for a new local team, The Waves Eagles welcome players who want to be part of a positive and competitive football program.
Competitive Club culture
A strong team environment where standards, commitment and respect come first.
Player Development
Access to experienced coaches, quality training and a clear pathway to improve your game.
club football pathway
From youth football through to reserves and senior men’s AFL, players are supported to progress at the right level.
Why Choose Senior Men’s & Reserves
AFL Bundaberg?
Senior Men’s AFL Bundaberg at The Waves Eagles offers players the chance to compete, improve and contribute to a proud local football club. The senior program is built on respect, effort, teamwork and strong club involvement.
Players are supported by experienced coaches and a club culture that values commitment, development and mate ship. Whether your goal is to compete at senior level, return to the game, stay involved in football or work toward higher selection, there is a place for players who are willing to train, contribute and represent the club with pride.
Who Can Join?
This program is suitable for:
- Experienced players looking for a competitive challenge
- Returning players wanting to get back into the game
- Players developing through youth or reserves football
- Players seeking a supportive and inclusive club environment
- Anyone wanting to compete in the AFL Wide Bay senior competition
Senior MEN’s Football
The Senior Men’s team represents the highest level of football at The Waves Eagles and continues a proud tradition of senior AFL in Bundaberg.
This program is suited to players ready to commit to training, team standards and strong club involvement. Senior players are expected to lead by example, support the wider club community and represent The Waves Eagles with pride.
The team has a strong history of success, with senior premierships in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020.
Reserves Football
The Reserves team supports player development, match fitness and senior football depth at The Waves Eagles.
Reserves football gives players the opportunity to build confidence, gain game experience, return to football and work toward senior selection.
For some players, it is about competition and progression. For others, it is about staying involved, enjoying team culture and contributing to the club.
Player Pathways and development
The Waves Eagles support player development from junior and youth football through to the Senior Women’s team. This pathway helps young women build confidence, improve their football knowledge and stay connected to the game as they move into senior competition.
Senior men’s AFL
Compete at senior level and represent the club with pride.
Meet our 2026
Senior Men’s Coaches
Snr Mens Coach
Shaun Stone
Stoney is a highly experienced senior coach and is widely respected within the AFL community in Queensland. As a premiership coach, he brings leadership, high standards, and a strong focus on guiding our young senior side toward success.
Snr Mens Asst. Coach
Klint Wagstaff
Klint is a long-term member of our Senior Men’s side and brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the club. Following his 2025 All Australian selection in the AFL Masters competition, Klint continues to be a valuable leader within the Eagles program.
Reserves Coach
Jon-Paul Brady
JP returns to the club in 2026 after a couple of years away. A former youth and senior player with the Eagles, and previous Under 17s coach, JP is a valued leader who brings strong club knowledge, experience, and connection to the reserves program.
Reserves Asst. Coach
Jeremy Hayhoe
Jeremy is a long-time Eagles member and supporter, returning to the club after a year away. A former Vice President, senior player, reserves premiership captain, and junior and reserves coach, Jeremy brings football experience from Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.
Reserves Fixtures
View upcoming Reserve games, draws and match details through PlayHQ.
Registration
Ready to join The Waves Eagles? Start your registration today.
Snr Men’s Fixtures
View upcoming Snr Men’s games, draws and match details through PlayHQ.
Join Senior men’s AFL Bundaberg
Whether you are an experienced player, returning to the game or looking for a local AFL club in Bundaberg, we welcome enquiries from players who want to be part of a strong and supportive team environment.
Get in touch with the club to learn more about training, registration and upcoming opportunities.
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