Family-friendly community footy on Sydney's Northern Beaches since 1969. From the very first kick at Auskick to running out for U17s, every kid finds a home in the pride.
Three pathways for kids aged five to seventeen. All abilities welcome. We grow players, mates and a love of the game in equal measure.
A fun, structured first taste of footy. Kicking, handballing and marking through games kids actually love. One hour a week, no experience required.
Forest Lions are proud leaders in growing girls' footy on the Northern Beaches. Teams in every available competition with a clear pathway through to AFLW.
Competitive footy in the Sydney Northside AFL Competition. Our U12 Division 1 side were 2025 premiers, undefeated for three seasons running.
Online registration is now open through PlayHQ. New players are always welcome, and we are happy for kids to come along to a session before they commit.
Questions? Email registrar@forestafl.com.au
The Forest Lions are the oldest AFL club on the Northern Beaches. Five and a half decades of family-friendly community footy that gets kids running out, parents chatting on the boundary line, and the whole pride pulling in the same direction.
We boast one of the highest player retention rates in the region, because when kids love coming to training they stick around. Friendships formed at Lionel Watts last well beyond the final siren.
Three decades of premiership flags, club awards and the kind of culture that keeps families coming back for a second, third and fourth season.
Browse the full albums from our recent seasons. New photos are added throughout the year.
Local businesses who help us keep registration affordable and the kit on the kids' backs.
