Wynnum Wolves FC has earned elevation to the Football Queensland Academy 1 League in 2026 which has in turn expanded the opportunity for young players at Wolves to compete in top level junior football in Brisbane.

Having methodically improved the standard of its Academy Boys space over the past five years across the areas of programming, coaching and player development strategies – the 2026 season promotion has helped to deliver deserved rewards to many current Academy players who have grown with us throughout this journey, as well as community players who have come through the club’s Pathways development program.

Wynnum Wolves FC Football Director, Richard Greer, said the challenge ahead is to not only maintain standards, but elevate the club’s dedicated push towards continual improvement and growth. Maximum commitment will be required from all players and coaching staff in 2026 to step up to the levels required to not only compete, but cement the club’s tenure as a respected Leauge 1 club.
Now ranked in the Top 10 of Academy clubs in Queensland, Wynnum Wolves FC will field both Academy 1 and Academy 2 Junior Boys teams from Under 9s to Under 13s in 2026. From Under 14s upwards our top Youth teams will compete in the Academy 1 League for the very first time in 2026.

In the older age groups – 14s upwards – selective trials are held each season to fill vacancies and strengthen age groups and certain positions across the squads. In the younger age groups the club predominately promotes from within – from the depth of our community programs – but looks to invite players in for trials where it is necessary to fill positions and strengthen squads.
Wynnum’s Academy Junior boys’ teams were extremely competitive in Leage 2 across all age groups in 2025. NB: No League tables are kept for the juniors. The club’s Academy Youth boys’ teams finished mid-table or above across the season with the Wolves’ Academy Under 13s finishing second in the Premiership and earning a place in the Grand Final.

In 2026 many players who have come through the club’s Pathways Development programs have been given a chance to step up to either Academy 1 or Academy 2 teams for the new season.

Football Queensland’s Academy League system offers the highest level of competitive football for junior and youth players in the State.
Throughout each season, club Academy teams are also invited to play in various Football Queensland tournaments and events and players are identified for higher level camps and training opportunities leading into State team selections each season in certain age groups.

Wynnum Wolves FC will field the following Academy Boys teams in 2026:

Academy Junior Boys – Non-Competitive Teams
Under 9s – Academy 1 and Academy 2 – [McKay / McCain Leagues]
Under 10s – Academy 1 and Academy 2
Under 11s – Academy 1 and Academy 2
Under 12s – Academy 1 and Academy 2

Academy Youth Boys – Competitive Leagues
Under 13s – Academy 1 and Academy 2 -[McKay / McCain Leagues]
Under 14s – Academy 1
Under 15s – Academy 1
Under 16s – Academy 1
Under 18s – Academy 1