It is with great pleasure AFL Masters Hall of Fame inducts, from Queensland – Steve Burchill

Steve’s involvement in Masters football dates back to 2002, when he joined Easts (Springwood) as a player, and he is now in his 18th consecutive season as a player.

However, his contributions off the field possibly overshadow this achievement:
- In 2005, he formed Morningside Masters, which has gone on to be one of the strongest Masters Clubs in Qld.
- He was the inaugural Coach of Morningside Masters 2006 – 2010, and the club delegate from 2006 to 2007.
- Steve has played in a number of Queensland country carnivals to help take Masters footy to non-traditional areas in the state.

The 2021 National Carnival in Perth will be his 17th carnival, and his accomplishments at state and national level are impressive:
- Two-time All-Australian; Canberra in 2010 as a player, and Adelaide in 2014 as coach.
- In 2012, joined AFL Masters Queensland as Treasurer, and held that position for four years.
- Then held the position of president at AFL Masters Queensland from 2016 to 2018.
- Steve was re-elected as president in 2020, and he is a life member of AFL Masters Queensland

Under his management and guidance, there has been a continual rise in player participation, and Queensland Masters are now one of the strongest participating States.

More than 300 Queensland players entered the Gold Coast carnival in 2016, with the state winning every Division 1 Age title. The following year, more than 200 Queensland players attended the National Carnival in Geelong under his stewardship.

Steve brings exceptional professionalism to the administration of AFL Masters in Queensland, overseeing matters such as state registrations, accommodation, merchandise, and travel and social functions.

Steve – welcome to the AFL Masters National “Hall of Fame”