Sue-Anne McKeough

Sue-Anne grew up in rural Victoria, where her passion for footy stemmed through her extensive family involvement in the game. She spent her early years immersed around the game, watching her father from the sidelines play 29 seasons of senior football, including a stint with the Queanbeyan Tigers in 1961.

After finishing Year 12, Sue-Anne relocated to Canberra, where her lifelong connection to football continued through administration, volunteering and leadership. Sue-Anne’s formal service to the Ainslie Football Club commenced in 2011, when she became involved in the AFC Juniors program following her own children’s participation.

From 2013 to 2020, she managed multiple junior teams across both boys’ and girls’ competitions and was recognised as AFC Juniors Volunteer of the Year in 2015. Sue-Anne joined the Ainslie Football Club Board in 2015 and served as Junior President in 2017, guiding the Club through a period of strong growth, increased female participation, and on-field success. During this time, she also helped lead the Club through a significant and challenging safeguarding issue, working closely with AFL authorities and supporting families and volunteers with professionalism and care.

In October 2021, Sue-Anne was appointed Senior Vice President, a role she held while balancing full-time professional responsibilities. Sue-Anne’s Life Membership recognises more than a decade of sustained leadership, volunteer service and commitment to Ainslie’s values, culture and community.