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AFL SPORTS WHEELCHAIR

Built to cope with the big hits, these sports chairs have been designed to cope with the rigors of the fast expanding game of Aussie Rules.

Developed with a robust frame built with reinforced bottom rails, this exciting new sport needs chairs with additional strength that keep going until the final whistle. We’ve also added the highest quality components available, many of these parts are built in-house by our team of qualified engineers using the latest CNC technology.

All our Rugby wheelchairs are built by highly experienced fabricators who understand the sport of rugby. As a small customer focused company we encourage you to talk directly with the fabricator of your new wheelchair to ensure you get the product you desire, this is a service we are committed to offering you. We use the highest quality materials and components to build our wheelchairs, many of the components are built in-house by our team of qualified engineers using the latest CNC technology.

The Melrose Torpedo comes standard in lightweight aluminium, but can also be built in titanium for a super light super responsive frame.

Standard Specifications


  • Aluminium frame
  • Titanium frame
  • Complete custom fit - built to individual specifications for size, rake and camber
  • Fixed camber bar between 12° and 20°
  • 24”, 25” or 26” spoked wheels with high pressure tyres on alloy rims
  • Hard anodised pushrims and quick release axles
  • Rollerblade castors
  • Adjustable back height
  • Adjustable tension seat sling, back upholstery
  • Cushion, fabric skirt guards, foot strap

Options and Accessories


  • Tapered seat width and back
  • Adjustable tension back upholstery
  • Hip strap, back bar cover, cushions 1” 2” 3” or 4”
  • Double or single swivel anti-tips
  • Aluminium, Titanium or ABS skirt guards
  • Rubber coated Hand Rims - Red or Black
  • Spoke guards - clear or black
  • Tyres, smooth, high pressure IRC and Kenda Iron Cap
  • Super light weight Spinergy wheels - 24”, 25”, 26” or 700c with colour option carbon cable spokes
  • ABS or alloy footplate fixed or fully adjustable
  • Custom binding mounts
  • Various spoke guard designs:
  • - Polycarb
  • - Polyethylene
  • - Polyethylene / red rubber
  • - Alloy spoke guards
  • Wheel bag to accommodate (two or four) 24”, 25” or 26” wheels
  • Bead blasted - titanium, or powder coated frame finish
  • Ergo Seating