LISTED: Top 25 best NTFL matches of the past 30 years
The 2024-25 NTFL finals series are upon us and in anticipation of a cracking series, we looked back at some of the best Top End matches from the past 30 years. Check out full list.
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People’s choice: Vote for your best player from the 2024-25 NTFL season
After 18 rounds of competition the NTFL finals are here and plenty of players have made a name for themselves. Now’s your chance to vote who you think was the best men’s and women’s player of the season.
REPLAY: Nightcliff advance in weather affected final
A dominating performance from Nightcliff has seen the Tigers comfortably account for Tiwi, but not before a delayed start threatened to start finals action off on the wrong note. Watch the REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Palmerston young guns end finals win drought
Talented youth has sparked the Magpies to elimination final victory on the back of big performances from rising stars Tatyana Perry and Marika Carlton. Watch the full match REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Five-goal explosion inspires Saints to continue flag defence
St Mary’s hadn’t beaten Waratah all season – but in the heat of a win or go home elimination final the reigning premiers have shown their class. Watch the full match REPLAY.
REPLAY: Saints incredible streak stretches to 15 wins
They were jumped early by Nightcliff but St Mary’s have progressed in the NTFL finals and kept their brilliant winning run going. Watch the full match REPLAY.
‘Quite stressful’: Nightcliff coach opens up on fly-in breach debacle
A stressful week fighting charges they believed were wrong has galvanized a whole club in the lead up to footy finals, their head coach has said. Read the latest on the AFLNT scandal.
How to watch every match of the 2024-25 NTFL finals week one live
The NTFL finals are here and for the remaining sides its time to determine if they belong in the upper echelon of the competition. Find out how to watch every senior finals match LIVE.
NT motorsports project’s $6.5 million blowout
The price of a key motorsports project set to bring an international competition to the NT later this year has blown out by millions of dollars.
Districts to fight bans against star players on eve of finals
Southern Districts will head to the tribunal as two of their star performers face bans that could see them miss crucial finals matches. Find out what happened.
Sports shorts: Contentious call, QCup juniors and 300 of the best
A missed call in a grand final, Katherine QCup juniors, a 300 gamer and more headline this edition of sports shorts. Check out the wrap here.
‘Hell of a journey’: NT umpiring great hangs up whistle
The NT’s most accomplished umpire has called time on his career after more than 20 years calling the shots in the middle. Read how he’s reflected on some of his highlights.
Tennis rocked as stars spill horror stories
Alex de Minaur’s fiancee has revealed a terrifying experience as the tennis world reckons with a truly horrific incident this week.
Rublev reaches third Qatar final
Tennis: Andrey Rublev has defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets to reach another Qatar Open final.
New footage says it all in Raducanu drama
New footage of the moment that left tennis star Emma Raducanu hiding and in tears after spotting a “fixated” fan has been revealed.
17-year-old stuns Swiatek
Tennis: Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in straight sets by teen sensation Mirra Andreeva.
Territory Stingers’ inaugural season ends in double defeat
The Territory Stingers’ men and women’s Malaysian Hockey League seasons have come to an end as they both missed out on finals. Check out how their season went.
DRU 2024-25: Top performers and point scorers of round named
The NT News sport team has run the rule over the DRU grade competition, compiling a list of the top performers and point scorers from Round 14. See who made it from your club.
50+ photos: All the action from the Darwin Basketball grand finals
It was a weekend to remember for the Ellas Titans men and women as they dominated the 2024-25 Darwin Basketball Championship finals. Relieve the action, talking points and check out our photo gallery.
WPL WRAP: PINT finish season on a high as Waratah down Darwin
The post-season is upon us after the final round of WPL regular season action. Read final wrap of season 2024-25 here.
NTFL fly-in player breach appeal result revealed
The result of an NTFL club’s appeal arguing it did not breach the fly-in rule as been handed down, fighting sanctions that could have hamstrung its finals campaign. Read the reaction.
REPLAY: Crocs withstand strong St Mary’s showing in NTFL final round
It may have taken until the final quarter but Southern Districts corrected the only wrong of its 2024-25 NTFL campaign in a hard-fought final round win over St Mary’s. Watch the REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Waratah win big on road to NTFL finals
With the possibility of a finals double-chance still alive, Waratah has done what it needed to do in Saturday’s win over the Darwin Buffaloes. Watch the REPLAY here.
REPLAY: Waratah women return to form in big win over Buffaloes
The Waratah women have returned to form in the final NTFL game of the season, with a comfortable win over Darwin Buffaloes. Watch the REPLAY here.
Carlton cop big injury blow
AFL: Young gun Jagga Smith will miss the 2025 season after rupturing his ACL in a practice match.
Brownlow winner slams ‘ridiculous’ AFL rule
Adelaide Crows legend Mark Ricciuto has taken aim at the league and called for a change to the Brownlow Medal voting system.
What we learned: All Aus smoky emerges, rookie’s huge statement
Tom De Koning is worth the price tag, we have an early Smokie for AA, and the Power has a serious area of concern. Here are nine things we learned from week one of official pre-season games.
Carlton Blues – 2025 AFL Season Preview | AFL Today Show
The AFL Today Show panel debate how the Carlton Blues will perform in 2025, answering the big questions, chatting about key players, top four…
The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast
SuperCoach experts Antimo Iannella and Matt Turner share their analysis and wisdom on Australia’s biggest fantasy AFL game.
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
“Dare I say a masterclass?” – Owen’s 149
Cricket: Hobart Hurricanes hero Mitch Owen has performed one of the greatest domestic innings in Australian Cricket, scoring 149 runs from just…
Tassy’s dual-arm debutant takes 2
Cricket: The Tasmanian Tigers have unleashed their allrounder Nivethan Radhakrishnan, who bowled spin with both arms and found success in his…
How Langer ultimatum launched Australia’s next Ashes superstar
Australia may have unearthed their next Ashes superstar – and they have former coach Justin Langer to thank for it. Here’s the inside story on how Josh Inglis turned his back on England.
Aussie anthem outrage as complaint lodged
The expressions on the faces of Aussie players said it all when the wrong national anthem was played before their showdown with England.
Western climb into third with big win over Adelaide
A stunning team goal, which ranks among the best of the A-League season, helped to kickstart Western United’s thumping 3-0 over Adelaide United, but it could have been more. See the latest news from every game.
Ange claps back over targeted attacks
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has gone on the attack in the wake of targeted attacks being levelled against his club in recent weeks.
Honesty session readies Matildas for US clash
A players-only honesty session in the wake of their humiliating 4-0 loss to Japan has the Matildas primed for their key SheBelieves Cup clash against the US in Glendale, Arizona on Monday.
Police seek help after Melbourne street brawl
Scary video shows the moment a street brawl erupted between apparent football fans with the violence spreading down a Melbourne street.
Star rushed to hospital in boxing insanity
A boxing beast has got his world title revenge as a star was rushed to hospital on a wild night that has stunned boxing commentators.
‘Don’t give a f**k’’: Jarvis fires back, reveals shock secret weapon
A fired up Brock Jarvis has clapped back at the haters following his split with Jeff Fenech, while enlisting the services of another former world champion ahead of the biggest fight of his life.
Blockbuster title fight dealt crushing blow
One of most highly anticipated heavyweight world title boxing fights has been called off at the last minute in a cruel blow for fans.
Tszyu backs Zoo for Australian Cup win
Tim Tszyu will head down to his local TAB to place the first bet he’s made in a decade on a lightning quick greyhound named in his honour – Tim Zoo.
$6bn Olympic plan: Gov shuts down bold private bid to rescue 2032 Games
A Miles Government minister has all but shut down plans for an Olympic mega precinct with a stunning 60,000-seat waterfront stadium, revealing tenders had already been issued for the QSAC upgrades. TAKE OUR POLL
‘Worked my butt off, gave my all’: Raygun breaks silence
Aussie breakdancer ‘Raygun’ says the vitriol she’s copped since the Paris Olympics has been devastating because she thought her routine would bring joy but instead it opened the door “to so much hate”.
‘So crazy’: Next stop for youngest gold medallist
There’s only one thing a 14-year-old Olympic gold medallist can do after the Games are done and that’s what’s on Arisa Trew’s mind.
‘Full-circle moment’: Fox’s achievement hits home
Canoe superstar Jess Fox has enjoyed the arrival home as an Olympic gold medallist before, but this time it was her sister’s turn.
Kelce set to make shock $30m decision
Chiefs star Travis Kelce faces a massive $30m call as rumours swirl about his future in the NFL after a dismal performance in the Super Bowl.
Jordan Mailata belts out iconic anthem
Newly minted NFL Super Bowl champion Jordan Mailata has celebrated his historic triumph in a truly iconic way.
Sad Travis Kelce footage goes viral
Travis Kelce made next to no impact in the Chiefs’ shock Super Bowl defeat as new footage emerges of his absolute horror show.
‘He’s a f***in’ beast’: Aussie Super Bowl star’s song stuns crowd
Australia’s first Super Bowl champion Jordan Mailata whipped up a raucous crowd when he belted out a Queen song to cap off the Eagles’ victory parade. See the video.
Verstappen threatens to boycott future F1 launch events
Champion Max Verstappen has threatened to boycott future Formula 1 launch events, after copping heavy boos from English fans.
Waters dominates opening Supercars wkend
Supercars: Cam Waters made it three from three to clean sweep the opening weekend of Supercars in Sydney.
Clean sweep: Waters the driver to beat after wet and wild win
Cam Waters has produced a stellar opening round clean sweep on a wet and wild Sydney track, claiming all three race wins to stamp himself as the driver to watch this season.
‘Bloody hopeless’: Why this car gives Aussie F1 great nightmares
An Australian motor racing legend will be reunited with the first Formula One car to drive on the iconic Adelaide street circuit – but it’s not a reunion he’s especially excited about.
SuperCoach trials wrap: Top bargains flop, injuries hit
The Roosters were meant to be a hot-bed of SuperCoach talent but their bargains flopped, while injuries also had a big say in the final week of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Injury added to insult for Storm as NQ rookie guides Cowboys to win
Melbourne Storm are sweating on scan results from two key players while the North Queensland Cowboys head into round one full of confidence and with a boom rookie calling the shots.
Leniu in strife as Knights thrash Chooks
NRL: Spencer Leniu could miss the start of the season after being put on report, as Newcastle ran riot over the Roosters in their final pre season…
Storm injury cloud in loss to Cowboys
NRL: Melbourne have several injury concerns heading into round one, while the Cowboys looked slick in attack in their win over the Storm.
Dee eyes third Group 1 Australian Guineas in five years
Newly-minted dual Blue Diamond Stakes-winning jockey Michael Dee has sights on a third Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) in five years on Saturday at Flemington.
At The Track: Lloyd suspended on career best at Rosehill
Star jockey Zac Lloyd had a career-best haul at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday but will now miss a crucial Group 1 meeting next weekend.
Devil Knight wins Blue Diamond Stakes
Horse Racing: Devil Knight has claimed the $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes in just his second start.
“Gutted”: Romantic Warrior beaten in Saudi Cup epic
Japanese star Forever Young denied the James McDonald-ridden Romantic Warrior a memorable win in Saudi Arabia.
‘Crazy’ moment lifts Voke to Webex Players Series Sydney
Nick Voke continued New Zealand’s recent golden run on the PGA Tour of Australasia, taking out the Webex Players Series Sydney title. And there’s a moment the part-time content creator is keen to watch back.
Outlaw jailed bikie now a rising golf star
He was once jailed for five years for assault but Ryan Peake has put his dark past behind and is now focused on becoming a golf star.
Lockup to links: How jailed Rebels bikie became top Aussie golf star
Once paired with Cam Smith, Ryan Peake was a promising amateur golfer. Then he joined a bikie gang, went to prison and won a competition on day release. This is his remarkable story.
President Trump praises Aussie Scott
Golf: President Donald Trump has given Australian golfer Adam Scott praise as he looks to end the golf war.
Team Girls Cup heading to Adelaide in nod to netball hotspot
The pre-season Team Girls Cup is heading to Adelaide in a nod to South Australia’s standing in the sport after the Thunderbirds’ double premiership success.
NRLW Magic Round coup: Newcastle to host historic fixture
In another historic step for the women’s game, the NRLW will get its first ever Magic Round with Newcastle winning the race to host the festival of footy that is set to tour NSW regional towns.
Player exodus: Why Matildas could up-end A-League season
The Matildas’ upcoming clashes with Brazil and Chinese Taipei could have a major impact on the A-League Women season with clubs braced to be missing their stars.
Scholz happens: Inside the world of AFLW’s next mega star
She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.
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