NTFL 2022-23: Nightcliff Tigers vs Waratah Round 5 livestream

Nightcliff have sent a challenge to the rest of the competition with a big win over strong rivals Waratah. WATCH THE REPLAY

In an even performance across the park, Nightcliff led at every change and proved too strong for Waratah in the match played at Darwin Mazda Nightcliff Oval.

The Tigers soared into serious premiership contention following a 13.8 (86) to 7.10 (52) victory.

Waratah skipper Brodie Carroll opened the scoring when he found space and dribbled through a goal after three minutes of play

But Tiger forward Jack Hammond evened the ledger when he got the Tigers first a minute later.

Tiger onballer Brodie Filo was severely dealt with in his forward goal square and once the dust settled, he booted Nightcliff’s second for the term.

Jack Hammond celebrates a goal for Nightcliff against Waratah. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Then big marking Tiger forward John Butcher got into the action and his two goals gave the home side a clear advantage at the first break.

A round the corner goal by Michael Mummery got the Tigers on the board early in the second.

However, a big mark in the square and goal from Darcy Hope gave Tahs something to build upon but another to Butcher was the Tiger response.

Butcher opened the third with a goal after marking strongly but crumbing forward Garrett McDonagh snapped truly for Tahs soon after.

However, Butcher was having a night out and got his fifth for the game and while the red and whites were more spirited, they simply couldn’t find the gap between the big sticks.

Shaun Wilson and Mummery goaled for the home side in the last, and while Hope got one back for the visitors it was too little too late.

Score

NIGHTCLIFF 5.2 7.4 9.5 13.8 (86)

WARATAH 2.1 3.5 4.8 7.10 (52)

Goals

Nightcliff:

John Butcher 7

Shaun Wilson 2

Michael Mummery 2

Jack Hammond

Waratah:

Darcy Hope 2

Garrett McDonagh 2

Brodie Carroll

Mitchell Jorgensen

Jayden Magro

Best

Nightcliff:

Ryan Nyhuis

John Butcher

Harry Butler

Luke Wines

Brodie Filo

Waratah:

Dylan Collis

Jake Bowd

Scott Carlin

Robert Turnbull

Garrett McDonagh

Livestream Preview

Footy fans are in for a thriller with proven and experienced sides Waratah and Nightcliff facing off in Round 5.

And the NT News will be there to livestream the game exclusively for you from 6.30pm on Saturday.

Nightcliff bounced back into the winner’s circle last week with a big win over bottom side Tiwi Bombers.

Dual Nicholls medal winner Brodie Filo was a dominant force across the field, and youngster Phoenix Joe Pool also showed off his talent.

Meanwhile, Waratah are on a bit of a hot streak this season and currently sit on top of the NTFL table.

Crucial to their success is how quick they’ve gelled as a unit coming with high performers across their group.

Nightcliff are set to take on Waratah in Round 5. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Jayden Magro and Thomas Cree love to fight for the contested ball, while Daniel O’Dwyer and Dylan Collis have marshalled a rock-solid defence.

Whichever side you go for this match is sure to be a thriller.

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