NTFL 2023-24: Watch St Mary’s v Nightcliff women Round 10 live stream

The Tigers brought all the intensity early on, but a second quarter surge proves key as St Mary’s extend their Premier Women’s winning run to four games. Re-live all the action.

St Mary’s bounced back from a slow start with a second quarter scoring surge to take the game away from Nightcliff and extend their NTFL Premier Women’s winning run to four matches.

The Tigers brought all the intensity early on with their forward pressure, but St Mary’s fought their way back into the contest to win the day 9.4 (58) to 5.2 (32).

Nightcliff used their tall forward duo of Mickayla Ward and Cassie McWilliam to put all the pressure on to the St Mary’s defence early on.

St Mary's vice captain Jemma Iacono celebrates a win against Nightcliff in the 2023-24 NTFL season. Picture: Patch Clapp / AFLNT Media

But they were made to work for their points as Saints captain Emily Forshaw and Nikita Long produced some telling defensive plays.

The Green Machine came to life in the second quarter, kicking six goals in a row on the back of some brilliant plays from Billie Byers, Hannah Fosbrooke and Jo Miller.

Grace Senior was the main benefactor of their efforts. kicking two goals in quick succession as her side consolidated their lead.

The Tigers had their moments with Sophie Berry playing an important role as a mid-forward, while Sophie Hatzismalis cut off more than one Saints effort.

But the sting went out of the match in the second half with the sides only kicking one goal each and unable to find much in the way of go forward.

PREVIEW

Nightcliff and St Mary’s produced an epic battle back in round one, with Saints getting the nod by nine points.

Fast forward nine weeks and both teams are entrenched in the top four and playing some excellent footy.

So, get ready for another potential blockbuster, and a great way to start the day’s action at TIO Stadium on Saturday.

And the NT News and KommunityTV will be there to stream every moment of the match from midday.

Saints have been firing on all cylinders of late, with everyone from co-captains Emily Forshaw and Billie Byers to goal kicking ace Emma Stark performing well.

They’ve only dropped one game so far this season, to reigning premiers PINT in Round 5, and will be aiming to keep their current record alive.

St Mary’s take on Nightcliff in an intriguing Women’s Premier League showdown.

Nightcliff have proven all season they are no pushovers in the women’s space and will certainly be in the finals fight.

The Tigers will be wanting to make a real impression this week after suffering a somewhat surprising defeat to Waratah last round.

A full replay of the match will be posted here at the end of the game.

The NT News and AFL Northern Territory have come together in a partnership to live stream both the men’s and women’s Premier League games for this TIO NTFL season.