Pioneer forwards wreak havoc in dominant win
Pioneer shot to top spot after their dual forwards combined for 14 goals, while an Alkamilya spearhead rocketed her side to a win with 11 majors. Catch the latest CAFL action.
Pioneer shot to top spot after their dual forwards combined for 14 goals, while an Alkamilya spearhead rocketed her side to a win with 11 majors. Catch the latest CAFL action.
From AFL and Big Bash stars to Olympic medallists, these are 28 standout athletes ensuring the Northern Territory reputation for producing more than its fair share of elite sports men and women rolls on. Check out the list.
A Katherine Camels premiership winning captain will become the first player in the club’s history to cross a special milestone. Read about his journey with the club.
Pioneer were trailing with less than a minute left on the clock, but a major from their full forward got them over the line against reigning premiers Federal. Read the latest CAFL action.
The clubs involved in a shocking brawl midway through a Katherine footy match have been slapped with huge fines, while five players received big bans. Read what happened.
“Hang in there mate, you’re in our thoughts”: Well wishes and funds have flowed for a celebrated Red Centre footy player and young father facing the end of his battle with an inoperable brain tumour.
Obviously learning their lessons from a close defeat on Thursday, the NT Acadeny girls raced out to an early lead and then held off a strong Murray Bushrangers finish. Check out the REPLAY.
It’s become a major highlight on the footy calendar, but should the annual Red Centre match be an official part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round? Leaders from both Melbourne and Fremantle have their say.
Dee’s fans have made their presence known in the Red Centre, with more than 100 turning up to catch their favourite player and share their predictions for tomorrow. Did we snap you? Check out our gallery.
The AFLW’s return to the Top End later this year will play a major role in inspiring the next generation of Territory footy stars and bring the NT one step closer to a team.
Sport is massive in the Northern Territory, but it wouldn’t be possible without the hundreds of volunteers that keep it together. We’ve celebrated some of those unsung heroes here.
The best players from across the Central Australian Football League will take on the NTFL premiers on their home ground at Traeger Park in an exciting representative fixture.
South Alice Springs have done their premiership credentials a world of good after a first half goal rush saw them beat Pioneer in Round 6. Read the latest CAFL action here.
A Palmerston Magpies champion has taken over the reins as coach to pull his beloved club out of a 20-year slump. Read what he had to say.
The Pioneer women continue to soar unbeaten after five rounds, while the Federal men have reclaimed the top spot. Check out all the action from another massive CAFL round.
St Mary’s have locked in their coach and committee set to reinvigorate the culture and heritage at the NTFL’s most successful club. Read what their intent for the new era is.
One of Darwin’s oldest football clubs finally has a home following a $2.8m government investment into the redevelopment of a Palmerston oval. Read what will go into the development.
Territory footy fans filled out TIO Stadium for a record-breaking match between the Gold Coast Suns and Geelong. Did you get snapped? Check out all the photos.
Read why all-time great Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin would “absolutely” support the NT’s bid to claim the 20th license.
Ethan Liddle designed his club’s Indigenous guernsey himself, and it has significant meaning. The Alice Springs export explains the design and gives an in-depth insight into his culture.
Gold Coast Suns draftee Sam Clohesy has enjoyed an incredible rise in the past couple of years, and is now shining on the biggest stage. Read how his Territory nous is helping his side.
West Alice Springs pulled off the upset of the season when they beat the ladder leaders, their first win in the CAFL in two seasons. Catch up on all the Round 4 action here.
A senior men’s Katherine footy match was called off midway through the match after a major brawl broke out. Watch what happened.
Brandan Parfitt has not played in his hometown of Darwin for 10 years, but this week finally gets that chance when his Cats take on the Gold Coast. Read what the return means to him.
Footy fans were out in the thousands as the Gold Coast Suns played North Melbourne in the AFL’s return to Darwin for 2024. Check out all the photos.
A $3m investment into the redevelopment of one of the Territory’s major sporting precincts will provide one of the Top End’s oldest sporting clubs a permanent home base.
The Gold Coast Suns are taking on a Territory flavour to best make use of their home ground advantage against North Melbourne, with three of their NT players named in the side.
The Gold Coast Suns have arrived in Darwin ahead of a blockbuster doubleheader, with the NT’s partner club putting its support behind a possible AFL team bid for the region. Check out the photos of their arrival.
The NT claiming the 20th licence could open the AFL to the rest of the world, while further tapping into the mass of talent growing in the north, key figures have said.
Despite making four of the past five NTFL grand finals Anthony Vallejo’s coaching job has been put up for application, and he’s now revealed if he will reapply for the position.
Federal had their sights on goal, but a last second tackle from the Pioneer defence denied them the points and brought the Demons winning run to an end. Check out the action from CAFL Round 3.
He helped orchestrate the ending of a 37-year premiership drought for the Richmond Tigers, now he will front up for the Port Douglas Crocs in one of the biggest matches on AFL Cairns calendar. Here’s how the deal came to fruition.
Territorians Joel Jeffrey and Ben Long are pushing hard to secure their spot in the Gold Coast AFL side ahead of the club’s return to Darwin. Read what playing in the Top End means to them.
“Icing on the cake”: The Territory’s own Jessica Mauboy is returning to the Top End to headline the pre-game entertainment at the AFL. Find out what’s happening.
The Gold Coast Suns have marked their ongoing relationship with the Top End by unveiling Darwin-specific jerseys for their upcoming double header. Read what went into them.
The Australian Defence Force are hoping to reclaim both shields when they take on the NT emergency services in the annual Anzac Shield football match. Here’s what you need to know.
Federal got its title defence off to a winning start, while the Rovers women showed their stuff against reigning premiers Alkamilya in Round 1 of the CAFL. Catch up on all the action.
There’s been plenty of changes from coaches to personnel, but finally the 2024 CAFL season kicks into life this weekend. See how each club is shaping up.
CAFL clubs have expressed their frustrations after it was revealed they won’t be able to play at their main oval at Traeger Park until June. Find out why here.
The PINT Football Club has axed coach Shannon Motlop shortly after he led them to their first NTFL premier league finals series. Read the reaction.
Protect or punish? Why the case of a local footballer facing serious domestic violence charges creates massive headaches for sporting clubs across the country.
A GFNL player, charged with more than 30 domestic-violence related offences, has been used to promote his club’s upcoming women’s event.
He was a two-time Nichols Medal winner and named in AFL NT’s list of the top 100 players of the 20th century – now he is a convicted domestic violence offender. Inside the sad decline of a footy legend.
Two AFL Cairns representative sides will take on their AFL NT counterparts in an AFL curtain-raiser in Darwin, but the games could have a deeper meaning than many spectators are aware.
A NTFL club has made a huge coaching coup just a week after the close of the season signing one of the Top End’s best coaches.
The 2023-24 NTFL season may be over, but you can relive all the grand finals action by checking out Part 2 of our mega gallery.
The 2023-24 NTFL season may be over, but you can relive all the grand finals action by checking out Part 1 of our mega gallery.
St Mary’s had to do it the long way to score sweet revenge against the Nightcliff Tigers and claim premiership number 34 in a muddy scrap of a grand final. Watch the REPLAY.
The PINT women have achieved dynasty status after winning their third premiership in four years against a Saints side that showed plenty of heart in a gripping finale. Relive the action.
A Top End footy club has deregistered three of their players and suspended a fourth from club activities after they engaged in a brawl in the Darwin city centre.
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