Districts hold on despite six goals from Muk Muk star
Southern Districts have withstood a momentum-shifting third term from Wanderers to bank its first win of the NTFL season by 11 points. WATCH THE REPLAY
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St Mary’s claim redemption with massive win over Tiwi
St Mary’s claimed their redemption posting over 200-points against a hapless Tiwi Bombers. WATCH THE REPLAY
NTFL Round 2: Who will win and why
We’re into Round 2 of the NTFL and there are plenty of interesting match-ups. We’ve looked at each round examining who will win and why.
‘I hated AFL footy’: Former Saint’s pain after being sacked by SMS
A Darwin NTFL coach has relived the moment he was sacked via text match by an AFL club. But St Kilda’s loss is our gain as The St Mary’s leader makes his mark on Top End footy.
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Pioneer and Rovers to meet in the CAFL Grand Final
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Magpie Dennis hungry for success
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Fields can’t wait to play for Rooch
THE late Alex Aurrichio’s best mate Tom Fields says playing in the Northern Territory will complete his football journey with “a very special person”. Fields has told the NT News he cannot wait to pull on a Waratah jumper in memory of the big American ruckman when the Warriors take on Palmerston in Round 1 of the 2020-21 NTFL season at Gardens Oval on October 2.
Katherine South captain is OK
KATHERINE SOUTH captain Michael Joshua is expected to play in next weekend’s Big Rivers Football League preliminary final after being cleared of any spinal injuries.Medical staff and league officials feared Joshua, the Souths captain, had been seriously injured when accidentally kneed in the back of the head in Saturday night’s second semi-final against Katherine Camels.
Brodie Carroll fit after freak injury
WARATAH co-captain Brodie Carroll is due some luck in the 2020-21 NTFL competition after a freak elbow injury kept him to just five games last season. But in good news for Tahs fans, the talented utility is playing good football for Katherine Camels and is ready to go for what will be an emotional season opener against Palmerston on October 2.
Rooch’s mate to play at Waratah
MUCH loved late ruckman Alex Aurrichio’s best mate Tom Fields will fly to Darwin to play in what will be an emotional NTFL season opener under lights for Waratah against Palmerston on October 2. And Warriors coach Ryan Ayres confirmed plenty of interest from Katherine Camels stars for this season, including former NAB League player Josh Carlin.
Rioli Jr humble like late great dad
HIGHLY touted draft prospect Maurice Rioli Jr has all the tools at his disposal to succeed at AFL level, according to his cousin and St Mary’s captain Shannon Rioli. And humility is his best personality trait, which was taught to him by his late great father.
Preliminary final combatants can turn around the game’s history
CAFL preliminary finalists Federal and Pioneer aiming for a grand final matchup against reigning premier Rovers
Motlop: Muk Muks ready to fly
WANDERERS veteran Aaron Motlop believes the plethora of young talent coming through at the Muk Muks – led by AFL hopefuls Beau O’Connell and Joel Jeffrey – made his decision to commit to another NTFL season a no-brainer.
Bombers and Bulldogs form a link
Tiwi Bombers looking for big seasons from ‘returning’ recruits Chris Jones, Ashton Hams and Charlie Molyneux
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