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Alistair Darcy (ball ) as Nightcliff V Tiwi at TIO Stadium .Pic Glenn Campbell

Tiwis triumph over wounded Buffs

TIWI is back in the title fight after beating Darwin Buffaloes 15.15 (105) to 13.13 (91) in a thrilling game that included a 20-minute delay due to a knee injury

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Tigers Kaine Riley as Nightcliff V Wanderers at TIO Stadium. Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Tigers jump over Crocodiles again

NIGHTCLIFF pounced two games clear in the NTFL Premier League’s minor premiership race when it beat Southern Districts by 38 points at TIO Stadium

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Jeff Garlett of the Demons runs into an open goal during the Round 7 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Hawthorn Hawks at the MGC in Melbourne, Saturday, May 4, 2019.  (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Nightcliff, Crocs at full strength

NIGHTCLIFF is on track for historic back-to-back Premier League flags after winning eight of its first nine games in defence of last season’s flag.Never before in its 69-year history have the Tigers roared twice in back-to-back seasons.The Tigers get goalkicker John Butcher back for tonight’s 7.30pm clash at TIO Stadium, adding to a potent forward line already containing Trent Melville, Liam Holt-Fitz and Michael Hagan.Former Melbourne and Carlton small forward Jeff Garlett is set to make his debut in Districts colours, adding to the return of goalkicker Jesse Koopman and veteran utility Jared Brennan.

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St Mary's young gun Kieren Parnell suffered a serious knee injury in the opening minutes of last year's NTFL grand final, with AFL scouts watching from the stands.

St Mary’s young gun stays positive

ST Mary’s young gun Kieren Parnell missed out during the AFL draft last week, but despite this setback he has already bounced back mentally and will be raring to prove himself for next year’s selections.The 20-year-old has had a strong year which included playing 16 games for NT Thunder in the NEAFL and winning the INPEX Rookie of the Year award.

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Maurice Rioli Jr, at right, celebrates a goal for St Mary's with teammates Anthony Wilson, left and Jackson Calder. Picture: AFLNT Media

Another Rioli rated a Rising Star

MAURICE Rioli Jr carries a lot of expectation in his 17-year-old body after the deeds of his father at the elite level and state competitions around the country

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