Joseph White wins second consecutive Australian Squash Title

From a second consecutive national title to a legend honoured, we take a look at the Territory sports stories you may have missed.

The NT News sports team continues to highlight the achievements of the Territory’s unsung athletes and sports news you might have missed.

In this new edition of Sports Shorts we have stories from netball, squash, golf and Aussie rules.

July 16, 2025

PACIFIC CHAMPION

Ethan Krelle lifting the Pacific Horizon Cup. Picture: Nightcliff NC Facebook

Ethan Krelle from the Nightcliff Tigers Netball Club has made history.

The teenager was a member of the Men’s 17 and Under Australian side that recently won the Pacific Horizon Cup. Played in Melbourne, the Aussies won a best of three series 3-0 against their opponents from New Zealand.

“Ethan played a key role in the green and gold’s undefeated run, and we couldn’t be prouder of his achievements,” a post on Nightcliff NC’s Facebook page read.

“To represent your country is one thing, to bring home the championship trophy is something else entirely.

“We can’t wait to see what’s next for this superstar.”

AUSTRALIA’S BEST

Joseph White (left) has won his second consecutive Australian Men's Squash Title. Picture: Squash Australia Facebook

One of the Territory’s brightest sporting stars Joseph White further cemented his legacy as one of the nation’s best squash players.

The 27-year-old Australian representative took out another Australian National Championship title last month, making it two titles on the trot.

The number 1 seed, White won all four of his matches, dropping just the one game for a near perfect 12-1 record.

White won his second title in imperious fashion, downing Queenslander David Turner 3-0 in a 11-6, 11-7, 11-2 result.

LEGEND STATUS

Maurice Rioli during Richmond v Melbourne VFL game at the MCG in Melbourne, 06/1986.

Territory footballing legend Maurice Rioli Sr. has been inducted into the Richmond Tigers Hall of Fame.

The Melville Island talent became the 72nd inductee into the hall, honoured for his six seasons at the club.

Rioli Sr. played 118 games for the Tigers between 1982-87, kicking 80 goals, won two Jack Dyer Medals and became the first and only player to be awarded the Norm Smith from a losing side in the Tigers’ 1982 grand final loss to the Blues.

An eight time NT representative, five time captain and St Mary’s alum, Rioli Sr.’s legacy lives on through his son Maurice Rioli Jr. who proudly dons the same number 17 as his father for the Tigers and nephew and (former) three-time premiership Tiger Daniel Rioli who is set to play his 200th AFL game this weekend.

GOLF CHAMPIONS

NT Classic 2025 Champions Mal Roney and Abrielle Dellow. Picture: Golf Australia Facebook

The 2025 NT Classic Championships has been run and won with a Territorian and Queenslander taking out the top spots.

An annual event held at Darwin Golf Club, the Classic is a Golf Australia Order of Merit (Senior & Junior), an NT State Order of Merit (Open & Junior) and an R&A World Amateur Ranking Event contested across 36 Holes.

Katherine Golf Club’s Malcolm Roney was too hot to handle in the Men’s, securing victory in the 82 player field with a -7 result while Burleigh/Darwin Golf Club’s Abrielle Dellow took out first place in the Women’s, finishing +13 in the 21 player field.

Originally published as Joseph White wins second consecutive Australian Squash Title