NTFL 2024-25 live stream: Watch Tiwi Bombers v Wanderers Round 1

Tiwi Bombers kicked a new campaign off in some style, piling on the goals in a dominant second half performance to see off the plucky challenge from Wanderers. Catch up on the REPLAY.

A Tiwi Bombers side full of big inclusions, including an AFL star, broke free of a shootout in the second half to post an opening round victory against Wanderers.

Wanderers had the better of Tiwi the last time either of these sides played in Round 18 last season, but Tiwi never ran out of puff, nor pace, to win this one, eventually triumphing 19.9 (123) to 9.12 (66).

Former Muk Muks captain Braedon McLean made an immediate impact in his new colours, shifting play impresively from the backline.

His work rate alongside Sam Darley and Karlson Kantilla through the middle allowed the usual Tiwi speed and x-factor to come to the fore and, soon enough, William Munkara had the first goal.

Anthony Munkara was another menace for the Bombers in his return to the outfit from Waratah and a stint at Essendon, booting goals to the delight of his teammates.

There was plenty of attention on Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett, who despite missing his first shot at goal for a behind, played across the field.

Wanderers didn’t bow early with their skipper Mitchel Taylor lifting the pressure in the backline, while Jaxon East and Jack Sinclair saw plenty of the ball through the midfield.

Those efforts kept them in the game as they matched speed for speed with Jak Trewin bursting through the ranks for a goal or two.

But for all those efforts to try and tire their opposition, Tiwi never let go of the lead and, after halftime, were able to shoot clear as they lifted the intensity.

Tiwi skipper Brendan Kantilla was another star of the show working around the midfield and booting five goals of his own as his side surged.

PREVIEW

Wanderers ended last season on an unexpected high by beating Tiwi Bombers, now they will be looking to kick off their new NTFL season with a win against the same opposition.

And the NT News and KommunityTV will stream every moment from 2pm on Saturday.

A big talking point for this match is former Wanderers captain and multiple NTFL rep skipper Braedon McLean’s move to the Bombers.

The long-time Muk Muk moved to help bolster Tiwi late in the pre-season, and it will be intriguing to see how he goes against his former club.

Check the weekend LIVE STREAM schedule below.

Braedon McLean switched from Wanderers to the Tiwi Bombers.

Otherwise, Wanderers will start the season with a very similar look to last season, with Mitchel Taylor once more taking on the captaincy.

Jaxon East was among the Eagles’ standouts in 2023-24 where he proved a constant threat around the ball, while Brenton Motlop is coming off a strong NRL NT season with the Nightcliff Dragons.

The question is still out on if Marlion Pickett will play for the Bombers in Round 1, but expect plenty of X-Factor from Tiwi’s younger players such as Karlson Kantilla, who was named best on ground in the Tiwi Islands grand final.

Watch a full replay 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.

Originally published as NTFL 2024-25 live stream: Watch Tiwi Bombers v Wanderers Round 1