NT Football Thread 2007/2008

[JDC!]

Hey guys discuss all news, results and information on the upcomming NTFL and TEAFA competitions.

Sad to hear about the death of Jabiru Bombers player Dwayne Whitehurst. He used to play for Southern Districts and he won the Reserves best and fairest medal last year for Jabiru (Jabiru only have a Reserves side).

Casino Sharks are also back in the TEAFA competition this year.

[Toffees25]

Just wondering if anyone could give me an update on Palmerston Magpies? How did they fare last season? and how there shaping up for this campaign? ins and outs?

[JDC!]

They missed out on the finals last year but finished fairly well.

Their best players last year were:

James Imbi
Justin Wilson
Nick Tomlinson

Ewing played alright at full-forward in the second half of the season.

[Billy the Kid]

Most sides would be into pre-season by now, who are the coaches at each club and are there any big names gone from last year? Also are their any major recruits signed up for this coming season?

[JDC!]

Coaches:

St Marys: Brett Hand
Palmerston: Darren Flanagan
Southern Districts: Not announced, possibly Michael Mclean
Tiwi Islands: Greg Orsto
Waratahs: Rick Hall
Wanderers: Not announced.
Nightcliff: Mark Motlop
Darwin: Ian Smith

Not sure of any recruits yet.

[Toffees25]

Who will be the teams to beat this season? and which teams are going to struggle?

[jobbyav]

Seems funny that Southern dist havent named a coach after there sucess last year

[Billy the Kid]

What ever happened to Mark Tyrell? Is he still playing footy with Palmerston? Was a pretty handy footballer and leader of the club, haven't heard his name for a while? Also, is Peter Shephard playing footy with the magpies? Didn't he kick 20 odd goals in a game a few seasons back?

[fiddy]

What ever happened to Mark Tyrell? Is he still playing footy with Palmerston? Was a pretty handy footballer and leader of the club, haven't heard his name for a while? Also, is Peter Shephard playing footy with the magpies? Didn't he kick 20 odd goals in a game a few seasons back?

shephard is playing div 4 footy in adelaide

[Metallica_Man]

Will Tiwi be a full team this year, or just for half the season again?

[Nt Bomber]

Will Tiwi be a full team this year, or just for half the season again?

In for the full season. Currently having trial matches to select squad

[Nt Bomber]

What ever happened to Mark Tyrell? Is he still playing footy with Palmerston? Was a pretty handy footballer and leader of the club, haven't heard his name for a while? Also, is Peter Shephard playing footy with the magpies? Didn't he kick 20 odd goals in a game a few seasons back?

Captain coach Barmera SA for past couple of seasons.

[Metallica_Man]

Does anyone have news on any ex AFL players in the NTFL this season? Dean Rioli for example?
And also when does the season start

[JDC!]

Shannan Rusca should be going around again after winning the Nichols last year.

Brett Backwell said he wanted to play for the NT when they put a side in the SANFL or WAFL so he could be a slight chance.

[bestyoucanget]

Coaches:

St Marys: Brett Hand
Palmerston: Darren Flanagan
Southern Districts: Not announced, possibly Michael Mclean
Tiwi Islands: Greg Orsto
Waratahs: Rick Hall
Wanderers: Not announced.
Nightcliff: Mark Motlop
Darwin: Ian Smith

Not sure of any recruits yet.

Southern Districts - Michael McLean
Wanderers - Paul Motlop (ex-Buffs coach)

[Metallica_Man]

Shannan Rusca should be going around again after winning the Nichols last year.

Brett Backwell said he wanted to play for the NT when they put a side in the SANFL or WAFL so he could be a slight chance.
Do you think Dean Rioli will go again for Tiwi?

[Metallica_Man]

NTFL Challenge

As a introduction to NTFL Football this season the 11 and 12 year old boys who played AFL Juniors will play a round robin carnival representing NTFL clubs. Each game will be scored and the team finishing top and the end of the night will win the NTFL Challenge trophy. All games are going to be played at TIO Stadium under lights.

One lucky player who signs up on the night with a NTFL club will go in the draw to win a jumper and pair of shorts and socks with his favourite club.

There will be a BBQ provided on the night. Games start at 5.30pm and will conclude at 8.30pm.
http://www.aflnt.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=125450

[JDC!]

Do you think Dean Rioli will go again for Tiwi?

Know his little brother quite well.

IIRC, I don't think he is.

He is coaching Keilor Park at the moment isn't he?

[Metallica_Man]

Know his little brother quite well.

IIRC, I don't think he is.

He is coaching Keilor Park at the moment isn't it?
Not sure, he provided a good target up forward though last season, might need him again

[JDC!]

Not sure, he provided a good target up forward though last season, might need him again

If he does play for Tiwi Islands at full-forward he should kick a few, Tiwi games are always very high-scoring.

[Metallica_Man]

If he does play for Tiwi Islands at full-forward he should kick a few, Tiwi games are always very high-scoring.
Yeah they have lots of skill and speed, just lacking a bit of height. Rioli wasn't tall but gave em some experience, weight (:p) and a good mark and kick up forward, not sure if they could replace it with all small crumbers

[Metallica_Man]

UMPIRE TRAINERS/COACHES NEEDED FOR 2007/08 NTFL SEASON
AFL Northern Territory are seeking the following positions of Umpire Trainers/Coaches for the 2007/08 NTFL Season.
The NTFL requires the services of a
- 2 X Umpires Trainers
- Boundary Umpires Coach
- Assistant Boundary Umpires Coach
- Assistant Goal Umpires Coach
A remuneration package is negotiable.
A detailed job description of each of the positions is available from Mark Noonan
Ph: (08)89452224 or Email: mnoonan@aflnt.com.au
Applications should be addressed to;
Mark Noonan – Umpiring Development Manager
AFL Northern Territory
PO Box AFLNT 43196
CASUARINA NT 0811
By cob Friday 7 September 2007
For further information please contact
Mark Noonan Ph: 8945 2224

http://www.aflnt.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&aid=125498

Anyone interested in umpiring, this could be a good chance to get some experience over the summer.

[JDC!]

If Simon Munkara playes a full year for the Islands, he may be a chance to win the Nicholls.

[Metallica_Man]

If Simon Munkara playes a full year for the Islands, he may be a chance to win the Nicholls.
Yeah he is a gun, any idea how old he is?

[Metallica_Man]

By the way here is the fixture
http://ntfl.aflnt.com.au/_content/document/00053643-src.xls

2007/8 NTFL Fixture

The 2007/8 NTFL fixture has been finalised and the AFLNT believes that this year’s fixture is exciting and offers something new and a bit different then previous years.

Football Operations Manager Tim Beacham said “In implementing the 2007/8 NTFL fixture the AFLNT has taken into consideration majority of NTFL clubs wish list, but being mindful that its impossible to accommodate all clubs request. We must also keep offering the public something new each year to ensure we keep meeting the public expectations”.
The AFLNT believes this fixture will give the AFLNT the opportunity to market and promote a number of blockbuster games and feature events. The 2007/8 NTFL fixture includes:
• 8 teams (The inclusion of new team the Tiwi Bombers)
• 18 rounds
• Final 5
• All NTFL clubs with home venues will receive 5 home games.
• 3 Friday night matches
• 1 week off for Christmas
• A revamped Pre-season Competition to be held from Friday 5th October – Sunday 7th October.
• NTFL Grand Final on Saturday 15th March 2008
• 14 Triple headers at TIO Stadium
• Tiwi Island Grand Final to be held on Sunday 16th March 2008.

For further details please contact AFLNT Football Operations Manager Tim Beacham (B) 08 8945 2224 or (M) 0400 088 935, or via Email on tbeacham@aflnt.com.au




I'm guessing the TV game will be the 2.30 Saturday game?

[The Majestic]

Is there a Magpie team in this comp? I know that was a team in the Tiwi Islands league known as the Magpie-Geese, I watched them in the 2005 Grand Final, from memory they lost.

I am going to keep an eye on this one I saw a game at Marrara between I think St. Mary's and Wanderers that was played during the rain and it looked as if they were playing in a swimming pool.

Glad ABC2 is showing the league again this season.

[Metallica_Man]

Is there a Magpie team in this comp? I know that was a team in the Tiwi Islands league known as the Magpie-Geese, I watched them in the 2005 Grand Final, from memory they lost.

I am going to keep an eye on this one I saw a game at Marrara between I think St. Mary's and Wanderers that was played during the rain and it looked as if they were playing in a swimming pool.

Glad ABC2 is showing the league again this season.
Yep, Palmerston Magpies, they have produced both the Davey boys and also Trent Hentschel

[The Majestic]

Is Dean Rioli going around again this year? Saw he was playing last season, didn't look half bad in the game I was watching.

[JDC!]

Is Dean Rioli going around again this year? Saw he was playing last season, didn't look half bad in the game I was watching.

Read above a few posts.

[Redline]

A number of current Norwood players will play join Brett Hand at St Mary's this year. He is a really good coach and very well respected so I think he will do well. Best of luck to him.

[JDC!]

A number of current Norwood players will play join Brett Hand at St Mary's this year. He is a really good coach and very well respected so I think he will do well. Best of luck to him.

Do you know anything about this?

[Redline]

Do you know anything about this?

I am led to beleive that Steven Pollock who has played reserves over the last few years will be one along with Ryan Lewis who was the Reserves Magarey Medalist in 2006. Iggy Vallejo is likely to return and perhaps a couple of others. Brett is very well thought of so I wouldn't be surprised if there was more.

[JDC!]

What type of players are Steven Pollock and Ryan Lewis?

[BIGANT]

I am led to beleive that Steven Pollock who has played reserves over the last few years will be one along with Ryan Lewis who was the Reserves Magarey Medalist in 2006. Iggy Vallejo is likely to return and perhaps a couple of others. Brett is very well thought of so I wouldn't be surprised if there was more.
Where has Brett been playing then coaching since he left Norwood !? adelaide metro or out in the bush.

[Redline]

What type of players are Steven Pollock and Ryan Lewis?

Here is Pollock profile, unfortunatly he hasn't made his league debut yet after a couple of years.
http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/profiles/profile_49.htm

Ryan Lewis is a goalkicking midfielder. As I said he won the reserves Magarey Medal last year.

[Redline]

Where has Brett been playing then coaching since he left Norwood !? adelaide metro or out in the bush.

He is still at Norwood and will coach our reserves in the Finals. Personally I would have liked to have seen him as our Senior Coach but they reappointed Trevor Hill. Brett has worked his way up through the coaching ranks at Norwood, and coached the under 19's for a few years.

[JDC!]

Redline, how has Iggy Vallejo been going down there for Norwood? Up here many people would rate Vallejo higher than Wonaeamirri yet 'Aussie' seems to be playing more seniors.

Also I've always thought that Iggy was a lot taller than him yet on the Norwood website it shows that Austin is taller. :confused:

[Redline]

Redline, how has Iggy Vallejo been going down there for Norwood? Up here many people would rate Vallejo higher than Wonaeamirri yet 'Aussie' seems to be playing more seniors.

Also I've always thought that Iggy was a lot taller than him yet on the Norwood website it shows that Austin is taller. :confused:

Aussie has been fantastic, he is class above the majoirty of others players inthe competition. I would presume he would get drafted.

Iggy has struggled to break into the leagu side on a regular basis, I think he should have played more as his reserves form has been good and he hasn't looked out of his depth at league level by any means. It's been a bad year for us on the field so perhaps that has had some effect on his confidence. I would love to see him back next year at Norwood, not sure if that is going to happen though.

[JDC!]

I'm not sure if he would get drafted but he is a very good player. Hopefully he plays for St Marys.

[Toffees25]

Surely there are a few players on this forum. how are your clubs fairing so far in pre-season? good numbers st training?

[Billy the Kid]

Pat Fittock from the Southern Districts F.C, is he any chance of getting drafted this year? Speaking to a crocidiles player the other day and he reckons he is a good chance, any other thoughts?

[Toffees25]

Anyone know if palermerston have picked up any players?

[thegame]

Anyone know if palmerston have picked up any players?

Id say Palmerston will have alot of the Kerang players returning adding in Peter Shepperd!
Even heard a little whisper that ex Magpie Premiership player Matt Addinsal will be back after a few years in Swan Hill!

More whispers elsewhere include Damien Zammit to Southern Districts from Darwin and ex Darwin players Shannon Goldsmith, Jason Robertson and Joel Tessman to join ex Darwin coach Paul Motlop at Wanderers this season!

[BIGANT]

Id say Palmerston will have alot of the Kerang players returning adding in Peter Shepperd!
Even heard a little whisper that ex Magpie Premiership player Matt Addinsal will be back after a few years in Swan Hill!

More whispers elsewhere include Damien Zammit to Southern Districts from Darwin and ex Darwin players Shannon Goldsmith, Jason Robertson and Joel Tessman to join ex Darwin coach Paul Motlop at Wanderers this season!
Jason Robertson....the name is familiar !? has he played down south previously, or representitive football some where

[thegame]

Jason Robertson....the name is familiar !? has he played down south previously, or representitive football some where

I think he is originally from somewhere in South Australia as is Goldsmith and Tessman!
There last year up in Darwin was with Chris Lewis at Darwin!

[knackers08]

Hey all im from down southern VIC and am thinkin about comin up to play in the summer comp, ive wanted to for years so was just wonderin how id go about gettin some info??

[JDC!]

Hey all im from down southern VIC and am thinkin about comin up to play in the summer comp, ive wanted to for years so was just wonderin how id go about gettin some info??

Go on the AFLNT website and click on the clubs and get the information.

[JewNoy]

how are the tahs looking for the season?
any significant ins/outs?

[fiddy]

how are the tahs looking for the season?
any significant ins/outs?

i dare say they will have alot of changes because they put in alot of time and money with players last year... they were expected to win easily last year but didn't.

[JDC!]

Apparently Adam Houlihan, Clinton King and Simon Fletcher were all "95% chances" to play for Waratahs this year.

[BIGANT]

Coaches:

St Marys: Brett Hand
Palmerston: Darren Flanagan
Southern Districts: Not announced, possibly Michael Mclean
Tiwi Islands: Greg Orsto
Waratahs: Rick Hall
Wanderers: Not announced.
Nightcliff: Mark Motlop
Darwin: Ian Smith

Not sure of any recruits yet.
What happened to last seasons coach at Nightcliff !? what were his credentials before going up there.
Was he the right man but called a spade a spade and the locals did'nt like it !?

[Syd Jackson]

I doubt Ian Smith will still be coaching Buffs

[JDC!]

Agreed.

[thegame]

I doubt Ian Smith will still be coaching Buffs

I don't think there is anyone else to caoch Darwin!

[Metallica_Man]

Does anyone think we should have a new thread for each round to talk about the matches and all that or just keep it all in this thread?

[JDC!]

Dunno. Probably a new thread each round so it is easier to see where we are up to.

[Metallica_Man]

Anyone know who Simon Munkara is playing for this year? I can't find team lists anywhere :thumbsd:

[Metallica_Man]

Also, anyone know if they are showing an NTFL game each week on ABC2 in Vic? It's not in the TV guide for this weekend, hopefully they just haven't put in there yet or something :(

[Nt Bomber]

Anyone know who Simon Munkara is playing for this year? I can't find team lists anywhere :thumbsd:

Tiwi Bombers as far as I know.

[HitEmHardFreo]

Anyone know who Simon Munkara is playing for this year? I can't find team lists anywhere :thumbsd:

Pretty sure he was with South Adelaide this (2007) season. But yeah, probably back with the Bombers for this season.
Great player, top bloke.

Also, anyone know if they are showing an NTFL game each week on ABC2 in Vic? It's not in the TV guide for this weekend, hopefully they just haven't put in there yet or something.

The games are on Saturday arvos (4pm) but are on a one-week delay, so Round 1 on Saturday, October 13, will be replayed on ABC2 on Saturday, October 20, and that's how it will be this (2007/08) season, as far as I know...

[BIGANT]

Hey NT threaders is there any chance of pasteing the sides out of the territorian each friday & match details from mondays paper as the aflnt is unreliable for posting result details on there website.It's probably asking a bit much posters but see how you go...:thumbsu::D

[JDC!]

Hey NT threaders is there any chance of pasteing the sides out of the territorian each friday & match details from mondays paper as the aflnt is unreliable for posting result details on there website.It's probably asking a bit much posters but see how you go...:thumbsu::D

Will try my hardest buddy. I'll try and post some reserves and junior results too.

[BIGANT]

Will try my hardest buddy. I'll try and post some reserves and junior results too.
Cheers buddy, it should'nt be left upto posters to do the hard work but someone has to when aflnt can't update there own bloody site !!

[Toffees25]

How can i find out which game is getting televised each week? do they pick a certain time slot or just the game of the round? anyone know which came is on next weekend?

[JewNoy]

Will try my hardest buddy. I'll try and post some reserves and junior results too.

Champion! :thumbsu:

[jobbyav]

Will try my hardest buddy. I'll try and post some reserves and junior results too.

You bloody legend

[JDC!]

How can i find out which game is getting televised each week? do they pick a certain time slot or just the game of the round? anyone know which came is on next weekend?

Usually they televise the 2:30 match. The match on at 2:30 this week is Wanderers vs Waratahs.

[HitEmHardFreo]

A bit late but here's a NTFL story on the AFL site:
http://www.afl.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=52317

No Eagles, Tigers captains in the pic? :confused: Pic probably to big.
I think the AFL should give more exposure of the NTFL in the southern off-season.

[bigpig84]

Does anyone know who got the NTIS senior coaching role of the Thunder team??

Im told not a lot of people have applyed, i would have thought it a plumb job

[JDC!]

Don't know any news about the Thunder team yet.

Tiwi Islands beat Palmerston by about 30-40 points.
Darwin beat Wanderers by a point after a goal from outside 50 in the last couple of seconds.
Waratahs beat Southern Districts by about 30 points.

The TEAFA officially started their season today.

Casino Sharks had their first game back in the Reserves competition since they got kicked out of the competition. Unfortunately for them they lost by 153 points to University who are probably the second worst team in the competition. 25.15.(165) to 2.0.(12) was the final score.

In other Reserves games, PINT defeated Jabiru and Tracy Village defeated Banks.

In the A-Grade, Banks defeated Tracy Village in the Grand Final rematch and Combined Services beat University.

[Cockle doodle doo]

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[BIGANT]

What has happened to Waratah's forward Frank Matthews, after starting the season with 8 goals i have'nt heard from him since.Is he injured or just not playing atm !?

[JDC!]

What has happened to Waratah's forward Frank Matthews, after starting the season with 8 goals i have'nt heard from him since.Is he injured or just not playing atm !?

Like i said in the other thread... He is probably injured. He came off injured in the game he kicked 8.

[BIGANT]

Like i said in the other thread... He is probably injured. He came off injured in the game he kicked 8. OK..no worries, any word how serious his injury mught be !?

[JDC!]

OK..no worries, any word how serious his injury mught be !?

Not sure man. Franky is always injured. But if it is anything to go by, he hasn't played for a couple of weeks now.

Crocs snap Saints streak (http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2007/11/19/2635_ntsport.html)

[6uldv8]

Can anyone tell me if Damian Hale still has any involvement with any teams up that way or has he put all his energy into running for parliament?

[JDC!]

Can anyone tell me if Damian Hale still has any involvement with any teams up that way or has he put all his energy into running for parliament?

He is currently coaching Combined Services in the TEAFA competition.

[6uldv8]

He is currently coaching Combined Services in the TEAFA competition.

Is The Big Fella still playing or is he at Services in a non playing role?
I spose you guys wont see Chris Tarrant much around the club would u

[JDC!]

Is The Big Fella still playing or is he at Services in a non playing role?
I spose you guys wont see Chris Tarrant much around the club would u

Non-playing role. :thumbsu:

[Poiderr]

Any scores for the weekend guys? Relying on you up there as the WWW is hopeless, even sporting pulse is not yet up to date... Appreciated..:thumbsu:

[JDC!]

Have you got the scores now? Usually sportingpulse has them in on Monday.

[bink-bink]

Do many players venture south to play footy in the NT off season?

We are looking for a ruckman to come to Tasmania. Will be "well looked after". Let me know if you, or a contact are interested.....

Must have suitable credentials and be prepared to be part of one of Tassie's premier sporting clubs

[Nt Bomber]

Do many players venture south to play footy in the NT off season?

We are looking for a ruckman to come to Tasmania. Will be "well looked after". Let me know if you, or a contact are interested.....

Must have suitable credentials and be prepared to be part of one of Tassie's premier sporting clubs

Only small running players and forwards in Darwin.

[thegame]

Do many players venture south to play footy in the NT off season?

We are looking for a ruckman to come to Tasmania. Will be "well looked after". Let me know if you, or a contact are interested.....

Must have suitable credentials and be prepared to be part of one of Tassie's premier sporting clubs

There is a few noted Ruckman up in Darwin i guess!
Peter Macfarlane 188-190cm, Brad Stephensen195cm+, Mark Berts190-192cm, Shannon Masters190-193cm, Brad Moody195cm+ and maybe a few more!

[JDC!]

Darwin has never been the place for big dominating ruckmen.

[bink-bink]

There is a few noted Ruckman up in Darwin i guess!
Peter Macfarlane 188-190cm, Brad Stephensen195cm+, Mark Berts190-192cm, Shannon Masters190-193cm, Brad Moody195cm+ and maybe a few more!

Cheers, thanks fellas

[NDFC]

Darwin has never been the place for big dominating ruckmen.

Nathan Mourish was one of the best tap ruckman you'd see and Jamie Rhodes was good on his day. both ND or Palmerston players.

what happened in rd 8 ?

[JDC!]

Tiwi Islands beat St Marys by 45 points with Graham Puruntatameri kicking 6.

Waratah beat Wanderers. Ward kicked 8.

Palmerston flogged Nightcliff. Shepherd kicked 5 and Whitnall kicked 3.

Southern Districts kicked 30.10.(190) and won by 110 points against Darwin. Viti kicked 8 and Rusca was B.O.G. kicking 5.

[sportsfanatic]

Could someoe tell me how James Imbi is goin this season?
Thanks

[JDC!]

Could someoe tell me how James Imbi is goin this season?
Thanks

Very good. Could be a contender for the medal.

[sportsfanatic]

Very good. Could be a contender for the medal.

Thanks man that is great news.

[thegame]

Why has'nt Wanderers Ruckman Brad Stephensen played this year?:confused:

[fact or fiction]

done his knee, living in gove

[JDC!]

Who is everyone's tip for the premiership?

[JDC!]

Tigers spring to life in upset (http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2007/12/23/2926_ntsport.html)

[carltonlover3]

any1 no if ntfl footy gets televised in adelaide?

[pauld]

Think ABC2 may show some matches.

[WRFLfan]

Is saul caddy playing at Nightcliff and if so how is he going

[IKE TURNER]

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