Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)
TALL Claremont utility Cody Curtin is looking to follow in the footsteps of big brother Dan, of Adelaide Crows fame, who he says has been the biggest influence on his footy career to date. The younger sibling possesses similar versatility in that he can play at either end of the ground as a competitive aerial […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […]
Buffs break duck, Bombers keep touch with top two
DARWIN Buffaloes have recorded their first win of the 2024/25 NTFL season after defeating Wanderers by 27 points at TIO Stadium on Saturday evening. The Buffs burst ahead with three unanswered goals in the second term and restricted the Muk Muks to 3.10 to take home their first set of four points. >> SCROLL to […]
Buffettes feast on cellar dweller, jump into fourth
DARWIN Buffettes have leapfrogged Palmerston and Tiwi Bombers into fourth place on the NTFL Women’s ladder after a thumping 110-point win over Wanderers in Round 14. The Buffs booted eight goals either side of half time while keeping the Muk Muks goalless for the seventh time this season. >> SCROLL to see the Round 14 […]
Preseason Q&A: Wes Walley (Subiaco)
SUBIACO forward Wes Walley has both a name and play style that are easy to spot. The 17-year-old’s talent was recognised by the West Australian State Academy, and having played in last year’s Under 17 Futures showcase, he went on to be selected in the National Academy for 2025. The Warwick-Greenwood junior is part of […]
Crocs complete final term turnaround over Tahs
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS continues to set the benchmark in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) after a 13-point comeback win over Waratah in Round 13. The Crocs trailed by 22 points at half time, and ran over the top after falling 16 points behind with less than 10 minutes to play in the final quarter. >> […]
PINT remains undefeated in face of Buffette fightback
PINT remains the only undefeated Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s side after holding on to defeat Darwin Buffettes in a thrilling Round 13 encounter on Saturday evening. Despite tripling their goal tally in the final quarter, the Buffettes fell a single point short of the upset victory. >> SCROLL to see the Round 13 […]
Big return marked with big margins in Top End
THE 2025 portion of the NTFL Women’s season began with a common theme across all the Round 12 matches – big margins. The biggest of these winners was Palmerston, who kept Wanderers firmly winless after thrashing them to the tune of 170 points. Palmerston was already 44 points up at the first change, and kept […]
Wanders, Magpies split points in thrilling draw
ROUND 12 of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) saw the Wanderers and Palmerston Magpies play out a draw when they clashed at TIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With finals approaching and the Wanderers still looking to move into the top four in the coming weeks, it was an important couple of points to keep […]
Footy coverage ramps back up over off-season
WITH the dust now settled on the 2024 AFL and AFLW Drafts and the year coming to a close in a few hours, Rookie Me Central sets its sights on 2025. There will be no shortage of content over the off-season as we build up to what promises to be a huge year. Throughout January […]
