Scouting Notes: Drever dominates in Rebels’ runaway win
MIDFIELDER Ethan Drever was the star of the show as his GWV Rebels ran out 23-point winners over the Northern Territory Academy at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The rising prospect led all comers with 31 disposals and booted two goals as the Rebels shook off their weary legs to salute up in Darwin. Having conceded […]
Scouting Notes: Pios, Chargers claim close wins
AFTER a series of one-sided results on Saturday, the Bendigo Pioneers and Oakleigh Chargers ensured Sunday would be a different story with respective close wins. The Pioneers led for just seven minutes in their eight-point victory over the Northern Territory, while the Chargers held off Dandenong’s late flurry thanks a late Hunter Easton goal to […]
Scouting Notes: Cannons’ firepower proves too much for NT
CALDER Cannons kicked away to a 65-point victory over the Northern Territory Academy in Thursday night’s standalone clash to close out Round 5. The home side was littered with bottom-age talent, albeit undermanned, and led at every break in the 14.22 (106) to 6.5 (41) victory in Craigieburn. Despite inaccuracy in front of goal, the […]
NT Talent Time: Buffs youngsters hit the top flight
THREE Darwin youngsters played their first Men’s Premier League (MPL) games for the season in Round 16, with one making their debut. Northern Territory Under 16 squad member Roger Baxter was handed his maiden top flight cap, picking up five touches in the heavy loss to St Mary’s on Saturday. >> MPL Round 16: Match […]
Scouting Notes: 2026 NTFL U18 Futures Boys
TEAM SPEARS saluted in Saturday’s Under 18 Futures match, as part of the NTFL’s All-Star weekend. Wanderers prospect Sonny Smiler shone with a bag of five goals in the romping win, which showcased the best emerging talent the Northern Territory has to offer. We took note of some of the standout performances from either side. […]
PREVIEW | NTFL All-Star Saturday
THE NORTHERN Territory Football League’s (NTFL) All-Star showcase takes place tomorrow, with four games set to deliver the best the NT has to offer. Under 18 boys and girls open the show for fixtures between the senior locals and imports, and we highlight the players to watch in each match. >> SQUADS: 2026 NTFL All-Star […]
NT Talent Time: Scott shines in Tigers triumph
NIGHTCLIFF kept its top three push rolling in Round 15, as young gun Adrian Scott impressed fresh off the bye. The 2006-born talent booted two goals from his 14 possessions (12 uncontested), injecting plenty of energy to the Tigers side which defeated Palmerston by 63 points on Saturday night. >> MPL Round 15: Match of […]
NT Talent Time: Crocs unleash youngsters in Round 14
RISING Star nominee Sydney-Jack Baker was the standout among an emerging group of youngsters to make a mark for Southern Districts in Round 14. In his NTFL Men’s Premier League (MPL) debut, the 16-year-old booted a goal from his eight disposals as the Crocs beat Darwin by 37 points on Saturday. >> MPL Round 14: […]
NT Talent Time: Young guns hit the big stage
WHILE the summer period marks a well-earned offseason for most footballers, those in the Northern Territory are in the midst of their 2025/26 campaign. Fly-ins have bolstered the competition, but there is also an emerging crop of local talent looking to earn senior opportunities. We highlight some of the NT’s Under-20 prospects to have graced […]
