{"id":209069,"date":"2026-02-23T15:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=209069"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:40:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T05:40:23","slug":"ntfl-mpl-tigers-thwart-saints-pint-progresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/02\/23\/ntfl-mpl-tigers-thwart-saints-pint-progresses\/","title":{"rendered":"NTFL MPL: Tigers thwart Saints, PINT progresses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PINT’S enthralling comeback win over Waratah headlined the action from week one of the NTFL Men’s Premier League finals series. The Greenants stormed home from 17 points behind at three-quarter time of their elimination bout with the Warriors, going on to win 8.11 (59) to 8.9 (57) at TIO Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tahs scrounged a one-goal lead at half time and extended their buffer in term three, but were held to just three behinds throughout the final quarter as the Greenants marched on. Jak Trewin<\/strong> showed great composure to slot the winning goal and put his side ahead with just 2:40 left on the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kyle Weightman<\/strong> and Cameron Wilson<\/a> impacted the scoreboard with three majors each for PINT, while the midfield combination of Archie Stevens<\/a> and James Rowe<\/a> caused headaches. Joel Stevens<\/a> was Waratah’s best alongside Cody Szust<\/strong> (both two goals) as Brodie Carroll <\/strong>notched up his 150th game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result means Waratah’s season is over, while PINT moves on to face St Mary’s in another knockout match on Saturday. The second-seeded Saints were brought undone by Nightcliff, who controlled much of their qualifying final clash on Friday night to salute 9.10 (64) to 5.11 (41).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PINT has kept its season alive | Image Credit: David Woodbury\/AFLNT Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Green Machine was brought to a halt by the relentless Tigers, who restricted them to just five goals. Meanwhile, Nightcliff forward Fergus Greene<\/a> booted four majors on his own to help set up a comfortable win. There was no way back once the victors led by an even six goals at three-quarter time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nightcliff had plenty of contributors on the night. Mitchell Trewhella <\/strong>was named best afield for his grunt work in midfield, complimented well by ex-AFL onballer Brandan Parfitt<\/a>. Riley Baldi<\/a> also played a key role in the engine room while Rhett Montgomerie<\/a> sured up the bookend opposite to Greene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tigers have kept their double chance intact and will welcome minor premier Southern Districts to the postseason in Saturday night’s qualifying semi-final. Another win there would secure Nightcliff direct entry into the final day of the season, although the Crocs have looked imperious all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FINALS WEEK 1 RESULTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qualifying Final:
<\/strong>St Mary\u2019s 5.11 (41) def. by Nightcliff 9.10 (64)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elimination Final:
<\/strong>PINT 8.11 (59) def. Waratah 8.9 (57)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bye: <\/strong>Southern Districts (1st)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FINALS WEEK 2 FIXTURE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1st Semi-Final (Elimination):<\/strong>
St Mary\u2019s vs. PINT
Saturday February 28, 4:15pm @ TIO Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Semi-Final (Qualifying):<\/strong>
Southern Districts vs. Nightcliff
Saturday February 28, 6:45pm @ TIO Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FINAL NTFL MPL LADDER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Southern Districts | 13-2 | 190.0% | 54 points
2. St Mary\u2019s | 12-3 | 208.3% | 50 points
3. Nightcliff | 11-3-1 | 155.4% | 48 points
4. PINT | 10-4-1 | 143.1% | 44 points
5. Waratah | 8-7 | 121.2% | 34 points
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6. Tiwi | 7-9 | 94.0% | 28 points
7. Darwin | 3-12 | 46.6% | 14 points
8. Wanderers | 2-13 | 39.7% | 10 points
9. Palmerston | 1-14 | 51.0% | 6 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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