Recently released, the documentary film ‘Like My Brother’ looks at a group of Tiwi women who set out to forge their own paths in footy via the VFLW over a period of six years – Ian Wilson shares his review.
Almanac Film Review – Like My Brother: The new chapter of Tiwi Islands footy
November 4, 2024 by 3 Comments
Almanac Footy – SA v Victoria: Cup Day Canter for the Vics (1970)
January 31, 2022 by 26 Comments
This 1970 state game went according to the usual SA v Victoria script, but the curtain-raiser contained an intriguing team of Indigenous schoolboys from the Northern Territory.
Almanac Footy: Five things that made the NTFL Grand Final great
April 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Despite the overwhelming chorus of ‘Footy’s back!’ in recent weeks, footy has of course been back in several guises for many months. One league wrapped up with a thrilling Grand Final for the ages – the NTFL. Jackson Clark gave us five reasons why it was such an outstanding game.
Footy in Tasmania: Picture This
February 8, 2018 by 29 Comments
Some more on Tassie footy – from Swish Schwerdt, first published late last year.
Swish brings us a brief pictorial overview of Tasmanian football in the 1970s, thanks to Ken Pinchin and Allan Leeson’s “A Century of Tasmanian Football. 1879-1979”
NTFL: Top 15 Players
January 3, 2016 by 2 Comments
While footballers down south are all in the middle of their best pre-seasons ever, Jackson Clark provides a mid-season analysis of the 15 players having the biggest impact in the NTFL. Some familiar and not so familiar names.
Territory Tales…. And Then There Was the Grand Final
March 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Plenty of sore heads in the top end today with celebrations and commiserations in equal measure after a weekend of NTFL and Tiwi Island Aussie rules Grand Finals.
Super Saturday in the Top End- NTFL Grand Final Previews
March 14, 2015 by 1 Comment
It’s the culmination of the NTFL season and Jackson Clark presents a comprehensive guide to all the action on display
NTFL ROUND 14 WRAP-UP
January 20, 2015 by 1 Comment
The weekend just passed was round 14 in the NTFL season. St Mary’s extended their lead over the competition with a comprehensive defeat of Palmerston. Jackson Clark has more…
The True Magic Of Wadeye
January 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
Wesley Hull looks at how a community put down its weapons (with apologies to Midnight Oil) and picked up footballs: Wadeye strong
NTFL Round 7 Wrapup
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark reviews Round 7 in the NTFL and tells how AFL great Andrew McLeod has returned to Darwin at 38 years of age, to go round for his original club Buffaloes in a farewell (?) game.
NTFL Round 5 Wrap Up – NT News: “Saint mauled by Tiger”
November 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark reports on a St Marys loss (which is as rare as rocking horse shit). Undefeated last season – is this the wake-up call; the loss they had to have; or a sign that the NTFL comp is evening up?
NTFL Round 3 Wrap Up: Cliffhangers Galore
October 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark tells us that there were cliffhangers galore in Darwin on the weekend, with even the all-conquering St Marys having to consider their mortality.
NTFL 2014/15 Season Preview
October 4, 2014 by 2 Comments
Footy season closes in the south, just as it opens in the north. Jackson Clark offers a comprehensive preview of the Northern Territory Football League prospects. Some familiar names among the recruits.
NTFL Wrap: Round 17
February 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
The Tiwi Bombers will miss the NTFL finals for the first time ever, writes Jackson Clark.
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