KB Hill recalls his old mate, the colourful Frank Griffin – an old-fashioned ‘stirrer’ from way back.
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.
Almanac (NTFL) Football: Nightcliff Tigers Break 54 year Premiership Drought
March 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After no cigars for 54 years, the Nightcliff Tigers finally taste glory and the cigars, by winning the NTFL Premiership in a tightly contested game against the reigning premiers. Tony Pony reports.
Kicking The Stigma Project: Tasmania
May 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stepping out onto the field, Jackson Clark encountered a few players who openly talked about their mental health issues. It is a promising show for the future generations where this stigma is removed once and for all.
AFL the aim for Kinthari
November 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark reports from the Top End on a new recruit to the reigning NTFL premiers, St Marys.
Northern Territory’s Most Draftable Players for 2016
June 1, 2016 by 2 Comments
Will the next best thing from the Northern Territory be one of the draft hopefuls on Jackson Clarke’s list?
The legend of Padui
March 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Michael Sexton on a wonderful story of old time NTFL footy talent and footy recruiting. Of how Ted Egan and St Marys scored Padui (meaning ‘Wild Horse’) Neil Davies, of Richmond and Glenelg.
NTFL Club-by-Club Mid-Season Report
January 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Jackson Clark gives us the NTFL mid season form guide. Still plenty of chances for the flag with a cavalcade of local and interstate nomads who make the NTFL the unique league it is. When you have a few Motlops, Daveys and Riolis going around, things are always going to get exciting. The Ross Tungatalum clip is worth the read alone.
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.
Rioli Tops NT Draft Prospects
November 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Draft-watchers: Wesley Hull brings news of exciting young footballers out of the Top End. His family name is well known, but Daniel Rioli is not alone.
The NTFL Player-Points System Restricts Locals
March 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark identifies some of the shortcomings in the NTFL’s player-points system, arguing the system needs to take better account of the unique circumstances for a lot of top end footballers.
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
The Almanackers: C is for Clark
March 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
John Harms looks at a few of the Almanackers whose surnames begin with the letter C and profiles regular contributor from the Top End, Jackson Clark.
NTFL Preliminary Final Weekend Previews
March 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It is the penultimate weekend of football in the NTFL for the current season. Jackson Clark shares with us a comprehensive form guide to all of the weekend’s top end footy.
NTFL: Semi-final wrap-up
March 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s the pointy end at the Top End with St Mary’s dominating once more. Will S Milne capture that elusive Saints flag?
NTFL Finals Week One Wrap-Up
February 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s the best footy you’re likely not to have seen (unless you live in the Northern Territory, of course). it’s week one of the NTFL finals and Jackson Clarke brings you the wrap-up on one of the most exciting competitions in the country.
Northern Territory Football League Team Of The Year
February 18, 2015 by 5 Comments
Jackson Clark picks his Northern Territory team of the year. Some familiar and not so familiar names in this impressive line-up.
NTFL Round 16 Wrap-Up
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jackson Clark wraps up Round 16 from the Top End. It’s an 18 game season in Darwin. Finals places are on the line.
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
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