AFLNT Media Release - 25th August 2010
THRIFTY CAR RENTAL SUPPORTS HALL OF FAME
Thrifty Car Rental, Darwin have thrown their support behind the inaugural AFLNT Hall of Fame becoming the presenting sponsor for the next two years.
“As one of the Northern Territory’s most anticipated football events looms closer it is fantastic to see a local long standing business such as Thrifty Car Rental support such an important evening,” said AFLNT Hall of Fame Chairman Bryan Moroney.
Thrifty Car Rental, Darwin have been operating in the NT for many years and are thrilled with the new partnership with AFLNT.
“Thrifty Car Rental is proud and excited to be the inaugural naming rights sponsor for the AFLNT Hall of Fame,” said NT Group CEO of Thrifty Car Rental Rick Paul.
“Whilst Thrifty have had a long sponsorship history with sporting events in the Northern Territory this is our first major association with AFLNT.”
“The Northern Territory has a rich heritage in Australian Rules Football and whilst the current crop of NT footballers participating at the highest level in the national AFL competition captures the imagination of the Territory people it will be fantastic to honour the champions of the past by inducting them into the AFLNT Hall of Fame,” said Paul.
On October 30th AFLNT will install up to a maximum of 25 inductees into the AFLNT Hall of Fame all of whom have contributed to the strength of AFL football in the Northern Territory.
“We also encourage local business’s who have a longstanding relationship with AFL in the Northern Territory to either purchase tickets for the event or purchase an inductee sponsorship which will provide a unique way in which businesses can be apart of this wonderful event,” said Moroney.
Tickets are now on sale for this history making event for $110.00 or $1000.00 for a table of ten and inductee sponsorships are available for $1500.00.
Please contact AFLNT on 08 8980 4804 or email gaye.messer@aflnt.com.au or visit www.aflnt.com.au for more information.
AFL NT Media Release - 26th June 2009
AFLNT Hall of Fame
AFL Northern Territory is pleased to announce that an AFLNT Hall of Fame will be established for the Territory. The AFLNT Football Hall of Fame will recognise and enshrine players, coaches, umpires, administrators, volunteers, media representatives, memorable games, great teams and clubs who have made a significant contribution to the game of Australian Football in the Northern Territory since its inception on 1916.
“A Hall of Fame is the most appropriate and effective way to preserve and promote the culture, history and tradition of the game in the NT,” advised AFLNT CEO Tony Frawley.
The location of the Hall of Fame is still to be confirmed but will be accessible to all Territorians and other fans of the NT and its sporting history. It will be a place that celebrates and records NT’s rich football heritage.
“The Hall of Fame will become an educational opportunity for all Territorians and we envisage it will be one that all schools will undertake as part of their educational experience and this will be promoted by AFLNT to all Territory schools,” said Frawley.
A Hall of Fame committee has been formed, led by Chairman Mr Bryan Moroney. Bryan has over 30 years involvement with Australian Football in the Northern Territory including as a former NTFL Board Member and Vice President.
“He has the experience and knowledge of NT Football to get this project off the ground,” confirmed Frawley.
Moroney also has the support of a committee with a wealth knowledge and history including:
Darryl Window – AFLNT / NTFL Secretary and Board Member for 25 years
Peter Atkinson – former State Director of Coaching and AFL NT / NTFL employee for 25 years
Michael Barfoot – AFLNT / NTFL’s longest serving employee and AFL NT Historian.
Grey Morris – NT News Sports Chief of Staff and Football Correspondent
Andy Gray – Current AFL NT and NTFC Board Member, former Katherine Football League Player and NT Businessman.
Committee representatives are also being sought from all Affiliated Leagues in the Northern Territory.
The Hall of Fame will be a place for the NT football family of participants and supporters to gather regularly to view the historic displays. The community will be able to see the induction of their local hero’s, teams, clubs and the on-going recognition of their achievements.
Nomination forms along with the selection criteria and charter are now available through AFLNT for those people wishing to make a nomination. The inaugural Hall of Fame Dinner and announcement of the first inductees is expected to be held late 2010.
For more information contact: Gaye Messer - Hall Of Fame - Secretariat gaye.messer@aflnt.com.au or 08 8980 4888
AFL NT History - Click here to download a copy of the NTFL History Book.
