AFL Northern Territory has begun the process of establishing a Hall of Fame for the Northern Territory to preserve the history of Football in the top end.
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 1917.
“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: Bryan Moroney – Hall of Fame Chair bmoroney@darwinbusinessmachines.com.au or 8947 0111