2020 News

Gold Coast SUNS

Blockbuster SUNS and Blues set for Darwin

AFLNT is delighted to announce a big doubleheader with the AFL today confirming that the Sir Doug Nicholls Round will also feature a Friday night fixture between the Gold Coast SUNS and Carlton at TIO Stadium.

Foster Webb Shield

Foster Webb Shield brings out the old rivalry

One of the great modern Territory footy rivalries will be played out this weekend when South and Pioneer battle it out for the Foster Webb Shield at TIO Traeger Park on Saturday.

TIO Stadium AFL game set up

AFLNT remains optimistic for AFL games in 2020

AFLNT has been closely involved in conversations relating to fixtures and continues to work with the AFL, Northern Territory Government, Gold Coast SUNS and Melbourne football clubs, while also adhering to the advice of the medical experts.

2019 Tony Cusack Shield teams

Feds and South vying for Tony Cusack Shield

The special game between Federal and South recognises the life-changing injury suffered by former South's Senior Men's A-Grade premiership player and club junior, Tony Cusack in 1996.

Joel Jeffrey, Russell Jeffrey and Lateesha Jeffrey

NTFL rep footy returns in 2021

2021 will see the return of the NTFL representative side and representative games. The best men and women from the TIO NTFL competition will be selected to pull on the famed ochre, black and white guernsey .

AFLNT logo

Vale Dr. Hon. John Ah Kit

The Chairman of AFLNT, Sean Bowden has today expressed his sadness on behalf of the football community on the news of the passing of John “JAK” Ah Kit.

BRFL umpires

Round 3 of the BRFL to recognise umpires

Umpiring Round is an opportunity for players, coaches and spectators alike to recognise the hard work and commitment shown by the BRFL umpiring group.

Match Manager cleans the footy in the CAFL

From the CEO; up and running with our 'new normal'

Over the past 10 days, I’ve been for a drive up and down the track, taking time out to visit all of our larger regional centres – it is great to see so many people with smiles on their faces due to footy making a comeback.

Katherine Camels players in action

2020 Big Rivers Football League fixture

AFLNT is pleased to release an exciting 2020 BRFL fixture, with the reigning premiers the Katherine Camels facing the Northern Walpari Swans in the season opener at 6:30pm this Friday.

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AFLNT statement on Leroy Larson article

AFLNT) CEO Stuart Totham has expressed AFLNT's disappointment with an article in today's NT News regarding the circumstances around the Leroy Larson case.

2020 CAFL Fixture

2020 TIO CAFL Fixture

As has become the norm with the premier footy competition in Alice Springs, the TIO CAFL Senior Women's games will take place each week on a Friday night before the remaining town competitions play on a Saturday and the community fixtures on Sunday.

Community Cup CAFL action

The Final Countdown: The return of Territory footy nears

From Alice Springs to Katherine and the 1,182 kilometres in between, we're excited for the return of Territory footy! Things are going to look a little different for everyone when the action starts next week, but we’ve got all the right health and safety protocols to keep our community safe.

Return of NT community footy

Sound the siren; the return of NT footy is set!

From 19 June, the NT will be the first place in Australia to welcome the return of Australian football at a community level since the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to all activity in March.

NTFL poll for juniors

Have your say: NTFL junior competition structure

We all know great NTFL footballers start somewhere, and so far we’ve been given great feedback on junior fixtures and alignment but we’re keen to know what you think about these competition ideas.