Jarred Ilett set to hand over the reins of NT Thunder.
NTFC Media Release
Friday 23rd January, 2015
Ilett set to hand over the reins of NT Thunder
Northern Territory Football Club General Manager Jarred Ilett announces the time is right to hand over the reins of NT Thunder.
After six years at the club, which included three years as a player and three as Chief Executive Officer, Ilett is set to embark on the next phase of his career.
Ilett comments:
“The time is right for me to move on and I do so in the knowledge that the club is in a strong position, financially, administratively and is well resourced to challenge for the 2015 NEAFL Premiership. My number one motivation in the role has been to strengthen the player pathway and to ensure local players continued to have the opportunity to represent the NT in a state league competition whilst living at home – an opportunity I was very fortunate to experience myself.”
“Since Thunder’s first season in 2009, we have had many amazing people come through the club who have all contributed to the success in establishing NT Thunder as a professional and inspirational brand within the local community and one that is respected nationally. I am extremely privileged to have been part of this great football club and proud of my time at NT Thunder which has for me been life changing in the most positive way possible.”
“I thank the outgoing NTFC board, AFLNT board, our valued sponsors & funding partners, stakeholders, Thunder members and importantly the wonderful fans and my dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic team for their support and hard work over the years.”
“Over coming weeks I will transition out of the role ensuring a proper hand over is afforded to the incoming General Manager.”
“I am excited about the next phase of my career working in Government with the newly appointed Northern Territory Sports Minister, The Hon Mr Gary Higgins, MLA.”
Ilett reflects on the highlights during his time as CEO:
- 2012 AFL draft results which saw Jed Anderson (Hawthorn), Jake Neade (Port Adelaide) and Dom Barry (Melbourne) get drafted
- 2014 Drafting of Nakia Cockatoo to Geelong (top 10)
- 2012 U18 Division 2 AFL National Championship winners
- 2012 NEAFL Grand Finalists vs Brisbane Lions Reserves
- 2014 NEAFL Preliminary Finalists vs Sydney Swans Reserves
- 28 employment outcomes
- 9 AFL Curtain Raiser games
- 8 NT Thunder games in Alice Springs including hosting AFL Reserves Clubs Brisbane Lions & Sydney Swans
- 2 NT Thunder games in Palmerston including a Semi Final against the Brisbane Lions Reserves in 2012
- Successful implementation of the reformed NTFC/NTFL Player Movement Rules 2012 – 2015
- Free entry for NT Thunder fans in 2015
- Expansion of the talent pathway to include the highly successful U14 Michael Long Cup
- Inclusion of the Remote Indigenous All Stars Camp that lead to five senior NT Thunder contracts
- Re introduction of the 23rd player rule in 2015
- Working with passionate and dedicated people across all areas of the club
Ilett’s playing profile with NT Thunder 2009 – 2011
- Inaugural Captain 2009 & 2010
- NEAFL Premiership Player Northern Conference 2011
- NEAFL Cross Conference Premiership Player 2011
- 55 games