Nightcliff Football Club

Nightcliff Football Club competes in the AFLNT competition in Darwin, Northern Territory. The Home and Away season commences in October with Finals played in March the following year.

The Club has its own home ground at the Nightcliff Oval situated adjacent to the Nightcliff Sports Club. Games are also played at Darwin's TIO Marrara Stadium.

The Club first played as the Works & Housing team in 1950. Since then many local and interstate players have pulled on the black & yellow jumper for the club.

Feel free to look around the website where you'll find information on playing for Nightcliff, becoming a Member and our history amongst other information.

If you're interested in playing for Nightcliff, or becoming a member, contact our office with your details. If you have any photos, stories or information that we could include on this site please contact us at the Club as well.

THE ROUND WRAP UP

The 2008/09 NTFL season has kicked off for the year. The Tigers first round was rewarding against Wanderers, with a 16 point win. Although the boys won the game they came out with an injury. Joel Peckham hurt his knee causing him to miss 4 to 5 games.

Rounds 2 & 3 were not so successful against Southern Districts and St Marys. Although both games were played at home the Tigers were unable to convert the games into wins.

Round 2 against Sth Districts slipped away in the last few minutes. Inaccurate kicking and a couple of silly mistakes cost us the game.

When the Tigers took on the reigning premiers St Marys, there was a bit of pressure to perform. The team tried hard to pull together, but could not produce a win. St Marys, in the end, wanted it more.

Round 4 against Tiwi Bombers, saw Brendan Bailey out with an injury. The Tigers were up until the 4th quarter. In the last 10 minutes Tiwi hit back with easy goals, that won them the game. Nightcliff tried to keep Tiwi at bay, but Tiwi maintained endurance and speed, leaving Nightcliff to contemplate another loss.

Round 5 brings Nightcliff back to a home ground game against Darwin. This is a game that Tigers need to win. It would be an even sweeter victory, if won, as it will be John Bonson's 200th League Game.

So go the Tigers...............!!!

WHAT'S NEW.....

We would like to welcome the following new players -

Marty Smith from Subiaco

Nick Baker from Brisbane

Shaun Cusack from Alice Springs

Coaches Appointed

The following coaching positions for 2008/2009 have been announced:

Seniors Mark Motlop

Reserves Jason Bonson

Under 18 Jason Bonner

Under 16 Graham Shaw and John Mitchell

Under 15 Mark Nichols

Under 14 Dave Bramley

Under 13 Alistair Scott and Peter Stretton

Leigh Bujnowski has been appointed Manager of the Senior team.

There are more managerial and sports training positions throughout the club. Please contact Costa Karaolias (President) 0418 815 580 or Pam Watson (Secretary) 0416 044 799 if you are interested.

Warren Berto was last season's joint winner of the AFLNT's Best & Fairest award - the Nicholls Medal. Stuart Campbell also won the AFLNT's U/18 Best & Fairest award and Jacob Brown the AFLNT's U/16 Best & Fairest. CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM ALL

The Nightcliff Football Club held its 2008 AGM at Nightcliff Sports Club...More

It was great news when Mark Motlop took up his second year option....More