The Northern Territory Government has secured 10 AFL matches in the Territory over the next five years as part of an $8 million deal.
NT Government Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton announced the NT Governments $8m funding for AFL Games in the Northern Territory until 2014.
In Darwin, the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Demons and Richmond Tigers will rotate as the home team from 2010-2012. Port Adelaide will be the away team in each of these years.
The 2013 and 2014 fixtures will be arranged after the introduction of the new Gold Coast and Western Sydney teams to the competition.
Key highlights of the $8 million deal, which runs from 2010 to 2014, include:
More than $2 million to upgrade TIO Stadium (Darwin) and Traeger Park (Alice Springs).
2011 Indigenous All Star match in Darwin.
2013 Indigenous All Star match in Alice Springs subject to facility upgrades.
Annual pre-season NAB Challenge matches to be continue to be played at Traeger Park.
Sports Minister Karl Hampton said the $8 million deal would bring strong benefits to local AFL players and supporters.
“This $8 million deal will greatly benefit the local footy competitions through vital infrastructure upgrades at two of our most important facilities,” Mr Hampton said.
“TIO Stadium will get a new permanent toilet block, a new corporate area, office fit out and training lights on the second oval at TIO Stadium.
“Traeger Park will get new coach and media boxes as well as a new permanent toilet block with Alice Springs Town Council contributing $150,000 towards this cost.
“These upgrades will make viewing local competitions and official AFL matches even better well into the future.”
AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Demetriou said he wished to thank the Northern Territory Government, on behalf of all levels of the game, for its commitment to Australian Rules Football.
“The AFL has been committed to taking our competition to all parts of Australia and we are delighted that this agreement secures 10 AFL premiership matches at TIO Stadium at Marrara for the next five years,” Mr Demetriou said.
“On behalf of the AFL, our clubs and all football supporters, I wish to thank Chief Minister Paul Henderson and Minister Karl Hampton for their efforts in securing this agreement.
“Over the last decade, the numbers of outstanding young NT players making their way to AFL clubs has continued to climb steadily, following in the footsteps of the likes of Andrew McLeod and Aaron Davey, and these games will continue to inspire young Territorians to chase their dreams.
“The Western Bulldogs and Melbourne will both play Port Adelaide in 2010 with a match also to be scheduled in Alice Springs during the pre-season.”
Community engagement including school, hospital and Indigenous community visits andjunior clinics.
Doubling the number of annual home and away matches in Darwin.
Chief Minister Paul Henderson today said the $8 million deal would bring more teams and more matches to the Territory and includes more than $2 million for infrastructure upgrades.
“Aussie Rules is the Territory’s most popular sport and the Territory Government is proud to have secured more matches for Territory footy fans,” Mr Henderson said.
“This $8 million deal with the AFL is a strong vote of confidence in our first class facilities and will bring millions of dollars into our local economy.”
After 52 games among 16 teams from right across the Territory the Central Australian team were the powerhouse of the competition, however newcomers to this years Defence Jobs AFL Carnival, Galiwinku, pushed them right to the end.
Final Scores in the Grand Final were:
Stanta Teresa 7.5 - 47 v Galiwinku 6.3 - 39
You can download the full results of the 2009 Defence Jobs AFL Carnival by clicking on the link below.
MacDonnell Shire Under 17
Hermannsburg 10-5 (65) def Ltyentye Apurte 7-4 (46)
CAFL Reserves
West 8-6 (54) def Ltyentye Apurte 7-6 (48)
NGURRATJUTA CUP
Pioneer 10-14 (74) def Federal 11-5 (71)
The Ngurratjuta Cup was decided after extra. The score at the end of regular time was: Pioneer 9-11 (65) Federal 10-5 (65)
The 2009 CAFL Grand Final Day will be held on Saturday 12th September at Traeger Park.
9.30am - Gates Open
11.00am - MacDonnell Shire Under 17 Cup Grand Final
Hermannasburg v Ltyentye Apurte
1.00pm - CAFL Reserve Grade Grand Final
Ltyentye Apurte v West
3.00pm - Ngurratjuta Cup Grand Final
Federal v Pioneer
Tickets can be purchased from the gate (off speed st): Adults $6, Children $2
For any further information please call AFLCA Office on 8952 1670.
Ngurratjuta Cup
Pioneer 13-8 (86) def MacDonnell Districts 10-7 (67)
CAFL Reserves
West 15-10 (100) def Federal 3-3 (21)
MacDonnell Shire Under 17 Cup
Ltyentye Apurte 11-6 (72) def Rovers 9-2 (56)
Week 3 of the CAFL final series will be played this Saturday September 5th at Traeger Park.
Match Times are as follows:
10.00am Gates open
11.00am MacDonnell Shire Under 17 Cup - Preliminary Final - Rovers v Ltyentye Apurte
1.00pm CAFL Reserve Grade - Preliminary Final - West v Federal
3.00pm Ngurratjuta Cup - Preliminary Final - Pioneer v MacDonnell Districts
MacDonnell Shire Under 17
Hermannsburg 10-7 (67) def Rovers 5-3 (33)
Ltyentye Apurte 11-9 (75) def Federal 7-4 (46)
Reserves
Ltyentye Apurte 9-3 (57) def West 7-13 (55)
Ngurratjuta Cup
MacDonnell Districts 12-20 (92) def West 12-5 (77)
Federal 18-10 (118) def Pioneer 8-4 (52)
Central Australian football star Liam Jurrah has been awarded the Round 15 AFL Rising Stars nomination after staring with four goals for Melbourne in their win over Port Adelaide on the weekend.
Hailing from the Central Australia community of Yuendumu, Jurrah was taken number 1 in the AFL Pre-Season draft and has lit the football world alight since his debut in Round 12 this year against Essendon. His incredible pace and athleticism, coupled with his natural instincts and flair for attacking football, has already made him a cult hero with the Demons faithful. He has already showed glimpses of his spectactular vertical leap with some huge packmarks and has shown his nouse around goal with 7 goals in just his first 3 games.
Jurrah last year spent four weeks playing for the Collingwood VFL side last year before returning to Central Australia to lead Yuendumu to a historic premiership in the 2008 Ngurratjuta Cup. Jurrah also spent a short time playing for Nightcliff in the TIO NTFL competition in Darwin.
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