There will be a transition of players that is normal for Darwin, but with recruits like Nick Rokahr, a back-to-back runner-up in the Magarey Medal, we're going to be OK.'' We're keen to be better by taking one more step, but to do that we've got to be one cohesive unit where we get everyone to learn a new brand of footy that suits the Darwin competition. Ins: Matt Johnston (midfielder, Ballarat), Jordan Johnston (midfielder, Ballarat), Nick Rokahr (midfielder, Norwood), Wyatt Ryan (ruckman-forward Central Districts), Jordan Cotter (defender, Melton), Shaydon Close (forward, Rovers).Ĭoach Shannon Rusca says: "I think we'll be all right after finishing runners-up last season.Nichols medallists (7): B Hughes 1990, A Collard 1999, K Maher 2000, K Maher 2001, B Jarmyn 2002.If we can focus on player retention we know they've been successful already, which means the focus is on the playing group as to whether they've got the hunger, desire, and the right mindset to go back-to-back.'' T Mosquito 2017Ĭoach Ryan Ayers says: "It's been 24 years since we last went back-to-back in terms of senior premierships and it's going to be a tough ask. Shannon Motlop takes charge at competition rookies PINT, Aaron Motlop holds the reins at Wanderers and Josh Heath begins his third season at the Palmerston Magpies. Of the seven other clubs, Ryan Ayers will again coach Waratah, Shannon Rusca resumes his tenure at Southern Districts, Anthony Vallejo remains at St Mary's, and Cameron Stokes heads up the Darwin Buffaloes' coaching staff. A new season with a big dose of the old and the new at Premier League clubs Nightcliff and the Tiwi Bombers and Waratah's attempt to back-to-back men's flags for the first time in 24 years adding up to a fascinating 2023/24 TIO Northern Territory Football League season.ĭarwin sportswriter Grey Morris has deciphered the 16 men's and Women's Premier League clubs in a bid to get some insight into the makeup of the competition and who are the serious contenders this season.įormer Western Bulldogs and Richmond utility Patrick Bowden will coach the Tiwi Bombers, while the Bombers' only premiership coach, Leigh Crossman, has replaced three-time premiership coach Chris Baksh at Nightcliff.
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