Northern Territory Football League 1988 Australian Bicentennial Carnival Team Adelaide, 2Nd - 5Th March, 1988 Second Division Champions
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NORTHERN TERRITORY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1988 AUSTRALIAN BICENTENNIAL CARNIVAL TEAM ADELAIDE, 2ND - 5TH MARCH, 1988 SECOND DIVISION CHAMPIONS Northern Territory 19-20 (134) - Tasmania 10-8 (68) Northern Territory 11-19 (85) - Australian Amateurs 9-8 (57) Northern Territory 17-10 (112) - V.F.A. 9-13 (67) Back Row: Bruce Farlow (Trainer), Graham Manouge (Team Manager), Kevin Wanganeen, Kelly O'Donnell, Adrian Moscheni, Michael Long, Brently Hughes, Paul Motlop, Michael Gregory (Property Steward), Costa Karaolias (Assistant Team Manager). Middle Row: Cyril Rioli, Damien Berlo, Cadji Dunn, Dennis Dunn, Greg Bruce, Peter McGann, Bob Jones, Roy Cassetti, Rohan Helyar, Russell Jeffrey, Willie Roe, Michael Athanasiou, Willie Rioli. Front Row: Kym Cook (Selector), Peter Atkinson (N.T. Director of Coaching), Ninny Briston, Eddie Cubillo, Joe Ah Mat, Michael McLean (Vice Captain), John Taylor (Coach), Maurice Rioli (Captain), Mark Motlop, Brian Long, Tony Vigona, Tony Shaw (President), Mike Crawshaw (General Manager). Absent: Darryl Window (Selector). ISBN 0'646 26754X © Northern Territory Football League Dec 1995 written by David Lee Research by Michael Barfoot. All rights reserved, Reproduction of any part of the content without wrritten permission is prohibited. Photographs are the property 0f NTFL and its contributors and may not be reproduced without the express permission of the NTFL, FOREWORD Since 1916, Territorians have been proud of their Australian Football Code, and even as far back as this date, unanswered football queries and unresolved arguments and bets have caused many a frustration. Michael Barfoot and David Lee set about correcting this situation, and thanks to their tenacity and enthusiasm, football enthusiasts now have access to not only players, games, clubs, statistics etc but also the opportunity to rekindle the memories of the outstanding achievements of our footballers. Michael, NTFL Football Manager since 1984, whilst being in an excellent position of having access to the records, nevertheless patiently compiled all these statistics in his private time. David, whose involvement in football dates back to 1952, when he was a member of St Marys first team, has made outstanding contributions via umpiring for three years, and officiating as a League Commissioner since 1976, his efforts being recognised when awarded NTFL Life Membership in 1993. Both these gentlemen are well qualified to produce this book and we owe them a huge debt. The aim of this book is to create a permanent record of whatever statistics and peoples names the authors could identify. No doubt many hard workers for the NTFL and the Code have been missed, for this a sincere apology is offered. The Northern Territory Football League has acknowledged the printing and publishing of this History Book but has specifically stated it is not a partner in the publication nor has it any editorial responsibility. As readers progress through the book I am confident many memories will be rekindled, for example: The Tortoise and Hare half-time entertainment mile race in the 1981 Grand Final between Dave Arnold (Waratahs) and Simon Moreen (Wanderers). Joe Daby winning the hurdle race at the Winnellie Greyhound Track at 5/2 on (beating Harold Anderson and George Ah Mat). Robbie Muir planting a huge sweaty kiss on the lips of the beautiful NT News photographer standing on the Gardens Oval boundary during a game. Leon 'the Fox' Gregory singing 'House of the Rising Sun' at the footy do's. The Umpires threatening strike action because the Magpie Geese had dug dangerous holes in Gardens Oval No 2, Bubba Tye and the Darwin boys preparing for their big Saturday NTFL games by spending Friday nights at the Wharf. One word of warning to readers: the information supplied is not only incomplete but due to Cyclone Tracy and the passing of club people resulting in club records being lost, some information will be incorrect, and readers are invited to contact the NTFL office with any corrections which may be included in any further reprint. The release of this book (details current to 31/3/95) fulfils this person's long held dream, and in extending the sincere thanks of all football followers in the Northern Territory to Michael and David, I commend purchase to any person who has been privileged to become involved in NT Football as a player, administrator or spectator. TONY SHAW NTFL Past President CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................................................................................................2 1 Beginnings ..................................... 3 2 Structure of NTFL ......................... 17 3 Clubs/Teams/Grounds ................... ......................................................................................... 23 4 Umpires .................................................................................................................................... 74 5 Nichols Medallists/100 Games Players ..................................................................... .............. 82 6 Tribunal ..................................................................................................................... .............. 90 7 NT Players in Southern Leagues ............................................................................... .............. 91 8 Southern League Players Stints in NTFL .................................................................. .............. 97 9 Influence of Coaches ex Southern League Players .................................................... ............ 100 10 Personalities/Characters/Families .............................................................................. ............ 105 11 Other Football Centres/Competitions in NT .............................................................. ............ 115 12 Representative Matches ............................................................................................. ............ 129 13 Northern Territory Football Development Foundation (NTFDF) .............................. ............ 150 14 NTNews Team of the Year/Toyota Top 20/Team of Two Decades ........................... ............ 152 15 Sponsors/Sponsorship and Media Support ................................................................ ............ 157 16 Involvement of Women in Australian Football ......................................................... ............ 160 17 Acknowledgements/Credits ....................................................................................... ............ 162 APPENDICES Page League Presidents, Secretaries, Life Members 1916 to 1941-42 ........................................................... 11 NTFL Presidents, Secretaries, General Managers, Life Members 1946/47 to 1994/95 ......................... 16 NTFL Board of Directors 1985/86 to 1994/95 and NAFC Merit Awards ............................................. 18 NTFL Club Presidents 1947/47 to 1994/95 ........................................................................................... 19 Darwin Honour Board 1946/47 to 1994/95 ........................................................................................... 25 Waratahs Honour Board 1946/47 to 1994/95 ........................................................................................ 29 Wanderers Honour Board 1946/47 to 1994/95 ...................................................................................... 33 Nightcliff Honour Board 1950/51 to 1994/95 ....................................................................................... 38 Saint Marys Honour Board 1952/53 to 1994/95 .................................................................................... 42 North Darwin Honour Board 1972/73 to 1994/95 ................................................................................. 46 Southern Districts Honour Board 1987/88 to 1994/95 .......................................................................... 48 NTFL Finals Results 1917 to 1994/95 .................................................................................................. 52 Grand Final Teams, Scores etc. 1970/71 to 1994/95 ................................................................ 56 Chancy, Clark and Haritos Medal Winners ........................................................................................... 64 NTFL Coca Cola Club Championship 1959/60 to 1994/95 .................................................................. 65 NTFL Leading Goalkickers 1952/53 to 1994/95 ................................................................................... 66 12 Goals or More scored in NTFL match since 1946/47 ...................................................................... 67 Grand Final Results - Reserves, U-18, U-16 and U-14 ......................................................................... 68 NTFL Junior Medallists ........................................................................................................................ 71 NTFLUA Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers 1965/66 to 1994/95 .................................................. 77 NTFL Grand Final Umpires 1946/47 to 1994/95 .................................................................................. 78 NTFLUA Umpires Association Carnival 1967/68 to 1994/95 .............................................................. 79 NTFLUA 50 games plus Umpires ......................................................................................................... 80 Nichols Medallists