ANNUAL REPORT 2013 AFL Northern TErritory PREMIER PARTNERS AFL NORTHERN TERRITORY ANNUAL REPORT 2013

CONTENTS

Chairman and CEO Report 2

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Michael Long Learning & 6 Leadership Centre Report

Human Resource Report 8

Commercial Operations Report 12 PROGRAM PARTNERS

Football Operations Report 16

Game Development Report 24

OFFICIAL SPONSORS Remote Projects Report 30

DARWIN AIRPORT RESORT AND HOTEL NT Thunder & Talent Report 36

PreferredPREFERRED SuSUPPlierLIERS AFLNT Financials 38

CommunityCOMMUNITY PartnersPARTNERS PAGE 1 of 41 CHAIRMAN’S / CEO REPORT ROSS COBURN - CHAIRMAN TONY FRAWLEY - CEO

PHOTO: Northern Territory Under 18 Girl’s Kickstart Team, winners of the inagural championship in .

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YOUNG NT AFL PLAYERS HAVE Operations Department. We should never increased our participation enormously. especially Central has also been squads. It will be interesting to follow the huge challenge but it is the most exciting EXCITING PLAYER PATHWAYS AND lose sight of all stakeholders in our game If we don’t innovate, we will stagnate and a large focus. The best example of a fortunes of these boys as they will be the and complex concept AFLNT has ever FACILITIES and never underestimate the value of we must continually adapt to change selfless volunteer was when Calvin Dean first squad to align with the new Michael undertaken and there will be much partnership. We leverage our relationship particularly in the social media space. from Central Australia was recognised Long Learning and Leadership Centre. organisation, consultation and planning inally, with the advent of the Michael with our corporate partners in a professional as an AFLNT Hall of Fame Inductee last to make sure it is a ‘cutting edge’ facility Long Learning and Leadership Centre, way and the most pleasing fact is that we Whilst the AFL ‘family’ is a huge beast and November for his 40 years of service, a A high priority was the additional and a program for future generations. Fyoung Territorian AFL players can live have been able to deliver a product for them industry, AFL Northern Territory continues true legend and well deserved honour. investment that went into the under 18 at home, study and work in the Northern to remain long term and enduring partners. to follow that rapid growth as we all head match program to play more games Territory (NT) with access to first class TIO, Carlton United Breweries, Southern for 1,000,000 national AFL participants in NORTHERN TERRITORY before and after the National series in PEOPLE AND CULTURE facilities and programs. There is now no need Cross Television, Aboriginal Benefit Account, our great game by 2016. Highlights and LEAGUE the TAC Cup to further give our players to relocate interstate as it is all here in the NT Coca-Cola Amatil, Andrew Barcroft the Good areas of growth by AFLNT in 2013 were: a better chance of national selection. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain with the Talent Pathway, the extraordinary Guys and Officeworks are testament to this. Growing this community league and building quality people at AFLNT and develop a high opportunities in the AFL National Underage 8% participation growth – 30,000 participants club capacity including the establishment of REMOTE PROJECTS performance culture in line with our values. Programs and the revamped North Eastern Whilst our code is flourishing at all levels new clubs or divisions will be critical for the AFL Human Resources through Brad Reid Australian Football League (NEAFL). we cannot become complacent as other Community Club Football – our community NTFL’s long term growth and prosperity. Since last report another three remote (QLD based) and the newly appointed HR sports and entertainments are desperate to club football is the cornerstone of the game The appointment of the full time Club projects have been established and currently Officer for AFLNT, Jenny Elliott, continue to The last two years has seen a focus and capture our market share. The introduction and its substantial infrastructure is supported Development Managers is critical to building we have an expression of interest from the provide an excellent level of service to the consolidation on building the game in of the multicultural strategies, AFL 9’s and by the contribution of many hundreds of and improving club capacity and structures Borroloola Community for a project based 58 full time and many part time employees remote Northern Territory (now a total of the expansion of female football has helped volunteers. Volunteers are critical to the and AFL appointed an NTFL Operations there. This will take us up to ten projects. at AFLNT. It is interesting to note that 50% of 7,000 participants) but at the same time keep AFL ahead of the game and here in growth of the game as they determine the Manager to work closely with the CDM’s and our total staff are now based outside Darwin. making sure Community Football, Game the Northern Territory our special remote quality of the club environment and culture clubs to enhance this important program. FUNDING Development and Talent are funded and projects are doing the same. With an and hence the experience of players and We are continually challenged with our FINANCE resourced from a strong Commercial increased focus on AFL in schools we have their families. The growth of our affiliations, umpiring numbers and particularly retaining Continued funding partnerships with AFL Northern Territory Strategy 2014 them. We provided a new full time resource Australian and Northern Territory As we continue to strive to grow new sources and part-time resources to help the Umpiring Governments. Both levels of Government of revenue, the current market place is Community Football Talent Game Development Remote Projects Commercial Manager in this critical area. On any given continue to support our programs and tough and we have been able to increase Operations NTFL round we have to fill 218 umpiring our push into remote NT. We look our revenue once again and post a $20K Competition (structure/ Deliver competitive team Create a meaningful first Improved relevant coach Raise the necessary funds spots for 42 matches. The Redtails again forward to a new agreement between the profit in a very tough economic climate. performance) performances in the TAC AFL experience and umpire education for to allow successful participated in an eight game trial and this AFL, and the Cup competition remote indigenous execution of Strategic Plan Territorians concept will now be thoroughly reviewed. Northern Territory Government for a new THANK YOU AFL Premiership and NAB Cup Match New NTFL teams Deliver competitive team Ensure that the participation Improved league Assist NTFL Clubs with their TALENT PATHWAY program for the Northern Territory. The To Ross Coburn and the AFLNT Board, performances at the pathway flows effectively governance and club commercial operations and under 16 and under 18 development practices fundraising endeavours scheduling of the historic Premiership thanks for your advice, guidance and wise National Championships Match on Saturday 31st May 2014 between counsel. To our wonderful full time staff led Melbourne and Port at TIO by our over achieving Executive, I ask much Increased customer Achieve at least two invitees Create stronger links Improved policies and pro- Continue to commercialise , Alice Springs, is an enormous of our leadership team and they respond in focus to National Combine between NTFL Clubs and cedures particularly around AFL games each year community participation health and safety boost for Central Australian football. a professional and positive way and I am programs certain this fact is the reason we achieve so MICHAEL LONG LEARNING & much. To the AFL National Staff in Melbourne, Coach Education / Achieve at least two invitees Growing the female Improved local indigenous Source funding for AFLNT Development to AFL State Screening participation base in order to employment outcomes remote projects and LEADERSHIP CENTRE all the Club and League officials in NT, our sessions each year feed more talent programs continue to improve AFLNT players, coaches, umpires and volunteers – Government relations The Michael Long Learning and Leadership it is a privilege to serve this passionate AFL department Centre Building Steering Committee have stronghold which is the Northern Territory. Vounteer development, Achieve at least one Create meaningful volunteer Increased female Assist AFL Central Australia continued to provide valuable advice (PHOTO) Left: Young gun recruits (L- training and recruitment Level 1 AIS/AFL opportunities and develop participation to secure project funding leading up to the construction phase and R) Neil Vea Vea, Sam Godden and scholarship inductee each volunteers at a grassroots and increase suite of CAFL now our attention turns to the development Jack Musgrove are an intergral part year level sponsors of the program and fundraising campaign of future talen in the NT. (BELOW) Umpire development Achieve at least one Complete the social football Development of school Source and secure for the operation of the centre. It is a Dartist impression of MLLLC. Level 2 AIS/AFL scholarship pathway based curriculum activities ongoing operational funding Over 125 players were exposed to our under inductee each year and how this links into the for Michael Long Learning 16 and under 18 programs. NT Thunder in the Michael Long Learning and and Leadership Centre NEAFL continues to give young Territorians Leadership Centre the opportunity to play State League Women’s football Achieve at least one player Developing green shirt Remote expansion - new Position AFLNT as the most Football. The NEAFL has been restructured involvement (philosophy drafted to the AFL including umpiring opportunities projects - Borroloola and effective user of digital for next season and the standard of and foundation) rookie listings through school and Millingimbi? Additional marketing and media in the competition will rise with less teams playing. community programs resources? NT Michael Long Learning and Implement talent programs Develop strong relationships Renew Department of So- Produce all digital media During our Executive Conference held on Leadership Centre and partnerships that with local stakeholders cial Services funded content in house Groote Eylandt we focused on our talent relationship development achieve early identification projects - Wadeye and pathway which resulted in the formation and development of athletes Galiwinku of a new squad, ‘The Michael Long Increased participation Continue to develop, Growing the multicultural Improved promotion and Place a strong emphasis on Cup’ where 350 under 14 players from opportunities educate and retain local participation base in order to education to key partners of developing staff to enable all parts of the Northern Territory came coaches at an elite level feed more talent programs Remote Projects them to progress their together for a weekend selection carnival. careers in the AFL industry There were 33 different communities Increased multicultural Strengthen the extended Increased talent represented with 16 communities having opportunities pathway at under 14 and opportunities for remote a player selected in the country and city under 15 level players PAGE 3 of 41 MICHAEL LONG LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CENTRE

he Michael Long Learning and to health and education programs along with Regional Development Australia Fund, Leadership Centre project evolved development and assistance with career $1.5 million from the AFL, $3.5 million from Trapidly in 2013 with construction planning and leadership development. AFL the Aborignial Benefit Account and $2.5m due to commence in December 2013. Northern Territory is extremely grateful for from the Northern Territory Government. Providing key life changing programs the ongoing support and guidance provided (PHOTO) Artist impressions of the new the centre will offer children from remote by the project partners. The centre has Michael Long Learning and Leadership communities the opportunity to be exposed been funded with $7.5 million from the Centre to be housed at TIO Stadium.

INNOVATION

EDUCATION FUNDING PARTNERS

INSPIRATION PROGRAM PARTNERS PHOTO: AFLNT staff at the 2013 HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT Officeworks Nichols Medal

The mission of AFL Northern Territory is AFLNT HR SNAPSHOT • Anthony Venes attended the Mt Eliza to grow and improve the AFL community • As of November 2013, AFLNT (including Senior Leadership program in Melbourne through great infrastructure, quality NTFC) have 50 staff, both full time and part in February. The program was a three and environments, employment and education. time, including 3 trainees. a half day residential business program This can only be achieved through the re- that covers leadership, marketing, financial cruitment, development and retention of • From November 2012 to November 2013 management, brand management, strategy high quality staff. The retention of staff con- we have seen the recruitment of 23 staff, in- and negotiation skills tinues to be an issue at AFLNT and we need cluding full time and part time staff with 15 to constantly improve our procedures and staff leaving the organisation of their own • AFLNT is committed to the professional make this a company that people wish to volition, which is an improvement on last development of its staff. Whilst AFLNT aims work for long term. year’s turnover of staff to source the right candidate for every role there are excellent opportunities for promo- AFLNT is also focused on providing a clear • 86% of our staff are male, a figure we as- tion and professional development within career pathway for all staff both internally pire to reduce as we actively seek to pro- the organisation as reflected by staff mem- and externally in the broader football and mote a more diverse workplace bers being promoted into new roles in the sports industry. AFLNT is considered the past 12 months – employer of choice in NT sport and the or- • 55% of staff are Generation Y (1980-1994) ganisation remains committed to providing o Stephen Nugent a safe, productive and diverse workplace • 39% of our staff have been with AFLNT for Chief Operating Officer where staff feel valued and know of their 12 months or less, 48 % 1-5 years; with 2% o Anthony Venes importance to the organisation and its aims having been here for over 15 years. These General Manager Strategic Development and objectives. figures indicate that like most NT business- o Adam Moedt es retention of staff is an issue however Game Development Manager We continue to work closely with the AFL’s AFLNT has improved retention rates in the o Jodie Brown Human Resource Department and get past two years. Acting Administration & Events Manager constant advice and invaluable guidance o Darryl Griffiths from them.The ongoing support provided by HIGHLIGHTS AND MILESTONES Football Operations Manager Brad Reid and Chloe Jenkins allows AFLNT o Jenny Elliott - HR Officer to operate efficiently in the HR space. We • All NTFL Premier League Clubs now have o Dave Kennedy - Regional Development remain incredibly grateful for their a Club Development Manager in place Manager Palmerston assistance and consider ourselves fortunate o Tavis Perry to be able to regularly tap into their exper- • Jenny Elliott reached 10 years of service in Remote Talent & Education Manager tise. November 2013 o Michael Barfoot Facility/Historian Co-ordinator. • AFLNT stalwart Kevin Bruce will reach 10 years of service in April 2014

PHOTO: Melbourne Demons & Lions players going hard for the ball during their match at TIO Stadium, Darwin.

HUMAN RESOURCES

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AFLNT ORG ANISATIONAL C HART COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS REPORT

STEPHEN NUGENT

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS REPORT

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FL Northern Territory’s continued is supportive of all AFLNT programs. of the AFL games in the NT. Coles are a - Employment of permanent part-time Digital success across all business wonderful example of a proactive and Marketing Trainee to manage AFLNT Digital Aunits is directly attributable to the Thank you also to Andrew Barcroft of ‘The community minded corporate partner with Activations crucial support we receive from all our Good Guys’ for his ongoing support of the a genuine interest in promoting the game. - Continued streaming via AFLNTv! of NTFL valued corporate partners, government NTFL Umpires Association and Steve Matches across the NT partners, media partners, signage holders, Lemmers of Patties food for his assistance The 2012/13 Officeworks Nichols was once - AFLNTv! received rights to stream the corporate box clients and our members. with increasing Patties level of support again held SKYCITY Casino and was a NAB Cup and AFL Indigenous All Stars from throughout the NT once again in 2013. truly marvellous night enjoyed by all. The Alice Springs. CORPORATE PARTNERS event itself was managed exceptionally well - Indigenous All Stars engaging over 80,000 MEDIA PARTNERS by AFLNT Events Manager Jodie Brown. viewers across the country with 63,000 post TIO continue to support AFL in the Northern event views. Territory as naming rights partner of the The excellent partnership between SPECIAL PROJECTS - Facebook Likes on AFLNT Facebook page Northern Territory Football League and they AFLNT and the ABC continues with the now exceeds 5400 also assumed naming rights of TIO Traeger broadcast of NTFL games proving to AFLNT once again issued apparel supply - Over 950 @AFLNT Twitter followers Park in Alice Springs and the Central be as popular as ever. NTFL games licenses to the following companies: Cricket Australia Football League. Christine Thiel continue to be broadcast in the primetime and Football Shop Darwin, JS Sports, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT continues to be a strong advocate of AFL slot on Saturday afternoons hosted SportCentre and Peter Hargreaves Sports programs in the NT and has developed by the indefatigable Charlie King. Agencies Pty Ltd. Licensees pay a license AFLNT developed numerous new key and implemented many community safety fee and rebate on sales to AFLNT. The relationships in 2013 in particular a new programs via TIO’s sponsorship of AFLNT. Nadine Jones and her team at Southern system has now been rolled out across relationship with Catholic Care NT and Cross Television once again supported the Northern Territory to provide greater North Australia Aboriginal Family Violence AFLNT’s enduring partnership with Carlton football in the NT across many levels. brand control and supportive pricing for Legal Service (NAAFVLS) promoting key United Breweries (Fosters) continues to Southern Cross television are active in the all our leagues and clubs across the NT. Anti-Domestic Violence messages both via be one of the strongest partnerships in community and place a strong focus on key stadium advertising and engagement Territory sport. AFLNT also benefits from promoting AFLNT programs and projects Community partner of AFLNT, beyondblue: activities that will stretch into 2014. an exceptional commercial relationship to ensure that viewers are fully informed the national depression initiative, with Coca Cola Amatil which goes beyond of the growth of AFL football in the NT. delivered a host of key depression Murray MacAllister at NT Link has been the boundaries of TIO Stadium and awareness messages to participants at instrumental in his support of AFLNT across into the remote communities of the NT. The radio coverage for AFLNT continues PHOTO: Port Adelaide’s in action PHOTO: Territorian Cyril taking part in football events Territory wide in 2012/13. our key operations in Darwin and Alice with extensive support from 105.7 ABC at TIO Stadium during the 2014 Toyota AFL the Super Clinic held at TIO Traeger Park, Alice Springs. BHP Billiton/GEMCO continues to support local radio broadcasts of the NTFL. Our Premiership Match against the Bulldogs. Springs during the Indigenous All Stars Camp AFLNT Game Development continues its AFLNT’s Groote Eylandt Football Project commercial radio partners Hot100 and Matches held at TIO Stadium. Grey Morris streamed live online via www.youtube.com/ key work in the important Multicultural space. AFLNT has continued its longstanding which is going from strength to strength. ENI Mix1049 with the support of Mark Johnson and his team continue to provide blanket aflnorthernterritory with over 80,000 viewers relationship with SKYCITY Darwin with are a valued partner of the Wadeye Project continues to provide valuable commercial coverage of all things football in the NT. tuninig in over the course of the evening. DIGITAL MARKETING AND PROMOTION a new partnership extending for another and each community is directly benefitting airtime for promotion of key major events. 2013 saw two financially successful AFL three years thanks to the ongoing support from the strong partnerships AFLNT has MAJOR EVENTS Toyota AFL Premiership Matches played at In 2013 AFLNT continued to develop its of Brad Morgan and his team can now hold developed with each corporate supporter. The excellent partnership between AFLNT online and digital marketing plan which all key functions and events at SKYCITY and the NT News grew in 2013 with a February of 2013 saw the return of the AFL TIO stadium with the commercial aspects now sees a consolidated effort across all Darwin’s new Beachfront Pavilion. Defence Force Recruiting have signed a of exciting promotions and competitions Indigneous All Stars Match to Traeger Park in of both games developed and managed departments to promote and develop the PHOTO: Children from Borroloola new deal with AFLNT that will see AFL and run in the lead up to the NTFL Grand Alice Springs. A successful event which was by AFLNT. Coles were again on board work that is being done right across the Community displaying TIO Road Safety DFR combine to reach out to the Indigenous Final and both Toyota AFL Premiership as match day presenting partner for both Northern Territory. Some key highlights shirts during a visit to the population as well as a key partnership with games. We thank Coles for their support in the digital space in 2013 include: Borroloola Show in 2013 Central Australia’s Annual Easter Carnival. PHOTO: West Coast’s Josh Kennedy lines up the goals at Traeger Park in 2013 NAB Cup

The Department of Social Services (previously known as FaHCSIA) continued to provide core funding for ongoing delivery of remote football services in Wadeye and Galiwinku.

Officeworks continue to show their support for one of our key programs, NT Thunder Juniors and also continue to support the Nichols Medal. Officeworks are working with AFLNT on engagement plans with AFLNT’s key Game Development programs.

The team at Kennards Hire continued their support from 2013 and have renewed for 2014 supporting our key AFL events and being AFLNT’s Preferred Primary Equipment Hire Company.

2013 also saw continued support from valued long time supporters of football in the NT, the team at Rydges – Darwin Airport Resort led by Justin Boydell who

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ANTHONY VENES

PHOTO: 2013 AFLNT Umpiring Academy Members who umpired the School Sport NT Under 15 Trials in Palmerston .

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he Northern Territory sporting public in Congratulations go out to all of the Premiers didn’t see success on the last day of the (Nightcliff Football Club) encourages clubs to develop local talent, Brennan and back our major centres and remote regions for 2012/13 TIO NTFL Season season, the work and contributions that you Leverence Medal (U16): recognises Thunder contracted players, playing with Southern Districts Football Club Thave continued to show their support put into your club needs to also be recognised Denny Musgrove promotes the return of delisted AFL again. David Mensch showed some form for the game through increased participation Premier League winners: as it takes more than a premiership winning (St Marys Football Club) players and encourages clubs to recruit with Buffaloes, Mark Blake for St Marys, numbers, continued growth in attendance St Marys Football Club team to create a successful competition. Gundersen Medal (U14): Tier One players from the major interstate continues to have run with figures, sport specific education programs Division One winners: Ryan Mu competition. St Marys have commenced the Palmerston Magpies, still and volunteerism. As a result Australian Waratah Football Club After the first 6 rounds, Shane Tipuamantimirri (Nightcliff Football Club) the season undefeated and look very much putting on a show for Wanderers and Liam Football across the NT continues to be the Division Two winners: (Tiwi Bombers) and Christopher Dunne Lew Fatt Medal (U14): in control. Wanderers are looking to be the Jurrah teamed up with his old Melbourne preference as the number one sporting code University Football Club (Wanderers) lead the Nichols Medal count Leslie Maroney only team that may be able to defeat St teammate, Austin Wonaemerri, at the Tiwi in the NT as it progresses further in both the (inaugural win) on 11 and 9 votes respectively. By round (Darwin Buffaloes Football Club) Marys after some impressive wins of late. Bombers, and Mathew Campbell for the major centres and out in our fascinating U18 Winners: 15 the two still lead the field (on 17 and 14 Atkinson Medal (U12 - 2): The middle of the table is compacted with Redtails was another high performer back. remote regions. Big River Hawks Football Club votes), however Southern Districts’ Tom Joel Jeffery teams that are looking to consolidate a spot (inaugural win) Gleeson (13 votes) was starting to make up (Palmerston Magpies Football Club) in the 5. The Redtails completed a second Even more pleasing is the number of TIO NTFL Women’s competition: ground. The last two rounds kept everyone Atkinson Medal (U12 - 2): trial of 8 matches (7 in Darwin) they played underage players making their mark on Waratah Football Club on the edge of their seats as Christopher Joezay Talbot at the urban grounds, had to deal with the competition, a few examples at each of In the Top End, the Northern Territory U16 Hickman: Dunne polled well in 16 to draw level, (Palmerston Magpies Football Club) Qantas removing one of their scheduled the clubs are, Brandon Parfitt and Lachlan Football League (NTFL) continues to look Nightcliff Football Club however Shane Tipuamantimirri finished flights and only managed one win. It was a McKenzie for Nightcliff, Michael Hagan and at ways of evolving its senior competitions U16 Leverence: off the season well to win the medal with The 2013/14 TIO NTFL season saw the hard trial and one that was certainly testing. Jalen Clarke with the Buffaloes, Zane Carter of Premier League, Division One, Division St Marys Football Club 20 votes. Christopher Dunne held onto 2nd introduction of the Player Points System and Marcus Hamilton for Southern Districts, Two and Women’s to provide opportunity for Youth Girls: place ahead of Tom Gleeson in 3rd place. into the Premier League competition. The AFL delisted players continued to make the Leroy Larsen and Nicholas Yarrin with St Territorians to participate in our great game. St Marys Football Club concept replaced the transfer fee system, trip north, and it was good to see Jarred Marys. Tobias Hunkin, William Hetherington The door remains open for the introduction U14 Gundersen: The Chaney Medal for best on ground in the of new clubs and teams as a result of the Southern Districts Football Club Premier League Grand Final went to Willie PHOTOS: (LEFT) Action from 2013 CAFL Womens Grand Final (BELOW) Federal’s celebrate aftering winning the Central Aus- progressive new tiered structure and it is U14 Lew Fatt: Rioli of St Marys. The Dennis Dunn Trophy tralia Football League’s Premier League Grand Final. hoped that with development opportunities Darwin Football Club was won by Damien Cupido of Southern in business currently in our regional climate U12 Atkinson (1): Districts who went close to breaking Dennis there is the chance of seeing teams St Marys Football Club Dunn’s record for the number of goals representing Inpex, McMahons, Conoco U12 Atkinson (2): kicked in a single season with 136 majors. Philips and JKC in additional specifically Waratah Football Club configured competitions in the near future, Congratulations to other award winners; thus enabling us so to satisfy the Australian Overall the entire competition in 2012/13 Mitch Lee Medal (Div 1): Football needs of the Territory public. was memorable both on and off the field. William Johnson All clubs continued to work hard to improve (Banks Football Club) The competitions continue to grow with themselves and this was evident in the on Lancaster Medal (Div 2): the introduction of new teams and through field success in all grades. Congratulations Andrew Davidson the aid of trial periods. It was great to see to all volunteers of the eighteen TIO NTFL (University Football Club) the Central Australian Redtails and their Clubs, from Club Presidents through to Abala Medal (U18): excellent on field results, plus the Wadeye the boot strappers, without whose efforts Jake Farrell Magic and their continued attempts to and contributions the fortunes of your (Big River Hawks Football Club) become a full time team. The addition of beloved club would not have been realised. Coca Cola Medal (Women’s): Tracy Village into the Women’s competition Volunteers are the life blood of any football Alanah Kelly is sign that there are opportunities for those club and your contribution has allowed your (Nightcliff Football Club) that want to take it on. The introduction of the club to continue to grow and prosper. This Hickman Medal (U16): under 12 competition into the junior program is also especially evident for the clubs who Lachlan McKenzie saw an additional 240 participants joining the NTFL. The Friday night junior concept has instantly become a family evening at TIO with an average of 1100 visitors coming to the venue for the program each week. The under 14’s competition was expected to take a hit from the introduction of the under 12’s however this was not to be, with the competition remaining stable in terms of team numbers. The under 16’s need to be a focus area for the Community Football Department, as a competition where there is identified drop off in participation numbers. The Youth Girls competition is getting off the ground and starting to get the runs on the board and will continue to need guidance and support in the short term for it to develop further. The introduction of the U18.5’s saw a notable drop off in the number of forfeits and short numbers matches being played, which was positive note, the stage for this competition will be the need to include a divisional level of competition.

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and Alastair Darcy at Waratah, Brett Totham teams (4), with most matches being played however where Gopu took the honours, and Joel Seden for Wanderers, while Riley at Nitmiluk Oval (show grounds), Tindal, Nguykal took out the 2013 Premiership in Hogan, Keidan Holt-Tubbs, Nathan Hartley Barunga, Jilkminggan and Ngukurr. The great style with a 10.16.76 to 9.6.60 win and and Callan top five for the 2013 season was made in doing so stopped Gopu from getting the up of Eastside, Arnhem Crows, Katherine “threepeat”. Wilson have been regulars at the Magpies Camels, Ngukurr and Beswick, with Eastside and Tiwi Bombers have blooded Kenny 10.14.74 defeating Ngukurr 8.11.59 in the UMPIRING - MARK NOONAN and Gary Puruntatameri, Adrian Mungatopi, Grand Final despite a big attacking last Adam Tipungwuti, Jerome Tipuamantamirri quarter by Ngukurr. The Morris Medal for This year was all about consolidation in the and Chris Warlipinni among others. BOG in GF went to Brian Coleman-Broome NT Umpiring Department. We welcomed a Our affiliated leagues continue to provide from Eastside. The Doug Kelly Medal for the new Umpiring Trainee, Brodie Rayner, to fill an important social outlet for their local competition award, went to the void left after the departure of Kristian communities by giving those communities Josh Blitner, who polled 26 votes and William Whitaker, our former Umpiring Development a vehicle to display their prodigious football Kossack won the Leading Goal Kicker with Officer. We have continued to deliver on talent whilst unifying the community. 46 majors. The BRFL commenced the under the majority of our NT Umpiring objectives 16 Boys and Girls competitions in late 2012, with the help of the NTFL Umpiring Advisor, AFL CENTRAL AUSTRALIA (AFLCA) which saw 5 teams compete in the boys and Regional Umpiring Coordinators, AFLNT 4 teams in the girls. The boys Grand Final Regional Development Managers and our Run by the AFLNT, and managed locally in saw Arnhem Crows 14.9.93 defeat Eastside Umpiring Trainee. Alice Springs by a dedicated staff ably led Blues 8.5.53, with Shane Martin winning the by Andy Hood and with the support of a Best of Ground award for Arnhem Crows. GREEN SHIRT MENTORING PROGRAM local Advisory Panel. The AFLCA continues For the girls Katherine Blue 6.4.40 defeated to be a vital component of the football Jilkminggan 5.6.36 in a very even contest. This year, we maintained the number of structure in the Northern Territory in addition first year Green Shirt Umpires for the NT to underpinning football development in the AFL GOVE Thunder Juniors Competition during the dry red centre whilst continuing its tradition of season. Most of the under 12’s competitions hosting AFL Gove held another exciting Grand in Darwin, Palmerston and the rural areas Final which was of the 2012 match had two Junior Field Umpires per match AFL matches in addition to the introduction between Gopu and Nguykal. Unlike 2012 and we worked hard to encourage these of NT Thunder matches to the football schedule at Traeger Park. A successful PHOTO: The School Sport NT Umpires from U15 Championships. finals series resulted in a win to Federals in the Premier League, knocking off Pioneers. umpires to move up into the NTFL ranks become a first year Green Shirt Umpire in develop new friendships during the 3-day during the wet season and consider the the Northern Territory. SSNT under 12 Championships and learn AFL BARKLY AFLNT Umpiring Development Pathway. more fundamental skills of field umpiring, UMPIRING ACADEMY leadership and goal setting. AFL Barkly ran with a 10 team senior The number of Green Shirt Umpires in competition which included newcomers the Katherine and Alice Springs has continued In 2013 the AFLNT Junior Umpiring The SSNT under 15 development trials were Arlparra Suns, which resulted in a 5 team to grow due to the dedication and support Academy had numerous opportunities to held over 2 days in Palmerston during late final series involving Spitfires, Eagles, Ti of the great mentors from their respective impress for selection into many different May. This would have to be the best “live- Tree, YDU and Ali Curung, who eventually Senior Umpiring panels. junior representation spots. We saw a large in” Academy camp to date, as the camp made it through to the Grand Final from 5th introduction of 21 new junior umpires from coincided with the AFL premiership point spot. The BAFL Grand Final was a close The end of season Green Shirt Graduations across the Territory added to the 2013 list, game between and Port match, however Eagles were too strong in coincided very well with the Grand Finals demonstrating their desire to learn and Adelaide in Darwin. The junior field, boundary the end running out winners, and getting Appointment evenings in Alice Springs and improve in their chosen umpiring disciplines. and goal umpires were mesmerised on the their 6th Premiership 15.21.111 over Ali Katherine. Green Shirt Umpires received Friday night when the National Umpiring Curung 14.7.91. Best on Ground honours a National Certificate, but due to national From our 2012 list, we saw 5 umpires Development Manager Adam Davis brought went to Tommy Gillett, while the Patrons budget cuts, they unfortunately did not move into local senior panels, 10 move down 3 AFL Umpires (Brendan Hosking Medal (B&F) went to Lyndon Clegg (Eastern receive a graduation gift this year. interstate with family, 6 concentrated on - Field, Jonathan Creasey – Boundary & Davenport Storm). Nicholas Corbett (YDU) their rep playing, 6 just wanting to umpire Chris Appleton – Goal) to talk about their was voted the best under 18 player in the The national budget cuts have affected the the NTFL season only and 7 umpires have experiences and pass on coaching tips over competition while Warrick Miller (Ali Curung) Umpiring Department further, causing the retired from umpiring for now. We send all dinner. Two of the Academy Umpires were won the Leading Goal Kicker. AFLNT to foot the cost of the 2013 AFL Green those umpires who have left the Academy given the chance to be AFL ball stewards for Shirt Umpire Grand Final prize. The NT our best wishes and hope they will return to the match on the Saturday night, whilst the AFL KATHERINE winner was Jingjo Brown from Alice Springs umpiring in the not too distant future. other Junior Umpires observed the game Juniors who was lucky to be presented and took notes so they could ask the AFL AFL in Katherine, continues to provide an with this once in a lifetime opportunity to It is pleasing to see how many new Umpires questions after the game. avenue for local residents, the 9 team senior umpire a NAB Auskick Grid Game prior to friendships and networks have developed Big River Football League competition, the Hawthorn vs. Fremantle Grand Final. between the city and regional Junior The junior umpires performed brilliantly operated with a twist as Ngukurr and He also participated in the AFL Grand Final Umpires. This was really evident at the and continued to fine tune their umpiring Lajamanu both played match ration with 7 Parade on the Friday . two School Sport NT (SSNT) Australian skills on field and off field. Hopefully they games each under a match ratio to try an Rules Football events during the dry will remember what they have learned and reduce the travel issues. The competition Next year our aim is to continue to improve season. During our first ‘live-in’ program move up their local ranks in the near future. is a mixture of community (5) and town the numbers of people becoming Green in Palmerston, we had our first Junior A big thank you must go to the local coaches, PHOTO: Umpires in Action during the TIO Shirt Umpires and really promote the idea Umpire from Gove, Matati Mununggintj join Andrew Hurwood and Kieth Pratt, who gave NTFL Season that anyone, no matter what age, can us. Junior Umpires had the opportunity to up their valuable time over the two days to

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in’ experience in Western Sydney. From The 2012-13 NTFL season saw many Reintegration Boundary Umpiring Program all coaching reports, all umpires learned changes with the introduction of new under and had six inmates coming out each many new skills and techniques during their 12 competition and extra teams added to weekend to umpire lower-grade NTFL experiences interstate. existing grades. We now host 43 official matches. NTFL matches across 9 different grades NORTH EASTERN AUSTRALIAN every weekend. Jared Collins continued on SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPORT FOOTBALL LEAGUE as the NTFL Umpiring Advisor for another season and took on the huge responsibility We would again like to thank our major Some of our very dedicated umpires made up of managing umpiring appointments for the AFLNT Umpiring sponsors Andrew Barcroft our 2013 NEAFL NT based Umpiring Panel. expanding competition. This was especially “The Good Guys” and The NT Cricket and This group was lead by AIS/AFL scholarship difficult during the start of the season when Football Shop along with clothing giant holder Jeff Mann in the field and he was joined the Central Australian Redtails and Banks Kombat for their continued support this by rookie field umpire Jay Gilden. Hayden trialled in the Premier League. season. We are extremely grateful for the Kelly lead the boundary umpires and he was ongoing support by these three companies joined by Mathew Collins, Jeff Gambrell, The NTFL Umpires put in a lot of work before as it assists the AFLNT Umpiring Department Hayden Clark and James Inglis. Melissa the start of the season to develop the “Group immensely in subsidising NTFL umpire Thiele and Joanne Wood goal umpired the Environment”. The aim was to create a better, uniforms, flying-up interstate Field Umpires majority of the Darwin based NEAFL games. more supportive training and match day each NTFL season and helping our AFLNT They were supported by Kieth Pratt and Jim environment. An example of this was how Junior Umpiring Academy during the dry Thiele when they were away on National the Umpiring group supported Beckie Taylor season. AFLNT would also like to thank AFL representative duties. We must also thank after she put the “game first” and withdrew Umpiring Development for their continued four of our Alice Springs umpires of Grant from her Grand Final appointment because support throughout the year in supplying AFL Butler, Martin Borgas, Andrew Davis and she had not fully recovered from an injury. Umpires for promotional visits. Gavin McGargill for their Goal and Boundary Umpiring of Thunder matches in the Red There is definitely no questioning the ongoing The following people also need to be thanked Centre. commitment and dedication of the NTFL for their ongoing support to NT Umpiring in Umpires. With 742 official matches during 2013: AFLNT UMPIRING DEVELOPMENT AND the 2012-13 NTFL season, they managed to • Jeff Gieschen – National Umpiring Manager OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS fill 91% of games with only 66 matches using • Adam Davis – National Umpiring Club Volunteer Umpires. This is still one of Development Manager We conducted 20 Basic Umpiring Courses the highest umpiring allocations in Australia • Jared Collins – 2012/13 NTFL Umpiring (BUC) around the Northern Territory and and most field and goal umpires doubled up Advisor and NTFL Field Umpires Coach had 203 people complete the basic level 0 and did more than one game each weekend • Andrew Hurwood – NTFL Boundary introduction course. One of the most exciting to ensure the NTFL matches had qualified Umpires Head Coach tours of the year was the week-long East umpires. • Kieth Pratt – NTFL Goal Umpires Head Arnhem BUC tour in early May. BUC’s were Coach conducted in Galiwinku, Gapuwiyak, Gove Listed below are some of our Major • Joanne Leyshon – AFLNT Umpiring Head and Groote Eylandt and as a result, many of Achievements for the 2012/13 NTFL season: Sports Trainer PHOTO: An umpire from AFLNT remote the participants have now started umpiring in • The “Come & Try Umpiring Evening” was • Jacob Andreae – AFLNT Umpiring Fitness Project in Ngukurr holds the ball aloft to their local leagues. held in late August and helped us recruit 34 Coach start the game new umpires (including 24 Junior Green Shirt The 2013 AFL Umpires Road-Show was Umpires) into the NTFL ranks. I would also like to thank all of our NT conducted in the Katherine Region in March • Round 11 was the “Umpiring is Everyone’s Affiliated Leagues Umpiring Co-ordinators, help observe and pass on coaching tips to One of the bonuses for the NT hosting the with the help AFL Field Umpire Shane Business” Round which provided us with NTFL Assistant Umpiring Coaches, Sports the junior academy umpires. Carnival was that we were able to use our up- In 2013 Sheryle Schmode represented the Stewart and AFL Boundary Umpire Tim some great media coverage. Trainers and Brodie Rayner our AFLNT and-coming NT Junior Academy Umpires to NT as a field umpire at the AFL under 18 Morrison. We had an action-packed tour • A new record of 24 debutants in Premier Umpiring Trainee. The biggest thanks must We continued to have strong representation help fill spots on the Boundary or Goal and Youth Girls Championships in Shepparton, organised conducting numerous umpiring League matches was set, 5 more than last be given to the Umpires and their families of Northern Territory Umpires in many give them a taste of what they would have Vic. Beckie Taylor also represented the NT clinics in schools in Katherine and in Beswick NTFL season (11 Field, 8 Boundary & 5 who give up their time every weekend to different national events throughout 2013. to work on in the coming months/ years to as a boundary umpire at the AFL Women’s and Burunga. Some of the highlights of the Goal). ensure we have qualified Umpires for each These events are discussed below. reach national level. National Championships in , QLD. tour included the number of local people • Members of the AFLNT Junior Umpiring match. coming to participate in the “Katherine Academy continued to move through the NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIAN An extra mention must go to Samuel AFL NAB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Umpires Come & Try Umpiring Night” which NTFL ranks with another 7 making League In 2014, we hope to improve NT umpiring with RULES CARNIVAL Ferguson and Shaun Ostler who become helped kick start their recruitment campaign debuts, 3 more than last season. our new action plan. This plan will coincide the first Northern Territory school umpires In May, the NT supplied a full complement for the 2013 Big Rivers Football League. As a • 6 umpires made their Premier League with the new National Umpiring Development The National School Sport Australian Rules in over 15 years to umpire the u15 Grand of home-based umpires for Round 1 of the result of this evening, the Katherine Umpires Finals debut. Plan and we will continue to endeavour Carnival was held in Darwin in mid August Final between South Australia and Western under 18 AFL NAB National Championship recruited over 12 new umpires and Shane • Darren Witham set a new goal umpiring improving the match day environment across for the first time since 2006. Being the host Australia. match between the Northern Territory and and Tim handed out signed AFL Uniforms to record with his 9th consecutive League the whole of the Northern Territory in order to State/ Territory we had our top 5 Country in Darwin. Six Northern many of the new and existing umpires. Grand Final. He was joined by 17 year old assist in recruiting and retaining umpires in selected NT Junior Academy Umpires Territory umpires were selected for the Shaun Ostler goal umpiring his 1st League the future. attend the event. These umpires were: NORTHERN STATES UNDER 14 CUP Championship ‘live-in’ experiences across We had numerous NT umpiring coaches Grand Final. Simon Walker officiated in his Field: Samuel Ferguson (Palmerston/Rural) Australia. Jeff Mann (Field), Jeff Gambrell participate in the national AFL Umpire Coach 6th league grand final joined by myself (4th) Field: Jamieson Galbraith (Darwin) Gavin McHugh was selected to represent NT (Boundary) and Joanne Wood (Goals) PD programs through-out 2013. Jared and Katherine’s Ayden Rickman’s (2nd). Field: Samuel Nippress (Alice Springs) Field Umpires at the 2013 Northern States attended the under 18 ‘live-in’ experience Collins our 2012/13 NTFL Umpiring Advisor Michael Simpson umpired his 21st League Boundary:Makhosini Khumalo (Alice u14 Cup. This event was held in Western in Melbourne for Round 4 and 5. Jay was selected to represent the NT at the Grand Final, Hayden Kelly (3rd), Hayden Springs) Sydney over 3 days in mid September. Gilden (Field), James Inglis (Boundary) 2013 National Coaching Conference in early Clark (2nd) and Jeff Gambrell (1st) were on Goal: Shaun Ostler (Darwin) and Melissa Thiele (Goals) flew the NT February in Melbourne. the boundary. AFL FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIPS flag whilst attending the under 16 ‘live- We continued to conduct our Prison PAGE 22 of 41 GAME DEVELOPMENT REPORT

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PHOTO: NT kids get a lesson from AFLNT Umpiring Department during a road trip in 2013.

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n 2013 AFLNT has continued its PHOTO: NT Auskicker of the Year, Leon participation growth with 10% on top of Zammit, presenting Hawthorn’s Ithe 29% that was achieved in 2012. Game with his 2013 AFL Premiership Medal Development staff have worked vigorously across the Northern Territory (NT) to Thunder Juniors in the Top End faced its expose over 30,000 participants to the own challenges with a lowering of the age game. These participants have accessed groups in order to work in with the newly the game through a number of different created NTFL under 12’s competition. With ways including; Auskick, club football, all changes there were some teething issues AFL 9s as well as School Programs. The however the programs continued to grow ability for Game Development staff to and develop over the year. The success develop engaging programs that have met of the Thunder Juniors program can also the needs of their regions has led to the be seen in the number of participants continued growth of football in the territory. successfully making the transition to NTFL clubs with most clubs fielding two URBAN & RURAL PROJECTS under 12 teams in season 2013/14.

Under the management of Rob Elliott, Katherine and Tennant Creek Thunder AFLNT’s Game Development staff based Juniors had a consolidating year. Both in Darwin, Palmerston & Rural, Katherine, regions have taken significant steps Tennant Creek and Alice Springs have forward in term of the professionalism of travelled far and wide to deliver programs their programs. With steady participation such NAB AFL Auskick, Officeworks and great volunteer participation the Thunder Juniors, Youth Girls, AFL 9s and PHOTO: Players from West Arnhem and AUSKICK future looks bright for Thunder Juniors School Programs in addition to the many East Arnhem compete for the ball in the in Katherine and Tennant Creek. club and community football leagues. inaugural U14 Long Cup A major challenge always facing the Game Development team is transitioning In Alice Springs Thunder Juniors had another The ongoing expansion of the AFL fantastic year. The strategy of lowering footprint across the NT can be attributed DARWIN & PALMERSTON REGION participants from school programs across to community and club participation. The staff the age group from under 11’s, 13’s and to our staff’s ability to engage, educate 15’s to under 10’s, 12’s and 14’s provided and support our vast network of AFL During 2013 the Darwin & Palmerston across the Territory worked very hard to region staff had a changing of the guard develop interest in our community programs local Central Australia Football League Schools’ ambassadors and volunteers, to clubs with a great number of participants deliver effective and sustainable programs. with Rob Elliott and Kenrick Tyrrell both through countless school programs and moving on to new challenges interstate. visits to school. After the success of these available for under 17’s. This also provided a closer link to Auskick and ensured I would like to take this opportunity to Adam Moedt and Dave Kennedy both filled programs it was fantastic to see these these roles respectively. Nicky Hyland participations flow into Auskick. The that the transition between Auskick and acknowledge our Regional Development Thunder Juniors wasn’t an intimidating one. Manager’s (RDM), Junior Development was also installed as a JDO while Jess development of the Auskick program led to Sullivan replaced Nicky as our Game very impressive retention figures in 2013. Officer’s (JDO) and trainees and thank them AFL 9S for their outstanding contributions over the Development trainee. The enthusiasm It was also fantastic to see all Northern last 12 months. They should take a great and passion within this group is extremely Territory Football League clubs get behind evident and are a pleasure to work with. Auskick. The improvement from 1 NTFL AFL 9s in Darwin has found its place in deal of satisfaction from the outstanding the jam-packed football calendar. The growth outcomes that have occurred in 2013. club running an Auskick in 2012 to 8 in 2013 will continue to help build stronger links April season allowed those who couldn’t between NTFL clubs and the community. play NTFL anymore to still be able to participate in a format of the game. The 13706 picturesque sunsets at Fannie Bay Turf 14000 Club set the backdrop for participants to have fun and get fit with their friends. With 6 teams participating the season was a 12000 10670 success with everyone who participated having an outstanding experience. 9464 10000 8670 8510 YOUTH GIRLS & FEMALE PROGRAMS 7925 8000 Another highlight of Auskick in 2013 Another area of significant growth in 2013 was the two AFL games played at TIO THUNDER JUNIORS was Female programs. In addition to sizeable 5497 Stadium and the NAB Cup game at 6000 5275 increases in female numbers throughout 4759 Treager Park. These games provide an The program that provides the link between 4370 school based programs, dedicated girls opportunity for over 150 Auskickers to Auskick and community club football and females’ activities continued to grow. 4000 create memories that will last a lifetime. continued to move forward in leaps and 2900 2611 3036 2650 One of these Auskickers from Nightcliff bounds in 2013. Thunder Juniors across Community and club competitions 2074 Football Club Auskick Centre was Leon Darwin, Palmertson, Katherine, Tennant 1519 flourished across urban, regional and 2000 1300 1241 Zammit. Leon was also the NT Auskicker of Creek and Alice Springs continues to 630 remote locations of the NT. Additionally, 100 115 78 the year and won a trip to Melbourne for the provide participants with a fantastic first programs such as the Youth Girls Cup, AFL Grand Final. Leon had the time of his life football club experience. This experience 0 RYCO Cup and Pink Power Challenge and got to play out on the ‘G’ on Grand Final ensures that participants do not have to take continue to strengthen the pathway Junior Club Youth Club Senior Club Veterans Total Club Primary Secondary Total School Dedicated Auskick AFL 9's day as well as present the premiership medal the giant leap from Auskick to community School School Womens & opportunities for girls and young women. to his hero and fellow Territorian Cyril Rioli. club football until they are fully ready. Girls

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on helping Asylum Seekers learning why the the Outback Tigers Program that is run Bulman, Beswick and the town of Katherine NT. The St. John’s College AFL School AFL is so important in Australian culture. in partnership with the Richmond Football itself, promoting positive messages to kids of Excellence which is a joint venture These sessions provide Asylum Seekers Club. The program has been well received about healthy life choices. Also in 2013 between AFLNT and St John’s to use the with the tools they need to assimilate throughout the Central Australian Region a group of children from Bulman got the popularity of AFL to support and educate into the AFL culture with confidence. with in excess of 25 schools engaged. opportunity to participate in a Half Time students in the areas of cooperation, game at the MCG on a visit to Melbourne. Another major milestone was African Boys PHOTO: (LEFT) North Melbourne’s Leadership Academy participation in the BARKLY REGION ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE AFL SCHOOL OF holds the ball aloft the Unity Cup which was held in Melbourne. EXCELLENCE NT African boys academy during an The weekend was a great reward for The Barkly Region was very well served Australia Post Multicultural Program in those participants who had but a lot of in 2013 by Wayne Green. Wayne has The St. John’s College AFL School of Melbourne. (BELOW) Caitlin Armstrong time and effort into the project in 2012/13. shown great passion for the development Excellence took further steps forward in in action during the 2013 Youth Girls The opportunity to mix it with the best of football in the Barkly Region and has 2013 in expanding its footprint across the Kickstart Championships in Melbourne multicultural footballers from all over the covered every piece of asphalt in the country provided the academy with a great region to expose football to as many point of reference for their own football. communities as possible. The development of the communities surrounding Tennant AFL SCHOOLS PROGRAMS Creek has been a highlight of 2013. From running Healthy Lifestyle Carnivals in In 2013 the biggest area of growth was the Borroloola to facilitating competitions at school programs. The Power NT Primary Ali Curung, Wayne has developed some Schools Challenge, Cracka Cup, RYCO fantastic relationships across the region. Cup and Northern States Cup all led to the increase in participation across the NT. Another highlight of the Barkly region The schools eagerness to participate in the was the super clinic run by the Melbourne programs mentioned is a testament to the Football Club in Tennant Creek. This was relationships that have been built between a huge effort by the Melbourne Football Game Development staff and the AFL Club as they were based in Darwin and School Ambassadors at the schools. The made the trek to Tennant Creek which was AFL School Ambassadors are often our first greatly appreciated by the region. Wayne’s point of contact with schools and provide continues to work hard on junior development our staff with the unique opportunity to see which is underpinned by the Thunder everyone student in the region. Through Juniors, Auskick and schools programs. the development of this relationship we saw continual increases in Dream Team competition, AFL quiz and other online activity. KATHERINE

Congratulations again go to Dripstone The Katherine Region continues to grow Middle School who won the right to represent and develop with Denis Coburn’s passion NT at the Northern States Cup for a third driving the region forward. Community year running. The event was held in Sydney participation programs such as Auskick and Dripstone held their own against the and Thunder Juniors were very well other teams from Qld and NSW and ended supported by both participants and up finishing runners up. Further mention volunteers alike, this bodes well for the should be made to Tim Francis (Mackillop region in the future. School programs in Catholic College ) & Ryan Martin (Batchelor town and neighbouring communities have Area School) for winning the AFLNT again been integral to growing the game. School Ambassador of the Year awards. A major highlight of the year for female MULTICULTURAL The Big Rivers League Senior and Junior football in the NT was the staging of the CENTRAL AUSTRALIA competitions and the Big Rivers Hawks Ryco Cup at TIO Stadium and TIO Traeger 2013 was a year of consolidation for under 18’s participation in the NTFL have Park. Fourteen teams and over 200 girls AFLNTs Multicultural Projects. In 2012 a AFL has continued to flourish in Central again provided a pathway for the immense from right across the Territory participated lot of new programs were undertaken and Australia during 2013 under the guidance talent from within the Region. The Big River in the Under 16 event. The skills on in 2013 it was very important to ensure of Jai Pumphrey, Josh Johnny and Hawks season in the NTFL culminated display showed how far girls’ football has that these programs didn’t go backwards. Richard McGuire. During 2013 the Central in a premiership which was a fantastic advanced in recent years and how bright It was very pleasing to see these programs Australian team produced some amazing reward for all the hard work and effort the future is for female footy in the NT. not only occurred again in 2013 but outcomes for the local community. The put in to making the program a success. did continue to make a huge impact in Indigenous All Stars camp that was held at In the Top End the Pink Power Challenge the lives of multicultural Territorians. TIO Treager Park was a huge success. The Katherine’s partnership with the Hawthorn had record participants with 18 teams community engagement that was achieved Football Club was again strengthen in participating in a fantastic day. It is really AFLNT’s partnership with SERCO and the during that camp was unbelievable 2013. The Hawks visited Katherine in a highlight of the NT football calendar. Asylum Seeker Detention Centres which are and shows the quality of the work the February and then again in November with The feedback from this event in 2013 was located in the Top End continued to develop Central Australia team put into this event. the premiership cup. Assistant Coach Luke outstanding and has provided over 200 in 2013. AFLNT Game Development staff Beveridge, current players Cyril Rioli, Jed girls with a incredible football experience. ran sessions at Wickham Point and Darwin Another highlight of the year in Central Anderson and 2008 Premiership player Airport Lodge which were mainly focused Australia was the continued development of led the group who visited PAGE 28 of 41 PHOTO: An NAB AFL Auskicker runs across the red dirt in Lajamannu approximately 900km south of Darwin. REMOTE PROJECTS REPORT KEVIN BRUCE AFL AFL NORTHERN NORTHERN TERRITORY TERRITORY ANNUAL ANNUAL REPORT REPORT 2013 2011 REMOTE PROJECTS REPORT REMOTE PROJECTS REPORT

he Remote Department of AFL ing in a six week or greater competition as ness MCG curtain raiser match, playing 10 side. Coached by Gapuwiyak RDM, Mick Northern Territory continued to per the table below. Most pleasing has been games with NT Thunder and being invited to Montague, the side was extremely well achieve outstanding results during T the establishment of a number of the AFL Draft Combine. supported and even got exposure on the 2013. female leagues which are increasingly Marngrook Footy Show. becoming the sport of choice for female REMOTE UNDER 12’S SIDE AFLNT Remote Projects are now estab- participants in remote indigenous communi- lished in nine remote locations right across ties. Due to NT hosting the School Sports Cham- the Northern Territory (NT) where a full time LEFT PHOTO: Children from Maningrida pionships, the remote department was able Regional Development Manager (RDM) is playing footy on the beach. to include a remote u12’s representative living and working in the following commu- nities; Wadeye, Galiwinku, Groote Eylandt, Gapuwiyak, Maningrida, Lajamanu, Nguku- Remote Project Auskick Club Schools Female Total rr, Hermannsburg and the . These RDMs have also included nearby Wadeye 180 207 180 0 567 communities as part of their regional pro- Maningrida 300 356 1152 110 1918 gram and in total Remote Projects are ser- Tiwi Islands 80 409 275 292 1053 vicing 25 indigenous remote communities across the NT. Gapuwiyak 245 380 615 40 1280 Groote Eylandt 70 271 401 43 785 These programs use football as a vehicle to address social issues and improve com- Lajamanu 220 382 250 125 977 munity cohesion through the creation of Galiwinku 212 486 490 112 1300 employment, education and training oppor- AFLNT Remote Projects have had outstand- where by the ultimate aim is to have local Ngukurr 50 340 590 30 1010 tunities as well as promoting health, fitness ing results in employment and engagement staff deliver the programs in each commu- Hermannsburg 230 470 450 20 1170 and wellbeing benefits which are attained of local indigenous trainees in all remote nity. These results are captured below: through active participation in organised projects. Twenty trainees have assisted to Participation in 2013 has grown 44% and Total 10,063 sport. build capacity to AFLNT Remote Projects now has over 10,000 participants participat- Other key achievements for 2013 include; NTFL Premier League & nominated for the THUNDER CUP GROOTE EYLANDT SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL Rising star award. MICHAEL LONG CUP Six remote sides had the opportunity to play Shannon Jaragba Miwatj Health Part Time representative football against the NT Thun- Brenton Bading Job Shop Part Time Seven under 14 representative sides from (PHOTO): Baydon Ngalkin with Nicky der reserves side. Typically, sideswould Daryl Jentian Job Shop Part Time outside of Darwin came in to compete Winmar during Indigenous Round at the play 9-a-side matches against other com- against the 7 Northern Territory Football MCG munities and then combine to play against Mick Jentian Job Shop Part Time League under 14 sides in a 2-day event. In GALIWINKU SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL total, 32 communities had representation in William Gumbula Indigenous Sport & Recreation Program Permanent Part Time this event, which is the most expansive in AFL NT history. Tyresse Dhurkey Indigenous Sport & Recreation Program Permanent Part Time WADEYE SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL GIRL’S KICKSTART Lou Narndu Indigenous Sport & Recreation Program Permanent Part Time The AFL held its inaugural Female Indig- Francis Kinthari Indigenous Sport & Recreation Program Permanent Part Time enous Kickstart Carnival in Melbourne and HERMANNSBURG SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL the NT side was crowned National champs. Aaron Sharpe Ntaria School Part Time From the side, nine were selected in the Na- tional Girl’s Boomerangs squad. Baydon Ngalkin Ntaria School Part Time Mathew Moketarinja Ntaria School Part Time AFL RESERVES Lofty Katakarinja Ntaria School Part Time Remote players Aaron Sharpe, Matt Moket- LAJAMANU SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL arinja, Jasper Wheeler & Alan Dixon had the Travis Penn Mt Theo Outreach Program Casual opportunity to represent the Reserves in a North Eastern Australian Ralph DIxon Mt Theo Outreach Program Casual Football League match against NT Thunder. MANINGRIDA SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL All players acquitted themselves well during Gerard Watson West Arnhem Shire Full Time the match. Groote players Shannon Jaragba & Brenton Bading represented Gold GAPUWIYAK SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL Coast Suns Reserves against NT Thunder Ziggy Fatnowna Miwatj Health Full Time as well, with both players performing well. NGUKURR SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL BAYDON NGALKIN Dwayne Rogers Ngukurr Football League Casual Davin Hall Ngukurr Football League Casual Hermannsburg player Baydon Ngalkin had Owen Turner West Arnhem Shire Part Time a stellar year, winning best on ground acco- lades at the Footy Means Business program TIWI ISLANDS SPONSOR ORGANISATION LEVEL • Ngukurr player, Jake Farrell and Galiwinku Shane Tipuamantamerri Tiwi College Full Time player, Lochlan Dhurrkay, both playing PAGE 36 of 41 PAGE 33 of 41 AFLAFL NORTHERNNORTHERN TERRITORYTERRITORY ANNUALANNUAL REPORTREPORT 20132013 REMOTEREMOTE PROJECTSPROJECTS REPORTREPORT

Thunder reserves. Ngukurr were the even- I would also like to acknowledge all of our Program a number of employment and club in Sydney throughout the year. Trainee Ngukurr Bulldogs winning the Thunder Cup, Kiwinyi League had exceptional outcomes, tual premiers of this event. Government and Corporate funding part- educational outcomes were achieved in William Gumbula is a shining light and has Barunga Festival & coming runner-up in with teams from neighbouring community ners across all nine remote projects. Your 2013. Successful school programs have developed incredibly well over 2013. the Big Rivers Football League. Jake Far- Kalkarindji competing, and actually winning OTHER KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2013 support is truly appreciated! been developed in Angurugu and Umba- rell won the NTFL under 18 league medal the premiership. Corey Raymond & Sheldon INCLUDE: kumba schools while the senior competi- Maningrida - includes Ramingining and represented the state, while Cedric James made the NT Kickstart side, with Co- AFL REMOTE PROJECTS SUMMARY tion has been inconsistent this year due Bernie Price has continued in his role at Robertson won best on ground honours in rey excelling, being picked in the National • Fantastic staff retention REPORTS to a number of cultural and high extreme Maningrida and his participation rates are the NTFL under 18 Grand Final as well as a Boomerangs squad, while Sheldon has • Four junior players from Galiwinku spent a levels of incarceration of males aged 16 to outstanding. Maningrida has a 10 team Thunder Cup match, and a host of players another year at the championships. Travis week with GWS Giants. Wadeye – includes, Peppiminarti, 30. Robbie Williams replaced Shawn Ford senior competition which is the largest for a made representative teams from the junior Penn is a local helper who has been of great • The Hermannsburg project now being Palumpa and Daly River in mid 2013 and had already developed a remote community in the Northern Territory. ranks. On top of this, the senior league was assistance to Ty, is fantastic with the kids based in Alice Springs and servicing more Craig Kimberley left at the end of 2012 and strong rapport with the schools whilst work- Youth women’s matches, junior matches a major highlight, with the Kangaroos win- and is a very reliable worker. communities was initially replaced by Tim Stewart and ing as a Sport & Rec Officer in Angurugu. and a school academy are other key pro- ning the premiership over red-hot favour- • Wadeye Magic competing in the TIFL for then Kevin Ford. Finding work not as Players from Groote Eylandt had the oppor- gram activities for this project. Maningrida ites, the Demons. Ryan continues to run Tiwi Islands – Pikatamoor, Garden Point, the first time and will host home matches in inspiring back home, Craig then made the tunity to compete in AFL reserves matches, also participated in the Thunder Cup and a daily programs in the school and holds fe- Snake Bay and Nguiu, AFL School of early 2014. move back to Wadeye in May. In that time the Thunder Cup, Ryco Cup and Gove raft of talent carnivals, including in Darwin, male matches when he can. Excellence – Tiwi College • Lajamanu player, Corey Raymond, he has some fantastic programs going at carnivals and are looking at hosting some Katherine & Gove. Hezekiah Lawrence rep- Ian Brown again oversaw the Tiwi College selected in the National Boomerangs side. the school, as well as running a very suc- events in the future. There is strong link with resented NT Thunder seniors, paving the Gapuwiyak – includes Yirrkala program and the successful running of the • Maningrida player, Hezekiah Lawrence, cessful Daly River region junior carnival, the Geelong Cats Football Club and run way for more talented players in the region. Mick Montague oversaw the successful Tiwi Islands Football League (TIFL). This playing 6 senior games for NT Thunder which included Peppiminarti and Palumpa. a host of programs with them. Indigenous acquisition of the Gapuwiyak Bulls Football program is slightly different from the other • Galiwinku player, Ralph Dhamarrandji Wadeye Magic played against the NT Programs Manager Kevin Bruce is also Hermannsburg - includes Areyonga and Club into the Gove Football League. Playing eight projects where the key objective is to representing the state under 16 side at the Thunder Reserves as well as in the based on Groote Eylandt. Wallace Rockhole weekly matches proved to be an issue but deliver a football Academy for the Tiwi National Championships Thunder Cup and opted to play in the Tiwi Frank Caldow was promoted to the Football one that was overcome and the Bulls had College which aims to attract and engage • Ngukurr player, Jake Farrell, representing Island Football League as opposed to the Galiwinku Operations Department and was replaced an outstanding season playing finals in their male and female participants at this school. the state under 18 side at the National NTFL competition. This was done so the ca- Tayo Cafarella relocated to Ecuador at the by former Maningrida RDM & Wanderers first year back in the competition. The local Shane Tipuamantamerri (Male Academy Championships pacity was available for them to play home end of November and Steve Raymond was Club Development Manager, Scott Grigg. senior league also completed a successful Manager and Tiwi Bombers Captain) and • The establishment of the Daly River Re- games in Wadeye. Currently they sit 6th on appointed as his replacement. Foot- In a restructure of this role, Scott is now lo- season with the Bombers defeating the Natasha Bennett (Female Academy gion junior competition the ladder. visited ball is a way in Galiwinku and successful cated in Alice Springs and services a num- Lakers in the Grand Final. Women’s football Manager) work along side Ian to deliver • Nine players selected in the nation- the community on two occasions and con- leagues are now established across sen- ber of Central Australian communities such is expanding in Gapuwiyak with regular regular football trainings, matches and al ‘Footy Means Business’ program tinue to work closely with the schools and iors, under 13s, under 16s & women’s. All as Hermannsburg, Areyonga, Santa Teresa matches being played throughout the camps at the school. Former AFL player, • Ngukurr player, Jake Farrell, and Gali- AFL programs while the two indigenous the teams that competed in these leagues and Papunya. His focus has been on club season but the highlight is the school’s pro- , is also employed at winku player ,Lochlan Dhurrkay, both play- trainees Louie Narndu and Francis Kinthari had local umpires, coaches and commit- development and establishing junior com- gram which is run where ‘No school, no play’ the college as a teacher’s assistant and is ing NTFL Premier League and nominated have continued to grow and develop in their tee representatives. The Galiwinku Giants petitions, as well as running a myriad of is strictly enforced and adhered to and the heavily involved in the football program. for the Rising Star Award. second year of employment. representative side won the senior carni- schools programs. Baydon Ngalkin’s suc- teachers become actively involved in assist- The Imalu Tigers won the TIFL Grand Fi- val in Gove and were runners-up in the cessful season has been a highlight across ing with junior matches at the end of each nal this year and the addition of the Wad- Acknowledgement of the success of these Groote Eylandt – Angurugu, Umbakum- under 15 carnival. Their link with Greater the whole of NT and it is hoped if he has an- week. eye Magic Football Club this year has seen results must go to the hard working and ba, Alyangula and Bickerton Island Western Sydney Giants Football Club is other good year with NT Thunder he’ll earn interest in the competition grow yet again. resilient staff who continue to grow our Through the establishment of the Groote strengthening and 4 talented players got the a spot on an AFL list in 2014. Lajamanu – includes Kalkarindji game in remote Northern Territory. Eylandt Football and Employment opportunity to spend a week with the football Ty Ebdon continued in his role and is the PHOTO: Teams from the East Arnhem Ngukurr – includes Numbulwar first RDM to organise a girl’s junior compe- Football Carnival - from left, Groote GRAPH: Outlines the incredible growth of remote projects during 2013 and the potential growth in 2014. Ryan Friend continued in his role as RDM tition. Female football is actually incredibly Eylandt, Galiwinku, Maningrida, Yirrkala, in Ngukurr and the Ngukurr football com- popular in Lajamanu, with a raft of players Gapuwiyak and Ski Beach munity had a very successful year with the participating in local programs. The senior

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013 presented a year of challenges It is the belief in the club, the concept and PHOTOS: (BELOW) A photo from the NT with the departure of experienced per- the results that continue to drive our people Thunder Membership Promotion TV Shoot. sonnel, major injuries to key position at NT Thunder. Lessons learned through a (BELOW L-R) (L) Shannon Rioli and Patrick 2 Heenan guard the McDonals Footballs during players, financial challenges and an ambi- tough year have made us wiser and more the McDonalds SuperClinic in 2013. (Middle) tious effort to provide as many opportuni- determined to 2014. Under 18 players in action during selection ties for Territory players far and wide all im- trials at TIO stadium. (R) NT Thunder visit pacting our 2013 campaign. The obstacles Yirrkala/Gove in 2013. of distance were felt more this year with an unprecedented 34% of the senior playing group based outside of Darwin.

Despite the above challenges we continue to support, develop and achieve significant milestones across all core objectives and age groups. Below highlights a summary of achievements and challenges across the senior program and State Academy programs in 2013.

Achievements/Highlights Disappointments/Challenges Most opportunities ever provided - 136 players across 15 No draftees from the Northern Territory different locations (seniors, under 18s, under 16s & under 15s) Extension of the talent pathway to include under 14s and under Not making finals and lowest ladder position (7th) in the history of 15s as part of an early identification strategy the club Seven State Representatives: Funding cuts - DEEWR ($100K), Australian Sports Commission Seniors - C. Ilett (c), B. Vassal, C. Dunne ($130K) and sponsorship ($70K) Under 22s - B. Rioli, S. Rioli, P. Heenan, J. Lockwood 69 indigenous players - opportunities across all grades to play at 34% of the playing group based outside of Darwin a higher level whilst staying in the Northern Territory (51%)

Draft Combine - E. Wasley-Black and D. Cox Home record - Darwin 3/8, Alice Springs 2/3 State Screening - B. Ngalkin, and W. Rioli Total - 5 wins from 11 home games

AIS/AFL Academy inductees - M. Hagan & N. Cockatoo. Losses - Round 1 vs Broadbeach, 100th Game vs South Port Both selected from performances as National Underage (Gold Coast), Round 20 vs Redland (Alice Springs), Round 22 vs Championships, Nakia upgraded to Level 2 after being Level 1 in Aspley NT THUNDER 2013. Community Events - Pacific Aluminium Gove trip, McDonalds State Academy players leaving the program due to high expecta- Super Clinic Darwin and Thunder Cup Reserves game in tions Katherine Coach Education continues to grow with an increase of 48% of Access to talented athletes during traditional pre-season phase REPORT coaches attending courses and completing all requirements to of training. Managing players compared to developing players Level 1. Level 2 Coaches continued to attend two courses held in Alice Springs and Darwin with 15 completing the accreditation AFL State Academy continued growth with seven major Down grading of AFL Program at NTIS level due to funding components delivered to some 80 players in the Northern criteria JARRED ILETT Territory NTIS Program continues to deliver high quality physical and men- tal preparation to national indentified athletes. Highest number involved for some years having 11 athletes in program AFLNT FINANCIALS/BOARD MEMBERS

AFLNT AFL Northern Territory Limited

FINANCIALS STATEMENTS OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2013

Consolidated Company

Note 2013 2012 2013 2012 $ $ $ $

Revenue 2 10,603,957 8,827,393 9,425,474 7,304,969 Expenses Cost of goods sold 473,173 424,536 450,591 399,229 Depreciation and amortisation expenses 1,038,510 38,124 1,029,332 26,876 Employee expenses 3(b) 4,390,561 4,283,596 3,832,448 3,604,066 Travel expenses 969,918 759,326 463,360 215,840 Football operations expenses 1,956,507 1,756,231 1,671,859 1,307,480 Game development expenses 942,298 779,237 942,298 779,237 Administration expenses 417,249 373,504 518,628 463,177 Other expenses from operating activities 395,536 399,304 496,915 488,976

Net Profit/(Loss) 20,205 13,535 20,043 20,088 Other comprehensive income for the year - - - -

Total comprehensive income for the year 20,205 13,535 20,043 20,088

PHOTO: The Statements of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income are to be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming The Mt Franklin Healthy Lifestyle Carnival part of the financial statements set out on pages 9 to 24. participants from Lajamanu with former Gold Coast Sun Liam Patrick

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A AFL NORTHERN TERRITORY ANNUAL REPORT 2013 AFLNT FINANCIALS/BOARDAFLNT FINANCIALS MEMBERS AFL Northern Territory Limited

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2013

ROSS COBURN ANDREW DILLON

Consolidated Company Diploma Australian Institute of Company Directors(FAICD) CEOC - St Johns Ambulance (NT) Director AFL SportsReady Note 2013 2012 2013 2012 ExecutiveE Management - 15 years Director Champion Data Holdings Pty Ltd $ $ $ $ Company Directors/Secretary - 14 years Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws Assets Board Membership (various) - 23 years Former in-house Counsel of Village Roadshow Auskick Coach - 7 years Limited Cash and cash equivalents 5 5,381,803 354,732 5,375,327 287,877 Member Australian Certified Accounts (CPA) AFL General Counsel Trade and other receivables 6 449,899 1,733,135 418,783 1,526,345 2011 AIM Not for Profit Manager of the Year NT & SA AFL GM Legal, Integrity and Compliance Inventories 41,860 33,137 41,860 33,137 Total current assets 5,873,562 2,121,004 5,835,970 1,847,359 ANDREW GRAY EDWARD (TED) LIDDY

Plant and equipment 7 54,895 72,088 39,404 47,420 NT Real Estate and Business Agent Player of 272 NTFLN games (St Marys Football Club) WA Real Estate and Business Agent NTFLN Premiership Player 13 times Total non-current assets 54,895 72,088 39,404 47,420 RuralR Finance Manager NT & Kimberley WA Played with Morningside FC (QLD) & InauguralI Director Northern Territory Football Club West Adelaide FC (SA) Founding Committee member AFLNT Hall of Fame Total assets 5,928,457 2,193,092 5,875,374 1,894,779 Coach of St Marys Football Club (2 seasons) Katherine NTFAN premiership player 84/85 Life member of St Marys Football Club & NTFLN Katherine NTFLN premiership player 85/86, 86/87 Won Club Best & Fairest award in QAFL and NTFLN Katherine & District Football League 89-95 Approx 25 years service as an Aviation Fire Fighter Liabilities with Airservices Australia Trade and other payables 8 353,784 449,700 322,369 387,183 AFLNTAFLN Inaugural Hall of Fame inductee Deferred income 9 4,672,737 892,856 4,657,676 686,401 Provisions 10 257,752 243,506 256,546 217,315 STEPHEN (STEVE) CRIDDLE SEAN BOWDEN Total current liabilities 5,284,273 1,586,062 5,236,591 1,290,899

Professional Program Management Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) (Stevens Institute of Technology USA) Partner,Partner Bowden McCormack Lawyers & Advisers Provisions 10 51,274 34,325 45,401 30,542 GM ICT Industry Professional Former player, Richmond FC, Port Melbourne FC, RoversR FC (Alice Springs) 51,274 34,325 45,401 30,542 Graduate Certificate of Management Total non-current liabilities IndustrialI Relations (AIM) VFA Representative Player 1994,1995 Senior Technical Advisor Consultant (Saudi Arabia) Premiership Coach, Rovers FC 19996 Total liabilities 5,335,547 1,620,387 5,281,992 1,321,441 Coach Federals Football Club CAFL 1980 Founding member of the Northern Territory PINTS Football Club Net assets 592,910 572,705 593,382 573,338 Former AFLNT Tribunal Commissioner

Equity Issued capital 12 - - - - BENJAMIN HALLIWELL Retained earnings 11 592,910 572,705 593,382 573,338 MARK CROSSIN Total equity 592,910 572,705 593,382 573,338 Masters of Business Administration Bachelor of Economics Graduate Diploma of Business Management Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment Fellow Financial Services Institute of Australia InnovationI Diploma of Teaching Managing Director, Halliwell Morgan Stockbroking and Fellow of Australian Institute of Management Corporate Advice Portfolio adviser and former trustee to various national Former Senior Industrial Advocate, Australia Council of TradeT Unions and state based not-for-profit organisations Chairman Group Training NT, Director Group Training Australia, Director Arts Training Austrlalia Former President Darwin Football Club and Gove Australian Football League

The Statements of Financial Position are to be read in conjunction with the notes to and forming part of the financial statements set out on pages 9 to 24.

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