Northern Territory Don't miss out on the headlines from Northern Territory. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two ex-AFL midfielders will take centre stage as the most exciting sides over the opening fortnight of the NTFL season go head-to-head in primetime on Friday night.
Former Richmond premiership winner Marlion Pickett will lock horns with one-time Hawk Jed Anderson in a cracking midfield battle as the Tiwi Bombers and Southern District Crocs open Round 3 action in blockbuster fashion. The NT News and KommunityTV will stream every moment of the clash from 7.30pm on Friday.
Both sides come into the contest with unblemished records after two rounds of the season, and will be determined to take an outright lead over the competition on Friday. Marlion Pickett had a standout game for the Tiwi Bombers in Round 2 of the 2024-25 NTFL season. Picture: Jack Riddiford / AFLNT Media Tiwi have brought the excitement with convincing wins against Wanderers and PINT, and showing that their flair of old is back.
It’s been the Bombers best start to an NTFL season for many years and with a target on returning to finals they’ll want to keep the momentum up. New inclusions of Marlion Pickett, Braedon McLean, Ashton Hams and Anthony Munkara have played huge roles so far and will be pushing for big showings against the Crocs. Jed Anderson for Southern Districts against Waratah in the opening round of the 2024-25 NTFL season.
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