THUNDER READY FOR SUNS
GAME DAY DETAILS
NEAFL Round 14
Saturday 30th June- 6pm
NT Thunder vs Gold Coast Suns Reserves
TIO Stadium, Darwin
NT Thunder return to TIO Stadium to face the Gold Coast Suns Reserves in a Saturday Night blockbuster this weekend. Thunder and the Suns have played out some epic battles over the last two seasons with Thunder coming out on top on both occasions. The most memorable of these games was round two 2011. Thunder trailed the Suns by five goals at three quarter time in torrential rain at TIO Stadium. Many people wrote Thunder off that night but it was the last quarter of the match that was the starting platform for what would eventuate to be a memorable season.
This year it was Thunder’s turn to travel to Queensland to face the Suns and on a perfect day at Metricon Stadium, the Territory’s team again showed why the are one of the teams to beat in this years competition defeating the Suns by 18 points.
Thunder have a number of big names coming back into the side for this weeks match including William Kossack, Kevin Vearncombe and Austin Wonaeamirri. They will be without the strength and experience of Full Back Jason Roe for the match who is battling ankle soreness. This weeks team will also be without its Under 18 players who have travelled to Melbourne to play in their National Championships.
This game is sure to be one of the matches of the season and one that you don’t want to miss. So make sure you get along to TIO Stadium this Saturday night to cheer on your team.
For Thunder fans that aren’t able to make it to the game the match will be shown live via NT Thunders YouTube account. To watch the game live simply visit the clubs website and click on the Thunder Vision logo. www.territoryfc.com.au
RD 14 TEAM vs GOLD COAST SUNS
Full Back | K. Smith | J. Prior | L. Argus |
Centre Half Back | W. Kossack | K. Vearncombe | A. Duncan |
Centre | M. Argus | C. Ilett | P. Heenan |
Centre Half Forward | A. Wonaeamirri | J. Lockwood | D. Staunton |
Full Forward | C. Dunne | D. Ewing | W. Farrer |
Rucks | K. Tyrrell | J. Dignan | M. Rosier |
Interchange | M. Parmbuk | J. Lawler | G. Remfrey |
| N. Brown | T. Perry | D. Seden |
| S. Rusca | K. Williams |
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23rd Player | M. Parmbuk |
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(3 to be omitted before Saturday)
INS- W. Kossack, K. Vearncombe, A. Duncan, M. Argus, A. Wonaeamirri, M. Parmbuk, S. Rusca.
OUTS- B. Rioli, J. McEwin, B. McLean, J. Stokes, D. Williams, J. Roe.
INJURIES-
P. Campbell: 1 week (hamstring)
C. Cooper: 2-3 weeks (groin)
S. Tapp: 4 weeks (hip)
J. Roe: unclear (ankle)
J. Collinson: unclear (ankle)
B. Vassall: unclear (foot)
23rd PLAYER – MARK PARMBUK
Mark Parmbuk is a 21 year old from Wadeye who excelled at AFL NT’s ‘Healthy Living Carnival’. He was the stand out in his fitness testing results, recording a scorching 2.94secs over 20m, a running vertical jump of 85cms and level 12 on the beep test. He has been a clear stand out in the Wadeye FL and was 3rd in their league medal count last season and was named in the best in every Wadeye Magic game in their trial season.
A fantastic citizen, Mark has full-time employment with Catholic Care in Wadeye, has produced his own CD and is a well respected leader in the community.
COACHES PREVIEW- ROUND 14
Well there is really ‘No place like home’ and we are all very excited after the bye to have the next 2 games here at TIO stadium. Our first challenge at home is against the Gold Suns Reserves, who will have a number of senior players a chance to return this weekend. Campbell Brown, Jarrod Harbrow and Andrew McQualter are all set to undergo fitness tests. This will surely provide strength to their list depth, which has been tested by injury in recent weeks. It is always a very tough challenge to compete against any AFL reserves side and this weekend will be no different against a Gold Coast side that in recent weeks has shown good form, with a very comprehensive win over Broadbeach and a close loss to ladder leaders Brisbane prior to the bye.
We welcome back a number of players to fill the positions of the Under 18 representatives who will miss the next two weekends as they compete for the Division 2 National Title in Melbourne against Qld and Tasmania. Best of Luck to those boys. It looks to be a fantastic clash this Saturday night against the Suns and I urge all Thunder supporters to get out to TIO and show their support in what is our first home game of 5 in the next 8 weeks, as we make a run at the NEAFL finals for 2012.
GAME DAY DETAILS
NEAFL Round 14
Saturday 30th June 6pm
NT Thunder vs Gold Coast Suns Reserves
TIO Stadium, Darwin
Other ways to keep up to date with the scores include;
Facebook – Search Territory Thunder
Twitter – @ntthunderfc
ABC local radio in the NT and the Territory Grandstand Facebook page
UNDER 18’S
NT Thunders Under 18’s have left for Melbourne today for the final matches of their 2012 National Championships. After impressive wins against Vic Metro and NSW/ACT the Northern Territory side are favourites to take out the division two title.
Thunder senior contracted players Ben Rioli, Jack McEwin, Jed Anderson, Damian Williams and Jarrod Stokes will all line up for the under 18’s this weekend while Braedon McLean will miss the first game due to an ankle injury.
Thunder will be playing Queensland this Saturday before finishing off their championships with a match against Tasmania on Thursday 4th July.
Full Back | B. Rioli | D. Alice | T. Lawnton |
Centre Half Back | L. Egger | D. Williams | A. Pollard |
Centre | J. Lidgerwood | J. Anderson | J. Stokes |
Centre Half Forward | J. Neade | S. Autio | D. Barry |
Full Forward | A. Tipungwuti | J. Williams | R. Assan |
Rucks | A. Plummer | J. McEwin | J. Hatcher |
Interchange | E. Wasley-Black | A. Ankers | W. Rioli |
| J. Thomson | M. Cubis | J. Roberts |
(2 to be omitted before Saturday)
COACHES PREVIEW- BRENTON TOY
The next 7 days is going to be a very important time for a lot of these young men. This is their opportunity to play in front of some of the most influential people in the AFL recruitment industry. We have done a lot of planning and preparation leading into this week and I know that the players are more then ready for the challenges that lay ahead.
This week provides a great opportunity for the players to spend time getting to know each other better and going over our game plan together which can only benefit us in the long term.
FIRE WORKS
Celebrate Territory Day & Support NT Thunder
Purchase your fireworks from Monster Fireworks and mention that you heard about it from NT Thunder to support the Club.
How to get your fireworks
Monster Fire works will be selling fireworks at the Main Warehouse at the Darwin Show Grounds.
Visit their website www.monsterfireworks.com.au
Contact them on 0447 666 782
Or you could order online by filling out the flyer on our website and returning it to rrpattinson@bigpond.com
Click here to download the flyer http://www.territoryfc.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Downloads/2012/Fireworks_order_form.pdf
Remember to say you heard about it from NT Thunder to support the Club
For more information contact the club on 8980 4820
