NT THUNDER VS STURT: ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO
In the lead up to NT Thunder's only pre season hit out against Sturt's Double Blues on Friday 19th March more players commit to the Club.
beyondblue Cup
Mark your calendars for Friday 19th March to get down to TIO Stadium. SANFL powerhouse Sturt Double Blues are travelling to Darwin to take on our own NT Thunder in what is set to be a blockbuster pre season trial match, proudly brought to you by beyondblue: the national depression initiative.
MEMBERS: NT Thunder will post all members 2 for 1 admission vouchers next week.
Please note your membership does not include admission to this pre season match.
Game Day Program:
Friday 19th March
TIO Stadium
5.30pm Gates Open
Curtain Raiser: Port Adelaide NT Primary Schools Challenge
7.00pm NT Thunder vs Sturt
10.00pm Post-match presentation, Kantilla’s Members Bar ALL WELCOME
beyondblue is looking for volunteers to assist at the beyondblue Cup (NT Thunder V Sturt Football Club) game on Friday, 19th March 2010.
We require volunteers to meet us at 5pm at TIO Stadium to assist with handing out beyondblue wristbands to patrons as they arrive for the game. We will supply a beyondblue Cap and T-shirt for volunteers to wear and a ticket to the game after we have finished distributing material (the game starts at 7.00pm).
beyondblue has a partnership with AFL NT and this is a great opportunity to raise awareness of depression through the distribution of our materials at the game.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please email your name, contact details (including mobile number) and t-shirt size to brooke.ward@beyondblue.org.au by 5th March. Brooke will then be in touch to confirm the details.
SEASON LAUNCH
The 2010 Season Launch will be held at TIO Stadium in Darwin on Saturday 10th April (day after Rd 1 match vs Brisbane Lions). Stay tuned for more information and event details.
The NT Thunder 2009 Annual Report is now available
please click here to view.
FIXTURE CHANGE
Please note that our 24th April Round 3 game time in Alice Springs has been changed. NT Thunder will now take on Morningside Panthers at 6.20pm.
NT THUNDER PLAYING LIST
NT Thunder is pleased to announce that one of their rising stars Deon Gordon has re-signed with the club for the 2010 season. Gordon who was invited to attend the AFL’s national draft camp is on the comeback after a knee reconstruction halted his chances of playing the back end of the 2009 season. Gordon who turns 19 next month will be doing everything he can to rebound from his season ending injury with an aim of returning to the classy form he showed last season.
Another young talent in Darwin Buffs Club Champion Shaun Wilson has also signed on for the 2010 season. A hard running wingman or half back Wilson who turns 19 in May played 16 out of a possible 18 games with the Darwin Buffs after crossing from Wanderers where he played in their 08/09 Grand Final side as a 17 year old.
So far 37 players have signed on for the 2010 season and with 8 spots still available on the primary list and up to 10 spots on the supplementary list things are looking positive for the 2010 season. The average age of the list is just under 21 so everyone is excited by the enthusiasm and attitude of all the players currently training.
SATELLITE PROGRAMS
NT Thunder Head Coach Murray Davis has recently returned from Central Australia, Katherine & Tiwi Islands where Satellite Programs are being set up under the NT Thunder Football Club. In each of these regions talented players are being given opportunities to showcase their talent and skills. Similar programs will also be run in Groote Eylandt, Galiwinku & Gove. Territory Thunder represents the whole of the Territory and it’s important that we continue to set the standard of what’s required to play for the NT Thunder. These satellite programs with the assistance of qualified staff, will be able to match what the Darwin squad is doing in terms of their training and physical conditioning. Through these programs we hope to identify players who will become regular NT Thunder players and provide role models within their communities.
TRAINING
Darwin
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm, TIO Stadium
Friday 6pm, Athletics Track for 3km time trial, marquee and available players only.
Alice Springs
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6pm, CDU Oval
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Stay up to date with all the squads strength & conditioning progress through our new website feature, Strength & Conditioning News with Bodyfit NT.
For more information please email ntfc@aflnt.com.au or call (08) 8927 0142
