Core Objectives of NT Thunder

Become the highest profile Australian Football team outside of the AFL in order to generate greater interest, participation and support for Australian Football within the Northern Territory.

Build a high performance team based around home grown Territory players and one that plays an exciting "territory" brand of football that is consistently competing in finals and grand finals.

Assist in inspiring young Indigenous people to participate in sport in order to contribute to improved education, employment, training, health, leadership and wellbeing in Indigenous communities.

Create a quality and structured career path to the AFL which will increase the number of Northern Territory players in the AFL.

Through good corporate governance and management practices ensure the Club is financially sustainable and prosperous to ensure its long term viability.

Northern Territory Football Club will achieve widespread community support in the Northern Territory with a reputation for excellence in the development of athletes, its ability to engage regional areas and its commercial & business operations.