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Saints move into top spot on NTFL ladder

St. Mary’s consolidated top spot on the NTFL ladder with a comprehensive 117-point demolition of Darwin. 26.14 (170) to 8.5 (53).
Saints were lead brilliantly by captain, Jared Ilett who finished off his strong work with four goals. Young tyro James Pautjimi was again dominant and Ryan Smith performed well in the ruck.
Chief goalkickers for Saints were Jarrod Chipperfield with six and Peter McFarlane with four.
For the Buffaloes, Cameron Stokes was again outstanding and also kicked 3 goals for the afternoon. Phillip Wills & Sebastian Dhurrkay also amongst the Buffs best players.

In the second game of the day, Tiwi Bombers moved into second spot with a come from behind win over Southern Districts. The Crocs unveiled new recruits former Richmond & Brisbane player, Shane Morrision, former Peel Thunder forward Steele Viti as well as new recruits Antel Reti & Ben AhMat as well as welcoming back Lions legend, Darryl White. The Crocs looked fantastic early and lead the Bombers by 31 points in the third term with Reti, AhMat & Tom O’Shaughnessy winning plenty of the ball with Viti & White finishing off their good work up forward with 5 goals between them but then the Tiwis awoke from their slumber and booted 8 unanswered goals to take control of the match. Ephrem Tipiungwuti booted 5 second half goals & Southport (Qld) recruit Jake Dennis provided good support through the middle of the ground. The Bombers eventually ran out winners by 18 points. 17.8 (110) to 13.14 (92)

In Saturday nights game. It was the Nightcliff Tigers who moved into top gear early to defeat the Wanderers by 66 points. 18.15 (123) to 8.9 (57). Marvin Murphy & Sammy Liston were solid for the Tigers with Gamble & Daniel Johns each kicking 3 goals. Wurramarrea kicked 3 for the losers. Wanderers were best served by Relton Roberts who slotted 2 goals, Colin Karpany & livewire 16 year old, Steven Motlop who also kicked 2 goals. There will be a replay of this game available to interstate audiences this Saturday at 4:00pm on ABC2

Sundays game at Southern Cross oval was an interesting affair. With the game between Palmerston & Waratah marred by some interesting umpiring decisions. None more so than when former South Fremantle player, Jethro Calma-Holt took mark of the day but was deemed to have pushed his opponent in the back with his knee whilst getting the “Ride” Spectators were left dumbfounded.
The match was played at a frantic pace under warm conditions & in the end it was the previously undefeated Warriors who went down to the Magpies (who opened their 07/08 account) by 28 points.

Livewire forward Selwyn Anderson kicked 3 goals for Tahs but also made some costly mistakes late in the game. Long kicking forward Kevin Bruce also added 2 for the Warriors. Brad Rayson & Dane Bergman were amongst the Tahs best.

For the Magpies, Shannon Masters was outstanding at centre half back, Tim Murphy worked tirelessly, Peter Shepherd was a stong target up front & Lincoln Mungatopi showed some good signs. The win sets up Palmerston for a showdown with the undefeated Saints in the match of the round at TIO stadium from 7:30pm.