The 2025/26 NTFL Youth Finals delivered high intensity and standout performances across all age divisions last week, with teams now turning their focus to pivotal preliminary and semi-final clashes this weekend.
2025/26 NTFL U17.5 Boys
Southern Districts recorded a 61-point win over PINT at Gardens Oval, 11.11 (77) to 2.4 (16). Billy Brown, Jayce Dargan, and Thomas Fabila were influential, with Fabila finishing with four goals in a polished team display. At TIO Stadium Oval 2, Nightcliff Tigers were too strong for Darwin Buffaloes, securing a 31-point victory, 8.7 (55) to 3.6 (24), with Lathan Guyula leading the charge with four goals. This Friday, PINT faces Nightcliff at 7:30pm on TIO Stadium Oval 2, while St Mary’s meets Southern Districts at 7:45pm on TIO Stadium 1.
2025/26 NTFL U17.5 Girls
In a thrilling Elimination Final at Gardens Oval, Wanderers overcame Southern Districts by 5 points, 4.3 (27) to 2.10 (22), after extra time. Key contributors for Wanderers included Daisha Daly, Niesha Casimiro, and Sienna Austin, while Southern Districts’ efforts were led by Keira Pilkie, Lilly Gray, and Ashlin Bucklar. Nightcliff Tigers also secured a strong 38–7 win over St Mary’s. This Friday, the semi-finals will see St Mary’s face Wanderers at 6:00pm on TIO Stadium Oval 2, while Darwin Buffaloes take on Nightcliff Tigers at 6:15pm on TIO Stadium 1.
2025/26 NTFL U15 Boys
Nightcliff Tigers set the tone with a 43-point elimination final win over Waratah, 8.10 (58) to 2.3 (15), while Wanderers defeated Southern Districts Red by 30 points, 8.3 (51) to 3.3 (21). This Sunday, Nightcliff Tigers face Southern Districts Red at 9:00am on TIO Stadium 1, and St Mary’s meets Wanderers at 10:20am on the same venue in semi-final clashes.
2025/26 NTFL U15 Girls Division A
The U15 Girls Division A final between Southern Districts Black and St Mary’s ended in a draw at full time and was decided in extra time, with Southern Districts ultimately claiming victory 2.2 (14) to 1.2 (8). Nightcliff Tigers Black also recorded a 2.4 (16) to 1.3 (9) win over Southern Districts Red. St Mary’s now faces Nightcliff Tigers Black at 10:20am on Gardens Oval in a preliminary final that will determine who progresses to the grand final.
2025/26 NTFL U15 Girls Division B
Waratah Girls recorded a 16-point win over PINT, 4.7 (31) to 2.3 (15), while Wanderers secured a 52-point win against Nightcliff Tigers Yellow, 8.10 (58) to 1.0 (6). PINT and Wanderers meet in a preliminary final at 9:00am on Gardens Oval, with the winner advancing to the Division B grand final.
2025/26 NTFL U13 Boys Gundersen
St Mary’s U13 Boys Green claimed a 14-point win over Southern Districts Black, 5.7 (37) to 3.5 (23), while Nightcliff Tigers Black narrowly defeated Banks 4.9 (33) to 4.5 (29). The preliminary final this Sunday sees Southern Districts Black meet Nightcliff Tigers Black at 10:20am on TIO Stadium 2.
2025/26 NTFL U13 Boys Lew Fatt
Southern Districts Blue overcame St Mary’s U13 Boys Gold 5.4 (34) to 4.1 (25), and Nightcliff Tigers Yellow edged Tracy Village Razorbacks in a thriller 2.3 (15) to 2.2 (14). St Mary’s U13 Boys Gold will now face Nightcliff Tigers Yellow this Sunday at 9:00am on TIO Stadium Oval 2.
2025/26 NTFL U13 Girls Division A
Nightcliff Tigers Black defeated St Mary’s 3.6 (24) to 2.2 (14), and Southern Districts Red recorded a 16-point win over Darwin Buffaloes 4.4 (28) to 1.6 (12). This Friday, Southern Districts Red meets St Mary’s in a preliminary final at 7:20pm on Cazaly's Arena 1, with the winner progressing to the grand final.
2025/26 NTFL U13 Girls Division B
Waratah Girls Red recorded a 51-point win over Banks, 7.15 (57) to 1.0 (6), while Nightcliff Tigers Yellow recorded a 7-point win over PINT, 2.1 (13) to 1.0 (6). The preliminary final this Friday sees PINT take on Waratah Red at 6:00pm on Cazalys Arena 1, with the winner advancing to the Division B Grand Final.
For full match fixtures, results, and ladders across all divisions, visit PlayHQ.
2025/26 TIO NTFL Finals Series Week Two Gate Prices
- Adults – $12.00
- Concession / Student – $7.00
- Youth (10–17 years old) – $6.00
- Child (9 years and under) – FREE
- Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 youth) – $25.00
All youth grades will be $6.00 for patrons aged 10 years and over. Tickets are available online ahead of time via INTIX.