Thunder facing top challenge from bottom side – Round 14
05.07.18 10:14NEAFLMatch PreviewWe’ve got it all there, it’s just putting those four quarters together,” said NT Thunder player Braedon McLean.
We’ve got it all there, it’s just putting those four quarters together,” said NT Thunder player Braedon McLean.
There are no players on the ThunderW injury list this week while Patrick Heenan and Jack Munkara are the only new additions to the men’s.
NT Thunder has pushed the NEAFL ladder leader Southport in their Round 13 clash at TIO Stadium in Darwin, but eventually succumbed by 27 points, 11.8 (74) to 14.17 (101).
Collingwood has inflicted NT Thunder’s first loss at home, a sizzling four goals-to-none third term setting up a 16-point victory, 6.8 (44) to 4.4 (28).
Like any football club, it’s a privilege to represent its colours and what it stands for.
Saturday night’s clash on TIO Stadium marks the first time this year Coen Hutt, Beau Schwarze and Nick Yarran will take to the field for Thunder.
Lateesha Jeffrey follows in her famous father’s footsteps to represent the NT at home, while Gemma Cusack and Nikki Gore are also first-gamers.
There will be minimal changes to the number of AFLW players NT Thunder is able to field each week, with the VFL W and the club coming to an agreement.
NT Thunder is pleased to welcome back reliable defender Daniel Weetra and speedy midfielder Nick Yarran to the club.
Boles, Sunnders and Wills are all have one more week with their respective injuries and looking at the women’s injuries post Round 7 there are four players who require assessment.
The Thunder squad is confident, that the week off, playing at home and the hard work players and the coaching staff have been putting in will see a turnaround in form.
The NT Thunder women’s team will be aiming to bounce back when it hosts Collingwood at TIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
NT Thunder has been asked to go away and work on a list management plan that takes into account the remainder of the season before a final decision on our AFLW listed players will be made.
On Saturday night in Darwin, ten years of Territory footy history and memories were celebrated in the naming of the best 23 players to have represented the club.
NT Thunder’s unbeaten VFL W run has ended on five games at the hands of the Southern Saints, who prevailed in a low-scoring affair by 20 points.