It’s been a busy few weeks at NT Thunder so before we draw the curtain on 2018 we just wanted to say thanks for all your support this year.

The NT Thunder women’s team has a lot to look forward to in 2019, including five big games at home, one on a showstopper weekend in Alice Springs.

NT Thunder is delighted to welcome experienced coach and sports administrator, Heidi Thompson to the dual position of NT Thunder Women’s Academy Manager and VFL Women’s Head Coach.

The primary responsibility of the NTFC – Women’s Head Coach is the coaching of the NTFC Women’s Team in the VFLW Competition from May to September.

Tim Weatherald informed the football club a few weeks ago that due to his teaching career going in another direction he would be moving to Adelaide and unable to continue as VFL W Head Coach.

We congratulate Andrew Hodges on being appointed the Manager of NT Thunder and joining the AFLNT executive after the former coach has made the switch to lead the football club.

NT Thunder congratulates 2018 ThunderW player Jordann Hickey on being selected for the big-time after having her name read at the NAB AFLW Draft in Melbourne today.

This year our players exhibited our club values exceptionally with a professional approach, a united front, and a relentless attitude.

“He is passionate about the women’s game and will play a particularly important role in the development of our players and other talented players based in Darwin.

Create pathways and quality environment for male and female players in the Northern Territory.

NT Thunder had a rewarding night at its first VFL Best and Fairest presentation, lead by captain Angela Foley finishing third in the Lambert-Pearce Medal count.

Hopes of a fairytale premiership for NT Thunder in its inaugural season in the VFL W have been dashed by a fighting nine-point loss to Geelong.

Travelling emergency, Lauren O’Shea will now come into the semi-final side to play her 11th game as Kristy Irvine suffered a hamstring injury during training.

The NT Thunder women’s side has named its big stars and leaders ahead of its first VFL W final against the Geelong Cats on Sunday.

In its first year in the VFL W, in it’s first year in existence, Thunder will play in the finals with the intention of extending the fairytale until the very end.