Marcus Ashcroft, CEO of Touch Football Australia, talks about the NT state titles in Darwin, the tournament’s 22 teams and 400+ participants, and the game’s strong community and inclusive appeal across all ages.

He outlines the seven‑year strategic plan 'The Next Play', grassroots clinics, talent pathways, international growth and announces that the finals will be broadcast live on Bar TV.

This episode recaps AFL Round 7: dominant wins by the Swans, Collingwood and Saints, heavy losses for the Bulldogs and Tigers, key injuries reshaping premiership odds, and standout performances like Scott Pendlebury.

We review the updated ladder and the wildcard debate, then preview Round 8 matchups including Hawks vs Magpies, Bulldogs vs Dockers, Swans vs Demons, and Suns vs GWS.

Plus a special segment from the Tiwi Islands where local footy and emerging talent impressed.

Round 2 in the DABSCO Premiership saw the Northern Sharks beat South Darwin Rabbitohs 36-4 and Darwin Brothers defeat Nightcliff Dragons 24-12, while Litchfield Bears edged Palmerston Raiders 14-12. Sharks and Brothers sit 2-0; Bears and South Darwin are 1-1; Dragons and Raiders are yet to win.

In the Tru-Flow Services women's competition the Bears defeated the Raiders 22-12, Brothers cruised to a 52-12 win over the Dragons, and the Sharks beat the Rabbithos 32-16 — the women's game continues to grow in the Top End.

There is a BYE week before Round 3 on Saturday 9 May, which features Palmerston Raiders v Nightcliff Dragons, South Darwin Rabbitohs v Darwin Brothers (with South boosted by a Gove United partnership), and Litchfield Bears v Northern Sharks.

NT Buffaloes Emerging squad claim silver at 2026 QLD State Titles! Six games, huge hits, clutch moments.

On day 47 the team walked the final stage — just under 20 kilometres — into Santiago de Compostela and reached St. James Cathedral, collecting their Compostela certificate.

Day 46 of the walk was a wet, cold 20-kilometre push from Arzua to O Pedrouzo, testing the group's grit with rain and wet gear.

Day 45: a 15-kilometre walk from Melide to Arzúa, starting with a steep hill and a picturesque path through dense woods, though often within earshot of the main road. The temperature dropped sharply and spring felt like winter; rain threatened but held off until arrival.

Day 44: a 15-kilometre walk from Palas de Rei to Melide under low grey clouds, light drizzle, and rapidly dropping temperatures. The route passed through bushland with eucalyptus plantings and brought back memories of earlier stages. Arrived in Melide, sampled Galicia’s famous octopus, and prepared for the next leg.

Day 43 covers a tough 25 km trek from Portomarín to Palas de Rei, featuring a long, steep climb and changeable weather. The hikers compare this to their difficult 2017 day but note they are fitter, better prepared, and handled the route more strongly this time.

Today is the beginning of the final six days. This is the path that we walked back in 2017, so we're both really excited to walk this path again and see what we remember and what we've forgotten.