Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to confirm that the Darwin 9s will be returning to the NT in 2026.
The Darwin 9s is an annual event on the NT sporting calendar, with teams representing their indigenous and multicultural communities.
2025 Results
Women’s Division: St Mary’s 10 d. Darwin Beavers 0
Best on Ground: Bonnie McKean (St Mary’s)
Division 2 Men: Timor-Leste Crocs 14 d. Ireland 7
Best on Ground: Beau Tedcastle (Timor-Leste Crocs)
Division 1 Men: Larrakia 7 d. Banks Bulldogs 6
Best on Ground: Steven Motlop (Larrakia)
Champions
2025 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2), St Mary’s (Women’s Division)
2024 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2), Darwin (Women’s Division)
2023 – Larrakia (Division 1), United Nations (Division 2), Palmerston (Women’s Division)
2022 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2)
2021 – Nightcliff (Men’s Division), Darwin (Women’s Division)
2025 TEAMS
Men’s Division 1
- Larrakia
- Tiwi
- Banks Bulldogs
- African All-Stars
Men’s Division 2
- Ireland
- Timor-Leste Crocs
- US Marines
- Philippines
Women’s Division
- United Nations
- Darwin Beavers
- Ireland
- St Mary’s
2025 Event Format
- One day round robin tournament
- Rugby Park, Marrara
- 9-a-side (maximum of 15 players per squad)
- 12 competing teams, representing Darwin’s multicultural & indigenous communities
- 2 x Playing Fields
- 3 Divisions – Division 1, Division 2 & Women
- Matches will commence every 40 minutes to facilitate a carnival type atmosphere
- Each match consists of 2 x 15 minute halves, plus 3 minutes for half-time
- Each team will play a minimum of 3 matches during the event
- 3 x Grand Finals – Division 1, Division 2 & Women
