Nightcliff Dragons Rugby League Club

“Spot the Dragons “
Brisvegus
The Petrilli boys Rafael and Luca - a long dynasty in these “Mighty Minis” and our very own Paul Vautin minime
Lincoln Mcullough who has been wanting his Dragons shirt for ever
Dragons are everywhere
Spotting is showing the clubs future is heading in the right direction
You never know where they show up
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How good 🏆

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2024 Senior Presentation photos 📸
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2024 Senior Presentation photos 📸
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2024 Senior Presentation Night photos 📸
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Hey Siri, play ‘The Future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades’ 😎

Just a few shots from ‘Justin-cam’ on presentation night 📸
Thanks for bringing the fun Justin 🐉❤️🤍💚

Thank you to our hard working Committee who organised the 2024 Presentation at the beautiful Darwin Turf Club venue.

It was one of the best events in years, great crowd, delicious food, fantastic speeches, everyone singing to the music and having fun and the room looked simply amazing. Everyone is already excited for the 2025 Season 🐉❤️🤍💚

It was wonderful to have Stem Edwards at presentation night and share some words with the room at the end of the evening!

The Men’s Best & Fairest award is named after Stem and Jackie’s son Michael ‘Wally’ Edwards, who lived and breathed rugby league and particulary the Nightcliff Dragons . Red, White and Green was in his blood - he wore his heart on his sleeve and was most passionate about his club.

Wally played from Under 5 to seniors never digressing from Dragons in any way even when offered large sums to go to other club – he remained a true Dragon .

The award was named in his honour after his tragic passing and the first ever recipient was Kris Shirley in 2005. Kris’s son Laitham is now a Michael ‘Wally’ Edwards medallist alongside back to back joint medallist Brenton Motlop.

Stem was very proud, especially having a long time connection to both families 🐉❤️🤍💚

Congratulations to our A Grade award winners and thanks to Darren Manaway and Ray Connors who presented them as coach Sam Irwin was an apology.

Coaches Award. – Greg Frangoulis
Best Back – Trey Crowley
Players Player – Robert Butcher

Bust ‘em up Dragons 🐉 💚🤍❤️

2024 Gus Gibson - Most Courageous Award presented by Wayne from Tutt Bryant.

The Gus Gibson has been in place since 1973 – awarded as the Most Courageous Player who basically has never taken a backward step and always stood up at training and during the game and dedicated himself to the club).

Congratulations to our 2024 Winner - Asiveli “Ace” Rauga! 👏🐉💚🤍❤️

Our U18 Boys Best & Fairest James Watt was unable to be at Presentation Night due to work so coach Stu dropped around to present him with his award. An outstanding young man on and off the field, we can’t wait to watch him play seniors - congratulations on your best and fairest award James 🥇🐉💚🤍❤️

2024 Harvey Brown Highest Point Scorer

This award goes without saying that Harvey Brown was a classic try and point scorer – and the award speaks for itself a prolific try scorer from any where on the field.

Congratulations to our winner for 2024 - Trey Crowley 🐉❤️🤍

The Bobby Shields Battler of the Year perpetual award presented by Keiryn from Apex Steel.
Peter Jackson
Awarded to the player who each week took the game on as if he was going into battle - no matter what the odds were he took them on injured or not.

Named after a renowned sportsman in both Rugby League and AFL in Darwin - Bobby Shields was tough, smart and would want to play every game injured or not.

Congratulations to our 2024 winner Emori ‘Morrie’ Diqoniqere - we love having you at Dragons and wish you a speedy recovery 🐉❤️🤍💚

There was a standing ovation last night when we took a moment to acknowledge the NRL Northern Territory Life Membership awarded ‘Aunty’ Jackie Edwards this season after 55+ years involved in rugby in the NT! She was also the winner of the Sports Champion and Public Choice awards in the NT News Woman of the Year awards earlier this year. We are so proud and grateful to call her our own ⭐️🐉❤️🤍💚

A very special moment at presentation night was The Kevin Page Award For Outstanding Achievement presented to Robbie Butcher in recognition of his three NRLNT Frank Johnson Medals in 2021, 2022 and 2024🥇🥇🥇

Kevin’s son Calum gave a heartfelt speech about the pride he has for both his dad and Butch and what the Dragons club means to us all.

Thank you to Pagey and Calum, you are also club legends and congratulations to Robbie who has gone down in the history books 🐉💚🤍❤️

Congratulations to our five Dragons who were named in the NRL Northern Territory 2024 Team of the Year, just missing Sam Irwin who was named Coach.

L - R: Brenton Motlop, David Tabuai, Latham Shirley, Robbie Butcher and Stylianos Vrontos 👏⭐️

We are very proud and can’t wait to see you all back in action in 2025 for some unfinished business 🐉❤️🤍💚

Junior Volunteers of the Year ⭐️

Congratulations and thank you to these two exceptional young people who were awarded our Junior Volunteers of the Year.

Renee Scherell is a player in Under 17 Girls. She also coached the Mighty Mini teams this season and and volunteers when ever needed whether it be selling merchandise or on the BBQ.

Brayden Wade is an Under 18 Player and also our U10 juniors co- coach, a League Safe runner and club volunteer wherever and whenever needed.

Two outstanding young people who just love their Dragons club so much, we have a bright future with these guys leading the way! 🐉❤️🤍💚

2024 Senior Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations and thank you to Josh Austin who was awarded our Senior Volunteer of the Year award. Josh took on the U16 coaching role and always put his hand up to help around the club. Unfortunately Josh was unable to attend presentation night so here’s cheers to Josh! 🐉❤️🤍💚

2024 Club Person of the Year

Thank you to Kat Bussenschutt who joined us on stage to present this very special award which went to none other than our Junior Coordinator and U14 Coach Lloyd Robertson 👏

Lloyd gave a very heartfelt speech about what Dragons means to him and had us all getting teary. Thank you Lloydy for all of your efforts we will miss you 🐉❤️🤍💚

Thank you Aunty Di and Michael Rollo for your support in Season 2024 A Grade Scorer and Team Manager. Your commitment and passion to Dragons is so very much appreciated 🐉❤️🤍💚

2024 Reserve Grade Best & Fairest presented by coach Darren Manaway and manager Kym Williams.

Best Back – Terrence Gillett
Coach Award – Samuel Newman
Players Player – Lawrence Ayige
Rayo Adams Best and Fairest – Coby Newman 🥇

A very special thank you to Maisie Austin and Joanne Adams for joining us to present the Rayo Adams Best & Fairest 🙏

A great group of guys, we can’t wait to see you next season 🐉❤️🤍💚

A huge thank you to our amazing senior sports trainers Tori Harrison, Jan Grace and Hayley Sues for their professionalism, care and dedication this season. Our A Grade captains David Tabui and Brenton Motlop presented them with a token of appreciation and thanks at Presentation Night 🐉❤️🤍💚

2024 Under 18 Awards presented by Stuart Miles, Todd Miers and Sue Connors.

Most Consistent - Phillip Parry
Most Improved - Kia Jansen
Coach Award – Brayden Wade
Best Back – Josiah “Siah” Mills
The Turv Award - Aidan Buckley
Best and Fairest – James Watt 🥇

Congratulations to all the U18’s for your awesome season and club spirit! Dragons 2025! 🐉❤️🤍💚

The Duncan McGilvray Rising Star Award - Juniors

Thank you to Duncan McGilvray who joined us to present the prestigious perpetual award named after him.

After starting his career at the mighty Nightcliff Dragons, Duncan played 164 career games with the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs, and then in England including captaining Scotland at the World Cup in 2008.

Congratulations to the 2024 winner … Dallas Robertson who had an outstanding season🥇 👏

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2024 Under 17 Girls Awards presented by coach Mark Buckley.

Most Improved​ - Ella Doyle
Most Consistant ​- Sharna Edwards
Coaches Award​ - Tiana Davies
Best Forward​​ - Stewani Tawa
Best & Fairest​​ - Lakhyah Hill 🥇

Congratulations to all on your season, we love having you at Dragons 🐉 ❤️🤍💚

Congratulations to our 2024 Nightcliff Dragons Men’s A Grade Best and Fairest winners, joint recipients of the Michael ‘Wally’ Edward’s Medal …

🥇 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗽 🥇

Laitham’s dad Kris Shirley won the first Wally Edwards Medal back in 2005 and Brenton has gone back-to-back in consecutive years taking top honours 👏👏

Both receive a generous prize of from our fantastic sponsor Nankang Tyres Australia 🛞 🙌

Well done. What an amazing and fun night at our 2024 Nightcliff Dragons Senior Presentation Night. Thank you to everyone who attended - more photos and all the award recipients to come 🐉❤️🤍💚

It's Senior Presentation Night 6.30pm kick off tonight at the Darwin Turf Club!
Who will take home the awards? 🐉❤💚

Silks Darwin - raffles - meat vouchers and Dragons ❤️🐉❤️

Thank you to Silks Darwin for the opportunity to do the community meat trays
There is a sneaky spot the Dragon about tonight
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Are you missing your team mates & rugby friends already
Join in the holiday clinics and have a ton of fun 🐉❤️🐉

Whether you’re new to rugby league or already a club rugby league player, get ready for an action-packed school holiday with the NRL's League Stars Holiday Clinics.

Make sure to secure your spot today!

Clinics will be held at
👉 Raiders Park, Rosebery
👉 TRL Stadium, Marrara.

Head to playrugbyleague.com/clinics to register