| 1997/98 premiership season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 7 |
| Premiers | Southern Districts (1st premiership) |
| Minor premiers | Southern Districts (1st minor premiership) |
| Wooden spooners | Wanderers (23rd wooden spoon) |
The 1997/98 NTFL season was the 77th season of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). [1]
The Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) is an Australian rules football semi-professional league operating in Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Southern Districts have claimed their first ever title defeating the NTFL's powerhouse team, St Marys by 25 points in the grand final.
The Southern Districts Football Club, nicknamed the Crocs, is an Australian rules football club established in 1981. The club plays in the Northern Territory Football League at semi-professional level and represent the rural area of Litchfield.
The St Marys Football Club, nicknamed, Saints, formed in 1952, is an Australian rules football club, affiliated to the Northern Territory Football League. It is famous for its record of success, with 32 NTFL premierships in 49 Grand Finals and 63 out of 66 possible final appearances. To the end of season 2018/19 St Marys have played 1233 games for 887 Wins 336 Losses and 10 Draws.
