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- ↑ AFL Northern Territory Limited, Marrara (2001—) National Redress Scheme
- ↑ Darryl Window AFLNT Hall of Fame - Administrator
- ↑ Opinion: The AFL should pay for an NT team, not expose Territorians to high financial and social risks by Opinion 20 July 2024
