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Prime Minister Albanese made history by attending the Tiwi Islands grand final — the first sitting PM to do so — and passionately backed the dream of an AFL team in the Northern Territory, calling it a shared Territorian ambition. While he’s enthusiastic, he’s staying neutral on government funding, insisting any support must come through the AFL. The NT, rich in football talent but without a top-tier team, is a top contender for the league’s 20th license, alongside WA and the ACT. Indigenous leaders like NLC chair Matt Ryan see an AFL team as a social catalyst and are urging local investment — even calling it “our team.” With a task force pushing the case and a 2024 business plan recommending a Darwin stadium, momentum is building — especially as Tasmania prepares to join in 2028, making the NT’s bid more urgent than ever.

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