AFL Masters Victorian Metropolitan Football League

AFL Masters Vic Metro

2025 AFL Masters National Carnival – Darwin

2025 AFL MASTERS NATIONAL CARNIVAL – DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 

Dates: Sunday 28 September 2025 – Saturday 4 October 2025 (First game Sunday 28 September).

Registration Link: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/8ff1b7

Cost: $585.00

Competition Divisions & Coaches:

Women’s competition
– Women’s 35s                                 Andrew Bryson
– Women’s 40s
– Women’s 45s
– Women’s Non-contact                 Sue Emery

Men’s competition
– Men’s 35s                                         TBC
– Men’s 40s                                         Matthew Walsh
– Men’s 45s                                         Greg Mussara
– Men’s 50s                                         David Franklin
– Men’s 55s                                         Michael Wolfe (A’s) & Pat Sassano(B’s)
– Men’s 60s                                         Wayne Allan (A’s) & Mark Pottinger (B’s)
– Men’s 65s                                         John Blackburn (A’s) & Bruce Chaplin (B’s)

Training Sessions Dates:
Training sessions will be advised shortly.

Vic Metro Team and Volunteer Apparel: Apparel ordering link to be supplied soon.

Partnership Announcement – Sweethearts

https://thecinemacollective.com.au/sweethearts/

We are proud to announce our official partnership with Sweethearts, who will host all Vic Metro events and serve as our designated “Watering Hole” throughout the Carnival.

The venue is made up of 3 areas we will be utilising for our events throughout the week. Sweethearts, Flicks and BOH.

We thank Sweethearts for their support of the AFL Masters Vic Metro teams, volunteers and supporters.

Sweethearts Accommodation Offer: 10% Discount Offer

Hotel:   Courtyard By Marriott

Corp/Promo Code: KF7

Website: https://www.marriott.com/reservation/rateListMenu.mi

AFL Grand Final @ Sweethearts

📅 Saturday 27 September
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sweethearts, 74 Mitchell St, Darwin City

Enjoy the big game in our exclusive Vic Metro area.
Food & beverages at participants’ own cost.

Following the match, a Team Meeting will be held at approximately 6:00 PM — all players are expected to attend.

Vic Metro Team Event Night @ Flicks

📅 Monday 29 September
🕖 From 7:00 PM
📍 Flicks @ Sweethearts, 74 Mitchell St, Darwin City

Includes:
🍕 Wood-Fired Pizza
🐖 Pig on the Spit

🎸Live Music

🎟 Additional Tickets Available

  • $50 per adult
  • $30 per child (under 15)

Purchase additional tickets during registration or Click Here if not playing.

🏆 Presentation Night

📅 Saturday 4 October
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Darwin Convention Centre

  • 1 ticket included for all players and coaches.
  • Info on additional tickets will be provided by AFL Masters National.

🏟 Match Venues

  • TIO Oval #1
  • TIO Oval #2
  • The Gardens Oval #1
  • The Gardens Oval #2

📅 Schedule of Events

Saturday 27th September

  • AFL Grand Final @ Sweethearts: 1pm-6pm (Hosted by Vic Metro)
  • Team Meeting @ Sweethearts: 6pm

Sunday 28th September

  • Round 1 – Match Day
  • Walk On & Opening Ceremony @ The Gardens (All Players)
  • Optional: Mindil Beach Markets and Retro Night (Hosted by AFL Masters National)

Monday 29th September

  • Optional: “Get Wet Monday” Click Here (Hosted by AFL Masters National)
  • Vic Metro Team Event Night @ Flicks from 7pm (Hosted by Vic Metro)

Tuesday 30th September

  • Free Day with optional events
  • Optional: 2025 AFL Masters Golf Classic Click Here (Hosted by AFL Masters National)
  • Optional: High Tea @ Cinema Collective – 2pm-5pm – 74 Mitchell St, Darwin (Hosted by AFL Masters National)

Wednesday 1st October

  • Round 2 – Match Day
  • Optional: Masters Mid-Week Concert @ Ski Club (Hosted by AFL Masters National)

Thursday, 2nd October

  • Free Day

Friday 3rd October

  • Round 3 – Match Day

Saturday 4th October

  • Round 3 (Finals Round)
  • Presentation Night – 7pm @ Convention Centre (Hosted by AFL Masters National)

For any questions or further information, please stay tuned for updates or reach out to your Vic Metro carnival director. Dom Sita on 0417 787 737 or [email protected]

Let the countdown begin to a great week of footy, fun, and friendship in the Top End! 🌴🏉🐊