Flags fly in show of great support
nathaniel.chambers@news.com.au
DARWINITES packed into TIO Stadium donning Richm mond and Essendon colours to celebrate the second of a hist toric Top End hosted AFL double header.
The Dreamtime Game bet tween the two Victorian sides, with Territory talent among their squads, captured the imagination of the game’s northern fans who so rarely get the chance to see their favourite t teams at home.
Kenny Morton has been a Bombers supporter for his w whole life and was incredibly happy to bring his children, Kendal and Kenai, along to watch their team in his hometown.
However, Mr Morton, with the Indigenous flag in hand, was most happy to get the chance to see the Dreamtime Game in Darwin, noting the importance of the round.
“I’m a Bomber and I’ve always been a Bombers fan and now my kids are also fans so this is a great chance for us all to experience them,” Morton told the Sunday Territorian last night.
“Coming up here to Darwin for the Indigenous Round is massive for us. It’s really important for our people to have that round up here and it is great to see all the people here for it.”
Richmond fans were also out in force to watch the 2019 premiership-winning side play in Darwin.
Three generations of the Shannon family showed up for the Tigers to instil the love of the team upon the youngest of their family.
Holly Gray, a diehard Richmond supporter, didn’t realise she had tickets until two days before and was over the moon she could be part of the crowd.
“I’m 100 per cent a diehard Richmond supporter, love them. I didn’t even know I was going to get a ticket until two days ago and when I found out I was screaming,” Ms Gray said. “Just seeing the crowds out there shows how important it is to have a game up here in Darwin and for the local people especially it’s something that gives us all a lift.”