History of Tiwi Football - Footy on the Tiwi Islands

A special feature about the colourful history of Tiwi Islands Football League in the Northern Territory of Australia from its early beginnings and the game's introduction to Bathurst Island by Brother John Pye in 1941 and its spread to Melville Island and continuing popularity as the major sport of the islands. It includes comments from one of the greats - Maurice Rioli.

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