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The Banks Bulldogs Football Club was established in 1978 as a founding member of the Carlton United Sunday football competition, along with Combined Services and North Darwin, Banks was then known as “Combined Banks”. This competition was known as the NTFL C Grade competition however was never formally recognised as such by the NTFL. This competition was the forerunner to the Northern Territory Fo
otball Association [NTFA] being formed in 1982, later in 2000 becoming known as TEAFA. In 2010, the competition known as TEAFA [Top End Australian Football Association], merged with the NTFL, forming a larger three-tiered competition, with Banks being represented in Division 1 and 2. In season 2022/23 the competition structure changed yet again, with our A-Grade now in the Men’s Premier League Reserve competition, and our Killer-B’s in the Division1. The Club's first ever game was played as a social match between the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac, following which it was thought we could perhaps form a 'proper' side with players from all banks. The club played against the other founding member clubs plus irregular teams from NTFL clubs Darwin, Nightcliff and Wanderers. With the formation of the NTFA in 1982, no club was allowed to have the same name as any current NTFL club. Banks [renamed some years earlier] and Combined Services were again founding member clubs and North Darwin became East Darwin, later becoming known as Tracy Village. New clubs joining were Jabiru, Katherine and Pints, with later at the direction of the NTFL, Southern Districts joining for a few years prior to formerly joining the NTFL competition. During these changing times Banks have always had a competitive playing group and a strong committee, winning our first premiership in season 1981/82. To this day, the club continues to be very successful on and off the field with both a committed playing group and committee[s]. Very few clubs can boast the level of success Banks FC has achieved over an extended period of time. In the early years, the football club was run on a very small budget and sponsorship was minimal. In our founding years, our main sponsor was CUB and our motto was 'Powered by Fosters', which was taken seriously by the playing group. Players filled almost all committee positions, and social functions were (and continue to be) well patronised and enthusiastically attended. From our infancy, this club has helped form lasting legacies, lifelong friendships, and lasting fond memories for all who have donned the blue and white. The club has been through many positive changes over the last decade and has developed into a strong, family orientated, community football club, that continues to have success on and off the field. We have added four junior teams to our ranks (U10, U12, U14 & U16) since 2015/16, and in season 2022/23 launched our inaugural women’s team. Our teams and member base are constantly growing, but our connection to the past remains intact. Banks Bulldogs Football Club is thankful and proud of our heritage, but we are even more excited about where our club is heading. For a detailed summary and highlights of our Club history, please refer to our website.
07/09/2026
Banks is excited to announce Balcor is to join Banks Football Club as Major Sponsor.
Message from Balcor
“Banks is one of the Territory's historic football clubs, with generations of players, families and supporters contributing to its proud history on and off the tield.
Importantly to Balcor, that history includes a longstanding commitment to including people with disability within the club and the broader Banks community.
That shared belief in participation, connection and belonging is at the heart of why we chose to get involved.
We're proud to back Banks and support the next chapter of this great Territory football club.”
Balcor × Banks Football Club 🐶
06/09/2026
💥 Returning players in 2026/27 💥
Banks are so excited to welcome Georgia, Libby & Leah back in this year to the kennel. A few girls who are just as important to the football team as they are to the operations of the club 🐶
Leaders on and off the ground are looking to make a big return in our inaugural season 💪
Things we love to see at Banks 💙
05/09/2026
Upcoming bulldogs superstars 🌟
Banks are so excited to shine the spotlight on some of our junior up and coming athletes! 🐶
The following pups have been selected to participate in the Michael Long Cup this weekend:
Boys
- Lucas Knight
Girls
- Alcina Worthington
- Tezziema Vincent
Good luck & we are all so proud of you all. We can’t wait to see you in action soon 💙🤍 🐶
03/09/2026
💥 Under 17.5 Boys Training is here 💥
Under 17.5 boys this is news for you! Preseason starts now! Time to pull on the boots and get some footy in to warm up for season 2026/27 🔥
Message from Coach Scriv “I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into it with the group! As the Banks first ever U17.5s team, we have a really exciting opportunity to build something really special and create history.
I’m really excited to meet some new faces and build towards a big start of the season” 🐶
The boys look forward to seeing everyone soon and working together alongside Premiers coach Robbie to create opportunities for young talent in the NT 🤝
*Time for training subject to change as of Monday 21st of September - training to commence from 4:30 onwards for remainder of season
See details in the post above 🔗 💙
03/09/2026
Robbie Hale on SEN 🎧
Have a listen to the link below to catch out very own Robbie Hale talking top end footy and our upcoming season in our Premier League Debut. 💙🤍
3 dominant girls from our Division One Campaign in 2025/2026 are looking to make the jump into Premier Football this season! 🙌🏼🏉
Issy Cowell, Jemma Anderson & Tegan Griffiths are all leaders on and off the ground for our ladies & we can’t wait to see what they’ll have in store this year 💙 🐶
29/08/2026
💥 New Player Signings for 2026/27 💥
Banks are thrilled to welcome Matt Lias back to the kennel for the 2026/27 season!
Matt is a former Banks premiership player & is currently wowing for Echuca United in the Murray league with a 50 disposal game against Finley in round 18.
The midfielder is also a 3x premiership player with Echuca Bombers in the GVL.
He’s played for the GVL interleague side in 2024 and was the 2025 Murray League MVP 🏆
Matty has a pretty impressive resume & we’re sure he’s ready to take on the challenge Premier footy will bring 💪🏼
We can wait to see Matty back in blue and white in 2026/27 🐶💙
Welcome Riley Menzel to the kennel for the 2026/27 season! 🔥
Riley is a forward/midfield player from Kapunda in the Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association. Riley has currently kicked 36 goals in 14 games and has been in the best on 5 occasions 🏉
Riley also represented Central in the men’s South Australian Country Championship where he was in the best players 2 out of the 3 games 🙌🏼
We can’t wait to see Riley join the kennel this season 🐶💙
Welcome Jackson Stewart to the Banks Football Club as a new player for the 2026/27 season 💥
Jackson is a 3x premiership player with the Echuca Bombers in the Goulburn Valley League 🏆
Jackson also has 100 plus senior games with Echuca under his belt and has been in the GVFL team of the year twice 💪🏼
In his 2026 season he has been in the best 6 times in 16 games 🙌🏼
We can’t wait to see Jackson’s senior experience on display for the doggies this year 🐶💙
21/08/2026
Who doesn’t love the chance to win big?🙌🏼
And what’s better than a meat tray raffle and supporting Banks in one go? Not much we think 🐶
Get to Silks, buy a ticket or two and enjoy Friday knock offs 🍻
Got to be in it to win it! 🥩💙
13/08/2026
🚨 Huge News 🚨
💥 New Player Signing for 2026/27 💥
Welcome Jeremy, Kellie and daughter Sophia to the Banks football club.
Jeremy played 128 Games across Port Adelaide and GWS and is linking back up with former team mate Quinton Narkle 🤝
Jeremy is currently playing in the Great Southern league where he has kicked 56 goals in 15 games. Jeremy is ready share his experience & knowledge with some young pups 🐶
We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy & his family to Banks for our inaugural Premier League season 💙
11/08/2026
‼️ Registrations for 2026/27 Season ‼️
Registrations are now open for the upcoming season! 🐶
Get on board and join us in this exciting year in the kennel as we face our newest test, Premier Football 🏉
Follow the link in our bio or scan the QR code on the post to take you through to registration. QR codes will be up around training throughout preseason 🔗✅
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