TWENTY five of the Northern Territory's greatest footballing heroes will be forever enshrined in glory after they were inducted into the AFL Northern Territory Hall of Fame.
Included in the group, which was announced on Saturday night, was past player Russell Jeffrey who played 42 games with the Saints from 1987 - 1991.
"The inaugural list of 25 is comprised of 19 inductees and six legends of the game that have contributed over and above to the game," said AFLNT Hall of Fame committee chairman Bryan Moroney.
"The AFLNT Hall of Fame was established to ensure these names are not forgotten and are remembered for years and generations to come."
The six legends that were inducted into the AFLNT Hall of Fame were Michael Long, Darryl White, Bill Dempsey, Michael McLean, Maurice Rioli and David Kantilla.
"We have had to recognize this distinct set of individuals as their name immediately springs to mind when talking NT football," Moroney said.
"Their exploits and achievements, on and off the field have put the Territory on the map when it comes to AFL football.
"Whilst we can only induct 25 names in the first year and there may be some that may have missed out this time, I believe our inaugural inductees are a perfect fit.
"If someone you know didn't make it this time and you think is deserved of this honour then we encourage all Territorians to nominate their chosen person when we open nominations again in the new year."
The Club would like to congratulate Russell on this great honour.
The inaugural inductees into the AFLNT Hall of Fame are:
Steve Abala Snr
William 'Put' Ahmat
Jimmy Anderson
Michael Athanasiou
Don Bonson Snr
Reuben Cooper Snr
Bill Dempsey (Legend)
Dennis Dunn
Hunter Harrison
Russell Jeffrey
David Kantilla (Legend)
Walter Lew Fatt
Ted Liddy
Michael Long (Legend)
Don McMillan
Mark Motlop
Dean Newman
Joseph W. Nicholls
Brother John Bye
Maurice Rioli (Legend)
Tony Shaw
John Taylor
John 'Bubba' Tye
Darryl White (Legend)
For more information on the inaugural inductees, head to www.aflnt.com.au
