‘Tapalinga’ Rising Star Award

Starwin Management is committed to developing champions in sport, life and the community – and sponsored the ’Tapalinga’ Rising Star award for the best 21 and under player for Tiwi Bombers in the NTFL season 2010/11. Each week there was a nominated player, eligible to win the award at the end of the season. More details at: www.tiwibombers.com.au

NTFL Season 2011/12

Round 1: Starwin Management congratulates Dion Munkara, number 3 for Tiwi Bombers on his nomination for the ‘Tapalinga’ Rising Star award in Rd 1 – with his outstanding performance in the backline against Palmerston Magpies. Keep starring up!

Round 2: Congratulations to Anthony ‘Walla’ Tipungwuti for his nomination for the ’Tapalinga’ Rising star award in Rd 3 for his solid performance against Waratahs, and running through the packs!

Round 3: Well done to recruit Patty Flynn earning a nomination with his strong work against Southern Districts.

Round 4: Last season’s winner Samson ‘Dundee’ Mungatopi earns a nomination for his in and under work and defensive pressure against league leaders Nightcliff Tigers.

Round 5: Young defender Michael Dunn dominated with his running play off the half backline in the Bombers win over rivals Saint Marys, earning him a nomination for the round.

Round 6: Tiwi Island sensation Ross Tungatalum dominated in the Bombers convincing win over last year’s premiers Wanderers. Congratulations on your nomination!

Round 7: Craig Malone is new to the Bombers this season but is already having an impact. His skills shone against the Darwin Buffaloes in the Bombers 25 goal win!

Round 8: the nomination goes to Albert ‘Rocky’ Tipungwuti who has been rejuvenated as a defender this season! His shut-down work against Palmerston was instrumental in the Bombers win!

Round 9: Patrick ‘Bugsy’ Heenan went forward in a rare move and slotted 5 goals – great work in earning a nomination in what was a tough hit out against Waratah in the heat at Gardens Oval, the match ending in a draw!

Round 10: Congratulations to Kenny ‘Simba’ Puruntatameri for his gutsy effort against ladder-toppers Nightcliff Tigers. Simba put his body on the line and helped create many of the Bombers scoring opportunities, eventually going down by 31 points after a strong last quarter comeback!

Round 11: Well done to Victorian recruit Corey Kelly with his best performance to date for the Bombers pressing forward for a 3 goal return in the Bombers impressive win over Saint Marys.

Round 12: Nil nomination

Round 13: Nil nomination

Round 14: Nil nomination

NTFL Season 2010/11

Congratulations to the winner: Samson Mungatopi! Samson was awarded a medallion and $300 Cricket & Football shop voucher at the Tiwi Bombers presentation night 25 March 2011.

Round 1: Starwin Management congratulates Michael Dunn, number 18 for Tiwi Bombers on his nomination for the ‘Tapalinga’ Rising Star award in Rd 1 – with his outstanding performance in the backline against his former club Saint Marys. Keep starring up! Match Report – Tiwi Bombers Rd1

Round 2: Congratulations to Ross Tungatalum for his nomination for the Tiwi Bombers ‘Tapalinga’ Rising Star award in Rd 2 – with his outstanding performance on home turf in the Bombers win over the Buffaloes. The Saint Marys recruit has wasted no time in having an impact in the red and black! Match Report – Tiwi Bombers vs Darwin Round 2

Round 3: Nomination for the Taplinga award is number 24 Douglas Timaepatua, congratulations on your performance in the Bombers narrow (1 point) loss to Palmerston. Match Report – Tiwi Bombers vs Palmerston Round 3

Round 4: Number 11 Anthony ‘Walla’ Tipungwuti is the nominee for the award in his return game since coming home from Victoria. Congratulations on your performance against Southern Districts. Download the match report here: Match Report – Tiwi Bombers vs Southern Districts Round 4

Round 5: The Tapalinga Rising Star award this week goes to Canice Tipuamantimirri for his 7 goal haul against Nightcliff Tigers to secure the Bombers win on home turf. Congratulations, keep kicking goals on and off the field! Read the match report: Match Report: Tiwi Bombers vs Nightcliff

Round 6: Congratulations to new Victorian recruit Nyaburu Kelly for his nomination for the Tapaligna Rising Star award. Nyaburu plans to move to Darwin after Christmas to be a permanent player for the Bombers.

Round 7: Making his debut in the red and black in the game that honoured Matthew Wonaeamirri, Dion Munkara shined. Congratulations on being nominated for the Tapalinga award for his contribution to the win over Darwin Buffaloes.

-  Dion Munkara (left) with Bulldogs recruit Zephi Skinner (right)

Round 8: Well done to Nicholas (Lucky) Daniels-Heenan on your contribution to the big win against Saint Marys on the weekend, earning this rounds nomination for the ‘Tapalinga’ Rising Star award.

Round 9: The Tapalinga Rising Star nomination goes to Queenslander Joel Smouha for the big man’s ruckwork in the Bombers dominating performance over Palmerston on home turf.

Round 10: This week’s Starwin Management Tiwi Bombers Tapalinga Rising Star award goes to Adrian Mungatopi, the Milikapiti player kicking 3 goals on debut!

Round 11: Dominating down back in the red and black was number 6 Patrick (Paddy) Heenan, helping the Bombers on the way to their strong win over Southern Districts. Congratulations on your nomination for the Tapalinga award!

Round 12: The nomination goes to Anthony Kerinaiua with his 2 goals in the MJ Rioli memorial trophy match. Congratulations also to Timmy Mosquito (Waratah) and Michael Dunn (Bombers), memorial medal winners.

Round 13: Congratulations to number 31 Gerrard ‘Muna’ Cunningham, with his 4 goal performance – earning his nomination for Tapalinga Rising Star in Tiwi Bombers win against Nightcliff.

Round 14: Tiwi Bombers have a hard fought 3 point win over Palmerston in teeming rain and Samson ‘Dundee’ Mungatopi number 1 – earns a nomination for the ‘Tapalinga Rising Star Award’ for his courage and in and under work!

Round 15: Well done to Wayne ‘Joe-Joe’ Pilakui for earning a nomination for the Tiwi Bombers Tapalinga award, for his performance in narrow loss to Saint Marys.

Round 16: The ‘Tapalinga Rising Star nomination this week goes to Gerard Purautatameri in the Tiwi Bombers v Wanderers game played at Gardens. Congratulations ‘Shower’!

Round 17: Dylan Tipiloura is nominated for the award for his part in in the Bombers win over Darwin Buffaloes.

Round 18: The final nomination for the Tiwi Bombers ‘Tapalinga Rising Star’ award goes to Gabirri Collins-Yunupingu. Congratulations!