The Tiwi Bombers have fallen short in their quest for back-to-back NTFL premierships going down to Saint Mary’s by 29 points in the Grand Final.

In a tight match Saint Mary’s simply saved their best for last with a big last quarter seeing them get over the line.

The Bombers jumped out of the blocks with a strong first half, including three goals in a row to finish the first half giving them a commanding lead.

The Bombers struggle to maintain their intensity without captain Shane Tipuamantimirri and full forward Gerard Cunningham.

St. Mary’s 16.6.102
Tiwi Bombers 11.5.71

Goal kickers
St. Mary’s:
W. Rioli 5, J. Cooper 3, G. Weeks 2, P. Macfarlane, X. Clarke, S. Rioli, C. Illett, S. Chapman, M. Ferguson.
Tiwi Bombers: R. Tungatalum 3, K. Height 2, A. Tipungwuti , R. Kantilla , E. Tipungwuti , R. Pupangamirri , D. Munkara , J. Puruntatameri