NORTHERN Territory has come from behind to record an exciting nine-point win over Tasmania in game two of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.

The Thunder defeated Tassie 15.16 (106) to 14.13 (97) in the second match of Saturday's double-header at Visy Park.

Tasmania led at every change and by 12 points at three quarter-time, but Northern Territory staged an outstanding final term kicking six goals to three.

Territorian Roland Ah Chee, an over-age player now with Norwood in the SANFL, was best on ground with a game-high 33 disposals. His midfield efforts were first class, highlighted by five clearances, six hard-ball gets and five inside 50s.

Troy Taylor shone for the Thunder up forward, kicking three goals from seven shots while teammate Steven May, who has come through the AIS/AFL Academy program, also booted three goals.

Charlie McAdam, another overage player for the Northern Territory who has attracted interest from AFL clubs in the past two drafts, shone in the first half with 19 touches. He finished with 29 disposals.

And while Ah Chee, McAdam and Nathan Ahmat-Watkins are strong football names in the Northern Territory, there was another well-known sporting name playing for Tasmania – Boon.

Jack Boon is the son of Australian cricket great, David, and was among Tasmania's best.

Standing at 174cm and weighing 75kg, Boon kicked two goals from four scoring shots, including a fine snap during the third quarter.

But Luke Russell was the standout for the Apple Isle. He finished with a team-high 29 disposals, six inside 50s and two goals. Vincent Ponsonby was next best with 28 touches.

Highly-rated Jesse Crichton, who was impressive in last year's carnival, had 18 touches and booted two goals.

Tasmania     4.5   8.6   11.11   14.13 (97)
Northern Territory     4.3   6.7   9.11   15.16 (106)

GOALS
Tasmania: Archer 3, Boon 2, Crichton 2, Milne 2, Russell 2, Mott, Ponsonby, Symmons
Northern Territory: May 3, T. Taylor 3, Ahmat-Watkins 2, Ah Chee, Cox, Jones, Lawler, Smith, Staunton, Wilson

BEST
Tasmania: Russell, Crichton, Harwood, Archer, Milne, Boon
Northern Territory: Ah Chee, M. Taylor, May, S. Taylor, Johnson, Liddle

The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL.