MinRes helps Pilbara footy continue to kick goals

(Image source: MinRes) Pictured from L-R are NPFL vice president south Shane Harris, NPFL secretary Jordan Grigson, MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker, NPFL president Michael Bunting, NPFL treasurer Stacey Mott, NPFL social media manager Jayde Creedon and Dampier Sharks president Russell Turner.
(Image source: MinRes) Pictured from L-R are NPFL vice president south Shane Harris, NPFL secretary Jordan Grigson, MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker, NPFL president Michael Bunting, NPFL treasurer Stacey Mott, NPFL social media manager Jayde Creedon and Dampier Sharks president Russell Turner.

Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) is extending its partnership with the North Pilbara Football League (NPFL) for a further three years in a $90,000 deal.

MinRes continue as the League’s major sponsor — with MinRes’ logo adorning umpire uniforms and ground signage — and all finals matches will also continue to be known as the MinRes Finals Series.

MinRes will also continue to support the Mineral Resources Community Spirit Award to be presented at the League’s annual awards night.

The company has supported delivery of the NPFL since 2022, including the reserves and women’s seasons, as well as providing benefits to member football clubs.

The League is home to five clubs — Dampier Sharks, Karratha Kats, Port Hedland Rovers, South Hedland Swans and Wickham Wolves — and is one of the most hotly contested country football leagues in WA.

All clubs have claimed a League premiership in since 2010, while Dampier has won the past three flags.

(Image source: MinRes) Pictured from L-R are NPFL president Michael Bunting, NPFL treasurer Stacey Mott, NPFL social media manager Jayde Creedon, MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker, NPFL vice president south Shane Harris and NPFL secretary Jordan Grigson.
(Image source: MinRes) Pictured from L-R are NPFL president Michael Bunting, NPFL treasurer Stacey Mott, NPFL social media manager Jayde Creedon, MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker, NPFL vice president south Shane Harris and NPFL secretary Jordan Grigson.

MinRes manager stakeholder and community engagement Daniel Barker highlights the importance of the partnership.

“After a successful three years in partnership, we’re proud to continue as the NPFL’s major sponsor and continue supporting footy in the Pilbara,” he said.

“Sport plays a pivotal role in local communities, so being able to support the NPFL to bring teams from Dampier, Karratha, Hedland and Wickham together is important for fostering a sense of community, friendly competition and ensuring sport remains accessible for everyone.

“MinRes is pleased to play a role in ensuring activities that have a heavy community involvement remain funded and drive connection in the area.”

(Image source: MinRes) MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker and NPFL president Michael Bunting.
(Image source: MinRes) MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker and NPFL president Michael Bunting.

NPFL president Michael Bunting says the league is excited and appreciative to continue its partnership with MinRes as the NPFL’s major sponsor.

“Football plays such an important part of the Pilbara region,” he said.

“It provides a space for women and men of all ages to have an active lifestyle and participate in a community that promotes mental health, cultural inclusion and a sense of belonging for everyone.

“With our MinRes partnership, we’re able to continue the administration of three league within the NPFL and provide the necessary resources to make the NPFL the success it is.”

The 2025 NPFL season kicks off on April 26, with teams going head to head across the Pilbara in Karratha, Dampier and Hedland.

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