Category: National Sport
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PREVIEW: MARINERS V MELBOURNE VICTORY
The Mariners line up against Melbourne Victory this Sunday – looking for their first win of 2020. Coach Alen Stajcic has pointed to the tightness of the comp, saying no match is more or less important, despite the Central Coast sitting second from the bottom of the A League ladder.
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KEY JET MAKING SOLID PROGRESS
Former English Premier League player, now Newcastle Jet Wes Hoolahan could be back on the pitch in early February. The experienced midfielder is well on his way back from a severe ankle injury and took NBN News along to see his progress.
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JETS SKIPPER RULES HIMSELF OUT OF RETURN AGAINST SYDNEY FC
The poor air quality has forced the FFA to postpone tomorrow evening’s W-League clash between the Jets and Adelaide at McDonald Jones Stadium. The men’s game – between Newcastle and Sydney FC WILL go ahead – at 7.30. The Jets will be desperate to claw their way off the bottom of the ladder – in…
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MORE INJURY CONCERNS FOR JETS AS CRAIG DEANS STEPS IN
Interim coach Craig Deans has a monumental challenge ahead of him on Friday night against Sydney FC, with two high profile players battling injury. The sacking of Ernie Merrick will also mean Deans won’t be able to lead the W-League Jets against Adelaide on Friday afternoon.
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FORMER ENGLAND BOSS SHOWS INTEREST IN JETS COACHING ROLE
A host of big names, including Sven-Göran Eriksson, have already been linked to the coaching job at the Newcastle Jets following the sacking of Ernie Merrick, but Socceroos’ legend Harry Kewell isn’t one of them. CEO Lawrie McKinna is hoping to appoint a new boss within a fortnight.
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HAZLEWOOD BACK FROM INJURY AS SIXERS HEAD TO COFFS
Josh Hazlewood is back in pink – named in the Sydney Sixers side to take on the Adelaide Strikers tomorrow night at Coffs Harbour. The quick says his recovery from a hamstring strain is coming along nicely.
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MAKE OR BREAK TIME FOR JETS WOMEN
This next stretch of matches for the W-League Jets could make or break their season. Sitting six points outside the top four, they’ll need wins over the next three weeks to keep their finals hopes alive.
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INJURED IMPORTS BACK ON TRAINING PITCH
It’s been a tough few weeks for the now last-placed Jets, but a win in Melbourne would bring Newcastle level with the Victory in 8th. Ernie Merrick is keeping faith in the team that drew with Brisbane – but there’s some important additions not too far away.
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W-LEAGUE JETS IDENTIFY CLASH WITH ROAR IN BRISBANE AS MUST-WIN
The W-League Jets also take on Brisbane this weekend, as they look to bounce back from a two-nil loss to Sydney FC. Newcastle has earmarked Sunday’s clash as a game it must win, if it’s going to make the finals.
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BOBBY BURNS PROMOTED FOR JETS CLASH WITH BRISBANE
Northern Irish import Bobby Burns will be promoted to Newcastle’s starting 11 for the first time on Saturday, when the Jets host Brisbane. But coach Ernie Merrick says he doesn’t have the numbers to make major changes, following the heavy loss to the Glory.