Category: National Sport
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W-LEAGUE JETS READY FOR PRE-SEASON CLASH WITH SYDNEY
The W-League Jets are preparing to face Sydney FC – in a pre-season hit-out in the state’s central west. The young Newcastle squad is largely home-grown, something it plans on using to its advantage.
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TAYLOR CORRY CREATES HISTORY AT SHORT COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Port Stephens swimmer Taylor Corry is taking a well-earned break after setting a new world record in the women’s 100-metre butterfly multi-class at the Australian Short Course Championships in Melbourne. The Paralympian clocked the time in the heats before backing up in the final to claim her third gold medal of the meet. “I only…
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NEW TURF LOOKS THE GOODS FOR JETS FIRST HOME GAME
The Jets are hoping a big crowd will be able to “intimidate” FFA Cup champions Adelaide, when they come to town tomorrow. There shouldn’t be too much change to the Newcastle line-up that drew with the Mariners last round.
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A CHAT WITH ERNIE MERRICK AHEAD OF JETS SEASON OPENER
There’s no one quite like Ernie Merrick. With 325 A-League games under his belt as coach, he begins his third season with Newcastle on Saturday night, in the F3 Derby with the Mariners. We caught up with the Scottish-born mentor at his harbourside home for a special look at the campaign ahead.
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LIVERPOOL LEGEND LAUNCHES FOOTBALL BIG BASH
Liverpool legend Craig Johnston has launched a project he calls the “big bash” of football. Newcastle Jets players were used on Friday night to bring Johnston’s idea to life. The pilot program is a whole new look for football, involving, among other things, skills tests and small, fast paced games.
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BARNETT REWARDED FOR CONSISTENT SEASON
He’s a player who often flies under the radar, but not to his teammates. Last night, Mitch Barnett became the first Newcastle player ever to win a second Danny Buderus Medal… revealing it’s his home life that’s kept his footballing dream intact.
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ARROYO INJURED AS JETS PREPARE TO WELCOME NEWEST IMPORT
The Newcastle Jets haven’t had the best of luck with imports and injury – and that was the case again this morning. As one went down at training, the team is preparing to welcome another… all while preparing for Tuesday’s FFA Cup quarter final against Adelaide.
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MATT HALL RETURNS HOME WITH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY
The Air Race World Championship has lost its major sponsor, but Matt Hall believes the series could be back in the air by the start of next year. For now, the former fighter pilot is just enjoying being the world champion.
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LAKE MACQUARIE SAILOR GOES INTO SAIL GP GRAND FINAL
Lake Macquarie’s Kyle Langford has just returned home, after a journey around the world racing in the inaugural Sail GP series. The Aussie team is out in front going into the final in France… and that’s only two weeks away.
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KNIGHTS LOOK TO END SEASON ON A HIGH IN PENRITH
Having played under him at Melbourne, Tim Glasby has given incoming Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien his seal of approval. But the Knights maintain their focus for now is beating Penrith.