Category: National Sport
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CENTRAL COAST MARINERS OUTCLASS MAITLAND IN THE FFA CUP
The Central Coast has advanced to the FFA Cup’s Round of 16 for the first time since 2014, after beating the Magpies in Maitland last night. A groin injury to Giancarlo Gallifuoco was the only negative for the Mariners, in the two-nil win.
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STAR TITAN TO BE DROPPED
On the eve of the Broncos clash, the Titans have tried to keep the demotion of one of their highest paid players under wraps. Bryce Cartwright is set to be dropped out of the starting side. In other changes, Anthony Don’s back in – while underperforming Brian Kelly has been axed.
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JETS MISS OUT ON NABBOUT AS NEW STRIKER JETS IN
Newcastle Jets officials say they’re disappointed they weren’t given the chance to re-sign Socceroos striker Andrew Nabbout. The 26-year-old is moving from Uruwa in Japan to the club where he made his professional debut – Melbourne Victory.
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KNIGHTS EXPECTED TO LIFT AGAINST TIGERS
Paul Harragon is backing his old club to lift for Mark Hughes against the Tigers tomorrow night, despite the Knights having lost three in a row. Nathan Brown is also standing by the squad – but has warned players they need to follow the example of team leaders.
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EDGEWORTH EAGLES FLY INTO THE FFA CUP’S ROUND OF 16
The Newcastle Jets will play their first pre-season game this Saturday against the Edgeworth Eagles, who are coming off an impressive win in the FFA Cup over Darwin Olympic. The three-nil victory sees the NPL club through to the Round of 16 for the second time in four years.
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KNIGHTS VOW TO MOVE ON QUICKLY FROM HEAVY LOSS
Senior Knights players admit the criticism the side copped after the woeful performance against the Roosters was warranted. They’ve vowed to learn from their mistakes, and quickly… with the clash with the Tigers fast approaching.
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JETS HOPING TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO DONATE BLOOD
The A League pre-season is in full swing… with a host of friendly fixtures coming up over the next few months. The Newcastle Jets took some time away from the training pitch, for a good cause… and as you’ll see, some enjoyed it a little more than others.
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KNIGHTS LINE-UP RESHUFFLED AGAIN
The message from Nathan Brown to his under-strength Knights tomorrow night is simple – play your own game. With seven regulars out of action, there’s a lot of re-shuffling…and a lot of opportunity for players to stand up and be counted.
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TALENTED TEENAGE CYCLIST OFF TO EUROPE
A young cycling gun from Newcastle is about to head-off, on the opportunity of his short career. The talented teen has secured a spot to race with a Dutch team, under a new Cycling NSW program.
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JACOB SAIFITI RETURNS TO KNIGHTS STARTING LINE-UP
All the Origin call-ups and injury will test the Knights’ depth when they host the Warriors on Saturday – especially up front. For one forward, it’s been more than a year between first grade appearances.