Category: Newcastle Sport
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JETS’ MEN SQUAD MAKES SACRIFICES THIS SEASON
The Jets’ men have made no secret they want to play a fast-flowing and aggressive brand of football this season. It’s meant the squad has had to make sacrifices to ensure it’s the fittest side come round one.
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JETS’ WOMEN KEEN TO MAKE THE FINALS
The Jets’ women will announce more signings in the coming weeks, ahead of their season opener against Sydney FC. The motivation remains clear – they want to make the finals.
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JETS COACH PUTTING THE PRESSURE THIS PRE-SEASON
Success for the Jets in recent times has been few and far between, so coach Arthur Papas is leaving no stone unturned this pre-season. After training, the squad is now expected to complete homework, as it looks to make the grade.
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DUANE DOWELL TAKES TOP RACING JOB AT NEWCASTLE
After more than six years in charge of Muswellbrook Race Club, Duane Dowell has now taken the reins in Newcastle. His immediate focus – getting punters back trackside, and securing funding for a major project.
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NEWCASTLE STARS IMPRESS MATILDA’S NEW COACH
Newcastle’s Emily van Egmond could start for the Matildas against Brazil tonight after her second-half heroics on Saturday. Coach Tony Gustavvson, also impressed with another Novocastrian – Clare Wheeler.
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THE STORM OFFER JOSH KING COULDN’T REFUSE
A strong game against the Storm last season was the moment Josh King caught the eye of super coach Craig Bellamy. A two-year-deal from Melbourne was quickly placed in front of him….an offer the now former-Knight admits was too good to refuse.
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NEW ERA FOR BASKETBALL
Newcastle and Maitland have been officially unveiled as part of the inaugural NBL1 East competition. It replaces the Waratah Basketball League and promises to offer a pathway to the country’s top tier… and beyond.
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JOCK MADDEN PREPARING FOR BIGGEST SEASON OF HIS CAREER
Growing up, the Hunter’s Jock Madden was a dominant force in rugby league’s junior ranks, representing the Blues and Australia. Now, after making his NRL debut last season, he’s determined to become a regular for the Tigers.
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EXCLUSIVE | LEILANI MITCHELL NAMED AS MAITLAND MUSTANGS WOMEN HEAD COACH
Leilani Mitchell is one of the greatest point guards to ever play for the Opals, but now she’s ready to become a coach. NBN News can reveal, next season Mitchell will coach the Maitland Mustangs women, as the club prepares to potentially be part of NBL1.
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YOUNG JET MAKES OLYROOS SQUAD
Jets young gun Lucas Mauragis has been named in Australia’s under-23 squad for next year’s Asian Cup. His selection inspiring Newcastle team mate Riley Warland who is also hoping to one day represent his country.