Category: Newcastle Sport
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JETS HOPE NEW STRIP INSPIRES GOLDEN ERA
It’s what the fans wanted – and now it’s been realised. The Newcastle Jets are back in gold for the first time in more than a decade… hoping to replicate the success of years gone by.
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WALMSLEY HELPS WHITHAVEN INTO UK FINALS
Merriwa’s Lachlan Walmsley has helped Whitehaven reach the finals of the UK’s second division, giving it a chance of being promoted to the Super League in 2022. Walmsley was heavily involved in the last-round win over the Bradford Bulls. With Whitehaven trailing 16-nil, the winger set up three tries to get his side back in…
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METCALFE HOPING TO CAP BIG YEAR WITH WORLD CUP BERTH
South Cardiff junior Connor Metcalfe is determined to take his game to another level, in a bid to play at next year’s World Cup. The 21-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, which included a Socceroos debut and a berth at the Tokyo Olympics.
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LAUREN PARKER CONQUERS 8-HOUR PARATRIATHLON
It’d be hard to meet anyone tougher and more motivated than the Hunter’s Lauren Parker. After a chaotic few days – which included time in hospital AND being involved in a serious car accident – the Paralympian has completed a gruelling eight-hour race in America.
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McLEAN CONFIDENT BENDIGO WILL CLIMB WNBL LADDER
Newcastle basketballer Cassidy McLean is confident the Bendigo Spirit can be a force in the WNBL this season, despite failing to win a game last campaign. The 22-year-old has just wrapped up a successful stint with the Braves in Victoria.
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WINX TRAINER CHRIS WALLER CLAIMS NEWCASTLE’S GOLD CUP
Chris Waller has dominated Newcastle Jockey Club’s Gold Cup day. The high-profile trainer taking out two of the biggest races – including the cup itself.
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HUNTER NETBALLER SAM POOLMAN RETIRES
As far as sportswomen go, they don’t come much better than Sam Poolman. The Hunter netballer has played 104 games at the top, and has decided now is the perfect time to call it quits.
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JASON SANGHA SIGNS WITH SYDNEY THUNDER FOR BIG BASH SEASON
South Cardiff’s Jason Sangha has signed a new deal with the Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash season. He’s hoping for plenty of time at the crease, after injury kept him out of the last campaign.
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JETS FOCUS ON FITNESS IN PRE-SEASON TRAINING
With the start of the A-League potentially being pushed back, the Jets are maximising their pre-season fitness push. The squad is determined to be the fittest in the competition.
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JASON SANGHA SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH SYDNEY
South Cardiff’s Jason Sangha has signed a new deal with the Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash season. He’s hoping for plenty of time at the crease, after injury kept him out of the last campaign.