Category: Newcastle Sport
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MAITLAND W-SERIES DRIVER TAKES ON SPA CIRCUIT IN BELGIUM
Maitland’s Caitlin Wood admits being a reserve driver in the W-Series has been a humbling experience. The 24-year-old spent almost two years without a seat, but this weekend has a shot at one of her favourite circuits.
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KNIGHTS FINALS BOUND THANKS TO PEARCE FIELD GOAL
Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien has praised his side and especially Mitchell Pearce, following last night’s nail-biting victory over the Titans. It was the halfback who proved the difference, slotting a field goal in the dying seconds to cement his club’s spot in the finals.
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NIGEL BOOGAARD READY TO GIVE BACK TO LOCAL FOOTBALL
Former Jets skipper Nigel Boogaard will continue his career in the Hunter’s NPL competition, after signing with Charlestown Azzuri. The Dudley-Redhead junior is keen to give something back to the area that kick-started his footballing journey.
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GIANTS GO FOR GRAND FINAL GLORY
Sam Poolman has been with the Giants since they entered Super Netball… but there’s one win that’s so far alluded her. The Hunter defender will get another shot at Grand Final glory on Saturday, in a New South Wales derby.
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HUNTER KITE SURFER BECOMES WORLD NUMBER ONE
Coal Point’s Peri Roberts has moved to Denmark to begin preparations for the next round of the kite surfing world tour in early September. Following a second place in Germany, the 21-year-old heads into the event as world number one.
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STERLO NOT CONVINCED OF THE KNIGHTS
League legend Peter Sterling isn’t convinced the Knights can fight for the premiership, despite four straight wins. The players have two games before the finals – starting with the Titans on Thursday – to change his mind.
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DANIEL SAIFITI OUTLINES RETURN TARGET
Daniel Saifiti says he’s aiming to be back for week one of the finals, but first he needs the Knights to be there. Recovering from a high grade MCL injury, the Knights co-captain admits he initially thought his season was over.
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LAUREN PARKER TARGETS GOLD IN TOKYO
She’s already overcome incredible odds to reach her first Paralympics, so the Hunter’s Lauren Parker isn’t going to let a wrist injury stop her quest for gold in the triathlon.
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AUSTRALIA SECURES FIRST RACE VICTORY IN SAIL GP
Australia is on top after day 1 of the Denmark Sail GP – despite not winning a race. There were three different winners on a tricky opening day of racing.
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PONGA STILL KEEN TO WIN A PREMIERSHIP WITH NEWCASTLE
His best mate has signed with the Roosters – but Kalyn Ponga says he “definitely” won’t be following him to Bondi. The star fullback is focused on trying to win a premiership with Newcastle, and believes he can still achieve that with Connor Watson.