Category: Newcastle Sport
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GOOD AND BAD NEWS FROM THE KNIGHTS SUNSHINE COAST BUBBLE
Mitchell Pearce looks set to miss the Knights clash with the Storm after pulling up with a hamstring problem. But there’s good news from the camp too – the Saifiti brothers will be in red and blue for the foreseeable future.
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JAFFAS EXPECT TOUGH MATCH AGAINST OLYMPIC
The Jaffas are just two points clear of Edgeworth at the top of the NPL ladder, heading into round 15. But tomorrow, Lambton faces a tough task – Olympic at Darling Street.
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ONE ON ONE WITH NEW JETS COACH ARTHUR PAPAS
He’s learned his trade guided by the likes of Ange Postecoglou – now Arthur Papas is ready to make a name for himself. The new head coach of the Newcastle Jets wants to give fans something to cheer about, after a difficult few seasons. Adam Murray sat down with Arthur, in his first TV interview…
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JETS RETURN FOR PRE-SEASON
The Jets have become the first A-League club to begin pre-season training. Arthur Papas and his coaching team, straight to work, as their recruits start to arrive.
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OLSEN’S JOURNEY TO OLYMPIC GAMES IN NEW DOCUMENTARY
She was the first Australian female skateboarder to compete at the X-Games, now the Hunter’s Poppy Olsen is ready to shine at the Olympics. Her journey to the sport’s newest and biggest stage, has even been documented in a new film.
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JOEL EDWARDS – THE FATHER FIGURE AT LAKES
Lakes will play their first game this weekend since the Greater Sydney lockdown forced them to sit out the Newcastle Rugby League competition. Despite the restrictions all-but ending their finals hopes, the Seagulls are still hoping to have an impact.
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KNIGHTS TO JOIN OTHER TEAMS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
The Knights will join the Panthers, Roosters and Sea Eagles on the Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, where they’ll be based for at least a month. Mitchell Pearce says the importance of keeping the competition going far outweighs the short-term sacrifices players will make.
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NEWCASTLE REFEREE PETER COOKE REACHES 1000 GAMES
Referees don’t tend to get too much attention, but there’s one local rugby ref who deserves some. Peter Cooke blew the whistle on game 1000 on Saturday. Incredibly, he’s NEVER missed a game through injury or any other reason…and has officiated every weekend of the rugby season for the last 49 years. “I’m probably like…
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HANNAH SOUTHWELL PREPARES FOR NRL-W PRE-SEASON WITH SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Central Coast Rooster’s player, Hannah Southwell, is resting her ankle following a nasty fall in the women’s State of Origin match. She’s set to play in the New South Wales Rugby League grand final – which remains in limbo, due to the lock down.
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PETITION AGAINST HOLDING ORIGIN THREE IN NEWCASTLE GAINS 15,000 SIGNATURES
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition against holding State of Origin’s final game at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium. It’s not yet confirmed how many spectators will be allowed to attend the game, however organisers are preparing for 50 per cent capacity, which is around 15,000 people. It comes after the Hunter’s top public…