Category: Newcastle Sport
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LAKE MACQUARIE SCHOOL TEACHER TO MAKE ORIGIN DEBUT THIS WEEKEND
The Hunter’s Melanie Howard believes New South Wales will start as underdogs in the women’s State of Origin on Friday, despite being the defending champions. The 27-year-old school teacher will make her Origin debut at halfback.
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TOP BOWLER BATES PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER CRICKET
Newcastle’s Sam Bates is the form bowler in the Women’s Big Bash this season, but she’s also revealed she’s planning for life after cricket. The 28 year old is studying to become a paramedic, all while helping the Thunder to the top of the WBBL ladder.
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EDGEWORTH EAGLES STRONGER THAN EVER
Edgeworth’s domination of the Hunter’s NPL competition shows no signs of slowing down after the Eagles claimed their fourth premiership in the past six years. The one-nil win over Maitland capping off a dream coaching debut for Josh Rose.
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JETS PREPARE FOR A-LEAGUE TRIAL
They still don’t have a new owner, a coach or a full squad, but the Jets are busy preparing for their first A-League trial. Newcastle will face the Mariners on the Central Coast on Friday, with a handful of players getting the chance to push for a contract.
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BRYDIE PARKER TO MAKE BLUES DEBUT
A Hunter connection could help New South Wales to a third straight Women’s Origin title. Winger Brydie Parker is one of several players in line to make her Blues debut this Friday night.
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YOUNG KARTER CATCHES THE EYE OF DANIEL RICCIARDO
Meanwhile, an Aussie teenager has caught the attention of Daniel Riccardo, as he chases his motorsport dream. Hugh Barter is racing for the F1 ace’s kart team in Newcastle this weekend, fresh out of quarantine after securing a drive overseas.
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JENNA KINGSLEY HANGS UP THE BOOTS
Newcastle Jets stalwart Jenna Kingsley has hung up the boots – calling time on her professional career. The 28-year-old has decided now is the right time to concentrate on her career away from the game.
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MAITLAND KEEN FOR REDEMPTION IN NPL GRAND FINAL
The Maitland Magpies only just made it into the NPL finals… now they’re about to take another shot at the trophy. They’ll face Edgeworth in a second straight decider this weekend, with the memory of last year’s defeat fresh in their minds.
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COLLINS CONFIDENT OF TAKING TOP SPOT AT BULLI
Redhead ironman Dan Collins believes he has the team to take top spot at round two of the surf life saving Super Series. He trails Jackson Borg’s side following the opening event at Blacksmiths.
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EAGLES CONFIDENT OF GOING BACK TO BACK
The Edgeworth Eagles are confident of capping off a turbulent year with back to back NPL championships. They beat Maitland 2-1 in the 2019 decider… a feat they hope to replicate on Sunday.