Category: Newcastle Sport
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Beka’s best is yet to come
Beka Mikeltadze knows how to score a goal or two – but his coach believes his best is yet to come. The 25-year-old found the match winner deep into stoppage time last weekend… igniting Newcastle’s season.
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Yasmin Clydsdale hoping to cap off amazing year
The Jillaroos are making the most of their camp on the Gold Coast – building new combinations ahead of next month’s Women’s World Cup. For premiership-winning Knights, Caitlan Johnston and Yasmin Clydsdale, the tournament is a chance to cap off an already amazing year.
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Shot stopper battling to nail down starting spot
Michael Weier spent last A-League season as the understudy… now the goalkeeper wants the number one jersey. The 25-year-old was impressive in the Jets’ opening win over the Glory, and hopes it’s the start of things to come.
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Former Jet decides to hang up the boots
A former Jet has decided to hang up the boots after a grand final win with Lambton. James Virgili played more than 50 A-League games, even forming a special bond with a Premier League star.
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Jets flying high out to end hoodoo
Flying high after their opening win – the Jets have a chance to make club history when they host Wellington on Saturday. But they’ll have to do it without Jordan Elsey… the goal scorer from last week, accepting a two-match ban, after seeing red against Perth.
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Jet’s striking weapon ready to build on perfect start
It didn’t take long for Josh Sotirio to win over his new fanbase – lighting up McDonald Jones Stadium with an electric run in the Jets’ season opener. The strike weapon is now looking to build on that perfect start… and his former club is in the firing line.
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Lake Macquaries’ Taylor Gill on pathway to world rally championship
Lake Macquaries’ Taylor Gill has been identified as the future of rallying, winning the FIA’s Rally Star Asia-Pacific final. The victory securing the 18-year-old a potential pathway to the world rally championship.
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Worth the wait for Jets fans
Fans were forced to wait an extra week to watch the Jets kick off their A-League season…and it was well worth it. Newcastle’s star striker Beka Mikeltadze scoring in the dying moments in a drama-filled 2-1 win over Perth.
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Title defence over for Peri Roberts due to lack of funding
A new kite surfing world champion will be crowned this year – and it won’t be because defending champion Peri Roberts was beaten. The Lake Macquarie product, revealing she can’t contest the series due to a lack of funds.
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Jets prepare for first game against glory
The washed-out F3 Derby at Central Coast Stadium will now be played on December 21. Meanwhile, Jets coach Arthur Papas believes the extra week off has only made his players more excited to lace up the boots against Perth.