Category: Newcastle Sport
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Young guns hoping for starting spots
Some Jets young guns are hoping to see their names in the starting line-up again this Saturday, following last weekend’s washout. The drama came after one of the longest pre-seasons in world football – so players are now even more motivated to get on the pitch.
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Iffland’s biggest event yet
Rhiannan Iffland has done it all… except win on home soil. The Lake Macquarie cliff diver has the chance to do that this weekend – when the world series finale plays out on Sydney Harbour.
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Business as usual for the Jets after disruptive start
After the washout on the Central Coast, the Jets will kick-off their A-League campaign against Perth this weekend. Despite the disrupted start to the season, Jordan Elsey says it’s business as usual… but things have certainly changed for him, off the field.
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One of the best now calling Newcastle waves home
She’s one of the Australia’s best surfers – now Tyler Wright calls the waves of Newcastle home. Moving to the city after meeting the love of her life… Wright’s currently enjoying some time off before another busy year on the championship tour.
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Merewether surfer named runner up in Challenger Series
Merewether’s Ryan Callinan has come agonisingly close to winning the Challenger Series event in Portugal. Finishing runner-up isn’t all bad news for the 30-year-old though – he’s done enough to re-qualify for the Championship Tour.
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New sailing record set in Lake Macquarie
There was a sailing record set at Lake Macquarie today – one which is unlikely to be reached anytime soon. Belmont 16 Footers marked a century of sailing, with past and present members celebrating by, how else… but, taking to the water.
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Derby Day
The Jets will kick off their A-league season in enemy territory tomorrow – taking on the Mariners on the Central Coast. Breaking a three-game losing streak in the F3 derby – the first mission for Arthur Papas’ new look side.
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Night of Knights
Teenager Jesse Southwell and new mum Shanice Parker have taken out the Knights NRLW top gong – both crowned Player of the Year at last night’s season awards. Both stars insisted the other deserved the accolade more.
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Brendon O’Neill named as Jets co-captain
He’s played against the Mariners at Gosford before, but Brandon O’Neill admits he’ll still be nervous when he lines up for Newcastle in his first F3 Derby. The midfielder is hoping to spoil Matt Simon’s farewell party on Saturday.
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Jessica Adams looking to finally claim the Australian title
The Hunter’s Jessica Adams will be gunning for redemption when she steps into the ring at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Saturday. Adams will face Tywarna Campbell for the third time, looking to finally claim the Australian title.