Tag: Jake Sylvester
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SYLVESTER ACCUSED FRONTS COURT
The man charged over a one-punch attack on Newcastle surfer Jake Sylvester faced court for the first time today. 22-year-old Billy Clay is accused of assaulting Sylvester outside a hotel on Steel Street last month. During a brief hearing, Clay’s bail was continued, and he’s expected to enter a plea when the case returns to…
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LOCAL SURFER HOSPITALISED AFTER ONE-PUNCH ATTACK
A popular Newcastle surfer is in hospital after falling and hitting his head on the pavement, during an alleged one-punch attack. Jake Sylvester was out celebrating a victory with his friends, when police say he was set upon.
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SYLVESTER SUSTAINS SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES IN ASSAULT
Newcastle surfer Jake Sylvester is in hospital with a serious head injury after a one-punch assault outside a hotel. Police say the 23-year-old Merewether local had just been ejected from the hotel on Steel Street late on Friday night when an altercation broke out on the footpath. Mr Sylvester was punched in the head and…
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SYLVESTER EARNS SURFEST WILDCARD
Two-time Pro Junior winner Jake Sylvester, will make his return to the men’s main event at Surfest in February, after winning today’s wildcard trials at One Mile Beach. Sylvester has taken a break from competitive surfing in recent years, but the Merewether boardrider today showed he hasn’t lost his touch, taming the inconsistent waves, mostly…
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BANTING AND PARKO SURVIVE THEIR FIRST HEATS AT SURFEST
Defending champion Matt Banting has survived his first heat at Surfest, finishing in second spot late this afternoon. With huge swells predicted for the weekend, organisers are reportedly preparing for a potential move to Newcastle Harbour… and that’s certain to please Joel Parkinson.
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MIXED RESULTS FOR LOCALS AT SURFEST
It was a mixed day for the locals in the round of 144 at Surfest. Jake Sylvester was impressive in his return to competitive surfing, but two interference calls ended the hopes of Jesse Adam.