Tag: newcastle jets

  • LACHLAN JACKSON EXTENDS HIS DEAL WITH THE JETS

    LACHLAN JACKSON EXTENDS HIS DEAL WITH THE JETS

    Jets officials say they’re still considering striker Mark Bridge for next season, but the injury he suffered in Thailand last week rules him out in the short term. In positive news, Lachlan Jackson has signed a two season contract extension.

  • WAYNE BROWN TALKS ABOUT HIS DASH BACK FROM BRISBANE

    WAYNE BROWN TALKS ABOUT HIS DASH BACK FROM BRISBANE

    The Jets will decide on whether to continue their bid to sign Mark Bridge in the coming days, after he injured his knee training in Thailand. The side is picking up speed – in particular, Wayne Brown, who had a busy weekend to say the least.

  • VUJICA TO MISS UP TO FOUR WEEKS

    VUJICA TO MISS UP TO FOUR WEEKS

    Jets defender Ivan Vujica is facing at last four weeks on the sideline due to a grade two hamstring tear, suffered against Melbourne Victory. It’s a better result than first feared on Monday night, when the 19-year-old pulled up, clutching his leg, and had to be helped from the field. The Jets play the Roar…

  • JETS RING IN THE CHANGES AHEAD OF VICTORY CLASH

    JETS RING IN THE CHANGES AHEAD OF VICTORY CLASH

    Morten Nordstrand returns to the Jets starting line-up for tonight’s clash with the Victory, so too does Johnnie Koutroumbis, who’s in for injured skipper, Nigel Boogaard. Aleksandr Kokko is back from injury on the bench, while Devante Clut is out of the squad, kick off is in an hour. Meanwhile, the club remains optimistic about…

  • MAN-OF-THE-MATCH EFFORT FOR FORMER JET

    MAN-OF-THE-MATCH EFFORT FOR FORMER JET

    Former Jet Taylor Regan made the most of his first starting appearance for Adelaide last night, named Man of the Match. After making his debut on the bench last week, Regan helped the Reds keep a clean sheet against Wellington – playing in the heart of defence, and coming up with some vital intercepts.

  • A LOOK BACK ON THE FORTUNES OF THE KNIGHTS AND JETS IN 2016

    A LOOK BACK ON THE FORTUNES OF THE KNIGHTS AND JETS IN 2016

    We take look back at the region’s two biggest sporting franchises…2016 has been a tumultuous year for the Knights and the Jets.. Sackings, injuries, record losses and plenty of uncertainty around the ownership of both clubs saw fans endure a rollercoaster of a season. Here are the highlights.

  • JETS FACE COMPETITION TO SECURE BRIDGE

    JETS FACE COMPETITION TO SECURE BRIDGE

    Speculation surrounding the Jets’ Grand Final winning striker, Mark Bridge returning to Newcastle continues to linger. CEO Lawrie Mckinna confirming the club is still interested in signing the 30 year old but it faces stiff competition from the Wanderers. Bridge has been playing in Thailand for Chiangrai. Meanwhile Tomislav Arcaba has joined the Jets, replacing…

  • JETS LOOKING AHEAD TO VICTORY CLASH

    JETS LOOKING AHEAD TO VICTORY CLASH

    The Newcastle Jets have been powering through the heat this week ahead of their clash with the Victory. Englishman Wayne Brown is looking forward to the cooler weather down south, following their sweltering 2-2 draw with the Pheonix. He’s expecting a full strength opposition on Monday

  • FINALS HOPES SLIPPING AWAY FOR W-LEAGUE JETS

    FINALS HOPES SLIPPING AWAY FOR W-LEAGUE JETS

    The Jets W-League side has slipped further down the ladder after going down 2-1 to the Wanderers at home this afternoon. While Newcastle opened the scoring, Western Sydney hit back to take the victory. The Jets are now in dangerous territory, and need a win to keep their finals hopes alive.

  • UGARKOVIC RESISTS OVERTURES FROM RIVAL CLUBS TO STAY WITH THE JETS

    UGARKOVIC RESISTS OVERTURES FROM RIVAL CLUBS TO STAY WITH THE JETS

    Christmas has come early for the Newcastle Jets after midfielder Steven Ugarkovic signed for another two years despite interest from other A league clubs. Meanwhile Aleksandr Kokko could make an early return from injury after being named in an 18 man squad to take on Wellington in two days.