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They’ve just qualified for the finals for the first time in nine seasons, but W-League Jets coach Craig Deans says his side can win it all. Newcastle will host Melbourne City in the last round on Saturday, hoping to secure second spot.

He’d prefer to put his team in the spotlight, but this Saturday Ernie Merrick will celebrate his 250th game as an A-League coach. For the players, the aerial threat of Tim Cahill is a bigger concern.

Injured Jets keeper Ben Kennedy is reportedly in talks about a move to arch-rivals, the Mariners. It comes as the rest of the squad tries to move on from the big loss to Wellington.

The Jets have returned to training for the first time since Monday’s draw with the Victory, to prepare for their clash with Adelaide. The players know it’s a must-win, if they’re going to feature in the finals.

Jets players Nigel Boogaard, Steven Ugarkovic and Andrew Nabbout have been picked in the A-League’s team of the week, following the win over Melbourne City. Nabbout is now being mentioned as a bolter for the Socceroos.

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.

Some good news for the Jets, with in-form attacker Andrew Nabbout likely to return from a groin injury ahead of schedule. He’ll need to prove his fitness on Thursday, before the team flies to Wellington to meet the Phoenix.

Newcastle Jets players are doing their best to focus on the upcoming A-League season, a week after the club sacked head coach Scott Miller. Yesterday’s win over Edgeworth was a good start, but this weekend’s clash with Melbourne City in Ballarat will be a tougher test.

The Jets will take on several Australian players during their 12 day trip to China, including Hunter product, Josh Mitchell. The club trained for the final time today, ahead of tomorrow’s early flight to Beijing.

Scott Miller says Nigel Boogaard was bemused following his late send off in the Jets 2 – 1 loss to Perth Glory Miller himself was frustrated by the decision, which will see Boogaard miss yet another match through suspension.