Posts by Stuart McCarthy
Throwback Thursday: Bluebags Dethrone The King
Each week thanks to Cryo, we look back at a significant moment in our rich history. Today, we remember the night we beat Queensland’s best. BLUEBAGS DETHRONE THE KING Ahead of this weekend’s clash with Intrust Super Cup Premiers, the Burleigh Bears, we look back at an evening 38-years-ago when the Jets flew north to…
Read MoreNewtown Jets Team List v Burleigh Bears Sun 6th October, 2019
Newtown Jets has named its team for the NRL State Championship Grand Final versus Burleigh Bears being played at ANZ Stadium, Sunday 6th October, 1.35pm kick-off. This match is being televised live on Channel 9. Many thanks to our Player Sponsors listed in brackets. 1 Will Kennedy (Kim Fuller) 2 Sione Katoa (Golden Barley Hotel)…
Read MoreJets nail the Canterbury Cup NSW premiership title in extra-time thriller
The Newtown Jets might have lost two grand finals in extra time back in 2006 and 2008, but they won on their third attempt in a game involving extended playing time at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday. The Jets defeated Wentworthville 20-15 after the scores were level at 14-all at full-time. This grand final (played between…
Read MoreAustralia’s first rugby league club heads into another grand final this Sunday
The Newtown Jets and Wentworthville clash in the inaugural Canterbury Cup NSW grand final on Sunday at Bankwest Stadium. The match is in fact Wentworthville’s final appearance in the Canterbury Cup NSW, as they are leaving the competition at the completion of this season. The Parramatta club intends to field its own team in the…
Read MoreThrow Back Thursday – Seventh Heaven – Seven Years Ago
Each week thanks to Cryo, we look back at a significant moment in our rich history. Today, we remember a victorious last Sunday in September. SEVENTH HEAVEN – SEVEN YEARS AGO Seven years ago, on Sunday 30 September 2012, the Newtown Jets completed one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of Australian sport…
Read MoreNewtown Jets Team List v Wentworthville Magpies Sun 29th September, 2019
Newtown Jets has named its team for the Canterbury Cup NSW Grand Final versus Wentworthville Magpies being played at Bankwest Stadium, Sunday 29th September, 3.05pm kick-off. This match is being televised live on Channel 9. Many thanks to our Player Sponsors listed in brackets. 1 Will Kennedy (Kim Fuller) 2 Sione Katoa (Golden Barley Hotel)…
Read MoreMore information for Newtown Jets supporters regarding Sunday’s Canterbury Cup grand final
Due to logistical reasons, the Newtown RLFC is unable to have a merchandise stall at Bankwest Stadium on grand final day, Sunday, 29th September. However, Newtown Jets merchandise is most certainly available this week from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, at 14 Rich Street, Marrickville (the Newtown Jets administrative office). Newtown Jets merchandise can…
Read MoreAgainst all the odds, the Newtown Jets have qualified for another grand final
Newtown has won a place in the 2019 Canterbury Cup NSW grand final, following the Jets’ 22-20 victory over the premiership favourites St George-Illawarra. This preliminary final match was played at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Kogarah) on Sunday afternoon. Seven weeks ago the Jets were in tenth place on the competition table, but they began their…
Read MoreJets move into a grand final qualifier on Sunday
The Newtown Jets take on minor premiers St George-Illawarra in a Canterbury Cup NSW preliminary final at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium this Sunday, 22nd September. The winner of Sunday’s encounter will advance to the grand final to meet the winner of the South Sydney-Wentworthville preliminary final (to be played on Saturday). Newtown beat the Dragons on…
Read MoreThrow Back Thursday – Do You Believe In Superstitions?
Each week thanks to Cryo, we look back at a significant moment in our rich history. Today, we look back at that time we finished 7th and then beat the minor premiers in the preliminary final. DO YOU BELIEVE IN SUPERSTITIONS? Well, let’s hope you do, because there are certainly a lot of parallels to…
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