Draw, results & match reports Staff & players 2008 match highlights Game day Getting to Henson Jets membership Newtown theme song

Newtown RLFC

Centenary Highlights

14 June, vs Norths, Henson
Frank Hyde Shield, Decider

June/July
Centenary dinner

6 Sept, vs Balmain, Henson
Trevor Ryan-Neil Pringle Shield, Decider

Centenary program

Frank "Bumper" Farrell
A life long Newtown icon and a long serving member of the New South Wales Police Force. Bumper led Newtown to the Bluebag's last premiership title in 1943 against a skillful North Sydney team who were captain-coached by Frank Hyde.

Newtown Jets 2008 - Staff & player gallery

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About the Jets Coach, Greg Matterson

Greg takes over the coaching role for 2008, after a successful year as assistant coach to the our 2007 coach, Paul Young, now Coaching Director at the Sydney Roosters. Greg and his team, work in close consultation with the Sydney Roosters coaching staff.

Player gallery - 2008

Some of the 2008 Jets signings are training with the Sydney Roosters and some are training 4 days a week at the Newtown RLFC gymnasium facility and at Marrickville Oval under the direction of Newtown's 2008 NSW Cup Head Coach, Greg Matterson, and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dennis Yates.

Check out the players who played in the Trial games.