All tied up at North Sydney Oval as the Jets drop a valuable competition point

The Newtown Jets and North Sydney Bears drew 22-all at Henson Park back on the 5^th May – and yesterday the two clubs finished up 28-all at North Sydney Oval.The Jets led 16-4 at halftime and should have gone on with the job when they led 28-10 after 55 minutes. Newtown’s mistake rate increased and they conceded penalties as the Bears surged, drawing level with five minutes left to play. For the second year in a row the Frank Hyde Shield stays in Newtown’s possession as the Jets are the current holders.Many thanks to the North Sydney Bears who put on a marvellous after-match function at the superbly-located The Greens in Ridge Street, North Sydney. (The Greens is an affiliate club of the North Sydney Leagues Club).NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW – 18^th RoundNorth Sydney v NewtownSaturday, 14^th July 2018North Sydney OvalKick-off was at 12.45pm.The match was telecast live by Fox League (Channel 502) and live streamed on Steele Sports and @newtownrlfcNewtown 28:Sosaia Feki, Jack A. Williams, Briton Nikora, Aaron Gray, Matt Evans tries;Kyle Flanagan 4 goalsdrew withNorth Sydney 28:Kyle Turner, Billy Brittain, Curtis Johnston, Viliami Kaveinga, Jesse Arthars tries;Dean Hawkins 4 goals.Half-Time: Newtown led 16-4.Referee: Damian Briscoe.Touch Judges: John Woods and Cameron Mitchell.Playing surface: Excellent.Weather: Sunny, clear sky, 14 degrees Celsius, light southerly breeze.Newtown’s team yesterday was:Will Kennedy, Sosaia Feki, Matt Evans, Aaron Gray, Charlton Schaafhausen, Jack A. Williams, Kyle Flanagan, Daniel Vasquez, Briton Nikora, Braden Uele (Capt), Ava Seumanufagai, Blayke Brailey, Kurt Dillon.Interchange: Lachlan Stein, Billy Magoulias, Jaimin Jolliffe, Malakai Houma.Head Coach: Greg Matterson.The North Sydney team was:Viliami Kaveinga, Jesse Arthars, Braiden Burns, Mawene Hiroti, Curtis Johnston, Connor Tracey, Dean Hawkins, Keaon Koloamatangi, Kyle Turner, Tarquinn Butler, Brock Ilett, Billy Brittain (Capt), Rhys Kennedy.Interchange: Vincent Leuluai, Ky Rodwell, Sam Johnstone, Matt McIlwrick.Here is a link to Mario Facchini’s photographs from North Sydney Oval:https://mariofacchini.photoshelter.com/gallery/2018-07-14-Rnd-18-North-Sydney-Bears-Vs-Newtown-Jets/G0000Y.AeACeWbg0/C0000oUHVSfTgVVUAnd here are the Round 18 ISP NSW match results and the updated competition table:  http://live.nswrl.com.au/comp/413e134259bc4ebcfNewtown is now in third place – but you will readily observe how tightly contested the competition table is.Newtown’s next match details are:NSWRL ISP NSW – 19^th RoundSunday, 22^nd July 2018Ringrose ParkWentworthville v NewtownKick-Off: 3.00pm.