Both the Jets and Magpies are fighting for a finals place this Saturday

TheNewtown Jets and Western Suburbs Magpies clubs head into Saturday’s 23^rdround Canterbury Cup confrontation with a place in the competition’s top eighton the line. The Jets are in 7^th position on 21 points and Wests arein 10^th place and only two points behind on 19. In fact second tierrugby league doesn’t get any better than this – two foundation clubs, both 111years old and with amazing club histories, shaping up for a match that may welldecide which of these two clubs will make the finals.

Ontop of this, Saturday’s game is the deciding match in the 2019 Tom RaudonikisCup series (the Magpies are one-up having beaten Newtown 32-22 back on the 28^thApril).

Please note the early kick-off time of 12.45pm; this match is beingtelevised live on the Fox League channel).

Saturday’smatch details are:

NSWRLCanterbury Cup NSW – 23^rd Round

Saturday,24^th August 2019

HensonPark

Newtown(7^th place, 21 points) v Western Suburbs (10^th place, 19points)

Kick-Off: 12.45pm.

Thismatch is being televised live on the Fox League channel and is also beingbroadcast live by Steele Sports.

Referee: Darian Furner.

TouchJudges:Benjamin Teague and Daniel Luttringer.

Thereare two other games being played at Henson Park this Saturday.

10.30am:Sydney Shield: Sydney University v St Marys.

3.00pm:Ron Massey Cup: Glebe Dirty Reds v St Marys.

Newtown’steam for Saturday is:

WillKennedy, Luke Polselli, Tyrone Phillips, Jackson Ferris, Matt Evans, Jack A.Williams, Braydon Trindall, Wes Lolo, Grant Garvey, Jimmy Jolliffe, ScottSorensen, Siosifa Talakai, Teig Wilton.

Bench:Tyla Tamou, Latrell Schaumkel, Thomas Hazelton, Greg Eastwood.

Coach:Greg Matterson.

TheWestern Suburbs Magpies team is:

DylanSmith, Harry O’Toole, Bilal Maarbani, Watson Heleta, Kane Bradley, Max Burey,Kauri Aupouri, Joseph Rauvakacerevalu, Soni Luke, Patrice Siolo, Jack Miller,Sam McIntyre, Robbie Rochow.

Bench:Michael Fenn, Elia Faatui, Felix Smith, Alex Seyfarth, Rajko Jankovic, DylanClifford.

Coach:Brett Hodgson.

The2019 Newtown Jets Father’s Day Package represents incredible value.

Onecopy of the recently-released and favourably-reviewed updated Newtown Jetshistory, Taking It To The Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC,plus one standard Newtown Jets t-shirt, one Newtown Jets trucker’s cap, and oneNewtown Jets stubbie holder – all for $60.00 plus postage!

Thesepackages will be available at the Newtown Jets merchandise outlets at HensonPark on Saturday. You can also ring Olga on 1300 36 36 90 and arrange to pickup your package from the Newtown RLFC administrative office at 14 Rich Street,Marrickville during business hours; or if you’re buying online get your orderin quickly so your package can be processed and posted early next week.

Checkout the Father’s Day package on: www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au

TakingIt To The Streets – The Second Life of the Newtown RLFC has been receivingcomplimentary comments from those persons who have already bought the book andread it, plus Phil Gould gives the updated club history a favourable mention onhis latest Six Tackles With Gus podcast, available on: https://wwos.nine.com.au/podcasts/six-tackles-with-gus. Tune in at the 42^nd minute 35 seconds mark to hear Phil Gould’sconsidered opinion.

Thisrecently-released book is available online at: https://www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au/product/taking-it-to-the-street-the-second-life-of-the-newtown-rlfc/

The Jets invitemembers, supporters and friends to Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Club from4.30pm on Saturday to mingle with players and coaching staff. MarrickvilleHardcourt Tennis Club is located at 33 Centennial Street, Marrickville (next toHenson Park).

There’s a feast offooty, Retro Style, this Saturday at Henson Park so bring your friends andfamily, wear your favourite Retro club jersey and cheer on the men all dressedin blue whilst enjoying one of the most unique sporting experiences Sydney hasto offer.