So much for summer – bring on the rugby league!
The Newtown Jets have been through an exactingpre-season training program, accompanied by searing summer temperatures andhigh humidity. And now at last it’s time for the Jets’ first trial match onSunday, 17th February.
The details of the triple-header of trial games at Wentworth Park next Sunday are as follows: -
Date: Sunday, 17th February 2019
Venue: Wentworth Park
1.15pm: SydneyUniversity vRyde-Eastwood (Sydney Shield trial match)
3.00pm: Glebe Ron Massey Cup squad v North SydneyJersey Flegg (Ron Massey Cup trial match)
5.00pm: Newtown vNorth Sydney (Intrust Super Premiership trialmatch)
Gates open at 12.30pm.
Adults $10, kids under 16 free.
Newtown Jets Membershipsfor 2019:
Be more than just a supporter of the Newtown Jets.
Show your genuine commitment to this famous old cluband become a member in 2019.
(If you are already a member and you haven’t renewedfor 2019, please consider this as your personal invitation to get on boardagain for the 2019 season).
Taking out a membership provides much needed financialsupport for our club.
Remember, we compete against other rugby league clubswho receive massive financial and organisational support from huge licensedclubs.
Choose the membership package that is right for you byopening this link: http://www.newtownjets.com/2019-season/jets-membership-2019/
Phil Gould, who played for Newtown in 1981 and 1982 and who remains astaunch advocate for our club’s place in rugby league football, is a NewtownJets member.
Check out Phil’s reactionto receiving his 2019 membership pack: https://twitter.com/PhilGould15/status/1092277747949264896
2019 NewtownJets Merchandise:
The Newtown Jets might not have the massive resourcesof NRL clubs, but we still turn out an exceptional array of club clothing andmerchandise.
You can make your selections and purchasesonline: www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au
Or you can call direct on (02) 9052 6980 or send yourorder via email to jets@newtownjets.com
Or you can patronise the Newtown Jets merchandisemarquee that operates on most Saturdays throughout the year in King Street, Newtown(directly opposite the Dendy cinema complex).
Save theDate (NewtownRLFC 2019 Season Launch sponsored by DEICORP):
Date: Tuesday, 12th March 2018
Where: Petersham RSL Club (7 Regent Street,Petersham)
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Cost: $135 per ticket or $1,250 fora table of ten
More details including SpecialGuests to be announced soon.
Dress: Lounge suit or smart casual
RSVP: Wednesday, 6th March 2019
Bookings:Contact Stuart McCarthy on 0447 046 516 or 1300 36 36 90; Email: smccarthy@newtownjets.com or contact Olga Lauricella on 0412 712 612 orEmail: olauricella@newtownjets.com
Keep up with all the NewtownJets news:
Do you know anyone else who follows the Newtown Jetsand wants to keep up with all the latest news?
Get them to check this website regularly on: www.newtownjets.com
Make sure they subscribe to the regular Newtown Jetsemail newsletters by requesting a subscription on: jets@newtownjets.com
They can follow all the official Jets news onFacebook: www.facebook.com/newtownrlfc
And on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newtownrlfc
And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/newtownrlfc
Talking of Instagram, here’s a familiar face sendingout a motivational message (in his inimitable style) in September 2018: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9x58BAGDT/
Best wishes from the NewtownRLFC to Scott Dureau:
Scott Dureau joined Newtown in 2014 when he was a mid-seasonsigning by the Sydney Roosters. He turned in some memorable performances duringhis stay with this club and made a lot of friends.
We understand he isn’t in the best of health at themoment, and I am sure that everyone connected with the Newtown Jets wouldextend their sincere best wishes to Scott and his family.
Here’s to Scott making a complete recovery.