1981 Grand Final Re-imagined:
Newtown vs. Parramatta
Sunday 26th September, 3pm

The Newtown Jets have retained possession of the Frank Hyde Shield for another year by virtue of being the current holders. This year’s series was tied with two drawn games, and in 2017 the two clubs each won one game and lost one game, and had identical points for and against! The full team complement is: Standing, from left to right: Briton Nikora, Charlton Schaafhausen, Daniel Vasquez, Kurt Dillon, Matt Evans, Blayke Brailey, Malakai Houma, Sosaia Feki, Kyle Flanagan. In front, from left to right: Aaron Gray, Jack A. Williams, Will Kennedy, Jimmy Jolliffe, Braden Uele (Captain), Lachlan Stein, Ava Seumanufagai, Billy Magoulias. Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography

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 Round

North Sydney v Newtown

Saturday, 14^th July 2018

North Sydney Oval

Kick-off was at 12.45pm.

The match was telecast live by Fox League (Channel 502) and live streamed on Steele Sports and @newtownrlfc

Newtown 28:

Sosaia Feki, Jack A. Williams, Briton Nikora, Aaron Gray, Matt Evans tries;

Kyle Flanagan 4 goals

drew with

North 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/C0000oUHVSfTgVVU

And here are the Round 18 ISP NSW match results and the updated competition table: http://live.nswrl.com.au/comp/413e134259bc4ebcf
Newtown 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 Round

Sunday, 22^nd July 2018

Ringrose Park

Wentworthville v Newtown

Kick-Off: 3.00pm.