Posts by Stuart McCarthy
You’re never too young (or too old) to help Keep the Jets Flying!
Once again we call upon Newtown supporters everywhere to contribute $100 to become a Keep The Jets Flying member. Just like little Lily, you will receive special access to a stream of memorabilia that will last a lifetime – one that will enable you to relive what was one of the greatest years in our club’s history.…
Read MoreFlashback Friday – Newtown v Norths 1976 Brawl
Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was a night where tempers flared and fists flew but video ultimately ruled the roost. It was 12 May 1976 and Newtown was squaring off with fellow foundation club North Sydney at a sodden Leichhardt Oval in a…
Read MoreMembers Badge Draw Thursday 28th May 2020
Our members are the cornerstone of our great club. By becoming members they have shown they are more than just supporters and are an invaluable part of the Newtown family. To thank our members for sticking with us through these unparalleled times we’ve introduced our Members Badge Draw which will be drawn every Thursday. This…
Read MoreJets take a point but lose the Shield
Match details 7.00 pm, Friday, 10 August 2012 North Sydney Oval, Cnr Miller and Ridge Sts, North Sydney How it played out The Newtown Jets overcame a combination of late team changes, cold and windy playing conditions, and (almost) the full force of the competition leaders, in drawing 16-all with Norths at North Sydney Oval…
Read MoreNewtown Jets Virtual Team List v North Sydney Bears Wed 27th May, 2020
While we might not be able to watch Newtown Jets games live this season we can relive past glories from years gone by. As part of Virtual Season 2020 now at the NEW TIME of Wednesday Night from 8pm JETS TVwill broadcast classic encounters featuring our opponents from the 2020 Canterbury Cup NSW draw. Our…
Read MoreJets slack 2nd half nearly costs the game
3.00 pm, Saturday, 10 May 2008, Henson Park The Newtown Jets almost paid the ultimate price for “putting the cue in the rack” in their VB NSW Cup match against the Central Newcastle Knights on Saturday. The Jets had been in total control in the first half, going in at the break with a commanding…
Read MoreFlashback Friday – Sean Rudder
Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. In many respects it’s pretty apt that Sean’s surname is Rudder, as across his long and varied career, the former Bluebags captain has circumnavigated the world more times than Magellan and Captain Cook combined. When he first arrived at…
Read MoreMembers Badge Draw Thursday 21st May 2020
Our members are the cornerstone of our great club. By becoming members they have shown they are more than just supporters and are an invaluable part of the Newtown family. To thank our members for sticking with us through these unparalleled times we’ve introduced our Members Badge Draw which will be drawn every Thursday. This…
Read MoreNewtown Jets Virtual Team List v Central Newcastle Sat 23rd May, 2020
While we might not be able to watch Newtown Jets games live this season we can relive past glories from years gone by. As part of Virtual Season 2020 every Saturday from 3pm JETS TVwill broadcast classic encounters featuring our opponents from the 2020 Canterbury Cup NSW draw. Our intrepid social media team will “live…
Read MoreBluebags Dethrone The King
By Steven Russo People of a certain age fondly remember the Midweek Cup under its various guises, Amco Cup, Tooth Cup, KB Cup, National Panasonic Cup and finally the Panasonic Cup. The midweek competition pitting Sydney Premiership teams against representative sides from all parts of Australasia was a staple of TV programming during the 1970s…
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