Historical

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was meant to be a run of the mill premiership game but it ended up being a hugely significant chapter in Newtown’s long and illustrious history. Saturday, August 28th 1983 will always be a bittersweet memory for longtime…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was a day that Jets legend Ken ‘Squeaker’ Wilson will never forget. On Sunday, May 2nd 1982, the veteran half celebrated his return to first-grade with a 24-point haul in Newtown’s 51-0 win over the Steelers, who were…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was the controversial try that ultimately cost the Jets a well-earned victory at Henson Park. It was April 4th 1981, and Newtown was hosting fellow foundation club Western Suburbs. The Jets had dominated the opening stanza but only…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. Everyone knows that Newtown faced Parramatta in the 1981 Grand Final, but did you realise that we also faced the Eels in our opening finals encounter that season? After coming second in the minor premiership, Newtown faced the third-placed…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. They’re two of the games traditional battlers – Western Suburbs and Newtown. Both clubs experienced a fair degree of heart ache during their years in the top grade and while they may not feature in the NRL, there’s still…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It truly was a day for the ages. On Saturday 27th July 2019, Henson Park was heaving as a crowd in the vicinity of 10,000 packed into the grand old girl to enjoy some good food, some good drink…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was arguably the most memorable day in Newtown’s history in almost a quarter of a century. While Newtown’s first-grade side may have finished outside the top four in 1970, they did finish the year with their first trophy…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. According to Rugby League Week, it was a game “that was played like a tense grand final.” On Sunday, 26th July, the Jets headed to Penrith Park on the edge of a dream. If they beat the Panthers that…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. Two foundation clubs, one boutique ground and a close to capacity crowd – what more could you possibly want? In 2011, we had the honour of opening our pre-season with a very special trial match against South Sydney in…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. When Parramatta beat Newtown 20-11 in the 1981 Grand Final, little did they know that they had just won the first battle in a four-part war that would span over three decades. 25-years after that memorable premiership decider, the…