Historical

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. With less than 5km separating Leichhardt Oval and Henson Park, there’s no disputing that when it came to premiership football, the Balmain Tigers were Newtown’s closest neighbours. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was arguably one of the most satisfying victories in Newtown’s history although it took a little longer than we expected. In 1973, the newly renamed Jets were flying high. After six straight seasons without finals footy, the financially…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. In theory, Mark Tookey and the Newtown Jets were a match made in heaven – rugby league’s biggest cult hero playing for rugby league’s biggest cult club.  It’s the year 2000, and Tookey has just made the move across…

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…

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…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. It was supposed to be one of the biggest days in Newtown’s modern history but, unfortunately, mother nature had other ideas. On March 6th 2004, the star-studded Melbourne Storm was in town and Newtown was gearing up for its…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. Penrith coach Len Stacker was compelled to apologise to his fans in 1979 after a superb performance from Newtown hooker Barry Jensen saw the Jets wallop Penrith 33-7 at Penrith Park. It’s a well-known fact that scrums mean little…

Each week, thanks to Schofield King Lawyers, we bring you a story from our rich history. To say that Darryl Neville had a significant impact on Newtown’s recent history would be like saying that Wally Lewis was a pretty handy player for Queensland. An accomplished first grader for South Sydney and Illawarra between 1984 and…

Author: Terry Williams, NRLFC club historian With this year marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War it’s appropriate this Anzac Day that we acknowledge those Bluebags that served in the armed forces between 1939-45. The influence of the war on the nation, the game and our club provided major challenges,…

When Tommy Came to Town In 2008, when Newtown named its team of the Century, we had to make a special allowance for Tommy Raudonikis. You see, while Newtown legend Keith Froome beat Tom Terrific to the converted halfback spot, we simply couldn’t ignore a man who had such a significant impact on our club.…