Jets

KOE NSW Cup Round 12

Saturday 24th May 2025

5:05pm

 INDUSTREE GROUP STADIUM, GOSFORD

sydney-roosters 220
joe

Meet the Members: Joe Daaboul

Thanks to Petersham RSL, we’re bringing back the ‘Meet the Members’ series of interviews. This week, we’re talking to Joe Daaboul, a long-term Bluebags fan, who often makes the trip down from Queensland to watch the Jets in action at Henson Park.

Joe how long have you supported the Newtown Jets?

Since I was a young child, so about 50 years.


Do you remember watching your Newtown game at Henson Park?

Yes my father walked me down Centennial St. I think the game was between Newtown and St George.


What does it mean to you when you walk through those gates at Henson Park on game day?

I always feet at home and it makes me think back to all the tears I’ve shed and the joys I have experienced there.


What made you become a Newtown supporter and then a member?

It was because my father took me to Henson Park to watch my first ever game of footy. Newtown became my first and only team I gave my heart to.


What is your favourite memory of being a Newtown member?

My favourite memory is making the 1981 grand final and then our spectacular premiership wins in 2012 and 2019.


Who have been your favourite players over the years?

My two favourite players would have to be Phil Sigsworth and Ken Wilson


What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming a Newtown Jets member?

If you want to watch the greatest game of all time come down to Henson Park and watch the mighty Newtown Jets Bluebags play

– As told to Kim Fuller

web Gerard Partners paint

GERARD PARTNERS – OFFER TO JETS MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS

Image: Harrison Tse

Newtown Jets Team List v Sydney Roosters Sat 24th May 2025

The Newtown Jets touring party paid tribute to Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia, and to the fabled Golden Guitar on Saturday, 10th May 2025. (Photo: John Trad).

Jets decisively beaten by the resurgent Dragons up in Captain Thunderbolt territory

Image: Harrison Tse

Newtown Jets Team List v Canberra Raiders Sat 17th May, 2025

Ron Sigsworth in action against the North Sydney Bears at Henson Park on Monday 13th June 1983. Ron scored a try in the 16 all draw.

Vale Ron Sigsworth

Terry Welsh was in Newtown's 1974 NSWRL Reserve Grade premiership-winning squad. 
He is third in from the right in the front row.  (Photo: Newtown RLFC)

Vale Terry Welsh

Australian Mutual Bank
Front of Jersey

Petersham RSL
Back of Jersey

Deicorp
Back of Jersey, Training Gear, Socks

Eclectic 365
Chest

John Singleton Group
Sleeve

PHILTER
Shoulder blades, Brewing

Coverforce
Front of Shorts

VIC on the Park
Back of Shorts

Strive Fitness
Gym

Sports Medicine Institute
Medical Services & Rehabilitation

Henson Park Hotel
Back of Shorts

Arista Technologies
Technology Partner

Newtown Jets respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the Land and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on and that the land area encompassing Henson Park traditionally belonged to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation.