Newtown Jets Team List v North Sydney Bears Sat 5th July, 2025 (Frank Hyde Shield)

This week’s Tuesday Team List is brought to you by the The Vic on the Park.

Newtown Jets coach George Ndaira has named his team for the KOE NSW Cup Round 18 clash versus North Sydney Bears being played at Henson Park, Saturday 5^th July, 3pm kick-off. There is also a top four Jersey Flegg Cup curtain-raiser between the Cronulla Sharks and the Melbourne Storm getting underway at 12.50pm.

Many thanks to our Player Sponsors & Royal Blue Legends Club Members listed in brackets.

1          Taj Ford (DEICORP)

2          Kristian Dixon (Golden Barley Hotel)

3          Chris Vea’ila (Gerard Partners)

4          Michael Gabrael (Provident – Project & Development Management)

5          Eli Clark (Golden Barley Hotel)

6          Daniel Atkinson (Black Sheep / Allan & Lee Grant)

7          Niwhai Puru (Karl Cope & Jeffrey Gabriel)

8          Felix Faatili (Label Plus / Laurence & Aileen Long)

9          Jayden Berrell (Built Smart Solutions)

10        Max Bradbury (Adam & Linda Whyte, Brett & Rebecca Scelly)

11        Kyle Pickering (Nifty Foods / Kris Gale & Mary-Jane Salier)

12        Billy Burns © (Loudon & Vaughan Private Wealth)

13        Hohepa Puru (David Nelson & Joe Daaboul)

Interchange:               

14        Jontay Betham (Ben Leeson, Glen Archibald & Alby Talarico)

15        Blake Hosking (Simon Braid, Daniel Bazley & Shire Mates)                    

17        Riley Jones (David & Stacey Ashcroft, Arthur & Jilian Bishop)                

19        Brad Fearnley (Steve Helmich & Ray Buckland)   

26        tbc [18th Man] (Good Fellows Sports & Sox)

Coach: George Ndaira (Arc Commercial Furniture)

This Saturday is the start of a bumper month of footy at Henson Park with four home games in a row culminating in our annual Beer Footy Food Festival on Saturday July 26^th.

It kicks off with a bang as we take on the North Sydney Bears in the decider of the Frank Hyde Shield. Our Men All Dressed in Blue got the job done in an epic encounter at Bear Park two weeks ago winning 24-12. But, coming off the bye, Norths have had a chance to lick their wounds and will no doubt be seeking vengeance. In turn, the Jets continued their recent reversal of form with another good victory over Souths last Sunday and head into this match with renewed confidence.

It’s always a special occasion when these two foundation clubs lock horns and no doubt Saturday will add another chapter to the rivalry. With the rain forecast to ease, seriously, where would you rather be than at Henson Park this Saturday?!

Outside of the on-field action, there will be plenty of fun to be had on the DEICORP Family Hill with FREE jumping castles & face painting to keep the kids entertained. Ice Cream Joe’s Mr Whippy & Barista will be in attendance, and we welcome aboard Mr Kernal serving hot dogs, tenders, fries and chips on a stick.

Philter’s Henson Park Draught, XPA and other tasty brews are available for all the Mums, Dads and over 18s along with Kraken & Cola and Kraken & Dry courtesy of Kraken, the exclusive dark spirits partner of the Newtown Jets.

Newtown Jets’ home game raffle is on again featuring a delicious Meat Tray from Dulwich Hill Gourmet Meats along with our famous Fruit & Veg box courtesy of Bobby and Chris Petersen, a case of Henson Park Draught care of Philter and some yummy Jets biscuits thanks to J Kreations. So, as Lynchy always says… ‘Dig deep & support the Jets!’

After the game, the Jets invite members, supporters and friends to The Vic on the Park from 5.30pm to mingle with players and coaching staff and hopefully celebrate a victory. The Vic on the Park is located at 2 Addison Road, Marrickville.

We also encourage you to take advantage of a fantastic offer from Chargrill Charlie’s on your way there. Located at 186 Victoria Road, Marrickville, pick up a flyer at the game and you’ll receive 10% off your order. Better still, if the Jets win, you’ll get 15% off… how good?! Many thanks to Chargrill Charlie’s, producers of amazing food & proud supporters of the Newtown Jets.

If you cannot make it to Henson Park this Saturday, the game is being livestreamed on BarTV NSWRL.

Please be advised that the redevelopment & upgrade of the King George V Memorial Grandstand & Comms building has progressed to stage two. As such, there is no parking inside the ground for the general public and the main canteen is no longer. Covered seating under the marquee is still available on that side of the ground and there will be food & beverage outlets operating. Toilet facilities have been relocated adjacent to the Sydenham Road entrance next to the demountable dressing rooms.

Go the Jets!