Newtown Jets Team List v St George Illawarra Dragons Sat 1st July, 2023

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

Newtown Jets coach George Ndaira has named his team for the KOE NSW Cup Round 18 clash versus St George Illawarra Dragons being played at Henson Park, Saturday 1^st July, 3pm kick-off.

Many thanks to our Player Sponsors listed in brackets.

1          Mawene Hiroti (Adam & Linda Whyte)

2          Josh Mansour (Golden Barley Hotel)

3          Jensen Taumoepeau (Belle Property Newtown)

4          Kayal Iro (Anytime Fitness Newtown)

5          Samuel Stonestreet (Golden Barley Hotel)

6          Johnny Lee Gabrael (Brett Scelly & Ray Buckland)

7          Niwhai Puru (Shire Mates)

8          Kurt Dillon (Kris Gale & Glen Archibald)

9          Jayden Berrell (Jeffrey Gabriel & Karl Cope)

10        Tuku Hau Tapuha (Deicorp)

11        Jesse Colquhoun (Nifty Foods)

12        Charbel Tasipale (Loudon & Vaughan Private Wealth)

13        Billy Magoulias (Black Sheep)

Interchange:               

14        Rhys Dakin (David Nelson & John Webber)

15        Kyle Pickering (Steve Helmich & Brasco)

17        Caleb Uele (John Cahill & Jennifer Malone)

19        Brad Fearnley (Label Plus & Ferrier Silvia) 

22        Tyler Slade (Good Fellows Sports & Sox)

Coach: George Ndaira (Arc Commercial Furniture)

The Tom Kirk Cup is up for grabs this Saturday when the Jets clash with the Dragons at the ‘jewel in the crown of Rugby League grounds’, the one and only Henson Park. Newtown defeated St George Illawarra 30-16 back in Round 4 but with both teams in recent good form this promises to be an enthralling decider.

Newtown will run out in a commemorative 1923 replica strip this Saturday which will also double as our 2023 Members jersey.

The inspiration for the jersey came from club historian Terry Williams, who was conducting research and discovered a series of photographs in the Sydney Mail of a 1923 NSWRL premiership match between Newtown and Eastern Suburbs. The photographs show the Newtown jumpers have a black saddle. This design was very common in the early 20th century. This is a one in one hundred years event!

These absolutely one-off player worn jerseys and socks will be available to purchase post-game [details to follow].

There’s not a better place in Sydney to spend a sunny Saturday winter afternoon so we call on all Bluebags to come and cheer on the Men All Dressed In Blue (and for this Saturday only, a dash of black).

As usual, there will be plenty of fun to be had on the DEICORP Family Hill with FREE jumping castles, face painting & pass the ball to keep the kids entertained. Ice Cream Joe’s Mr Whippy & Barista will be in attendance, next to the Main Canteen whilst Philter’s Henson Park Draught, XPA and other tasty brews are available for all the Mums, Dads and over 18s along with Kraken Black Spice Rum’s Black Mojito.

Australian Mutual Bank’s Best Seats at Henson is on again in 2023 and they could be yours this Saturday. For your chance to win FREE entry for 4 people plus food and drinks click on the link and enter your details https://forms.sharedservices.com.au/form.php?c=146&f=345

Australian Mutual Bank will also be running a Pass the Ball competition next to the jumping castles before the game with Australian Mutual Bank Newtown Jets mini footballs being given away as prizes. So, all you junior Bluebags, tell your parents to get you to Henson early to win!

Did you know as a Jets fan, you will experience exceptional customer service and dedicated support you can count on from our major sponsor? For more information: https://australianmutual.bank/jets

Newtown Jets’ home game raffle features 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 cakes 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 The VIC on the Park from 5.45pm to mingle with players and coaching staff and hopefully celebrate a win. The VIC on the Park is located at 2 Addison Road, Marrickville.

If you can’t make it to Henson on Saturday, the match is to be livestreamed on our Facebook and YouTube.