The Newtown Jets and Illawarra Cutters last met under lights at Henson Park on the night of the 1st July. The Cutters finished second on the ISP NSW competition points table after 25 rounds and the Newtown Jets finished fourth. Photo: Mike Magee Photography
The Newtown Jets and Illawarra Cutters last met under lights at Henson Park on the night of the 1st July. The Cutters finished second on the ISP NSW competition points table after 25 rounds and the Newtown Jets finished fourth. Photo: Mike Magee Photography

The Newtown Jets are one game away from the 2016 ISP NSW Grand Final

It’s the Newtown Jets and the Illawarra Cutters at Leichhardt Oval this Sunday, with the winner going through to the Grand Final.

The match is being live streamed on the NSW Rugby League website (www.nswrl.com.au) and will also be broadcast live by Steele Sports (www.steelesports.com.au)

The experienced and very capable Jesse Sene-Lefao rejoins the Jets for this Sunday’s pathway match into the 2016 ISP NSW Grand Final.

NSWRL Intrust Super Premiership NSW

Preliminary Final

Sunday, 18th September 2016

Leichhardt Oval

Newtown v Illawarra Cutters

Kick-Off: 5.15pm.

The other ISP NSW Preliminary Final is between Mounties and Wests Tigers, and is also being played on Sunday, 18th September, at Leichhardt Oval. This match kicks off at 3.15pm.

Newtown’s team for Sunday is:

Jaline Graham, Corin Smith, Kenny Niko, Matt Evans, Jacob Gagan, Josh Cleeland, Fa’amanu Brown, Junior Roqica, Matt McIlwrick (Capt), Jesse Sene-Lefao, Malakai Houma, Anthony Moraitis, Kurt Kara.

Interchange: Jason Schirnack, Brent Anderson, Kurt Dillon, Harrison Muller, Saulala Houma, Arana Taumata.

Coach: Greg Matterson.

The Illawarra Cutters team is:

Adam Quinlan, Kurt Mann, Taane Milne, Levi Dodd, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Shaun Nona, Drew Hutchison, Shannon Wakeman, Josh McCrone, Damian Sironen, Tyrone McCarthy (Capt), Jacob Host, Siliva Havili.

Interchange: Sam Coster, Jay Gallagher, Jack Noble, Chris Lewis.

Coach: Jason Demetriou.

Referee: Ryan Jackson.

Touch Judges: John Woods and Mitchell Stone.

Here are some unforgettable You Tube clips from last Sunday’s courageous win against the New Zealand Warriors:

Newtown Jets v New Zealand Warriors Finals Week 2 Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNMoTi-HE4

Newtown Jets Victory Song Finals Week 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaUOhyIYSM8&spfreload=10

Kurt Kara Post Match Interview Finals Week 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfdDFi3GHc

Anthony Moraitis Post Match Interview Finals Week 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEDIp57lA-Q

Gary Sutherland’s photos from last Sunday evening at Penrith:  http://www.pbase.com/gsphotography/newtown_vs_warriors_110916&page=all

And Mario Facchini’s photos from the same night:  http://mafphotography.blogspot.com/2016/09/intrust-super-premiership-2016-finals_12.html?spref=tw

An excellent NSWRL interview with a first rate fellow, Kurt Capewell:  http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2016/09/13/capewell_praises_jet.html

There’s plenty of Newtown Jets coverage in this week’s Rugby League Week (on page 42), in this week’s Big League magazine (on page 46) and in this week’s Cooks River Valley Times (Wednesday, 14th September, page 20).

There might not be any more Newtown Jets home game occasions at Henson Park for the rest of 2016, but there is still an excellent range of Newtown Jets clothing and merchandise on sale. You can select and buy your new clothing and merchandise directly from Olga by calling 0412 712 612 or emailng: olga@labelplus.com.au . And of course you can also buy Newtown Jets clothing and merchandise online by going to: www.newtownjetsclothing.com.au

Disturbing news from England that the former Newtown Jet Grant Millington is likely to undergo heart surgery. Grant played with Newtown in 2006 and 2007, and has also played with the Sydney Roosters, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cronulla-Sutherland and the UK club Castleford. The proposed surgery is to correct a heart murmur. Fortunately his condition is not thought to be life threatening and he hopes to resume playing in 2017. Everyone at the Newtown Jets wishes Grant and his family all the best for the future.

Newtown's head coach George Ndaira (left) and Head of Football Greg Matterson are pictured with the 2024 NSWRL Knock-On Effect NSW Cup premiership trophy. George and Greg are both on deck again as the Newtown Jets head into the 2025 NSW Cup season. 
(Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography)

Newtown’s first NSW Cup trial game for 2025 is against Penrith at Henson Park on Saturday, 8th February at 4.00pm

This photo of the Newtown RLFC players, staff, Directors and sponsors was taken at Henson Park on the day before the final home game for the 2024 season.  (Photo: Mario Facchini)

The Newtown Jets celebrate what was a magnificent year in the history of Australia’s oldest rugby league club

Newtown Jets 2024 Presentation Night Poster

2024 NEWTOWN RLFC NSW CUP PREMIERS PRESENTATION DINNER & AWARDS NIGHT

Newtown's giant front-rower Tuku Hau Tapuha gets into stride as he carries the ball forward in Sunday's NRL State Championship Final. Photo: Mario Facchini / mafphotography

Second half errors prove costly as the Newtown Jets lose narrowly in the NRL State Championship Final

Barry Vining of the Jets celebrates after the preliminary final of the NSW Cup finals series game between the Newtown Jets and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney on September 23, 2012. Jets defeated Bulldogs 34-6. (Photo by Jason McCawley)

Vale Barry Noel Vining OAM

Image: Mario Facchini, mafphotography

Newtown Jets Team List v Norths Devils Sun 6th October, 2024 (NRL State Championship)

Australian Mutual Bank
Front of Jersey

Petersham RSL
Back of Jersey

Deicorp
Back of Jersey, Training Gear, Socks

HPH-02

Henson Park Hotel
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

Label Plus
Major Sponsor

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.