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Throw Back Thursday – Brilliant Bluebags Backs Secure State Cup Semi-Finals Berth

Each week, thanks to CRYO, we take a look back at a magical moment in our club’s history. Today, we look at a big Newtown victory at Lidcombe Oval, the venue for Sunday’s match.

BRILLIANT BLUEBAGS BACKS SECURE STATE CUP SEMI-FINALS BERTH

This Sunday, Western Suburbs Magpies host Newtown at Lidcombe Oval. The venue was the Magpies home ground from 1967 to 1986 but its association with top grade rugby league goes back a lot further. 

During rugby league’s early years, knockout cup competitions were a regular feature of the footy season. On 22 July 1945, Western Suburbs played Newtown at Lidcombe Oval in the quarter finals of the NSWRFL State Cup. Clubs from all over NSW entered the tournament. Other quarter finalists that day included Kurri Kurri and Western Suburbs (Newcastle). 

Before a crowd of 7600, Newtown led 7-0 at half time. Despite losing most of the scrums, a ferocious tackling display from the Bluebags meant the Magpies could not convert their opportunities into points. In a setback for Wests, their fullback, R Martin suffered a cheek injury in the first half but with no interchange allowed, he had to play on.

In the second half, Wests scored two quick tries after the break to go up 10-7. From there it was all Newtown. A Tom Kirk penalty brought the Jets within a point. Sid Goodwin then went over for Newtown’s second try, which Kirk converted to give the Bluebags a 14-10 lead. Newtown scored one further converted try before a consolation goal from Wests saw the final score end up 19-12 to the mighty Bluebags. Newtown went on to win the State Cup in 1945, its second to go with the 1941 title. 

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Below: A clipping from the programme for the 1945 State Cup quarter final between Western Suburbs and Newtown at Lidcombe Oval.

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Newtown Jets Team List v Canberra Raiders Sat 30th March, 2024

Newtown's fullback on Sunday was Liam Ison, who was making his NSW Cup debut for the Jets. He had an outstanding game, including scoring the try that enabled Newtown to draw level with Western Suburbs in the 76th minute. Photo: Mario Facchini (mafphotography)

Newtown Jets snatch victory with a last-minute field goal

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Newtown Jets Team List v Wests Magpies Sun 24th March 2024

Tough Newtown forward Brad Fearnley is a real crowd favourite at Henson Park, and he worked doubly-hard in the Jets' exciting win against the Canterbury Bulldogs last Friday.
Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography

Jets work hard to take the points against the Canterbury Bulldogs

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Newtown Jets Team List v Canterbury Bulldogs Fri 15th March 2024

Newtown Jets hooker Sam Healey was in top form over in New Zealand, scoring two tries and showing that he has a big season in front of him. (Photo: Mario Facchini, mafphotography)

Jets second half fightback trumped by the Warriors late surge

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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.