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Throw Back Thursday – Jets Do The Mose Mash

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Each week thanks to Cryo, bring you a story from our rich history. Today, ahead of our sudden death semi-final clash this Sunday we revisit the corresponding fixture from 2012, which was against the same team and at the same venue.

JETS DO THE MOSE MASH

“The second half . . . was one of the most remarkable sets of forty minutes anyone is likely to see.”

Those are the words used by author Glen Dwyer when describing Newtown’s monumental 32-30 win over North Sydney in the 2012 elimination semi-final at Leichhardt Oval. Trailing 24-6 after 51 minutes, the Jets looked set to be the grounded for another season. However, a herculean effort from rampaging prop Mose Masoe proved the impetus for a sterling comeback.

Masoe got the ball rolling in the 57th minute of play when he spun over from close range. Minutes later, former Raiders winger Justin Carney made it 24-18 when he scored off a 95-metre kick return. North Sydney’s managed to make it 30-18 with 11 minutes remaining when winger Curtis Johnson scored an opportunistic try against the run of play. Whilst the momentum was with the Bluebags, time was running out.   

The Jets deployed a successful short kick-off. Daniel Tupou made valuable ground towards the Norths’ goal line. Masoe then grabbed his second two minutes later, which Mortimer converted to make the score 30-24 with just three minutes remaining. But Masoe wasn’t done with yet. North Sydney’s five-eighth Luke Keary attempted a drop goal which was charged down by Masoe, who also managed to regather the ball. Two rucks later Daniel Mortimer scored to tie the scores with less than a minute left in regulation time.

North Sydney had one last shot at a long-range drop goal but the kick went wide. With the scores level after 80 minutes, the game went into golden point extra time. Newtown received the kick-off and raced downfield quickly. Forward Anthony Cherrington managed to get the Jets within 35 metres of Norths’ line on the last tackle, however, a stray hand from a Bears defender caused the ball to be ripped from his grasp. Without hesitating, referee Jon Stone blew a penalty, handing Mortimer the chance to win the game via a penalty from out wide. Despite the immense pressure, Mortimer connected with the ball spectacularly, winning the game and pitching the Jets into a preliminary final showdown with Canterbury-Bankstown.

Coach, Greg Matterson rated Mose Masoe, Jack Bosden and Daniel Mortimer as being among the Jets’ best, and noted the outstanding first half defensive efforts by Kurt Kara and Ahmad Ellaz. Centre Francis Vaiotu was also strong.

Newtown Jets 32 (Justin Carney 2, Mose Masoe 2, Daniel Mortimer tries; Daniel Mortimer 6 goals) defeated North Sydney Bears 30 (5 tries, 5 goals) at Leichhardt Oval. At half time, North Sydney led 18-6. The referee was Jon Stone. The touch judges were Brenden Wood and Jay Farlow.

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Mose Masoe breaks free from a North Sydney defender (Photo by Gary Sutherland)
A big smile from Daniel Mortimer after kicking the winning penalty goal (Photo by Jason McCawley)
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)

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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)

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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

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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.