Jets

KOE NSW Cup Round 12

Saturday 24th May 2025

5:05pm

 INDUSTREE GROUP STADIUM, GOSFORD

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THROW BACK THURSDAY – THE THREE POINT DROP GOAL

Each Thursday, during the season, thanks to CRYO Sydney, we step back in time to bring you a story from our rich history. In the lead up to our game v North Sydney, we’re going back to 1982 and a truly unique occurrence in first grade footy. 

THE THREE POINT DROP GOAL

It’s a feat that has only occurred once in the premiership’s 111-year history and the mighty Bluebags were involved – although probably not in the way they would have liked.

In Round 18, 1982 the Jets were involved in a tight tussle with fellow foundation club, North Sydney at Bear Park. With seven minutes left on the clock and Norths holding a 12-11 advantage, North Sydney’s five-eighth Mitchell Cox attempted a drop goal. The goal was successful but in the process of taking the kick, Newtown halfback Ken Wilson had clattered into Cox knocking him over in the process.

No harm was done, but after conferring with a touch judge, referee Jack Danzey determined that Wilson’s contact on Cox had been illegal and thus set up a unique piece of rugby league history. 

You see, according to rules of the game: “If a player fouls an opponent who is attempting a drop goal, a penalty kick shall be awarded in front of the goal posts.

“If the attempt at drop goal is successful, a kick at goal must be taken from the penalty kick.”

In other words, despite Cox’s kick being successful, Wilson’s indiscretion meant that the Bears were also awarded a penalty right in front. Hooker John Gray duly slotted the goal, giving North Sydney a 15-11 win and registering the first (and so far, ever) three-point drop goal ever seen in first-grade rugby league in Australia.

It was a disappointing afternoon all round for the Jets, who had trailed 7-2 early but fought back to lead 11-7 during the second stanza, thanks to a try from Steve Bowden and some radar-like kicking from Wilson.

However, a footballing masterclass from Cox during the later stages of the game ultimately proved vital. With 11 minutes remaining, the former Wallaby scored a fine individual try to put his side back in the lead before kicking his historic field goal. 

North Sydney 15 (M.Cox, L.Kelly tries; J.Gray 4 goals, Cox field goal) def. Newtown 11 (Bowden try; Wilson 4 goals)

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Newtown Jets Team List v Sydney Roosters Sat 24th May 2025

The Newtown Jets touring party paid tribute to Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia, and to the fabled Golden Guitar on Saturday, 10th May 2025. (Photo: John Trad).

Jets decisively beaten by the resurgent Dragons up in Captain Thunderbolt territory

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Newtown Jets Team List v Canberra Raiders Sat 17th May, 2025

Ron Sigsworth in action against the North Sydney Bears at Henson Park on Monday 13th June 1983. Ron scored a try in the 16 all draw.

Vale Ron Sigsworth

Terry Welsh was in Newtown's 1974 NSWRL Reserve Grade premiership-winning squad. 
He is third in from the right in the front row.  (Photo: Newtown RLFC)

Vale Terry Welsh

The Newtown Jets bring down a Parramatta Eels player in Saturday's match at Henson Park.  Photo: Daniel Cabrita.

Newtown Jets errors and poor discipline punished by the Parramatta Eels

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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.