Billed as a must-win for Newcastle, the assignment is one which has been historically tough: away to Wellington Phoenix. It only got tougher with 33 seconds gone as David Williams burst through to give Wellington a crucial lead with less...
Crunch clash, do or die, all or nothing – there has been plenty of chat around the Jets Round 23 clash with the Phoenix, but for Ernie Merrick the formula is simple. “We’ve just got to win and that’s what...
Undefeated in their opening two, the young Jets will look to continue their strong start to the NPL Northern NSW season against Valentine on Saturday. The boys started their season with a big 3-1 win over Charlestown, before bookending the...
Ernie Merrick has named his provisional squad to face the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Jets will welcome back Joe Champness, Ivan Vujica and Johnny Koutroumbis from national duty, while Ben Kantarovski has been confirmed fit...
It may be the Westfield W-League off-season, but it’s certainly not tools down for our women who are spread throughout Australia and the world still plying their trade. From tearing it up in the local WPL to preparing for a...
Our Australia U/23’s side qualified for the 2020 AFC U/23 Championships after a tight draw with South Korea on Tuesday night. Three Jets – Ivan Vujica, Johnny Koutroumbis, and Joey Champness – have been in Cambodia for the series of...
After defeat to the Central Coast Mariners set back the Jets finals ambitions, this weekend across the ditch becomes even more crucial. Five points is the difference with five games remaining, and with Wellington a direct competitor for a spot...
It’s a sombre time for New Zealanders both at home and abroad after the horrific events in Christchurch some eleven days ago. For Matt Ridenton, returning to his native homeland this Saturday for the second time as a Newcastle Jet,...
Ernie Merrick has today confirmed that midfielder, Ronald Vargas won’t make the trip to New Zealand for his side’s clash with the Phoenix in Round 23 due to injury. Originally injuring his hamstring during ACL Qualification in Kashima, the former-Venezuelan...
The first win of the season in the NPL NSW Women’s first grade competition was the highlight of a big weekend of Academy football for the Newcastle Jets. The boys played seven games in a day against Edgeworth Eagles in...
Coming off a bye and facing the reigning premiers, it looked a tall task for the Jets against Edgeworth on Saturday night. In the end though, it was a case of what could have been for the young Newcastle crew...
A Round 2 bye following a resounding Round 1 win isn’t ideal, but it’s the hand which the Jets Youth have been dealt in the NPL Northern NSW. With a week’s rest under their belts and time to build on...