The card is as shown in photo, in fair condition or better, and sold as it is. Jack Gibson took over as Newtown coach in 1973. A great ball runner and cover defender, he never took a backward step. [28], The 2018 Intrust Super Premiership NSW season was a return to form for Newtown as the club finished 3rd on the table at the end of the regular season. 65cm pit to pit goodfellows make Condition is "Pre-Owned". [16], Attendances at Henson Park are the highest in the NSWRL Premier League. At full-time scores were locked at 8-8, again forcing the game into extra time, an ironic repeat of the 2006 decider. In the latest instalment in a series of fresh looks back at the grand finals of yesteryear, NRL.com revisits the 1981 clash between the battling Newtown Jets and … Seller: 8088edge (25,335) 99.8%, Location: Villawood, NSW, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 372074325622 1981 SCANLENS NEWTOWN JETS: CHRIS DOYLE #121 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS NSWRFL PLAYER. 1981 - without doubt an iconic jersey of the last time the Jets made the first grade grand final. He ended up spending time in goal after being convicted for armed robbery. In an extraordinary game against the Wentworthville Magpies, the Jets scored first and led 8–4 at halftime. After a 300+ game career in the UK, Renilson joined the Jets in 1969 and played 71 games for the club over the next three years. Sunday’s match against Norths to be live-streamed on the NSWRL Facebook site. In the end these plans fell through, as the economic recession of the early 1980s prevented the club from finding a suitable buyer of the Newtown Leagues Club, on Stanmore Road, Stanmore. The Wills Cup Final was played under floodlights at the old Sydney Sports Ground on St Patricks day before a crowd of 13,180. FOR SALE! It was coached by Warren Ryan. The lead changed four times in the second half before Newtown ended up winning the match 22–18. Dean Lance played at around 80kgs but was one of the games best ever defenders who rarely missed his man. Over this period they won the competition three times. Dual Signature Series, 1981 Heroes HY 3, Paul Morris and Ray Blacklock ... 2008 Centenary 100 Greatest Player Card, no. In the final, Newtown led Canterbury 10-0 early on but could not hold onto their advantage and were defeated 18–12 in a close game. They currently compete in the New South Wales Cup competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season. Player ↓ DOB Position(s) APP T G FG Pts ; AKKARY, Paul: 1962-01-12: Front Row, Bench: 7----ALDRICH, Ray-Front Row, Bench, Bench--29-58 : ALLEN, Kevin-Bench: 1: 8--24: ALLEN, Norm-Halfback: 1: 10--30: ALLEYNE, John: 1908-08-01: Wing, Centre: 18: 4: 45-102: AMOS, Page-Front Row, Lock, Bench: 4----ANDERSON, Ern- Personalized Newtown Jets 1981 ARL/NRL Vintage Retro Jersey It is numbered #119 of 168. Bill Noonan He got his first grade start with Penrith in 1976, and then joined the Jets for two seasons from 1981, playing 31 games for the club. Here’s a team made up of some forgotten Newtown players from the mid 60s up until the club departed in 1983. Newtown Junior League was a tough, uncompromising competition so the referees quickly learned to manage difficult players and provide a controlled game.[9][10][11]. 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He spent more than a decade at the Magpies, winning the Rothmans Medal for the game’s best-and-fairest player in 1972 before being lured to the Newtown Jets by his great mate John Singleton. They lost the game 20-11 but once again made their mark in the Rugby League. Playing career. 5. 319 talking about this. Craig Ellis Squads listed on this page only includes players who played in one or more games in this series, and not players who may have been with the squad but did not take the field. Emmett Felix Ryan(1897–1963) was an Australian Rugby League player who played in the … Add to cart. 16. 1981 SCANLENS NEWTOWN Jets: Steve Bowden #119 Nsw Country/Origin Player - $5.95. Bolewski was born at Ballina, New South Wales on 24 January 1892.. 6. A tough and relentless forward, he also played eight times for Great Britain. He played 31 games for Newtown in those two seasons and scored 13 tries. There is some discussion however over whether or not Newtown was actually the first Rugby league club in Australia, formed on 8 January 1908 (one day earlier than Glebe). 1981 - without doubt an iconic jersey of the last time the Jets made the first grade grand final. AP6.0 This auction is for one 1981 Scanlens Rugby League 372074325668 Tap to unmute. Bolewski was born at Ballina, New South Wales on 24 January 1892. We are Australia's oldest rugby league club. Newtown Jets Cards 1980 to now. Paul Hayward [22], In 2012, Newtown just made the finals, finishing the regular season in 7th spot, but reached the Grand Final against the 8th placed Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers, on their way defeating the more fancied North Sydney Bears and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The card is as shown in photo, in fair condition or better, and sold as it is. Find the perfect Newtown Jets stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The Jets' home ground is Henson Park, and their team colours are blue (traditionally royal blue) and white. In this case the Newtown Jets, for many, another forgotten club. 1981 NSWRFL season is similar to these rugby league seasons: 1980 NSWRFL season, 1978 NSWRFL season, 1979 NSWRFL season and more. While a stand-alone club for many purposes, they have acted as a feeder for NRL teams such as South Sydney, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Auckland, Sydney Roosters (until the end of the 2014 season), and as of the start of the 2015 season with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Graham represented NSW Country before joining the Jets in 1982, and played 47 games for the club over the next two seasons. A talented back rower when he put his mind to it, Elias was a true journeyman who played for a dozen clubs, both here and in Europe, during his career. Newtown hooker Barry Jensen became the first player to be sent from the field in this manner. Scegli tra immagini premium su Newtown Jets della migliore qualità. Notable Players. The club was founded on 14 January 1908 at a public meeting held at Newtown Town Hall that had been convened by the prominent Sydney sportsman James J. Giltinan (after whom the NSW Rugby League Premiership shield is named), local MP Henry Hoyle, and Harry Hamill (1879-1947), who was to be the fledgling club's first captain. Hetherington was a former Australian Schoolboy representative who came out of the Wollongong competition to join Newtown in 1978, and played 78 first grade games for the club over the next four seasons. 9. Newtown is the second rugby league football club in Australia and the oldest in existence. With Newtown down to 12 men (no replacement rule was in place) the matched looked like it would be a runaway victory. For the most part it's an excellent reproduction EXCEPT the original players jerseys from 81 didn't have 'Paramount' on the back. Newtown was a foundation club in the NSW competition and lasted until the end of the 1983 season when financial pressures, among other […] Newtown had led the match 7–6 at halftime against Parramatta but were defeated 20–11 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[6]. As the Newtown Jets prepare ... A covid-19 capacity crowd is expected at Leichhardt Oval with the Tigers players ... Tommy Raudonikis and Ken Wilson celebrate finals win with the Jets in 1981. In 1981 the " sin-bin " was introduced to rugby league in Australia, enabling referees to send players from the field for five or ten minute periods for minor or deliberate technical offences. In later years Newtown was at home at Erskineville Oval and Marrickville Oval before the club moved to today's venue, Henson Park. Newtown was a foundation club in the NSW competition and lasted until the end of the 1983 season when financial pressures, among other […] Known as the "Newtown Bluebags" for most of its lifetime, the club adopted the Jets nickname in 1973, perhaps referring to Newtown's catchment area extending to Sydney Airport. The first club, Glebe, was formed on 9 January 1908. In 2008, Newtown again made the Grand Final of the newly formed New South Wales Cup. Tommy Raudonikis has been remembered as the "patron saint" of rugby league in the game's final farewell to the lovable larrikin who epitomised an era … If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Parramatta Eels vs Newtown Jets 1981 Winfield Cup NRL Extended Grand Final Highlights. 7. Newtown played in the NSWRFL Premiership from 1908 to 1983. Seller 97.7% positive New 2018 NEWTOWN JETS NRL Card TOM RAUDONIKIS ... OLD 8x6 HISTORICAL PHOTO OF NEWTOWN JETS RUGBY PLAYER PAUL HAYWARD c1977. Field goals were devalued to 1 point in 1971), This page was last edited on 21 April 2021, at 02:52. [23], On 27 August 2016, Newtown played host to Manly at Henson Park in the last regular season fixture of the year. [18], In 2006, Newtown lost to the Parramatta Eels 20–19 in extra time in the Premier League Grand Final due to a field goal from Eels halfback Marcus Perenara after three minutes of golden point extra time. Shopping. The Newtown RLFC regrets to announce the recent passing of the former Newtown Jets winger and fullback Ray Blacklock. ... 1981 Scanlens Rugby League Card, Newtown Jets, Checklist . The Balmain Tigers. [32], The first home ground of the Newtown football club was Metters Sports Ground in Erskineville or Alexandria on Ashmore Road, next to the owners, the Metters factory, which produced stoves and ovens. Auction in AU$. Ultimately, when the final deal between Newtown and the Campbelltown-Liverpool junior rugby league fell through in 1984 and it was confirmed by 1985 that Newtown would not be returning to top flight competition, the Ashfield/Lidcombe-based Western Suburbs Magpies, suspended by the League at the same time as Newtown but having had the financial resources to earn a stay of execution, negotiated a deal for the 1987 season whereby Wests would move all home games to Campbelltown and claim ownership of the vast junior league in south-western Sydney. Today seems like an appropriate day to share this photo again. Finally after 24 minutes of extra time and dozens of attempts at field goals from both teams, captain Sean Rudder erred in kicking out on the full. Product Description. Shop today! Shop today! Illawarra went on to win their first premiership the next week. In 1979, the club appointed Warren Ryan as head coach who turned the club's fortunes around again once more. The proposal, including a new logo with the new name on the traditional royal blue jersey, was approved by the football club directors. The club was founded on 14 January 1908 at a public meeting held at Newtown Town Hall that had been convened by the prominent Sydney sportsman James J. Giltinan (after whom the NSW Rugby League Premiership shield is named), local MP Henry Hoyle, and Harry Hamill (1879-1947), who was to be the fledgling club's first captain.[1]. SquareTrade ? 20, Ted Courtney. A little over two months later he was playing for Newtown. Established in 1908, Newtown were one of the founding members of the New South Wales Rugby Football League. Newtown Jets had their first shot at a grand final in 1981 and they put on a great show. Get the best deals on Newtown Jets 1981 Season NRL & Rugby League Trading Cards. Copy link. This gave the Magpies good field position and allowed them to score the winning try in the corner. Brian Moore brought on at halftime, scored the final try, converted by Ken Wilson which sealed victory for Newtown in the last minute, making the game one of the most exciting comeback wins in rugby league history. This is the 21st article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your favourite club. 13. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists. The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west. More details. Newtown was a foundation club in the NSW competition and lasted until the end of the 1983 season when financial pressures, among other […] 209 talking about this. The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney's inner west.They currently compete in the Canterbury Cup NSW competition, having left the top grade after the 1983 NSWRFL season.The Jets' home ground is Henson Park, and their team colours are blue (traditionally royal blue) and white.. OLD PHOTO OF TOMMY RAUDONIKIS SCORING THE GRAND FINAL TRY NEWTOWN JETS 1981. 17. Gary Sullivan It is worth noting, however, that for a short time in their final season of 1983, Newtown called Campbelltown home. 4. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. # WeAre8972 Sign up & bet now, and remember to please gamble responsibly. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. The teams he played for at a club level were: the Newtown Jets (1981−83), the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (1984−85, 1986−88), and the Parramatta Eels (1985, 1989−90). Farewell to Ray Blacklock. Financial pressures forced the team out of the NSWRL Premiership at the end of 1983. For the most part it's an excellent reproduction EXCEPT the original players jerseys from 81 didn't have 'Paramount' on the back. ... the Blues players were about to start an all-in brawl and every player would take part Ray played with the Newtown Jets in 1981 and 1982, including the famous 1981 NSWRL Grand Final between Newtown and Parramatta. They competed continuously in the NSWRFL premiership until their departure in 1983, the first reduction in the League since 1937. The Newtown Jets are an Australian rugby league football club based in Newtown, a suburb of Sydney’s inner west. All you need to do is download the Cinefly app and make a video telling us why you love being Jet - it's really easy! He played an even 200 first grade games in his nine year career, the first 40 coming with Newtown in the 1982 and 1983 seasons. This post looks at the teams of these two districts – the Balmain Tigers and the Newtown Bluebags/Jets. Danielson, a tough ball-playing forward, came to the Jets from the New Zealand domestic competition in 1970 and played 44 first grade games for the club over the next three seasons, before finishing his career in the Wollongong competition. He also played 5 Tests for NZ. FOR SALE! Before his careers as both a broadcaster and a controversial and flamboyant referee, Hartley was a promising half back for the Newtown club. @newtownrlfc. Three months after scoring a touchdown for the Oakland Raiders in the 1976 Super Bowl, the tall running back debuted on the wing for Newtown, scoring the club’s first try for the 1977 season. The 1981 Newtown team included the legends Tommy Raudonkis and Phil Gould and was coached by Warren Ryan. Apr 9, 2021. [24], On 18 September 2016, Newtown played Illawarra for a place in the grand final. It is numbered #121 of 168. Terry Rowney (Board Member) holds the original minutes. When the 'Dirty Reds' (Glebe) were controversially excluded from the NSWRL Premiership in 1929, Newtown remains the oldest Australian club. Sponsoring of a Players Page - Yes You Can !! Across the road was Erskineville Oval. Share. He then took up coaching and coached nearly 120 games at the top level. Raudonikis was first selected in an Australian squad in 1971 behind Souths halfback Bob Grant and made his run on debut in 1972 against the Kiwis (the same year he won the Rothmans Medal for best club player for the season). The NDJRL was absorbed mainly into the South Sydney District Junior Rugby Football League and also a small part into the St George and Canterbury-Bankstown districts. Newtown however managed to throw the ball around and ran out eventual victors by the smallest of margins, 25–24. Graeme Langlands, Geoff Carr, Ted Goodwin, Bob Clapham, John Chapman, Tony Branson, M. Shulman, Lindsay Drake, Peter Fitzgerald, Rod Reddy, Inisai Toga, Colin Rasmussen, and Harry Eden. The Newtown Jets bid Farewell to Tommy Raudonikis. Newtown then preceded to score 5 tries in 18 minutes to win the match 40–38. The Newtown Jets compete in the NSW Cup. [21], On 5 February 2011, Newtown played a trial game against long term rivals, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, at a revamped Redfern Oval. Not mint. [4] A Newtown winger, Jack Scott, was the first to score a try in the New South Wales Rugby League premiership. AP6.0 This listing is for one 1981 Scanlens Rugby League Trading Card of CHRIS DOYLE. This is the 21st article in the ongoing series where we remember some of the forgotten players from your The forgotten players: The Newtown Jets | Love Africa News Saturday, April 3, 2021 1. Ray Blacklock He made first grade with Newtown in 1978 and went on to play 82 top level games for the club over the next six years, before heading to Wests after Newtown were expelled from the top tier competition. Looking for a bet on the league? At halftime St. George were up 15-2 and looked certain to win. Watch later. Seller 97.9% positive. Watch later. We want to see it. The current squad is made up of the following: In 2008, the centenary year of rugby league in Australia, the Newtown Jets club named an 18-man team of the century: 1926, Newtown vs Souths at the SCG. 15. Raudonikis played for both Wests and Newtown in the halfback and was eligible for the Jets in the 1981 grand finale . 1980–1981: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0 713 Larry Briggenshaw: 1980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0 714 Ray Blacklock: 1981–1982: 31: 13: 0: 0: 39 715 John Ferguson: 1981–1983: 74: 40: 0: 0: 135 716 Phil Gould: 1981–1982: 17: 2: 7: 0: 20 717 Shane McKellar: 1981: 15: 5: 0: 0: 15 718 Michael Pobjie: 1981–1982: 16: 6: 0: 0: 18 719 Paul Morris: 1981–1982: 18: 2: 8: 0: 22 720 Ken Lysaught: 1981: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0 721 Paul Akkary: … A very talented centre and back rower, Bandiera was unlucky not to play more than his 74 games in the top grade during his eight year career. He finished his career in Canberra. In 1988, Newtown were able to sell their clubhouse, now the Cyprus Community Club of NSW,[7] but by then time had elapsed and readmission to the top competition was not considered. The most part it 's an excellent reproduction EXCEPT the original minutes April 4th,! 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