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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...nd-nineyear-deal/story-fngr8h4f-1226990671206
AFTER more than a century in the rugby league limelight, Newtown Jets are on the verge of falling by the wayside if they fail to find an NRL partner for next year.
The Sydney Roosters have announced its nine-year partnership with the iconic foundation club will finish at the end of this season, leaving the Jets future in the NSW Cup in doubt.
The result would be a bitter blow for the “Bluebags” and its board, who have poured a significant amount of cash into the club to keep it afloat and competing in the second-tier competition.
Director Terry Rowney said the Jets had been left “out in the cold”, confirming the Roosters will walk away from the deal at the end of this season.
The Roosters have chosen Wyong Roos as its NSW Cup partner from next year, forcing Newtown to find another NRL partner club.
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is a Jets’ product.
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is a Jets’ product.
Ken Wilson in action for the Newtown Jets in the club’s heyday.
Ken Wilson in action for the Newtown Jets in the club’s heyday.
In a statement from the Roosters, the club’s connection the Central Coast came via the East’s Groups ownership of Woy Woy Leagues Club.
“This proposal complements the club’s strategy in linking with the region to provide a complete pathway program to the NRL,” the statement said.
‘The Sydney Roosters wish fellow foundation club, the Newtown Jets, continued success, and will advise members and supporters of further information regarding this proposal in due course.”
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is one of the Jets many recent products, proving the club still has in impact on the big league despite not playing in first grade since 1983.
Supplied Editorial Newtown Jets second send
Barry Vining (left) and Terry Rowney have poured a huge amount of time and money to keep the club going. Picture: Mitch Cameron.
Mr Rowney said the Roosters’ decision was a complete shock. He said the partnership would have helped the “renewal” of rugby league in the inner-west, but the Roosters “have chosen to go in a completely different direction”.
“The Roosters don’t have juniors and are trying to develop a base up in the Central Coast,” he said.
Mr Rowney said although it was still early days, the Jets would engage other NRL clubs to form a new relationship.
“We’re going to speak to some people,” he said.
“All the other clubs in NSW Cup are connected to the NRL except for Newtown at the moment, so we’ll have to see what happens.”
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...nd-nineyear-deal/story-fngr8h4f-1226990671206
AFTER more than a century in the rugby league limelight, Newtown Jets are on the verge of falling by the wayside if they fail to find an NRL partner for next year.
The Sydney Roosters have announced its nine-year partnership with the iconic foundation club will finish at the end of this season, leaving the Jets future in the NSW Cup in doubt.
The result would be a bitter blow for the “Bluebags” and its board, who have poured a significant amount of cash into the club to keep it afloat and competing in the second-tier competition.
Director Terry Rowney said the Jets had been left “out in the cold”, confirming the Roosters will walk away from the deal at the end of this season.
The Roosters have chosen Wyong Roos as its NSW Cup partner from next year, forcing Newtown to find another NRL partner club.
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is a Jets’ product.
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is a Jets’ product.
Ken Wilson in action for the Newtown Jets in the club’s heyday.
Ken Wilson in action for the Newtown Jets in the club’s heyday.
In a statement from the Roosters, the club’s connection the Central Coast came via the East’s Groups ownership of Woy Woy Leagues Club.
“This proposal complements the club’s strategy in linking with the region to provide a complete pathway program to the NRL,” the statement said.
‘The Sydney Roosters wish fellow foundation club, the Newtown Jets, continued success, and will advise members and supporters of further information regarding this proposal in due course.”
NRL superstar Daniel Tupou is one of the Jets many recent products, proving the club still has in impact on the big league despite not playing in first grade since 1983.
Supplied Editorial Newtown Jets second send
Barry Vining (left) and Terry Rowney have poured a huge amount of time and money to keep the club going. Picture: Mitch Cameron.
Mr Rowney said the Roosters’ decision was a complete shock. He said the partnership would have helped the “renewal” of rugby league in the inner-west, but the Roosters “have chosen to go in a completely different direction”.
“The Roosters don’t have juniors and are trying to develop a base up in the Central Coast,” he said.
Mr Rowney said although it was still early days, the Jets would engage other NRL clubs to form a new relationship.
“We’re going to speak to some people,” he said.
“All the other clubs in NSW Cup are connected to the NRL except for Newtown at the moment, so we’ll have to see what happens.”
