Mon 26th Feb 2007

The Newcastle Jets celebrated their 2006/07 presentation night to a packed house at Newcastle Town Hall on Friday night.

Those in attendance on the night, headed by Lord Mayor of Newcastle Councillor John Tate and including passionate supporters, both community and corporate, joined in bringing to a close the journey that was the 2006/07 Hyundai A-League campaign for the Newcastle Jets.

Four awards were presented on the night. The winners were as follows:

2006/7 Supporters Award
Presented by Rob Brooks (President, The Squadron)

Awarded to the player nominated most worthy of recognition by members of the club.

2006/7 RECIPIENT: Joel Griffiths

2006/7 Rising Star Award
Presented by Remo Nogarotto (Director of Football)

Awarded to the player showing extraordinary promise and talent in the formative years of his football career.

2006/7 RECIPIENT: Mark Bridge

2006/7 Clubman of the Year
Presented by George Liolio (CEO)

Awarded to the person who typifies the true Jets spirit, always goes above and beyond and who the Jets are truly proud to call one of their own.

2006/7 RECIPIENT: Shane Brollo

2006/7 Coach’s Award
Presented by Gary Van Egmond (Coach)

Awarded to the player who is characterised as knowing there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’. Both on and off the field, they lead by example and exemplify the consummate player who surpasses to make a difference for the greater good of the team.

2006/7 RECIPIENT: Stuart Musialik

2006/7 Players Player Award
Presented by Marian Day (Health for Industry)

Awarded to the player of the year as voted by his peers throughout the year.

2006/7 RECIPIENT: Mark Bridge

The entire team took to the stage to receive a framed team photo and their home strip from the season amidst boisterous applause. However, the biggest cheer went to Steve Eagleton thanks to his devoted fans, the Kamikaze crew.

The Jets Officials then took to the stage to thank the people who had made this year’s campaign so successful. Praise and thanks were given to the players, the coaching staff, the administration staff and the sponsors. However, Joel Griffiths probably summed up the sentiment of most when he took to the podium to receive his Supporters player award:

“The club is nothing without its supporters and your support has been very much appreciated”, Joel Griffiths said.

The night was a fitting end to a wonderful season and focus will now be directed on preparing for the next campaign.