FOOTBALL fans in Port Macquarie will have the rare chance to see the Newcastle Jets up close, with an exclusive open training session set for Thursday, 7 August at 1pm at Findlay Park.
The open training is free to attend, and all ages are welcome.
The session forms part of the 2025 Jets:TOUR, supported by the Greater Bank, which sees the A-League Men’s side visit Lismore, Port Macquarie and Taree in support of flood-affected communities across the region.
“This year’s Jets:TOUR will be extra special as it connects with the towns of Lismore, Port Macquarie and Taree, who have all been through so much this year with the floods,” said Greater Bank Regional Manager Scott McCluskey.
Local fans will be able to watch the team’s pre-match preparations, meet players, and get a glimpse of beloved stars including Japanese international Kota Mizunuma and new signings like Irish defender Joe Shaughnessy.
It will also be one of the first public appearances for newly appointed head coach Mark Milligan.
Newcastle Jets General Manager of Customer and Community Matt Starr said, “We have been very clear in our desire to connect and engage with the broader Jets community and we’re really looking forward to taking our club and programs to regional centres along the North Coast.”
In addition to the Port Macquarie session, the Jets will run Jets:PLAY clinics, school visits, and club engagements in all three towns, with the headline event being a preseason exhibition match against Brisbane Roar in Lismore on Saturday 9 August.
A kids clinic will be held on Sunday 10 August at Omaru Park in Taree from 3pm.
By Sis HIGGINS
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