A match-winning try in extra time has seen the Newtown Jets claim the NSW Cup for the first time in seven years, winning 20-15 over the Wentworthville Magpies.
What an afternoon of football it turned out to be at Sydney’s newest and best venue, as two sides not favoured to feature on grand final day just a month ago celebrated their fairy tale runs to the big dance with a brilliant and tense affair that ended in extra time.
The first half was full of action. Two tries each sent the sides to sheds both with a seemingly equal chance at victory.
The Magpies held a slender 14-12 lead and points seemed certain in the second period. That belief proved to be incorrect as the grind set in and despite many chances, it took a rather dubious penalty to the Jets in the final quarter of the match to bring the scores level and set up a grandstand finish.
Braydon Trindall converted the penalty attempt and extra time was required to determine the champion for 2019. The Magpies controlled the first five-minute period well, kicked a field goal and appeared to have one hand on the trophy at the brisk break.
Even deep into the second period of extra time the Magpies looked home. That was until Billy Magoulias kicked cross-field, Sione Katoa regathered and William Kennedy streaked away to win the game for the Jets with a try and cruel the farewell games of David Gower and Tim Mannah.
What a win for the Jets and a brave effort from the Magpies. Josh Hoffman was brilliant for the losers and Kennedy stood out for the Jets on a day when they took revenge on their last gasp loss in the 2018 decider.
Newtown Jets 20
Wentworthville Magpies 15
farkurnell
Roar Rookie
Spud I understand where your coming from.This is a huge can of worms.players hit around the head are staying down for a penalty and/or sin binning,feigning serious injury .Many coaches have been complaining about this all year.what do you do? Players will often take advantage of grey area rules.Until the RL brings in a mandatory rule,these situations will continue
Superspud
Roar Rookie
IT was more to do with the non HIA. A bloke knocked out cold stays on the field.
kk
Roar Pro
Agreed Nat. Imagine a 25 yo Mannah on the open market today.
Nat
Roar Guru
Nice kk. Although reading that team list, sounds like of those "underdogs" sent half their NRL back to CC. Hard to see how Mannah wasn't given the respect to play his last days for the 1st grade team. Such a good bloke would've just loved playing in any case.
bazza200
Guest
100% that was a rubbish penalty that the Jet's got to even it up. it's weird how the dude was left to stay on the field.
farkurnell
Roar Rookie
Your a tough marker Spud.plenty of 50/50 calls either way,with the Bunker overruling the Ref for 2 Jets no-try,s.That last try was worthy of a Premiership.If the NRL GF is near as good as that game - we’re in for a treat
kk
Roar Pro
The Canterbury Cup proved to be the elixir one needed after enduring the torturous demise of both underdogs in the NRL. Congratulations to both teams for presenting our code at its exciting best. Best of luck next week.
Superspud
Roar Rookie
Jets get a dodgy penalty when Kennedy gets knocked out. They kicked the goal to level up and Kennedy who somehow was allowed to stay on the field scores the winner. Obviously concussions not an issue in Canterbury cup.
Rabbitz
Roar Guru
As a life-long North Sydney Bears supporter, I pleases me to say that if we couldn't lift the trophy I am glad that the Jets could. Well done!