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JETS THOMPSON HERE FOR NOW BUT OPEN TO OFFERS

It’s a rarity in modern sport; a player opting for lifestyle over financial rewards, and Matt Thompson doesn’t regret it one bit.

The Newcastle Jets captain has turned down a lucrative deal to play in China, but admits he remains open to a move overseas.

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

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