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SMELTZ SIGNS WITH PHOENIX AS JETS APPROACH BRIDGE

Wellington has announced the signing of former New Zealand rep Shane Smeltz, for the rest of the season.
Jets coach Mark Jones had mentioned the striker as a possible recruitment target, but CEO Lawrie McKinna says no formal offer was made.
The Jets admit they have been in contact with Mark Bridge, who’s currently playing in Thailand on a lucrative three-year contract.
But at this stage, he hasn’t been offered a deal to return to Newcastle.

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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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