Newcastle Sport

Hamilton-Wickham has won the Newcastle District competition’s Tom Locker Cup overcoming University in today’s final. Hamwicks batted second and were chasing 162 for victory. Opener David Stevenson survived an early appeal and then rode his luck. He eventually fell on 43 and earned the Locker medal for man of the match. His team mates went on with the job.. Hamwicks passed the total with four wickets to spare. (VISION ONLY)

Newcastle has fallen to seventh on the W-League ladder, following a 3-1 loss to Melbourne City. The Jets haven’t beaten the Victorians since they entered the competition and that trend continued this afternoon at McDonald Jones Stadium.

In the Women’s Big Bash, the Thunder belted Brisbane at North Sydney Oval this afternoon. The home side posted a massive total of 192, before Sam Bates did some early damage with the ball. Fellow Hunter bowler Maisy Gibson then snared the vital wicket of Grace Harris. Bates finished the match with two wickets, while Gibson ended up with three, as the Thunder won by 28. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

Perth edged out Melbourne City on Saturday night to retain top spot on the ladder. The Glory struck just before half time. Adelaide had several chances against the Victory in Melbourne. But the home side withstood the pressure, before coming away with a two-nil win. Earlier in the day, Wellington produced the season’s biggest upset against Sydney FC. Roy Krishna had a brace inside half an hour.. the Phoenix eventually wining 3-1. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

A mixed afternoon for Hunter basketballers in the WNBL, with Katie Rae Ebzery’s Perth Lynx losing to Dandenong, while Hannah Young’s Capitals belted Cassidy McLean’s Bendigo Spirit. On Saturday, Lara McSpadden and the Flames caused a big upset, beating Melbourne by three. McSpadden played another important defensive cameo, finishing with five rebounds and four blocks. (AUDIO IN PARTS)  

A real treat for some aspiring young rugby players in the Hunter Valley, with a visit from the all conquering Australian women’s sevens team. The current crop of stars passing on some tips to the next generation. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

It’s been a first class debut to remember for Newcastle fast bowler Greg West. The 24 year old bagged two wickets in his second over on day one of the Blues Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia. He didn’t stop there – claiming another this morning. At stumps on day two the Blues are none for 223, trailing the Redbacks by 157 runs. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

The sixth-placed Jets women will be chasing three points, against an under pressure Melbourne City. Newcastle is looking to bounce back after last round’s frustrating loss to Brisbane. The women kick off at 2.30, with the men at 5pm. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

It’s been a fairly slow start to the season for the Newcastle Jets. Ernie Merrick is hoping his side can return to its attacking roots and score some much needed goals against the Roar on Sunday.

Johnathan Thurston is regarded by many as rugby league’s greatest-ever player. While that may be a hard argument to win in Newcastle, it’s hard to deny he’s popular here, judging by the reception he received at Charlestown on Friday.