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Young Jets players Nick Cowburn, Devante Clut and Lachlan Jackson have travelled to Myanmar with the Australian squad, for the Asian Under-23 Championship qualifiers. Back home, new keeper Glen Moss couldn’t be happier with his move to Newcastle.

Local favourite Chloe Costelloe had a win in the Doubles in today’s Gosford Gold Tournament Finals. In the Singles, both top seeds were victorious in straight sets.

Bunnies-bound Knight Dane Gagai says he’s firmly focussed on helping Newcastle finish the season on a positive note. Despite his imminent departure, the Queensland star believes the club – under coach Nathan Brown – is headed in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Copacabana’s Matt Wilkinson is through to Round Three at J-Bay, but not before some nervous moments against Michael February. An opening 6.17 was bettered by the local wildcard, before the World ratings leader posted a 6.93 to secure a narrow victory. While he’s keen to be the first goofy footer since 1984 to win the event, he believes Mick Fanning is the man to beat. Avoca’s Ace Buchan is due to surf against Joan Duru when the contest resumes. (Image Courtesy of WSL Kelly Cestari)    

Peninsula Leisure Centre has been the base this week for the State’s best junior swimmers. Under Coach Jon Shaw, the Emerging Talent Squad comprised 28 athletes, including Mingara star Shaye Booth.  

Central Coast High Jumper Nicola McDermott is in career best form ahead of next month’s World University Games. The 20 year-old set a new personal best this week, clearing one-metre 89, on her third attempt.  

Nelson Bay surfer Chris Michalak has posted his best-ever result on the World Qualifying Series, making the quarter finals of a 1,500-point event in Japan. The 31-year-old was eventually bundled out by Hawaii’s Elijah Gates.

Ernie Merrick says Weston put up a good fight as the Jets made a winning start under the new coach. Newcastle’s off-season recruits showed their quality last night, but Merrick says there’s still plenty of work to do.

Aussie sailors Matt Belcher and Will Ryan have made a great start in their quest to regain the 470 World Championship. The Rio silver medallists are currently in second spot following day two in Greece. Following the next two races, the fleet will be split in two, ahead of the finals this weekend.

Hunter driver Aaren Russell is determined to improve the performance of his car before the Supercars Championship hits Newcastle. The 25 year old made a shock return to the series over the weekend.