Facing the prospect of a fourth straight A-League Men's campaign without finals after a 2-1 loss to Adelaide in mid-March, a heart-to-heart between Newcastle's players led to a vow to leave nothing behind in a push for the top six.
The Jets' new-found resolve has paid instant dividends, with two wins and draw in the three matches since taking Arthur Papas' team within three points of the finals positions with eight games to play.
