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Quick plays: All you need to know about a weekend of sport in Newcastle

The Jets celebrate during a 4-2 win over Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
The Jets v Wanderers in Tamworth on Saturday. Picture by Gareth Gardner.
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
NDCA action between Waratah-Mayfield and University at Bernie Curran Oval on Saturday. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

What a game. What a result. A drought-ending win that will do wonders for confidence as they strive for a long-awaited finals appearance this campaign.

I'm of course talking about the Newcastle Jets' convincing 4-2 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in round two of A-League Women at Tamworth's Scully Park on Saturday afternoon.

It came before another famous football victory that night - the Socceroos' 1-0 defeat of Tunisia.

And while the games may seem worlds apart, both victories have boosted belief and bring a certain level of optimism looking forward.

American Sarah Griffith played a starring role for the Jets, producing a hat-trick to seal Newcastle's first win since December 27 last year.

They have their first appearance of the 2022-23 ALW campaign in Newcastle next Saturday, hosting Perth Glory at No.2 Sportsground. Kick-off is 3pm.

Friendly fire

The Jets men started a busy week in which they will play three friendly matches by drawing 1-1 with Melbourne City in Tamworth.

Beka Mikeltadze celebrated his 25th birthday with a well-taken goal on Saturday.

The Jets next face Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday then back up against Sydney on Saturday as they play catch-up during the A-League's four-week World Cup break.

Wickets tumble on day one

All five teams batting first were dismissed on day one while play was completely washed out because of a "sprinkler malfunction" at Ron Hill Oval.

Fifty-five wickets were taken across Newcastle District Cricket Association's active first-grade matches but the match between Toronto and Cardiff-Boolaroo was called off before they even arrived at the venue.

Wallsend (2-90), Wests (3-66), University (0-39), Merewether (0-13) and Stockton (0-8) have each begun making inroads in their respective run chases.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are set to host Central Coast in the NSW Country Championships final next month.

What else happened

Norths defender Matthew Dawson left the field injured in the final minute of play as the Kookaburras marked Eddie Ockenden's 400th Test cap with a 7-4 victory against India in Adelaide on Sunday.

Newcastle horse trainer Nathan Doyle enjoyed a winning double on his home track on Sunday.

And on Saturday night, almost 16,000 Supercross fans sat trackside at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday to watch Matt Moss take out the Newcastle Triple Crown.

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