The Newcastle Jets will need to be better with the ball if they want to be a top-four side this season but there was plenty to be encouraged about in their first outing despite going down 2-1 to Brisbane.
They did not do themselves any favours - finding yourself 2-0 down at the break is far from ideal - but there was no denying Newcastle played with the grit and determination coach Ash Wilson has been asking of them throughout a ridiculously short pre-season.
