The Latest Breaking News from Jordan Elsey

Perth coach Ruben Zadkovich says refs need to "stay out of the game a little bit" after Glory's Jordan Elsey received an early red card against Western Sydney.

Glory's Jordan Elsey has been sent off after just 93 seconds for a studs-up challenge on Wanderers star Yeni Ngbakoto, but his 10-man side still won 1-0.

The Jets will not have Japanese recruit Manabu Saito on board in time, but coach Arthur Papas has still flagged changes to his side for the clash with Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night.

"These changes now put the club in a position where it is able to consider how it strengthens its squad for the second half of the season."

Off-contract Jets co-captain Matthew Jurman believes he still has a lot to offer beyond this A-League season and he hopes to prove it to Newcastle in the second half of the campaign. The 33-year-old former Socceroo played the full match against Western United in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in…

After beating Adelaide 1-0 to move back into the top six, the Jets had the chance to jump to third in front of a season high 8,041 fans.

Adelaide United and Newcastle braved temperatures in the high-30s with the Jets emerging victorious in a 1-0 win at Coopers Stadium.

The 3-0 win by the Mariners reversed a 2-1 win by the Jets at the same venue 10-days previous.

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Arthur Papas expected a test against Melbourne Victory. They were given a brutal lesson in finishing.