With a depleted team mirroring the Sharks NRL injury and suspension list, the Jets staged a strong second half comeback to claim a draw and one competition point at their most recent outing.
It was a display of resilience from the Newtown side against a formidable Canberra outfit in the round four clash, with the Jets primed and ready to go again following a round five bye.
This weekend the Jets play defending KOE NSW Cup champions Souths in a match scheduled as the curtain-raiser to the Sharks v Souths NRL match up at Accor Stadium as they look to consolidate their place towards the top of the competition table.
While some uncertainty exists around the final makeup of the Sharks NRL squad, similarly Newtown will be waiting to see if players will return to bolster their line up for the game scheduled to get underway at 5.10pm on Saturday.
Experienced number nine Jayden Berrell, missing from the drawn game against the Raiders, is likely to return, however talented youngster Sam Healey is also expected to get game time in the hooking role after an impressive start to the 2024 NSW Cup season for the Jets.
Kade Dykes also made a successful return from injury against Canberra and will look to again make a major contribution to the Jets performance.
The Jets are currently in fourth position on the ladder on seven points, the Rabbitohs are fifth one point further back.
See below the two team lists.
Match: Rabbitohs v Jets
Round 6 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Jets
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jacob GagaiFullback for Jets is number 1 Kade Dykes
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Leon Te HauWinger for Jets is number 2 Tom Rodwell
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Braidon BurnsCentre for Jets is number 3 Chris Vea'ila
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Leonard SkeltonCentre for Jets is number 4 Addison Demetriou
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou ThompsonWinger for Jets is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Dion TeaupaFive-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Mawene Hiroti
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jarrett SublooHalfback for Jets is number 7 Niwhai Puru
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean KeppieProp for Jets is number 8 Rhys Dakin
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 21 Damien CookHooker for Jets is number 9 Jayden Berrell
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Yileen GordonProp for Jets is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Adam Christensen2nd Row for Jets is number 11 Jordin Leiu
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Chase Chapman2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Billy Burns
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Tallis DuncanLock for Jets is number 13 Billy Magoulias
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 9 Ryan GrayInterchange for Jets is number 15 Blake Hosking
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Brock GrayInterchange for Jets is number 16 Jack Gibbons
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Kaylen MillerInterchange for Jets is number 18 Samuel Healey
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Bear WilliamsInterchange for Jets is number 19 Brad Fearnley
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Marco MorettiReplacement for Jets is number 25 Jackson Ferris
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