2025/2026 Newcastle Jets Men's Squad

[Jeterpool]

Would love to see us make a move for Jake Hollman, he has always looked quality whenever I've seen him play against us.

I would too. You get the sense he'd be looking to go overseas. If he doesn't, I think Sydney is a likely destination because of Caceres leaving and his past links with their youth set up..

Two players I will be interested to see where they land are Alou Kuol and Ivan Nujica.

[ForeverRed]

We need a top quality keeper, james at best is a number 2, his last 2 games for us showed he won?t make it, sorry but sometimes the truth hurts.

[Bon]

I really think our biggest issue is the middle of the park..
Can't help but think of what we could achieve if we'd kept blokes like Angus or Stevie UG.. (I realise they didn't want to stay around or we couldnt afford to keep them, etc)

[R Ramjet]

Grozos probably goes back into midfield to fill the void with timmins gone.
Another Defensive type midfielder is probably also needed.
A new Keeper and some depth at left/right fullback.
If we can keep Clayton Taylor then that's probably our squad once the new CB arrives.
I didn't see the Jeterpool post on the previous page but basically what he said.
I'm not sure our squad number/budget will allow for 2 new midfielders though.
I was thinking we had 4 spots left. GK, LB, RB DM. The rest is scholarship or youth spots.

[Jeterpool]

One relevant question I keep coming back to is Lachie Rose. If he gets injured like last season, how do we cover that? Do we have belief he's robust enough to last a season and is Ben Gibson as the only backup the right level?

[ForeverRed]

IT IS the start of a new era at the Newcastle Jets.
The Jets officially kicked off preseason training ahead of the 2025-26 A-League season at Maitland Sportsground yesterday.
New coach Mark Milligan put the squad through a 75-minute ballwork session, battling fierce winds and driving rain.

The squad, a mix of new and old, was beefed up by players from the youth team.
New arrivals Max Burgess and Alex Badolato were on deck for session one.
Japanese international Kota Mizunuma, striker Lachie Rose, 2024-25 captain Kosto Grozos and young guns Eli Adams and Clayton Taylor headed the familiar faces.
Milligan?s new right-hand man, former Melbourne Victory assistant coach Nick Stavroulakisis, and new keeper coach Jesse Vanstrattan helped put the squad through their paces.
Milligan has taken the reins from Rob Stanton and is charged with ending the club?s seven-year absence from the finals.
The former Socceroo and A-League championship-winning player has overhauled the roster.
Nine players have departed, including first-team regulars Ryan Scott, Cal Timmins, Dane Ingham and Charles M?mombwa from the side that finished ninth on 30 points last season ? eight points outside the top six.
Irish defender and Dundee captain Joe Shaughnessy has agreed to terms, taking the senior roster to 15 players.
Will Dobson, Oscar Fryer, Alex Nunes and Ben van Dorssen are on scholarship deals. Sydney FC teenager Richard Knomo will be among potentially three other youngsters given an opportunity in the senior squad.
Jets general manager of football Ken Schembri told the Newcastle Herald last week that signing another keeper was a priority.
Milligan, depending on the budget, is likely to add three other senior players.
So, where does that leave the Jets in a league where player spending has been cut back and there is a greater reliance on youth?
The Jets operate under one of the smallest budgets in the league. On the surface, Milligan?s early recruitment appears on point.
Burgess has played more than 100 A-League games and brings experience and versatility. He has featured in three final series and is a proven game breaker.
Alex Badalato is a genuine No.10 and is fresh from leading the Young Socceroos to the under-20 Asian Cup, where he was player of the tournament.
He has been at Wanderers and Victory for the past two seasons, where the front third is packed with foreigners and Socceroos.
He played in the grand final for Victory and appears ready to take the next step.
Shaunghnessy, although not announced, is only awaiting a visa. The 32-year-old centre-back has spent most of his career in the Scottish Premier League and will add a tough edge physically and mentally.
His partnership with Aleks Susnjar should ensure the sloppy goals and costly lapses, especially late in each half, are minimised.
Mark Natta and second-year scholarship player van Dorssen provide depth in the centre of defence.
Milligan needs to find another keeper. Noah James pipped Ryan Scott for the No.1 role halfway through last season. But he is 24 and boasts just eight A-League appearances. Tommy Aquilina and Daniel Wilmering are the only genuine fullbacks in the senior squad. Knomo has potential but is untried. Youth team right back Garang Arou is also expected to train with the senior squad.
The defensive midfield stocks could also do with some cover. Kosta Grozos returns to the midfield of the park after being used as a makeshift centre back by Stanton. Lachie Bayliss developed into a ball-winning midfielder last season. Youth team playmaker Christian Bracco will have the preseason to prove his worth.
The most competition is in the front third. It is unclear what formation Milligan will opt for. Burgess and Badolato add silk to a mix of pace and power. Kota Mizunuma was a revelation after arriving in the transfer window. His crossing and delivery from set pieces added a new dimension.
Eli Adams is a match-winner and is coming off a career-best haul of nine goals. There has been interest in the left-footer from Europe but nothing has materialised as yet.
Lachie Rose is all hustle and bustle and netted eight goals.
Clayton Taylor backed up his breakout rookie season with another seven goals and six assists. A cloud remains over his future in Newcastle, but he is contracted and training.
Ben Gibson (four goals, four assists) will be better for his first season, and home-grown attacker Dobson should get more minutes after a taste of the A-League.
Throw in Oscar Fryer, who missed all last season with a ruptured ACL, and potentially rising academy star Oli Cockle and Milligan has plenty of options.
If he can find the cash, another experienced ball-winning six and target man up front would provide balance.
Of course, plenty can happen between now and kick-off. The draw is yet to be released, but no doubt Milligan will want to make a bright start to his first as a head coach.
Jets (possible): Noah James; Daniel Wilmering, Aleks Susnjar, Joe Shaughnessy, Tommy Aquilina; Kota Mizunuma, Kosta Grozos, Max Burgess, Clayton Taylor; Eli Adams, Lachie Rose.

[R Ramjet]

Rose does seem to have his share of injuries. Is he actually an out an out striker ? I thought he was mainly played out wider before coming to the jets.
Hopefully Gibson improves from the experience of last season.
You do make a good point. It's been reported that we will have a squad of 19 senior players so I guess it's hard to cover all bases with that number.
You need some good youth/scholarship players to fill the gaps.

[Alton]

Rose does seem to have his share of injuries. Is he actually an out an out striker ? I thought he was mainly played out wider before coming to the jets.
Hopefully Gibson improves from the experience of last season.
You do make a good point. It's been reported that we will have a squad of 19 senior players so I guess it's hard to cover all bases with that number.
You need some good youth/scholarship players to fill the gaps.

Feutz training with Jets, he can find the net

[Jeterpool]

Feutz training with Jets, he can find the net

Who is Feutz?

[northern_swan]

Feutz training with Jets, he can find the net

I thought he had signed at Sydney Olympic?

[Macca]

Who is Feutz?

https://www.facebook.com/newcastlehe...0218247810236/

Edgeworth NZ striker who's been NNSW NPL leading scorer the last two years.

An article yesterday said he has left Edgeworth to sign with Sydney Olympic.