MIGHTY MIGHTY JETS MAKE IT A THREE-PEAT!!!
31 August 2008

The mighty Gungahlin Jets created history yesterday at Ainslie Oval, winning their third straight AFL Canberra Division 3 Grand Final in unbelievable circumstances!!! In one of the greatest Grand Finals ever, a crowd of over 1200 people witnessed the Jets pull off the impossible, coming back from 39 points down in the third quarter to kick the last 9 goals of the match, running completely over the top of the devastated Belconnen Magpies, 14-14-98 to 12-10-82!!! The stunning comeback from the Jets left the entire crowd completely shellshocked!!!

Congratulations to coach Jase Burgess and his courageous men on their magnificent achievement!!!

That makes it 3 Premierships in a row for the mighty Jetters!!!

Unfortunately, the club couldn't pull off the dream Grand Final weekend, as the Jets 2's were beaten by Yass in the AFL Canberra Division 4 Grand Final, and the Jets Women's side was defeated by Belconnen on Friday night in the ACTWAFL Division 2 Grand Final.

Nonetheless it was a massive night of celebrations last night at the Old Canberra Inn, which continued today, and will continue on Mad Monday tomorrow, and for many days and nights to come!!!

Jets chasing a Premiership triple treat!
29 August 2008

The mighty Gungahlin Jets footy club is preparing for one of the biggest weekends in its history! The club has three senior sides participating in Grand Finals on the weekend!

The Jets 1's will be striving to win their 3rd straight AFL Canberra Division 3 Premiership when they take on Belconnen at Ainslie Oval on Saturday - ball up is at 2:30pm.

The Jets 2's are hunting their first premiership since the club has had two senior sides in operation - they take on Yass at Ainslie Oval on Saturday at 12:15pm.

And the Jets Women's side will be chasing after their first ever premiership when they take on Belconnen in the ACTWAFL Division 2 Grand Final at Greenway Oval this evening at 6:30pm.

Make sure you get along and cheer the Jets on as they attempt to create history!!

Pete Stevens wins AFL Canberra Division 4 Best & Fairest!
26 August 2008

A huge congratulations to the Jets' Pete Stevens, who was last night awarded the T. Campbell Medal for 2008 after being voted the best and fairest player in AFL Canberra Division 4!! Stevens won by a massive 8 votes, whilst Nathan Arch also polled well, finishing in equal 7th position.

In the Division 3 count, Gungahlin's Nick Louis finished equal 2nd, storming home to fall just 3 votes short of the winner, John Williams from Belconnen.

Preliminary Final - Jets slam Rams and earn a place in their third straight GF 25 August 2008

The Gungahlin Jets have booked their spot in the AFL Canberra Division 3 Grand Final for the third straight year, following a 73-point drubbing of ADFA in the Preliminary Final on the weekend. The Jets went into the match as underdogs but blew the Rams out of the water in arguably their best performance of the season to date. The Jets' own Buddy kicked 6 goals as Gungahlin romped home 17-12-114 to 5-11-41.

Earlier in the day the Jets Women's side created history in qualifying for their first ever Grand Final after they defeated ADFA 6-9-45 to 2-3-15 in the ACTWAFL Division 2 Preliminary Final.

What a massive weekend we have coming up in Jetsland this weekend - all three senior sides will be playing off in Grand Finals!!!...

AFL Canberra Div 3 Grand Final: Gungahlin Jets Vs Belconnen Magpies at Ainslie Oval, 2:30pm, Saturday

AFL Canberra Div 4 Grand Final: Gungahlin Jets Vs Yass Roos at Ainslie Oval, 12:15pm, Saturday

ACTWAFL Div 2 Grand Final: Gungahlin Jets Vs Belconnen Magpies at Greenway Oval, 6:30pm, Friday night

Second Semi-Finals - Magpies swoop on inaccurate Jets as the 2's charge into the Grand Final
18 August 2008

The Gungahlin Jets were outgunned by minor premiers Belconnen in the second-semi-final on Saturday at Ainslie Oval. The inaccurate Jets went down by 38 points to the Belconnen straight-shooters 17-3-105 to 9-13-67. Belconnen go straight through to the GF in 2 weeks time whilst the Jets will face ADFA next week in the Preliminary Final, after the Rams comfortably accounted for Murrumbidgee 13-11-89 to 9-10-64 in the first semi-final.

The Jets Reserves had more success in their second semi-final against the previously undefeated Yass Roos, upsetting the Roos 9-12-66 to 8-10-58. The Jets Magoos go straight through to the Grand Final in a fortnight to meet the winner of Yass Vs Belconnen, who play off in the Preliminary Final this weekend after Belconnen thrashed Goulburn in the first semi-final.

Unfortunately the Jets Women's side had to forfeit their semi-final match against Belconnen at half-time, after they started the match with 18 players but had several players go down with injury in the first half. The Jetettes get a second chance - they'll be up against ADFA in the Preliminary Final after ADFA finished ANU's season.

This Saturday is Preliminary Final day and 2 of the Jets 3 senior sides are involved. The Ladies are first up - they take on ADFA at ADFA at midday and then the 1's do battle with ADFA at Manuka Oval at 2:15pm. The Jetters will be gunning for all three senior sides to be getting amongst GF action next weekend!!!

Round 18 - Jets finish H&A season in 2nd position after belting the Hogs 11 August 2008

The Gungahlin Jets finished off the Home & Away season on a high after accounting for the Harman Hogs at Ken Zimmer Oval on Saturday, 16-13-109 to 10-5-65. This hard-fought victory, their 9th in the past 11 matches, ensured that the Jets finished the H&A season in 2nd place (12 wins, 6 losses), earning them the double chance, and giving them a red-hot chance at completing a hattrick of ACTAFL Div 3 premierships!

Earlier in the day the Jets 2's put in one of their best performances of the season, ending the Goulburn Swans' 9-game winning streak by defeating them 15-12-102 to 8-7-55, also at KZ Oval. The Magoos also finished the H&A season in 2nd position, with the imposing record of of 14 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw.

On the same day the Jets Women's side, who were once again short on numbers, completed a gallant victory over ANU, 10-5-65 to 2-2-14. The Jets Ladies finished the H&A season 2nd on the ACTWAFL Division 2 ladder!

This weekend it's finals time!!! All three Jets senior teams are involved in 1 V 2 play-offs (Second Semi-Finals), with a chance to progress straight to their respective Grand Finals! The Jets 1's take on Belconnen at Ainslie Oval at 2:15pm, the 2's line up against Yass at Ainslie at 12:00pm, and the Ladies take on Belconnen at Reid at 12pm. Good luck Jetters!!!

Round 17 - Jets streak ends at the hands of a blue nemesis
4 August 2008

The Gungahlin Jets' winning streak of 5 straight matches came to an end on Saturday at the hands of arch-rival Woden. The Blues defeated the Jets for the second time this season in a close tussle, 12-10-82 to 10-11-71. Despite the loss the Jets have sealed a spot in the finals and if they defeat Harman this week they will hold firm in second position - a loss will see them drop to 4th.

Earlier in the day the Jets 2's continued on their merry way, easily accounting for the Cootamundra Blues 13-16-94 to 3-4-22, bringing the Magoos' season record to 13 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, as they remain in 2nd spot on the ladder (behind the undefeated Yass) for the 13th week in a row.

On the same day the Jets Women's side, who were well short on numbers, went down to ADFA 7-14-56 to 1-1-7.

This weekend the Jets boys have another home double-header to wrap up the home & away section of the season. The 1's take on 6th-placed Harman at 2:15pm and the 2's line up against 4th-placed Goulburn at 12pm at the Zeee. The Jets Women's side take on cellar-dweller ANU at ADFA at 12pm on Saturday.

Jets Legends Day and Jets Deal or No Deal - this Saturday
31 July 2008

Saturday, 2 August - JETS LEGENDS DAY - this year there's no game on for the old boys but it'll be a ripping day with a BBQ lunch and refreshments (from 12:30pm) in the Marquee at Ken Zimmer Oval. See here for more details.

Saturday Night, 2 August - JETS DEAL OR NO DEAL at Thoroughbred Park - the great Kenny Zimmer is masterminding this one and it's guaranteed to be a winner! More details here.

Round 16 - Jets soar into 2nd spot after pipping the Juggers
28 July 2008

The Gungahlin Jets won their 5th match in a row on Saturday after edging out the Murrumbidgee Juggernauts in a thrilling encounter at Stirling Oval. The Jets kicked the first 6 goals of the match before 'Bidgee pegged them back but the mighty Jetters prevailed in the end, winning by a solitary goal and replacing the Juggernauts in 2nd position on the table. Final score was Jets 11-15-81 to Juggs 11-9-75.

In the curtain-raiser the Jets Magoos returned to form with a massive win over the Murrumbidgee Juggernauts Ressies, 20-21-141 to 5-5-35, with David Jean starring for the Jets, kicking 10 goals.

On the same day the Jets Women's side played out another thrilling draw against arch-rivals Belconnen at ADFA Oval. At 3-5-23 apiece this was the second match in succession where these two sides have drawn!

This weekend the Jets boys will play a home double-header - the 1's take on Woden at 2:15pm and the 2's line up against Cootamundra at 12pm at the Zeee. The Jets Women's side take on ADFA at ADFA bright and early at 9am on Saturday morning.

Round 15 - Jets make it 7 from 8 after crushing the Demons
21 July 2008

The Gungahlin Jets surged another position up the ladder to outright 3rd after the weekend's matches, notching up their 7th win in 8 matches! Taking on the Eastlake Demons at Ken Zimmer Oval, the Jets put on a near flawless first half display to lead by 64 points at the main break, before easing off in the second half, running out eventual 79-point winners, 15-19-109 to 4-6-30.

Meanwhile the Jets 2's fell over the line in a very scrappy encounter with ANU, also at Ken Zimmer Oval. In a lacklustre display, an understrength Jets Magoos side ran out 10-point winners, 6-11-47 to 5-7-37.

The Jets Women's side didn't fare so well in their Round 15 match, going down to top side Eastlake 14-13-97 to 1-2-8.

This weekend the Jets boys head out to Stirling Oval on Saturday for a massive double-header against the Murrumbidgee Juggernauts, whilst the girls are drawn to play the Belconnen Magpies at ADFA Oval, 10am Saturday.

Round 14 - Jets 2's skin the Cats, ADFA forfeits to 1's and Women's side 14 July 2008

The Gungahlin Jets 2's notched up their 10th win of the season on the weekend, accounting for the Cooma Cats in a tough and often ugly contest at Snowy Oval. The mighty Magoos prevailed in an unusual 16-a-side match on the rock-hard paddock at Cooma, 14-12-96 to 4-7-31, only shaking off the Cats in the last quarter in which the Jetters kicked 7 goals.

The Jets Seniors held their position in 4th place on the ladder, and in fact moved one game clear of 5th spot, after the ADFA forfeit.

The Jets Women's side also won on an ADFA forfeit and remain in 6th spot on the ACTWAFL ladder.

This weekend there's another massive triple-header on at Ken Zimmer Oval, the home of the mighty Jets! The Ladies kick it all off at 10:00am when they take on Eastlake, the 2's follow-up with a 12pm match against ANU, and the main event sees the Jets 1's take on Eastlake at 2:15pm in what should be a cracker!

Upcoming social events 10 July 2008

We have a massive month coming up off-field in Jetsland!

Saturday night, 19 July - JETS SINGSTAR 2008 - Jets players and partners will flaunt their singing prowess in a hunt to discover the Jets' greatest singing talent! See here for more details. Don't forget the Rockstar/Popstar fancy dress theme!!

Saturday, 2 August - JETS LEGENDS DAY - this year there's no game but it'll be a ripping day with a BBQ lunch and refreshments in the Marquee at Ken Zimmer Oval. See here for more details.

Saturday Night, 2 August - ZIMMER'S DEAL OR NO DEAL - the great Kenny Zimmer is masterminding this one and it's guaranteed to be a winner! More details to follow.

Round 13 - Jets back in the Top 4 after leapfrogging the Hogs
7 July 2008

A courageous Gungahlin Jets achieved their finest victory of the season on Saturday in an epic battle at Harman. The win was the mighty Jetters' 5th in their last 6th matches and saw them enter the Top 4 for the first time since Round 1! The Jets led Harman at every change before the Hogs drew level early in the last quarter. However Gungahlin powered home, kicking the last 4 goals of the match to run out 25-point winners, 14-12-96 to 10-11-71.

In the ressies, the Jets Magoos bounced back from their loss to Yass by thrashing ADFA at ADFA, 23-10-148 to 4-6-30, in a very dominant display.

Unfortunately the Jets Women's side succumbed to injury and was forced to forfeit their match to the Riverina Lions.

This weekend the Jets Ones take a well-earned rest as they benefit from an ADFA forfeit. The 2's however, have a ugly mission ahead - on Saturday they head to icy Cooma to battle snow and the Cooma Cats. The Jets Women's side were scheduled to play ADFA too, but this game has been postponed until 23 July.

Round 12 - Jets trounce Roos as 2's suffer first loss 30 June 2008

An undermanned Gungahlin Jets easily accounted for Ainslie on Saturday. The Jets started the game with 20 players and played the last quarter with just 16 on the park, but were still far too good for Ainslie, running out massive 116-point winners, 25-15-165 to 7-7-49.

Unfortunately the Jets 2's couldn't make it a double, suffering their first loss of 2008 at the hands of top side Yass, 12-7-79 to 15-13-103 at Yass.

In the ACTWAFL, the Jets Women's side was no match for Ainslie, going down 1-4-10 to 11-11-77.

This weekend the 5th-placed Jets Seniors take on 3rd-placed Harman Hogs at Harman Oval on Saturday at 2:15pm. The 2's head out to ADFA to take on the Rams on Saturday at 12:00pm and the Jets Women's side plays Riverina at Ken Zimmer Oval, Amaroo, at 12pm.

Round 11 - Magpies remain at the top of the pecking order as Porter kicks his 400th Jets goal! 23 June 2008

Gungahlin's mid-season winning streak was snapped on Saturday as the Jets went down to the undefeated Belconnen Magpies by 17 points in a hard-fought tussle at Ken Zimmer Oval. Final scores were Magpies 12-9-81 to the Jets 9-10-64. The highlight of the day for the Jets was club life member and goal-kicking record-holder Matty Porter slotting through his 400th goal for the Jets!

In AFL Canberra Division 4 the Jets 2's kept their undefeated record for Season 2008 intact with a massive 102-point win over Harman. The Jets Magoos were never troubled on their way to kicking 18-14-122 to 3-2-20.

In the ACTWAFL, the Jets Women's side played out an absolute thriller, drawing their match against Belconnen! The Jetettes led throughout in coach Bec Goddard's 100th ACTWAFL match but with 1 minute on the clock in the last quarter the Magpies received a 50m penalty which led to a simple goal, levelling the scores! The final scoreline read 4-5-29 apiece.

This weekend the 6th-placed Jets Seniors take on Ainslie at Ken Zimmer Oval on Saturday at 2:15pm. On the same day, the 2's journey out to Yass for a blockbusting top-of-the-table clash which sees two undefeated sides lock horns - it's the Jets 2's Vs the Yass Kangaroos - ball-up at 2pm. The Jets Women's side takes on Ainslie, also on Saturday, at Ainslie Oval at 12pm.

Congratulations to Bec Goddard - 100 ACTWAFL matches!
20 June 2008

A huge congratulations goes out to the coach of the Jets Women's side, Bec Goddard, who plays her 100th ACTWAFL match tomorrow, against Belconnen! Prior to lining up with the Jets this year in their debut season, Bec has played for Belconnen and Eastlake in this league. She has also represented the ACT. Make sure you get out to Ken Zimmer Oval tomorrow to support Bec and the girls!

And don't forget JETS HIGH FLYERS NIGHT 2008, a massive social event on the Jets' social calendar, tomorrow night at Thoroughbred Park, where Bec will be in fine form in front of her band, ICON!

Round 10 - Jets mid-season surge continues 16 June 2008

The mid-season turnaround for the Gungahlin Jets gathered momentum yesterday as the Jetters made it three-in-a-row, defeating Top 4 side ANU, 13-7-85 to 10-9-69, in another classic match at ANU South Oval. This gutsy victory sees the Jets move up to equal 3rd on the ladder, out of the Top 4 by only 1%!.

The Gungahlin Jets Women's side had just as successful a day, beating ANU for the second time this season, 8-13-61 to 1-0-6.

The Jets 2's remained in second position on the AFL Canberra Division 4 ladder, following their Round 10 bye.

This weekend Ken Zimmer Oval hosts a mouth-watering triple-header! The Jets 1's take on the undefeated Belconnen Magpies at 2:15pm, after the Jets 2's take on Harman at 12pm and the Jets Women take on Belconnen at 10am.

Jets to take on ANU in second Grand Final rematch 13 June 2008

The Gungahlin Jets take on the ANU Blues on Sunday at ANU South Oval in a rematch of last year's GF, for the second time this season. The Jets will be looking to avenge their Round 3 defeat at the hands of the Blues - a win could see the mighty Jetters back in the Top 4!

The Jets 2's have the bye this weekend and the Jet's Women's side also take on ANU at ANU South Oval on Sunday - the match gets underway at 10am.

And don't forget JETS HIGH FLYERS NIGHT 2008, a massive social event on the Jets' social calendar, next Saturday, 21 June, at Thoroughbred Park - more details here.

Round 9 - Jets stay in the finals race with miracle win! 2 June 2008

The Gungahlin Jets kept their finals chances alive on the weekend with a miraculous come-from-behind victory against the Eastlake Demons at Kingston Oval. Trailing by 27 points at three-quarter time, the Jets kicked 4 goals 5 to 1 point in a thrilling last quarter to pull-off one of the most exciting victories in the club's history! The final score saw the Jets home by the narrowest of margins, 14-11-95 to the Demons 14-10-94. The win was crucial in keeping the Jets' finals chances alive - Gungahlin are now just 1 game out of the Top 4.

The Jets 2's continued on their merry unbeaten way in season 2008, defeating Eastlake comfortably, 18-10-118 to 9-5-59, and remain in 2nd position on the ladder behind Yass, who are also undefeated.

The Jets Women's side didn't fare quite so well, losing easily to the top-of-the-table Eastlake side.

All teams have this coming weekend off - it's competition byes all round over the long weekend.

Mid-season change at the top for the Jets 27 May 2008

Moves are afoot to appoint an interim senior coach for the Gungahlin Jets for the remainder of the season following the resignation of Craig “Spanner” Spencer on Saturday.

After helping the team to a thumping win over Tuggeranong on Saturday, Spanner announced he would be standing down as head coach, for personal reasons, and was considering whether or not to stay on as a player.

The Jets would like to thank Spanner for all the work he has done so far this season and wish him the best in whatever he decides to do in the future.

The committee is now on the hunt for an experienced coach who understands the culture of the club, with premiership player and former Jets coach Jason “Burgo” Burgess firmly in the mix.

Jason has agreed to lead the team against Eastlake this weekend, before the committee makes a final decision at a meeting on Monday.

Stay tuned for an official announcement.

Round 8 - Jets trounce undermanned Hawks 26 May 2008

The Gungahlin Jets returned to the winners' circle in a big way on Saturday when they thrashed an undermanned Tuggeranong Hawks by a massive 240 points, 38-13-241 to 0-1-1. The Jets cashed in big time on their 15-man opponent, falling only a a few goals short of the record score for the club (42-10-262 Vs Canberra College of Advanced Education in 1986).

The Jets 2's remained unbeaten in season 2008 without having to raise a sweat in Round 8, thanks to a Cooma forfeit, whilst the Jet's Women's side lost to Tuggeranong by 45 points, 9-8-62 to 2-5-17.

This weekend the Jets sides are involved in a rare away triple-header against Eastlake at Kingston Oval - the girls kick it all off at 10am, followed by the Magoos at 12:00pm and the Firsts at 2:15pm.

Round 7 - Jets nose-dive at Stirling 19 May 2008

The Jets 1's chances of taking a hattrick of Premierships suffered a major blow yesterday when they went down to the Woden Blues at Stirling Oval. The Jets were never in the hunt, trailing by 5 goals at quarter-time, 8 goals at half-time and eventually finishing up 62 points short, 17-10-112 to 7-8-50.

The Jets 2's fared much better, easily accounting for Cootamundra on the Blues' home turf 18-11-119 to 7-8-50. The Mighty Magoos remain undefeated after 7 rounds, with 5 wins, a bye and a draw, in the best ever start to the season for the Jets Reserves!

The Jets Women's side had the tough task of travelling out to Wagga to take on the Riverina side in their Round 7 fixture. Unfortunately the Jets girls were unable to take a full squad out west and the Lionesses took full advantage, cruising to an easy win.

In Round 8 matches this weekend it's back to Ken Zimmer Oval for another huge triple-header - the first curtain raiser sees the Jets Women's side take on Tuggeranong at 10am, the second curtain raiser involves the Jets 2's battling with Cooma at 12pm, and the main event begins at 2:15pm when the Jets take on Tuggeranong in an absolute must win for the both sides.

Round 6 - Jets Magoos snatch a draw from the jaws of victory 12 May 2008

The Jets Magoos played out a thrilling draw against Belconnen on Saturday at Ken Zimmer Oval. After controlling the match for the majority of its duration, the Jets let the Magpies out of jail in the dying stages of the last quarter, after Belco kicked the last 3 goals of the match, the last from a 50m penalty with about 20 seconds left on the clock! This result leaves the Jets 2's second on the ladder, just half a game behind the undefeated Yass Kangaroos.

In Round 7 matches this weekend the Jets 1's take on Woden at Stirling on Sunday, the 2's travel out to Cootamundra on Saturday, and the Jets Girls travel out to Wagga Wagga on Saturday to take on the Riverina Lions.

Round 6 - ADFA forfeits to the Jets 8 May 2008

ADFA has had to forfeit both of its matches against the Jets this weekend - they were scheduled to play the Jets 1's and the Jets Women's sides on Saturday at Amaroo. The Jets 2's match will go ahead as scheduled, at 12:00pm versus Belconnen at Ken Zimmer Oval.

Round 5 - Jets fail to devour hot Pies 5 May 2008

A gallant Gungahlin Jets side lost narrowly to the undefeated Belconnen Magpies at Jamison Oval yesterday. In captain Dan Scholfield's 150th match for the Jets, the boys couldn't quite get over the line for him, going down 14-13-97 to 10-16-76 in a great second half fightback, after trailing by 33 points at half-time. Congratulations to Schoee on his magnificent milestone - he became just the 11th player to pass the 150 mark at the Jets.

It wasn't all doom and gloom for the Jets though, with the Reserves knocking off reigning premiers ANU on their home ground on Saturday, 11-7-73 to 9-9-63, in an epic battle.

The Jets girls were defeated by Belconnen in their Round 5 encounter, 7-4-46 to 4-3-27, at Jamison on Sunday.

This week it's a Jets triple-header at Ken Zimmer Oval, Amaroo, on Saturday. The curtain-raisers start with the Jets Ladies taking on ADFA at 10am, followed by the Jets 2's battling with Belconnen at 12pm. The main event kicks off at 2pm, when the Jets 1's take on ADFA in what will be another big challenge.

Round 4 - Jets cull the Kangaroos 28 April 2008

The Gungahlin Jets bounced back from two straight losses in resounding fashion yesterday, thrashing Ainslie by 145 points at Ainslie Oval. The Jets, in a powerful display, kicked 21-23-149 and held Ainslie goalless (0-4-4). Best for the Jets were Bonacci, Porter and Lee, the latter two kicking 5 goals apiece.

Unfortunately the Jets Women's side couldn't make it back-to-back wins, going down to Tuggeranong by 46 points in their Round 4 encounter. It was a gallant effort by the Jets girls, who played the whole match without a bench.

This week the Jets 1's take on Belconnen at Jamison Oval on Sunday at 2:15pm, the 2's do battle with ANU at ANU South Oval on Saturday at 12:00pm, and the Jets Ladies face Belconnen at Jamison Oval on Sunday at 10:00am.

Round 3 - Jets Maidens celebrate first ever victory! 21 April 2008

It didn't take them long! In only their second game in the competition proper the Jets Ladies side notched up their first ever victory on Saturday by defeating ANU 9-5-59 to 1-3-9! Congratulations to Bec and the girls - what a sensational performance! Unfortunately it wasn't all rosy for the club on the weekend though, with the Jets 1's crashing to their second straight defeat, going down to ANU 14-13-97 to 5-5-35 in the Grand Final rematch. The Jets Magoos continued their sound opening to the season, however, defeating Eastlake 8-16-64 to 7-3-45 to make it 3 from 3.

This week the Jets 1's take on Ainslie at Ainslie Oval on Sunday at 2:15, the 2's have the bye, and the Jets Ladies take on Tuggeranong at Stirling Oval on Sunday at 12:00pm.

Jets Trivia Night - this Saturday night - 19 April 16 April 2008

Jets Trivia Night 2008 will be held this coming Saturday night, 19 April, at the Jets new home, Thoroughbred Park, commencing at 8pm sharp (post-match presentations will kick-off at 6:30pm). Find more details here. This ripping night will be preceeded by another huge triple-header at Ken Zimmer Oval! At 10am the Jets Women's team will take on ANU, at 12:00pm the Jets Magoos face up to Eastlake, and at 2:15pm the Jets 1's will be looking to bounce back in a big way from last weekend's shock loss when they take on ANU in the Grand Final replay!

Round 2 - Mixed results for Jets in first ever home triple-header 14 April 2008

Saturday was an historic day at Ken Zimmer Oval as the Gungahlin Jets footy club hosted its first ever triple-header! The day featured the Jets Women's team playing their first ever official match in the ACTWAFL, as well as the unfurling of the Jets 1's Premiership flag of 2007! Unfortunately the match results didn't quite go to plan as Murrumbidgee caused a major boilover in the 1's, defeating the reigning premiers 14-10-94 to 6-7-43, whilst the Jets Women's team went down to Ainslie. The Jets Ressies were the shining light on the day, easily accounting for ADFA by 49 points.

Round 1 - Double win for the Jets to kick-start 2008 7 April 2008

The mighty Gungahlin Jets blasted off into the 2008 season with a super double on the weekend. Yesterday the defending Premiers, the Jets 1's, kicked off their 2008 campaign with a comfortable victory over Tuggeranong, 16-5-101 to 8-10-58, whilst on Saturday the mighty Jets Magoos prevailed in a hard-fought victory over the Harman Hogs, 13-10-88 to 10-10-70.

Jets announce new major sponsor 29 March 2008

The Gungahlin Jets are pleased to announce that Thoroughbred Park has jumped on board as the club's function venue for the 2008 season.

Jets players and fans now have an impressive venue for after-match functions, with Thoroughbred Park's facilities including a bar and a kitchen.

The Jets board is hoping this agreement will lead to a long-term relationship.

The key now is for Jets players and fans to take advantage of this relationship and get to as many after-match functions as possible.

The Thoroughbred Park agreement is the latest in a string of successful sponsorship arrangements the Jets board has secured for the upcoming season.

Sponsors are the life blood of the Jets and it is crucial both players and supporters now show loyalty to our sponsors wherever possible.

2008 Rec Footy Comp Cancelled 4 February 2008

Due to timings relating to ground unavailability, and a lack of registered teams, the 2008 Rec Footy Comp has been cancelled. The JETS will hope to run a comp towards the end of the year and will provide details in due course.

JETS 2008 Pre-Season Training 10 January 2008

After a break for the festive season the JETS begin their 2008 campaign next Tuesday as they commence Pre-Season training. A busy and varied program has been set out by the coaching staff in the hope that as many players as possible will start training sooner rather than later, and if the good numbers attending the sessions prior to Christmas are any indication it is expected there will be plenty of numbers turning out for the first and subsequent training sessions. See you there.

Check out the Pre-Season training schedule here.

2008 Recreational Football Competition 10 December 2007

Following the success of the recent Recreational Footy competition held at Reid Oval, the Gungahlin JETS AFL Club will be running a second competition in early 2008, commencing on Wednesday 6 February. Get more information about Rec Footy here.

JETS Pre-Season Training - 4 December 2007 30 November 2007

The JETS are back!

Preparations for 2008 have kicked off with new senior coach Craig Spencer and inaugural women's coach Bec Goddard on board and raring to go. All players - past, present and potential men's and women's players are invited to get along to Ken Zimmer Oval (KZO) , Amaroo on 4 December for a light run followed by a few 'welcome to the new season' drinks and a chance to meet Craig, Bec, the new committee and find out the exciting plans for 2008. Any of the JETS juniors who feel up to a run are also welcome to attend.

Sessions will be held each Tuesday and Thursday until 20 December, where we will wrap up our pre-Christmas training with a games session at KZO followed by a Christmas BBQ and drinks. All players, partners and supporters are invited along to celebrate how great 2007 was and to talk up how much better 2008 will be! More details on the BBQ will be sent out soon.

The schedule for the pre-Christmas sessions is as follows: (All sessions start at 6:30pm, so be there by 6:15pm)

• Tuesday 4 December - KZO (runners)
• Thursday 6 December - Lake Ginninderra (meet at John Knight Park - runners)
• Tuesday 11 December - Goorooyaroo Nature Park (meet at car park off Horse Park Drive - runners)
• Thursday 13 December - Gungahlin Pond (meet at Lakes car park - runners)
• Tuesday 18 December - KZO (runners and boots)
• Thursday 20 December - KZO (runners, boots and stubby holders!)
• Training will resume on 15 January 2008 at KZO, with details of the pre-season schedule to be available soon.

JETS Announce New Coaches 30 November 2007

The JETS are pleased to announce their new coaches for the 2008 season. The 1st Division coach is Craig Spencer who brings a wealth of footy experience to the job after playing many years at the top level in Canberra. Similarly, Bec Goddard has played in the ACTWAFL competition for many years and is a welcome addition to the JETS club as the inaugural Women's coach. All at the JETS welcome both coaches and hope they enjoy the great atmosphere at the club as we look forward to a successful 2008.

Gungahlin JETS Women's Team in 2008 23 October 2007

It's official, the Gungahlin JETS will be entering their first ever women’s team in the 2008 ACTWAFL season! If your looking for a sport with a little more rough and tumble, or would like to meet some new people and join a family friendly AFL club in the Gungahlin region, come along to an information session on Tuesday 27 November at Gungahlin Lakes (Cnr Gundaroo Rd & Gungahlin Dr) from 7.30pm. We are also looking for talented coaching staff, so if you're up for the challenge, register your interest now!!! For more information please contact Carla Johnson on 0404 070 873 or via email at carla_1056@hotmail.com