A last-start loss to the Dragons dented Newtown's chances of claiming the NSW Cup minor premiership, but they're not without a hope heading into Saturday's final-round clash with the Warriors.
The Jets can realistically finish no lower than fourth, however they'll earn a crucial second bite at the cherry in the playoffs if they can snag a top-two spot.
For that to happen they'll need to defeat the fourth-placed Warriors and hope either the ladder-leading Raiders and second-placed Bears lose. If both heavyweights happen to go down and Newtown are triumphant, they will sit atop the table.
The Warriors, who are level with the Jets on 33 competition points but have an inferior differential, certainly won't be easybeats. The New Zealand team are coming off a 42-10 demolition of the Bulldogs and pipped Newtown 28-24 in Round 1.
But with the home-ground advantage at Henson Park this time around, Newtown will be confident of turning the tables and finishing the regular season on a high.
Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm, with a live stream on NSWRL TV.
See the team lists below.
Match: Jets v Warriors
Round 26 -
home Team
Jets
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jets is number 1 Liam IsonFullback for Warriors is number 1 Ben Farr
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Winger for Jets is number 2 Tom RodwellWinger for Warriors is number 5 Edward Kosi
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Centre for Jets is number 3 Jordan SwannCentre for Warriors is number 2 Setu Tu
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Centre for Jets is number 4 Jackson FerrisCentre for Warriors is number 3 Moala Graham-Taufa
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Winger for Jets is number 5 Siteni TaukamoWinger for Warriors is number 20 Motu Pasikala
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Five-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Khaled RajabFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Hanson
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Halfback for Jets is number 7 Niwhai PuruHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Paul Roache
Forwards
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Prop for Jets is number 8 Rhys DakinProp for Warriors is number 4 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
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Hooker for Jets is number 9 Jayden BerrellHooker for Warriors is number 9 Makaia Tafua
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Prop for Jets is number 10 Tuku Hau TapuhaProp for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
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2nd Row for Jets is number 11 Jordin Leiu2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jacob Laban
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2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Billy Burns2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Leka Halasima
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Lock for Jets is number 13 Blake HoskingLock for Warriors is number 13 Kalani Going
Interchange
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Interchange for Jets is number 15 Kurt DillonInterchange for Warriors is number 8 Tanner Stowers-Smith
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Interchange for Jets is number 17 Billy MagouliasInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Geronimo Doyle
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Interchange for Jets is number 18 Joshua CookInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Harry Durbin
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Interchange for Jets is number 19 Brad FearnleyInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Zyon Maiu'u
Reserves
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Replacement for Jets is number 21 Tony MarounReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Caleb Laiman
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