After narrowly missing out on the minor premiership, the Jets can win through to a major semi-final when they tackle the Raiders in week one of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup playoffs on Saturday.
While Newtown's second-place finish will afford them another chance if they lose this weekend at Leichhardt Oval, victory would pit them against the top-ranked Bears for a spot in the grand final.
The Jets staved off the fast-finishing Warriors to triumph 39-36 on Saturday, ending the regular season just a solitary competition point behind North Sydney.
In a boost for the Bluebags, strike winger Sam Stonestreet is set to play after spending three of the past four weeks in the NRL. Ronaldo Mulitalo's return from injury meant Stonestreet wasn't included in Cronulla's starting team to face Manly on Sunday.
Fellow Sharks squad members including Tuku Hau Tapuha, Jayden Berrell, Niwhai Puru, Liam Ison, Billy Burns, Chris Vea'ila and Tom Rodwell are also set to play major roles as Newtown aim to defeat Canberra for the first time this season.
The first meeting between the clubs in Round 4 resulted in a 28-all draw, while the Raiders – captained by Niwhai's brother Hohepa Puru – were decisive 42-12 victors in the return match in Round 8.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm following Cronulla's Jersey Flegg elimination final clash with the Knights.
See the team list below.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Jets is number 1 Liam IsonFullback for Raiders is number 1 Chevy Stewart
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Winger for Jets is number 2 Tom RodwellWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Jets is number 3 Chris Vea'ilaCentre for Raiders is number 4 Prinston Esera
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Centre for Jets is number 4 Jordan SwannCentre for Raiders is number 6 Manaia Waitere
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Winger for Jets is number 5 Samuel StonestreetWinger for Raiders is number 5 Jed Stuart
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Five-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Khaled RajabFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 7 Mitch Henderson
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Halfback for Jets is number 7 Niwhai PuruHalfback for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook
Forwards
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Prop for Jets is number 10 Tuku Hau TapuhaProp for Raiders is number 8 Emre Guler
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Hooker for Jets is number 9 Jayden BerrellHooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Jets is number 14 Braden Hamlin-UeleProp for Raiders is number 15 Peter Hola
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2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Billy Burns2nd Row for Raiders is number 3 Mitchell Spencer
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2nd Row for Jets is number 21 Kyle Pickering2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Noah Martin
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Lock for Jets is number 13 Blake HoskingLock for Raiders is number 13 Hohepa Puru
Interchange
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Interchange for Jets is number 11 Jordin LeiuInterchange for Raiders is number 10 Jordan Martin
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Interchange for Jets is number 17 Billy MagouliasInterchange for Raiders is number 12 Joe Roddy
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Interchange for Jets is number 18 Samuel HealeyInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie
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Interchange for Jets is number 19 Brad FearnleyInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Peter Taateo
Reserves
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Replacement for Jets is number 26 Joshua CookReplacement for Raiders is number 20 Jaxon Lavender
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