With club stalwart Ben Kennedy ruled out for the season with an achilles injury, and youth team shot-stopper Pierce Clark currently experiencing a minor ankle complaint, Fogarty has been brought in to provide cover for the next two matches against Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City.

The 24-year-old, who played for the Eagles in the FFA Cup and PS4 National Premier League Finals Series throughout 2016, will depart for New Zealand on Friday night ahead of Saturday's match against the Phoenix.

Fogarty is no stranger to the Jets set-up. In 2008 he moved to Newcastle from Coffs Harbour to train with the club while part of the New South Wales Institute of Sport program. He has also trained and played for the club’s youth team in the past.

“Clayton (Zane) rang me this morning basically as I was getting ready for work and asked me if I wanted to get over there,” Fogarty said of his unexpected call-up.

“I called work and said that I wouldn’t be able to make it in, and they said they had enough staff to cover me and to go for it!

“I have been keeping fit since the completion of the NPL Finals Series and this is a great opportunity to experience life as a Hyundai A-League player and help out Newcastle Jets, so I am proud to play my part.”

As a result of Fogarty’s inclusion, exciting prospect and Australian U16 youth international Noah James will no longer travel to Wellington. 

Fogarty has been assigned No. 40 for the next two matches.