Wayne Brown – 7

Involved in a lot of short sharp link up play in the centre of the park and showed good close control. Plugged the gaps in the midfield with Ugarkovic very well.

Steven Ugarkovic – 7.5

On the receiving end of an Ernie Merrick spray when Newcastle lost a bit of control in the midfield. Almost made up for it with a long-range shot after 66 minutes. Became the creator when he evaded defenders and slid a lovely ball through for Joey Champness to open the scoring.

Dimitri Petratos – 6

Along with Nabbout took a bit of a back seat to McGree but still managed to come within a foot of scoring a beautiful free kick. Given an early shower to help at a more defensive minded player on the pitch.

Andrew Nabbout – 6

Won’t be proud of his efforts on 18 minutes when he should have finished to put the Jets up. A quiet night by his standards and was taken off for Joey Champness with 20 minutes left.

Riley McGree – 7.5

Chance to start and almost set up the opener with a lovely touch in for Nabbout. Exciting to watch the 19yo and he tried to mimic his teammates effort of last week with a wonderful outside of the boot shot to threaten Brisbane’s goal. Was denied again by Jamie Young late in the game.

Roy O’Donovan – 5.5

Had a one on one opportunity early when played through but got himself in a tangle. Clearly still short of a run. Spent a lot of time on the ground. Subbed off with 10 minutes to go.

SUBS

 

Joey Champness – 7.5

Almost an immediate impact when he cut the ball back into the middle but it was not to be until 10 minutes later when he took one touch with his right before finishing with his left.

Angus Thurgate – N/A

Gave Roy O’Donovan a rest and nearly sealed the result when he put in a lovely cross to Riley McGree at the death.

Ivan Vujica – N/A

Came on to sure up the defence after the Jets went ahead.