Ben Kantarovski - 7

Consistent as ever, despite drawing some deserved criticism at times it’s clear that Kantarovski delivers strength and physicality, and along with Georgievski he helped to create an daunting defensive set up for Newcastle.

Andrew Nabbout – 8.5

The headlines may go to O’Donovan, but Nabbout’s work rate was just as important to Newcastle’s early advantage. He seems to revel in having a commanding, experienced striker in front of him and could have a big season.

Roy O’Donovan - 10

A perfect hat-trick – left foot, right foot and head – by half-time, on debut against his old club in the local derby. Add two assists and what more do you have to do to deserve a perfect rating?

Dimitri Petratos – 8.5

Showed the form he left behind when he joined the K-League, and scored a screamer to round off the 5-1 thumping.

He, Nabbout and O’Donovan look like a really potent attacking force this season that possess the stuff finals football is made of.

Wayne Brown - 6

Solidified the Jets after replacing Vargas. No nonsense, technically sound midfielder who works hard for the team and rarely does anything spectacular.

Joey Champness - 7

A debut to remember.

Arrived on the 79th minute. His first touch, he tried to take on two players and failed. His second touch, he tried to take on one player and failed. His third touch, he bundled his way through two Mariners and scored.

Highly rated within the club, Champness could be one to watch this season.

Nick Cowburn

Wasn’t on long enough to give a fair rating.