The revolution at the Fighter Jets began behind the scenes last season... before on field changes this season saw them fly to the top end of the table.
The new issue of FourFourTwo takes you inside the resurrection of the Hunter side and the real story of how they rebuilt from the rubble of the last decade.
As we go into the finals with Newcastle only 90 minutes from a Grand Final spot, Chief Executive Lawrie McKinna tells us: "It's just brilliant. I feel like we're a real football club now."
Also in the new issue, we name our five bolters to be on the plane to Russia in June, and state the case in their favour. Who would you add to the list though?
And with Russia 2018 almost upon us, we look back at the icons who lit up the World Cups past, and why.
Brazilian legend Ronaldo reveals just what went on at his roillercoaster World Cup finals...
Plus we name the Football League's 50 best players of 2017/18, as voted for by the fans. Will any Aussies make it onto the countdown?
We've also got a world exclusive interview wih Arsenal's new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Matildas star Caitlin Foord tells us her all-time dream team and Manchester City's Fernandinho gives us a Masterclass.
We also meet Adelaide United's Nikola Mileusnic's best mate,then Wout Brama talks us through his favourite goal, and Matt Thompson look back on his career, while Aarjen Robben lifts the lid on why he never moved to Manchester United, plus much much more!
PLUS buy your copy in the newsagent and get your first pack of World Cup Adrenalyn trading cards free inside too! How good is that?? Don't miss it.
(And talking of not missing out - our MASSIVE World Cup issue goes on sale next month. Make sure of your copy - with bonus World Cup supplement, World Cup sticker album, more stickers and trading cards, AND a giant World Cup wallchart – by taking out a subscription NOW and get it sent to your door before anyone else!)
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