Steven Ugarkovic -  7

Won five duels, made five clearances and delivered another commanding performance in Newcastle's midfield.

Wayne Brown - 6

Won five duels and made three tackles, but made way for Kantarovski at half-time.

Dimitri Petratos - 7

Scored the opener from the spot. His seventh against his former club. Delivered crosses and created chances for his side. Only the post denied him a second.

Riley McGree - 7

Won four duels, two fouls, and always looked to create something going forward. However it was his foul on Wilkshire which led to Sydney's equaliser.

Andrew Nabbout - 8

Was always a hassle for the Sydney defence, and became Newcastle's third all-time goal scorer when he struck from outside the box to give the Jets the lead for a second time.

Roy O'Donovan - N/A

Has never beaten Sydney FC and was sent off inside 15 minutes for violent conduct Jordy Buijs. Newcastle's first red card of the season.

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Ben Kantarovski - 6

Replaced Brown at the interval. Was forced to make a number of clearances. 

Lachlan Jackson - N/A

Came on for the injured Boogaard late in the match.

Joey Champness - N/A

The youngster replaced Nabbout late in the match.