Just to let everyone know Doug’s Funeral took place in Port Macquarie today.

The North Newcastle RLFC
would like to advise of the passing this morning of former Stockton and Northern Suburbs player Doug Jones.
Doug was a Stockton and Northern Suburbs Junior,Graded with Northern Suburbs in 1957 and moved to the Western Suburbs Magpies (Sydney) from 1958 – 1960,playing in 29 games and scoring 9 trys. Doug also played in the 1958 Grand Final decider against St George.
Our thoughts go out to Doug’s family and friends.
Funeral details to follow shortly.
Picture L/R Jack Mantle,Doug Jones and Alwyn Slade pictured at Passmore Oval in 1957.

From today’s AGM and on behalf of the North Newcastle Bluebags RLFC Committee we would like to congratulate our 72nd and 73rd life members respectively Steve Doran and Garry Callaghan.Both men have come through our North Schoolboys,Juniors and Seniors,served in many and varied official roles throughout the years culminating in figure heading our return to the game.Once again many congratulations to both Steve and Garry.

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Well thats a wrap for season 2018.
Not the success we would have all liked in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions this year but none the less on behalf of the North Newcastle RLFC and supporters I would like to thank the following people:
Our respective Coaches Tony Delaney and Rebecca Camp. Thank you for your contributions
To all our players in both our Men’s and Women’s teams.Results did not come our way,but we hope you enjoyed your time here at the mighty Bluebags. To all the players that received the clubs awards,including leading point scorer Luke Fisher and leading try scorer Ty Hopley many congratulations to you all.
Our Medical staff Mark Davies,Joel Carson,Billy Hooper,Matt Strugnall,Gary Jordan and Pat Williams.Once again many thanks for all your efforts greatly appreciated by all here at our club.
I would like to personally thank President Steve Doran and Vice President Garry Callaghan for their hard work throughout a tough season.A hell of a lot of work goes on behind the scenes that most people dont get to see or know of.I thank you both.
Our Committee comprising of Ron Andrews who took all those fantastic photos and assisted with our Facebook page,Richard Watson our gear steward,Kenny Wilson,Greg Mason,Don Mason,Gary Jordan,Chris Strutt and Joe Brugnoni who all gave up their time to perform a wide variety of tasks on game day.Very much appreciated by all here at the club.Special mention to Joe,who attended the training sessions to assist the coaching and playing squad.
The Carrington crew lead by Greg Jordan is setting up Passmore Oval at each home game.
Mark Andrews for all his assistance and off the cuff stuff with the North Bluebags Facebook page.
Oliver Paddison our Ballboy.
Last not but by no means least,I would like to personally thank Secretary Julie Andrews and Treasurer Sharon Callaghan for all their hard work they have both done for this club behind the scenes including giving up their free time to run the Canteen on game day.Very much appreciated by myself and by all here at the club.
Finally to all our sponsors,stating the obvious without any sponsors a club does not survive.Out thanks and appreciation to you all.
Port Hunter Conveyors.
Wickham Park Hotel.
Carrington Bowling Club.
Sunbow Roofing.
Michelle’s on Victoria at Mayfield.
St George Bank.
Newcastle Tile Company.
Orica at Kooragang.
Regards Matt Woolston