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Victory needed week's break, says Troisi

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi says his side has benefited from a short break.

Melbourne Victory needed a week off and will be fully recharged for Saturday night's home A-League clash with the injury-ravaged Newcastle Jets, star attacker James Troisi says.

Nordstrand snatches draw for Jets against the Mariners

Target practice: Andrew Hoole shoots for the Jets.

Danish striker Morten Nordstrand produced a clinical finish to help the Newcastle Jets snatch a 1-all draw with the Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday and stretch their unbeaten run in the F3 derby to six games.

Jets grind out draw with Adelaide

Dream debut: Wayne Brown scored the Jets' first of the season.

The Newcastle Jets launched a new era with a gritty 1-all draw against A-League champions Adelaide at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday night.

Jets out of contention as Glory march on

On their way: Perth Glory celebrate a goal by Krisztian Vadocz.

Perth Glory all but sealed a place in the A-League finals and ensured a disappointing end at home for the Newcastle Jets with a scrappy 2-1 win at Hunter Stadium on Saturday.

Carney's Sky Blues move edges closer

Uncertain future: David Carney of the Jets.

The future of David Carney at the Newcastle Jets appears even more uncertain after the in-form attacker was a late omission from the squad to take on Adelaide United at Cooper's Stadium on Sunday.