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The Advertiser
07-08-2025
- The Advertiser
Contract shock: Newcastle star set for huge overseas move
Newcastle-born striker Archie Goodwin appears set for a rich overseas move. The Newcastle Herald understands the 20-year-old has travelled to the United States and will join Charlotte FC. Goodwin's current club Adelaide have been in negotiations with the Major League Soccer club. After Adelaide initially rejected a six-figure transfer fee, it is understood Charlotte have come back with a $2 million offer for the A-League young gun. The 20-year-old former Newcastle Jet and Cooks Hill United Football Club junior is coming off a career-best year. Goodwin came through the Jets academy from under nines and became the A-League club's youngest debutant when deployed off the bench as a 16-year-old against Melbourne Victory in February, 2021. The Novocastrian was plagued by injuries early in his career but had a break-out campaign after joining Adelaide last season. He scored 13 goals in 26 appearances to finish the season as the A-League Golden Boot winner, an accolade Goodwin shared with Sydney striker Adrian Segecic. He was also named Young Footballer of the Year. The young sharpshooter credited a "fresh start" in Adelaide as the catalyst for a lethal season in front of goal. "I said to a lot of people when I first made the move here, I needed to get out of my comfort zone and really focus on myself," Goodwin told the Newcastle Herald in May. "I did that. I have had to learn how to do things myself. That is a big part of growing up. "The environment here, the people around me and the coaching staff, has been fantastic. It is the best I have ever felt. But I still feel there is more to go." Goodwin had another three years on his deal at Adelaide. Newcastle-born striker Archie Goodwin appears set for a rich overseas move. The Newcastle Herald understands the 20-year-old has travelled to the United States and will join Charlotte FC. Goodwin's current club Adelaide have been in negotiations with the Major League Soccer club. After Adelaide initially rejected a six-figure transfer fee, it is understood Charlotte have come back with a $2 million offer for the A-League young gun. The 20-year-old former Newcastle Jet and Cooks Hill United Football Club junior is coming off a career-best year. Goodwin came through the Jets academy from under nines and became the A-League club's youngest debutant when deployed off the bench as a 16-year-old against Melbourne Victory in February, 2021. The Novocastrian was plagued by injuries early in his career but had a break-out campaign after joining Adelaide last season. He scored 13 goals in 26 appearances to finish the season as the A-League Golden Boot winner, an accolade Goodwin shared with Sydney striker Adrian Segecic. He was also named Young Footballer of the Year. The young sharpshooter credited a "fresh start" in Adelaide as the catalyst for a lethal season in front of goal. "I said to a lot of people when I first made the move here, I needed to get out of my comfort zone and really focus on myself," Goodwin told the Newcastle Herald in May. "I did that. I have had to learn how to do things myself. That is a big part of growing up. "The environment here, the people around me and the coaching staff, has been fantastic. It is the best I have ever felt. But I still feel there is more to go." Goodwin had another three years on his deal at Adelaide. Newcastle-born striker Archie Goodwin appears set for a rich overseas move. The Newcastle Herald understands the 20-year-old has travelled to the United States and will join Charlotte FC. Goodwin's current club Adelaide have been in negotiations with the Major League Soccer club. After Adelaide initially rejected a six-figure transfer fee, it is understood Charlotte have come back with a $2 million offer for the A-League young gun. The 20-year-old former Newcastle Jet and Cooks Hill United Football Club junior is coming off a career-best year. Goodwin came through the Jets academy from under nines and became the A-League club's youngest debutant when deployed off the bench as a 16-year-old against Melbourne Victory in February, 2021. The Novocastrian was plagued by injuries early in his career but had a break-out campaign after joining Adelaide last season. He scored 13 goals in 26 appearances to finish the season as the A-League Golden Boot winner, an accolade Goodwin shared with Sydney striker Adrian Segecic. He was also named Young Footballer of the Year. The young sharpshooter credited a "fresh start" in Adelaide as the catalyst for a lethal season in front of goal. "I said to a lot of people when I first made the move here, I needed to get out of my comfort zone and really focus on myself," Goodwin told the Newcastle Herald in May. "I did that. I have had to learn how to do things myself. That is a big part of growing up. "The environment here, the people around me and the coaching staff, has been fantastic. It is the best I have ever felt. But I still feel there is more to go." Goodwin had another three years on his deal at Adelaide. Newcastle-born striker Archie Goodwin appears set for a rich overseas move. The Newcastle Herald understands the 20-year-old has travelled to the United States and will join Charlotte FC. Goodwin's current club Adelaide have been in negotiations with the Major League Soccer club. After Adelaide initially rejected a six-figure transfer fee, it is understood Charlotte have come back with a $2 million offer for the A-League young gun. The 20-year-old former Newcastle Jet and Cooks Hill United Football Club junior is coming off a career-best year. Goodwin came through the Jets academy from under nines and became the A-League club's youngest debutant when deployed off the bench as a 16-year-old against Melbourne Victory in February, 2021. The Novocastrian was plagued by injuries early in his career but had a break-out campaign after joining Adelaide last season. He scored 13 goals in 26 appearances to finish the season as the A-League Golden Boot winner, an accolade Goodwin shared with Sydney striker Adrian Segecic. He was also named Young Footballer of the Year. The young sharpshooter credited a "fresh start" in Adelaide as the catalyst for a lethal season in front of goal. "I said to a lot of people when I first made the move here, I needed to get out of my comfort zone and really focus on myself," Goodwin told the Newcastle Herald in May. "I did that. I have had to learn how to do things myself. That is a big part of growing up. "The environment here, the people around me and the coaching staff, has been fantastic. It is the best I have ever felt. But I still feel there is more to go." Goodwin had another three years on his deal at Adelaide.
The Advertiser
22-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Knights set to confirm major leadership shake-up
The Newcastle Knights are set to announce Peter Parr's elevation to chief executive officer as club powerbroker Philip Gardner steps aside from the role. In changes to be made official on Wednesday, Parr will become CEO of the Knights from November 1. Gardner has held the job since Wests Group assumed control of the Knights in late 2017, but his dual CEO roles, of the Knights and Wests Group, are set to be split. The Knights have confirmed Parr's promotion in an email to club partners, and Knights staff were informed of the changes on Tuesday. A born-and-bred Novocastrian, Parr joined the Knights as football director in mid-2022 after more than two decades with the North Queensland Cowboys, where he held various roles including CEO. He has overseen Newcastle's football department since then, but his duties slightly shifted after the appointment of Chris James last year as football manager. James will become football director once Parr starts as CEO. The changes are part of the club's long-term transition plan. Gardner will remain CEO of Wests Group, continuing to oversee the $100 million hospitality and licensed club empire. He is expected to retire from that role, which he has held since 1995, late next year. As CEO, Gardner has steered the Knights into a new era under Wests Group's ownership. The Knights had run last three years in a row when Wests took over. On-field results have steadily improved with Newcastle making the finals in four of the past five NRL seasons. The club moved into a new training base, worth more than $25 million, at Broadmeadow in 2022 and the football department is now well resourced. Newcastle also launched a women's side in that time, and won back-to-back NRLW premierships in 2022-23. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The club has come under the spotlight more than once for various reasons. It has been criticised at times, fairly or unfairly, for its lack of football nous at board and leadership level, turnover of staff, roster management and junior development. Just last week, the media blowtorch was applied once more when reports emerged that the club was considering moving NRL coach Adam O'Brien on at season's end, and skipper Kalyn Ponga was considering his options. Both are contracted for a further two years. Ponga said in a statement last week that he remained "committed" to the club for that time. O'Brien's NRL side has won six of 18 games this season. Newcastle take on competition leaders Canberra in the nation's capital on Sunday. O'Brien has made just one change to his side that lost to the Warriors 20-15 at the weekend, recalling experienced forward Jack Hetherington. Tom Cant has dropped out of the side. The Newcastle Knights are set to announce Peter Parr's elevation to chief executive officer as club powerbroker Philip Gardner steps aside from the role. In changes to be made official on Wednesday, Parr will become CEO of the Knights from November 1. Gardner has held the job since Wests Group assumed control of the Knights in late 2017, but his dual CEO roles, of the Knights and Wests Group, are set to be split. The Knights have confirmed Parr's promotion in an email to club partners, and Knights staff were informed of the changes on Tuesday. A born-and-bred Novocastrian, Parr joined the Knights as football director in mid-2022 after more than two decades with the North Queensland Cowboys, where he held various roles including CEO. He has overseen Newcastle's football department since then, but his duties slightly shifted after the appointment of Chris James last year as football manager. James will become football director once Parr starts as CEO. The changes are part of the club's long-term transition plan. Gardner will remain CEO of Wests Group, continuing to oversee the $100 million hospitality and licensed club empire. He is expected to retire from that role, which he has held since 1995, late next year. As CEO, Gardner has steered the Knights into a new era under Wests Group's ownership. The Knights had run last three years in a row when Wests took over. On-field results have steadily improved with Newcastle making the finals in four of the past five NRL seasons. The club moved into a new training base, worth more than $25 million, at Broadmeadow in 2022 and the football department is now well resourced. Newcastle also launched a women's side in that time, and won back-to-back NRLW premierships in 2022-23. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The club has come under the spotlight more than once for various reasons. It has been criticised at times, fairly or unfairly, for its lack of football nous at board and leadership level, turnover of staff, roster management and junior development. Just last week, the media blowtorch was applied once more when reports emerged that the club was considering moving NRL coach Adam O'Brien on at season's end, and skipper Kalyn Ponga was considering his options. Both are contracted for a further two years. Ponga said in a statement last week that he remained "committed" to the club for that time. O'Brien's NRL side has won six of 18 games this season. Newcastle take on competition leaders Canberra in the nation's capital on Sunday. O'Brien has made just one change to his side that lost to the Warriors 20-15 at the weekend, recalling experienced forward Jack Hetherington. Tom Cant has dropped out of the side. The Newcastle Knights are set to announce Peter Parr's elevation to chief executive officer as club powerbroker Philip Gardner steps aside from the role. In changes to be made official on Wednesday, Parr will become CEO of the Knights from November 1. Gardner has held the job since Wests Group assumed control of the Knights in late 2017, but his dual CEO roles, of the Knights and Wests Group, are set to be split. The Knights have confirmed Parr's promotion in an email to club partners, and Knights staff were informed of the changes on Tuesday. A born-and-bred Novocastrian, Parr joined the Knights as football director in mid-2022 after more than two decades with the North Queensland Cowboys, where he held various roles including CEO. He has overseen Newcastle's football department since then, but his duties slightly shifted after the appointment of Chris James last year as football manager. James will become football director once Parr starts as CEO. The changes are part of the club's long-term transition plan. Gardner will remain CEO of Wests Group, continuing to oversee the $100 million hospitality and licensed club empire. He is expected to retire from that role, which he has held since 1995, late next year. As CEO, Gardner has steered the Knights into a new era under Wests Group's ownership. The Knights had run last three years in a row when Wests took over. On-field results have steadily improved with Newcastle making the finals in four of the past five NRL seasons. The club moved into a new training base, worth more than $25 million, at Broadmeadow in 2022 and the football department is now well resourced. Newcastle also launched a women's side in that time, and won back-to-back NRLW premierships in 2022-23. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The club has come under the spotlight more than once for various reasons. It has been criticised at times, fairly or unfairly, for its lack of football nous at board and leadership level, turnover of staff, roster management and junior development. Just last week, the media blowtorch was applied once more when reports emerged that the club was considering moving NRL coach Adam O'Brien on at season's end, and skipper Kalyn Ponga was considering his options. Both are contracted for a further two years. Ponga said in a statement last week that he remained "committed" to the club for that time. O'Brien's NRL side has won six of 18 games this season. Newcastle take on competition leaders Canberra in the nation's capital on Sunday. O'Brien has made just one change to his side that lost to the Warriors 20-15 at the weekend, recalling experienced forward Jack Hetherington. Tom Cant has dropped out of the side. The Newcastle Knights are set to announce Peter Parr's elevation to chief executive officer as club powerbroker Philip Gardner steps aside from the role. In changes to be made official on Wednesday, Parr will become CEO of the Knights from November 1. Gardner has held the job since Wests Group assumed control of the Knights in late 2017, but his dual CEO roles, of the Knights and Wests Group, are set to be split. The Knights have confirmed Parr's promotion in an email to club partners, and Knights staff were informed of the changes on Tuesday. A born-and-bred Novocastrian, Parr joined the Knights as football director in mid-2022 after more than two decades with the North Queensland Cowboys, where he held various roles including CEO. He has overseen Newcastle's football department since then, but his duties slightly shifted after the appointment of Chris James last year as football manager. James will become football director once Parr starts as CEO. The changes are part of the club's long-term transition plan. Gardner will remain CEO of Wests Group, continuing to oversee the $100 million hospitality and licensed club empire. He is expected to retire from that role, which he has held since 1995, late next year. As CEO, Gardner has steered the Knights into a new era under Wests Group's ownership. The Knights had run last three years in a row when Wests took over. On-field results have steadily improved with Newcastle making the finals in four of the past five NRL seasons. The club moved into a new training base, worth more than $25 million, at Broadmeadow in 2022 and the football department is now well resourced. Newcastle also launched a women's side in that time, and won back-to-back NRLW premierships in 2022-23. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. The club has come under the spotlight more than once for various reasons. It has been criticised at times, fairly or unfairly, for its lack of football nous at board and leadership level, turnover of staff, roster management and junior development. Just last week, the media blowtorch was applied once more when reports emerged that the club was considering moving NRL coach Adam O'Brien on at season's end, and skipper Kalyn Ponga was considering his options. Both are contracted for a further two years. Ponga said in a statement last week that he remained "committed" to the club for that time. O'Brien's NRL side has won six of 18 games this season. Newcastle take on competition leaders Canberra in the nation's capital on Sunday. O'Brien has made just one change to his side that lost to the Warriors 20-15 at the weekend, recalling experienced forward Jack Hetherington. Tom Cant has dropped out of the side.
The Advertiser
22-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Matildas star to tie the knot after beachside proposal
Matildas star Clare Wheeler and long-time partner Jeremy Ord are engaged. The Newcastle-born midfielder announced on Instagram that the pair are set to tie the knot. Ord popped the question during a holiday at Cala Luna beach in Sardinia. The couple shared a picture and video on social media. In the video, Ord walks over to Wheeler at the edge of the water before getting down on one knee. Wheeler and Ord have been in a relationship since 2021. The post has been flooded with messages from family, friends and Matildas teammates. "Yayyyyy congrats you cuties " Mary Fowler said. "SCREAMING!!! So happy for you both " Tegan Micah wrote. "Congrats you two " Ellie Carpenter added. Tameka Yallop, Charli Grant, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily Gielnik and Mackenzie Arnold were among the other Matildas to offer congratulations. Wheeler, 27, plays for Everton in England, and has 30 caps for the Matildas. The engagement caps a massive two years for the Novocastrian. She was a member of the 2023 World Cup squad and last year's Olympics squad in Paris. Wheeler's journey started with Adamstown Rosebud Junior Football Club aged 10. She honed her skills at Hunter Sports High and came through the Emerging Jets program before earning a W-League contract with the Jets as a 15-year-old. Wheeler's engagement news continues a big month of celebration for Newcastle football royalty. Jets captain Kosta Grozos last month celebrated his engagement to Elini Skourtis. Grozos, 24, is about to start his fifth season with the Jets. Matildas star Clare Wheeler and long-time partner Jeremy Ord are engaged. The Newcastle-born midfielder announced on Instagram that the pair are set to tie the knot. Ord popped the question during a holiday at Cala Luna beach in Sardinia. The couple shared a picture and video on social media. In the video, Ord walks over to Wheeler at the edge of the water before getting down on one knee. Wheeler and Ord have been in a relationship since 2021. The post has been flooded with messages from family, friends and Matildas teammates. "Yayyyyy congrats you cuties " Mary Fowler said. "SCREAMING!!! So happy for you both " Tegan Micah wrote. "Congrats you two " Ellie Carpenter added. Tameka Yallop, Charli Grant, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily Gielnik and Mackenzie Arnold were among the other Matildas to offer congratulations. Wheeler, 27, plays for Everton in England, and has 30 caps for the Matildas. The engagement caps a massive two years for the Novocastrian. She was a member of the 2023 World Cup squad and last year's Olympics squad in Paris. Wheeler's journey started with Adamstown Rosebud Junior Football Club aged 10. She honed her skills at Hunter Sports High and came through the Emerging Jets program before earning a W-League contract with the Jets as a 15-year-old. Wheeler's engagement news continues a big month of celebration for Newcastle football royalty. Jets captain Kosta Grozos last month celebrated his engagement to Elini Skourtis. Grozos, 24, is about to start his fifth season with the Jets. Matildas star Clare Wheeler and long-time partner Jeremy Ord are engaged. The Newcastle-born midfielder announced on Instagram that the pair are set to tie the knot. Ord popped the question during a holiday at Cala Luna beach in Sardinia. The couple shared a picture and video on social media. In the video, Ord walks over to Wheeler at the edge of the water before getting down on one knee. Wheeler and Ord have been in a relationship since 2021. The post has been flooded with messages from family, friends and Matildas teammates. "Yayyyyy congrats you cuties " Mary Fowler said. "SCREAMING!!! So happy for you both " Tegan Micah wrote. "Congrats you two " Ellie Carpenter added. Tameka Yallop, Charli Grant, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily Gielnik and Mackenzie Arnold were among the other Matildas to offer congratulations. Wheeler, 27, plays for Everton in England, and has 30 caps for the Matildas. The engagement caps a massive two years for the Novocastrian. She was a member of the 2023 World Cup squad and last year's Olympics squad in Paris. Wheeler's journey started with Adamstown Rosebud Junior Football Club aged 10. She honed her skills at Hunter Sports High and came through the Emerging Jets program before earning a W-League contract with the Jets as a 15-year-old. Wheeler's engagement news continues a big month of celebration for Newcastle football royalty. Jets captain Kosta Grozos last month celebrated his engagement to Elini Skourtis. Grozos, 24, is about to start his fifth season with the Jets. Matildas star Clare Wheeler and long-time partner Jeremy Ord are engaged. The Newcastle-born midfielder announced on Instagram that the pair are set to tie the knot. Ord popped the question during a holiday at Cala Luna beach in Sardinia. The couple shared a picture and video on social media. In the video, Ord walks over to Wheeler at the edge of the water before getting down on one knee. Wheeler and Ord have been in a relationship since 2021. The post has been flooded with messages from family, friends and Matildas teammates. "Yayyyyy congrats you cuties " Mary Fowler said. "SCREAMING!!! So happy for you both " Tegan Micah wrote. "Congrats you two " Ellie Carpenter added. Tameka Yallop, Charli Grant, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Emily Gielnik and Mackenzie Arnold were among the other Matildas to offer congratulations. Wheeler, 27, plays for Everton in England, and has 30 caps for the Matildas. The engagement caps a massive two years for the Novocastrian. She was a member of the 2023 World Cup squad and last year's Olympics squad in Paris. Wheeler's journey started with Adamstown Rosebud Junior Football Club aged 10. She honed her skills at Hunter Sports High and came through the Emerging Jets program before earning a W-League contract with the Jets as a 15-year-old. Wheeler's engagement news continues a big month of celebration for Newcastle football royalty. Jets captain Kosta Grozos last month celebrated his engagement to Elini Skourtis. Grozos, 24, is about to start his fifth season with the Jets.
