In Depth

Jets history - part 3: Van Egmond leads revival as season turns to gold

By James Gardiner
Updated July 2 2021 - 3:14am, first published May 24 2020 - 7:00pm
BREAKOUT SEASON: Rookie Jets striker Mark Bridge celebrates after scoring a goal. The Jets fell a game short of the grand final, losing on penalties to Adelaide. Picture: Darren Pateman
BREAKOUT SEASON: Rookie Jets striker Mark Bridge celebrates after scoring a goal. The Jets fell a game short of the grand final, losing on penalties to Adelaide. Picture: Darren Pateman
SHORT STAY: Nick Theodorakouplos makes a point to Jets captain Paul Okon. The coach was sacked after a winless opening seven rounds. Picture: Glen McCurtayne
SHORT STAY: Nick Theodorakouplos makes a point to Jets captain Paul Okon. The coach was sacked after a winless opening seven rounds. Picture: Glen McCurtayne

NICK Theodorakopoulos was given an ultimatum when he jumped in the Jets' pilot seat - finish in the top two or find a new job.

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