The Newcastle Jets have secured the return of local goalkeeper Ally Boertje for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League season. Ally, a Newcastle native, initially joined the Jets ahead of the 2024-25 season after playing with New Lambton and Warners Bay in the NNSW NPL.
During the 2025 NSW NPL season, Ally was a key player for the Youth Team, making 14 appearances.
“I’m very honoured to be a part of this club again, I loved every moment of the last season,” Ally said. “With the Newcastle Jets being my home club, I am very excited to see what the team will bring to the table this season.”
Jets head coach Stephen Hoyle expressed his satisfaction with Ally’s re-signing and confidence in her development.
“We are extremely happy to have Ally back with us for the upcoming season. She’s a great character and a talented young goalkeeper. I believe that working with Claire Coelho and Anna Leat day in, day out will help her make huge strides over the course of the season.”
Author's summary: Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Ally Boertje, a promising local talent, has re-signed for the 2025-26 season, with her coach confident in her continued development.