Star striker fulfils special pledge to Jets upon return to football: 'Excited to be back'

Star striker fulfils special pledge to Jets upon return to football: 'Excited to be back'

Prolific goalscorer Melina Ayres has returned to Newcastle Jets for the Ninja A-League 2025-26 season after a one-year break from football. The four-time Ninja A-League champion is back in the league after announcing she would not return to the Jets for 2024-25; at the time, the 26-year-old insisted she was not retiring and would play for Newcastle upon her return. Now, that pledge has been fulfilled as the star striker, who scored six goals in …

Melina Ayres returns to the Newcastle Jets

The Newcastle Jets are thrilled to announce the return of striker Melina Ayres for the 2025/26 A-League season. Ayres who last played with the Jets in 2023/24, scored six goals in 14 games. Ayres said. “I’m excited to be back at the Jets again. After a season off to reset, I can’t wait to get back on the field.  I’ve spoken to with Stephen about the upcoming season and it’s an exciting time for the team and Club. Thanks to m…