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BOOGAARD CALLS FOR BETTER PROTECTION FOR KEEPERS

Mitchell HughesOctober 20, 2015

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He’s a long shot to get medical clearance, but Jets keeper Mark Birighitti says he wants to play against Melbourne on Friday night.
In the wake of Birighitti’s injuries, captain Nigel Boogaard has called for all keepers to receive greater protection.

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Mitchell HughesOctober 20, 2015

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Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.