NEWCASTLE Jets star Dimi Petratos has revealed his unique celebration for his goal against Wellington was a show of support for young teammate Johnny Koutroumbis.

The young defender underwent surgery last Monday after being diagnosed with stage 1 thyroid cancer.

After scoring a wonderful goal against the Phoenix, Petratos made a point of touching his neck in his celebration.

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“Unlucky result against Wellington #LittleCelebrationFor @johnny_koutroumbis #SpeedyRecoveryBro,” he wrote on Instagram.

He will commence further treatment under the supervision of his surgeon and the Jets’ medical staff.

Given Koutroumbis’ condition was discovered so early, the prognosis is considered to be very good.

Last week, defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley said the Jets’ playing group were fully behind the youngster.

Johnny Koutroumbis. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

“I guess it puts football in perspective,” Topor-Stanley said on Thursday.

“What’s really important is your health and your family, but we’re fully behind him and I’m sure the whole league is.

“We look forward to having him back on the training field.”

— With AAP