Two of Newcastle Jets’ highest profile players may make a return to action in this Sunday’s clash with Brisbane Roar at McDonald Jones Stadium.

andhave each been included in Mark Jones’ second preliminary squad of the season as the Jets ready themselves for round 2 against Roar.Unfortunately, the news is not so good for some other senior players within the Newcastle Jets camp.has an injury to his medial which will keep him out indefinitely, while defender(calf) and striker(Achilles) have complaints that will keep them out of action this weekend.The Club can also confirm that after seeing a surgeon in Sydney earlier this week, goalkeeperhas been ruled out for season due to a rupture of his Achilles tendon.has been promoted to Jones’ provisional squad. Cooper’s only goal in the Hyundai A-League for the Jets in the A-League came against Roar last season, so perhaps he may fancy his chances if given game time on Sunday.andmade their Jets debuts last Sunday against Adelaide United, and could well be in line for more match play against John Aloisi’s side.4.Nigel BOOGAARD (C), 5.Ben KANTAROVSKI, 6.Steven UGARKOVIC, 7.Andrew HOOLE, 8.Mateo POLJAK, 10.Wayne BROWN, 11.Labinot HALITI, 13.Ivan VUJICA, 14.Mitch COOPER, 15.Andrew NABBOUT, 16.Nick COWBURN, 19.Morten NORDSTRAND, 20.Jack DUNCAN (gk), 22.Lachlan JACKSON, 23.Devante CLUT, 30.Pierce CLARK (gk)8.Mateo POLJAK (returns from injury), 14.Mitch COOPER (promoted), 19.Morten NORDSTRAND (returns from injury)2.Daniel MULLEN (knee - indefinite), 3.Jason HOFFMAN (calf - 1-2 weeks), 9.Aleksandr KOKKO (Achilles - 1-2 weeks)1.Ben KENNEDY (gk) (Achilles - season), 2.Daniel MULLEN (knee - indefinite), 3.Jason HOFFMAN (calf - 1-2 weeks), 9.Aleksandr KOKKO (Achilles - 1-2 weeks), 21.Daniel ALESSI (knee – season)Sunday 16 October 2016McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle5pmPleaseto purchase match ticketsThe match will be broadcast LIVE on FOX SPORTSThe match will be called LIVE on ABC Newcastle + ABC GrandstandJoin the match conversation using #NEWvBRI and #TogetherWeCanSoarSunday Funday: Bring the kids to the game this Sunday and enjoy our Sunday Funday free activities. There will be face painting, player appearances and a giant inflatable soccer darts board for your little ones to practise their kicking skills. Check it out in front of the Western Grandstand from 4pm. Jet Man will also be taking on his biggest dance-off yet and best of all, you get to vote for his dance-off song. You won’t want to miss his moves! We’ll also be announcing the start of our Junior Ground Announcer competition. Sunday Funday is going to be great. See you at the game!