The Rydges Mid-North Coast under 19s tackle Northern NSW 15s at 10.45am, while the Rydges Mid-North Coast first grade outfit faces a Jets NBN youth select team from 12.15pm.

The Football Mid-North Coast representative concept, the brainchild of Chris Turner in 2006, was heavily supported by several key people in the community.

Both fixtures are curtain-raisers for the A-League Pre-Season Cup showdown featuring the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory.

Due to the success of the event last year, the Jets decided to return and make Port Macquarie one of its regional destinations for the pre-season.

"The matches give local footballers a chance to show their skills and gain possible opportunities for further selection," Rydges Mid-North Coast first grade coach Michael Chandler told the Port News.

"After last year's encounters, there are now 10 players in the Newcastle NBN League.

"Ironically, former junior Matt Pratt has been selected for the Jets NBN youth select side to play against us this weekend."

Chandler and assistant coach Marty Ansell are very excited about the challenge ahead.

"A couple of standout players for Mid-North Coast are co-captains Josh Peir and Paul Clarke," Chandler said.

"Their ability to lead the side around the park and skill with ball is second to none.

"The squad has also been strengthened by blooding some new talent such as Port United's Tom Adams and Riley Lang.

"The under 19s are just as keen as the firsts.

"Port United's Matt Mifsud and Basil Bullock, from the Westpac Port Panthers, are the youngsters to keep a close eye on.

"Most importantly, this weekend is all about opportunities and making the most of them.

"Everyone is very excited about the prospect of playing with the best in their local competition.

"It would be remiss of me not to thank major sponsor Rydges and all parties involved who have made this concept a reality."

Gates open from 10.15am with the main game – Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory - to kick off at 2.30pm.

Football Mid-North Coast first grade

Colin WillisMacleay Valley Rangers

Paul ClarkeMacleay Valley Rangers

Steve MornMacleay Valley Rangers

Brant van der LindenWestpac Port Panthers

Stephen FordWestpac Port Panthers

Michael FordWestpac Port Panthers

Matt RammWestpac Port Panthers

Josh PeirWestpac Port Panthers

Toby GloverWestpac Port Panthers

Craig DonaldsonWestpac Port Panthers

Tim CookGreat Lakes

Dane EllisGreat Lakes

Brodie WynterGreat Lakes

Beau WynterGreat Lakes

Tom AdamsPort United

Ryley LangPort United

CoachMichael Chandler

Assistant coachMartin Ansell

ManagerRoger MacGibbon

TrainerPeter Vincent

Football Mid-North Coast under 19s

Sam PotterMacleay Valley Rangers

Basil BullockWestpac Port Panthers

Dylan WilliamsWestpac Port Panthers

Nathaniel GlavurdicWestpac Port Panthers

Mitch DavisWestpac Port Panthers

Josh NevilleWestpac Port Panthers

Bray SmithGreat Lakes

Justin DoughertyGreat Lakes

Darren WillisGreat Lakes

Wade PerramGreat Lakes

Beau WynterGreat Lakes

Daniel Geraghty Great Lakes

Courtney PerrinOld Bar

Alex GillespiePort United

Jonathon CookPort United

Brendon PrincePort United

Matt MifsudPort United

Jarrad SmithMacleay Valley Rangers

CoachGene Mazzone

ManagerSteve Pincham

TrainerPeter Vincent