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LOYAL Ipswich Hornets women's coach Tony Potbury is reminded how young his side is every time he sees them arrive.
"It's a bit surprising when you turn up at training and all the girls are rolling in with cars that have got L-plates on,'' he said.
With the exception of tireless ring leader Leanne Bichel, the Hornets side includes a number of players aged in their teens.
However, that youthful enthusiasm is one of the reasons the Hornets Second Grade side has advanced to this weekend's Jodie Fields Shield competition grand final.
Stacked with all-rounders, the young team battled gamely to beat Sunshine Coast in a nerve-racking final over at Walker Oval on Sunday.