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IT wasn't only winning and giving his squad a workout that pleased Jets Colts coach Chris Ash.
It was his team's improved fitness and regional school talent that has the former Jets and Brothers A-Grade footballer excited about the competition starting after Easter.
The Jets team beat the Western Mustangs 34-20 in Saturday's trial, which was a curtainraiser to the Ipswich Indigenous All Stars v Ipswich All Stars gala match.
With his team leading comfortably 22-4 at halftime, Ash gave everyone a run after the break.
"We're pretty happy,'' the St Peter Claver College teacher said.