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WESTERN Spirit is hoping to reach new heights when the Ipswich club makes its Brisbane Premier League (BPL) debut this weekend.
As first-time head coach Reginald Yaqub finalised his squad for Saturday night's season opener at home, he was starting his higher level aims working from the back.
Co-captain Jose Fernandez has been linking well in the pre-season with another experienced and tall defender in Tyler "Thor" Baker.
"I'm looking for that height domination at the back,'' Yaqub said, preparing for Saturday's 6pm encounter against UQ at Kippen Park.
After being vice-captain last year, centre back Fernandez is sharing this year's co-captaincy duties with attacking midfielder Stefan Vrbesic.