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HAVING played in "10 or 12'' local derbies for different clubs over many years, Adam O'Sullivan knows why they provide so much football appeal.
"It's something different,'' O'Sullivan said preparing for Friday night's latest clash between his current club Ripley Valley and a former team Ipswich City Bulls.
"It's all about enthusiasm and it's about you've got to work harder.
"There's just something more about them. You try to give that extra 10 per cent.
"You never want to lose one.''
In recent seasons, the local derbies in Ipswich have lost some of their past importance with new players from outside the region coming into teams like Western Spirit.