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Subscriber only HAVING overseen a series of impressive playoff efforts in recent seasons, Bob Maclot knows 2021 could be his most challenging in years. However, the Ipswich Knights under-23 coach hopes the newly-introduced Football Queensland format helps his youth footballers progress rather than struggle. I m not a big fan of it (the under-23 structure) to be honest, Maclot said. I think it s a big step to go from under-18s to under-23s. It all depends how clubs use it. If clubs are using it for giving young kids development then it s good. But for a lot of clubs, all they care about is winning so they ll just put their older boys in and just worry about results for that year.
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Subscriber only HAVING lost captain Jack Cabassi for the fast approaching season, Ipswich Knights head coach Andrew Ogden already has a new way to inspire his team. Ogden plans to build a leadership group for the 2021 Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) season kicking off on March 13. With a mix of loyal Ipswich players and some quality recruits to choose from, Ogden is excited about creating more opportunities. Jack has been really good for us and that but we ll fill that void, Ogden said. I had a good chat to Jack and he basically thought he was getting on in his football career and Rochedale probably has a realistically better chance of getting to the NPL (National Premier Leagues competition) than we do.