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Subscriber only REFRESHED from a year away from footy, Robbie Carr knows that can be a double-edged sword for his players. Some people may be tempted not to return after pursuing other sports or taking time off. However, the Swifts club president is confident the Wayne Finch factor and loyalty to the Bluebirds will ensure a smooth return to this year s Rugby League Ipswich competition. Swifts teams sat out last year s Volunteers Cup competition involving three Ipswich and three Toowoomba sides. Although some Swifts players ventured to Brisbane rugby, Carr said the early signs were positive on Tuesday and Thursday training nights at Purga.
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Subscriber only IPSWICH All-Stars captain Zac Lemberg is undecided which team he will play for in this year s Rugby League Ipswich competition. I haven t signed yet with Goodna, Lemberg said. As much as I love the place, I don t know whether I ll be there or not. I ll be playing somewhere this year. Just not sure where yet. However, there s one game the Ipswich footballer has locked in before making up his mind. The Goodna Eagles stalwart is keen to enjoy the Ipswich Jets, Indigenous and All-Stars Gala Day on March 6. Rivalry and mateship will be featured among the players involved in the match.
Anthony Breeze THE Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) coaching merry-go-round has been in full swing over the off-season with only one club retaining their coach from 2020. Reigning RLI premiers Brothers are the only club that have not appointed someone different to coach their side this year. Jason Connors will again take the reins. Connors is a master tactician who uses all the skills and knowledge he gained on the field as a champion halfback. He passes that onto the players under his guidance. Tactical player and coach Jason Connors. Connors always has a game plan to beat an opposition team and when players follow it, they more than often win.
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Subscriber only EXCITEMENT is building as the format is revealed for a special gala rugby league day celebrating the region s outstanding Indigenous talent. After initial plans to stage an Ipswich Indigenous All Stars v Ipswich All Stars encounter in Ipswich on March 6, the program has been extended. The Ipswich Jets will field teams in two matches - a state league trial against the PNG Hunters and an under-21 clash with the Western Mustangs, from Toowoomba. Those Saturday games will support the showpiece match between the Ipswich Indigenous All Stars and Ipswich All Stars at the North Ipswich Reserve.