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Subscriber only BEING a former state touch football representative, Josh Leisemann developed a skilful passing game with a burst of speed. However, he also credits two decades in the Brothers Ipswich rugby league system for helping him secure his latest captaincy opportunity. Fresh from Brothers season-opening 36-0 shutout of Fassifern, five-eight Leisemann remains a proud clubman, happy to lead alongside 2019 grand final-winning skipper Wes Conlon. It s my first time as captain this year. I m pretty honoured, Leisemann, 27, said. The Ipswich born and bred footballer shared why he has remained loyal for more than 20 years. It s just the family vibe, the culture and its professionalism, he said.
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Subscriber only STYLISH Ipswich Hornets batsman Harry Wood had to work harder than usual to post a crucial century in his team s latest Queensland Premier Grade victory. However, he had a valuable ally in older brother Jack to enhance the enjoyment. Unable to bowl as he waits on further medical assessments on his knee, Wood did what he does best. The classy first drop knuckled down in the hot conditions to score his first ton of the season against Redlands at Walker Oval. It was one of the tricky ones for me, the former Ipswich Grammar School student said.
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Subscriber only HAVING recently tested himself against higher level bowling, Centrals captain Lachlan Vellacott has his fingers crossed for another absorbing contest on Saturday. The skipper and his consistent performing team are anxious to face Laidley in the Harding-Madsen Shield Ipswich final at Walker Oval. The Centrals Kookaburras have been denied some big match shots at the Blue Dogs. After last year s four-day Ipswich competition grand final was cut short by COVID, Centrals also had to settle for being runners-up after last weekend s Baxter Big Bash T20 decider was washed out. With rainy weather still around, Vellacott was hoping for dry conditions on Saturday to allow another challenging but exciting contest before the Christmas break.