March 6: COACHING CAPER SUITS SIDELINED SUN JUST FINE INJURED Gold Coast Suns midfielder Emma Pittman says she never considered life after football until starting her second stint in rehab. But the Mackay product has seen the silver lining during her time on the sidelines and the fire to return to the field as a better player and leader burns brighter than ever. Pittman originally injured her ACL in early 2019 and was nearing the end of her recovery period when she reaggravated the injury at training in January.
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Subscriber only OVER many decades, Ipswich has been home to some of the finest sporting empires in Australia. From international footballers, rugby league players and baseballers to well-known cricketers, swimming icons and hockey achievers, the region has provided some exceptional moments. In the latest QT sporting series, 34 of the best Ipswich sporting dynasties are celebrated, highlighting many memorable moments and sharing some successful family traits. Five more dedicated Ipswich families are showcased in today s fourth part. Ipswich Hockey Association president Margret Mantell is proud of her strong family connection to the sport. Picture: Rob Williams 15. MANTELL/WOODFORD families: Playing together with unique connection