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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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Here s how the three A-Grade matches shape up.
Saturday (6pm): Jets v Swifts at Rosewood The Jets are the new team on the block and will face a side that is strong across the park in the Bluebirds. The Jets will be lacking in combinations early in the season due to many players not knowing each other s game but by the halfway mark and beyond will develop into a much more cohesive unit. The Jes will be causing trouble as the season rolls along. The side is coached by Intrust Super Cup legend Phil Dennis, who will also dust off the boots.
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Subscriber only HAVING lost a majority of their 2019 premiership-winning side and taking a year off, Brothers Ipswich could have been scratching for A-Grade players this season. But typical of Brothers professionalism, the powerhouse Ipswich club has rebuilt and recruited well for their first game of the 2021 Rugby League Ipswich competition. Back for his fourth season as head coach, club stalwart Jason Connors said he had less than half of his side that beat Swifts 35-10 in the 2019 grand final. After Brothers sat out last year s makeshift Volunteers Cup competition, a number of players moved to other sports or devoted more time to their families.