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Subscriber only AS a club legend, Danny Coburn was always going to retain strong ties to the Ipswich Jets. It s just a good place to be and good people, the former Jets captain said, still holding the record for most state league games (258) played at the club. However, the former on-field leader and loyal servant has extra reasons for spending time with the Jets this season. Apart from a valuable mentoring role helping Jets Colts coaches Chris Ash and Josh Seage, Coburn is running water for the Ipswich Intrust Super Cup team when needed. I ve just been working more with Ashy and Seagy, Coburn said of being able to contribute in football life after being a highly respected player.
Premium Content GOALKEEPERS can face an attacking onslaught at the best of times. But when it s against the Norths A-Grade men s strike force, repelling rocket-like shots is even more difficult. That s why Easts goalkeeper Seth Bolton was widely praised after his latest performance at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. Although Easts lost 4-0, the scoreline could easily have been double that or in triple figures if not for Bolton s gritty display. Bolton had a superb game, rejecting multiple Norths shots, especially from penalty corners masterminded by Queensland under-21 sharpshooter Zac Profke. Profke managed to fire two past Bolton along with a double by Aidan Buckley.
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Subscriber only STANDING 183cm tall, Taylor Mansell casts a prominent presence on the field when she plays for the Ipswich Eagles. However, it wasn t only rising talent Mansell who gained valuable experience playing for the Wilston Grange Development Squad in the latest pre-season WQAFL game. Mansell, 23, and Eagles captain Rebecca Mccarthy, 38, received a rare opportunity to join a squad two levels higher than their regular QAFW Division 2 competition. Saturday s match against Yeronga was the first time two Ipswich Eagles premiership-winning players made their debut in the elite squad. Former St Peter Claver College student Mansell was thrilled to be invited to play.
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Subscriber only IT wasn t only winning and giving his squad a workout that pleased Jets Colts coach Chris Ash. It was his team s improved fitness and regional school talent that has the former Jets and Brothers A-Grade footballer excited about the competition starting after Easter. The Jets team beat the Western Mustangs 34-20 in Saturday s trial, which was a curtainraiser to the Ipswich Indigenous All Stars v Ipswich All Stars gala match. With his team leading comfortably 22-4 at halftime, Ash gave everyone a run after the break. We re pretty happy, the St Peter Claver College teacher said.