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David Lems is the vetaran sports reporter for the Queensland Times in Ipswich. He has been with the QT since 1984 and covered a wide range of major sporting events, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.

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LEADING APPROACH: Centrals spinner Matt Guest is eager to contribute with the ball as well as guiding the defending premiers this season. Picture: Cordell Richardson

How new cricket leader wants to make own impression

Having watched and learnt from one of Ipswich’s most respected leaders, first-time skipper Matt Guest is ready to take the defending champions forward.

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ATTACKING EFFORT: Ipswich Logan Hornets allrounder Harry Wood looks for extra runs during last weekend's Queensland Premier Grade match at Baxter Oval. Picture: Rob Williams

Positive move: New partnership to bolster Ipswich cricket

A MAJOR off-season initiative aims to assist the Ipswich Logan Hornets and strengthen the Ipswich and West Moreton Cricket Association competition.

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EXCITING FINALE: Ripley Valley captain Alex Weatherby has led the way for his team in a successful Capital League 3 season debut. Picture: Rob Williams

Alex’s final goal to complete fantastic Ripley season

After moving north for work and returning to Ipswich, Weatherby is sharing in one of his most enjoyable football seasons.

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Wests White players celebrate their extra-time Reserve Grade hockey win over Easts in Saturday's grand final. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Rapid extra-time shot: Relief after Wests nail victory

THE best way to win an extra-time thriller is scoring in the first minute of additional play.

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CLOSE RELATIONSHIP: R2 players from Norths and Easts get tangled up during Saturday's grand final at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. Picture: Rob Williams

Inspiring kids, setting fine examples and a ‘full moon’ goal

After scoring a rare “full moon” goal to seal victory, Norths captain Terry Wode typified the tremendous camaraderie being developed in the R2 competition.

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TITLE TUSSLE: Wests' defender Bruce Ostrofski gets caught underneath teammate Aaron Gotting and Easts captain Tim Woodford during the thrilling Reserve Grade grand final. Wests won 3-2 in extra time. Picture: Cordell Richardson

How a freakish extra-time goal kept a winning record intact

The regular A-Grader was initially surprised after his mishit during a goal mouth scramble secured Wests’ a 3-2 extra-time Reserve Grade victory over Easts.

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Wests' A-Grade players celebrate a goal during their remarkable comeback victory in last night's grand final at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Now it’s time to celebrate: Historic triumph for Wests

For Wests Hockey Club, it was the perfect way to put the icing on their 50 year celebrations.

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Norths goalscoring lynchpin Dean Jeffrey sends the Hancocks defender airborne in last night's gripping Ipswich A-Grade men's hockey grand final. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Norths back on top after dramatic showdown

It arrived at the Ipswich Hockey Complex on Saturday night in a drama-charged and at times fiery clash with minor premiers Hancocks.

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Loyal Hancocks dual-registered players like Kelly McNamara are right to play in this weekend's Ipswich grand final. Picture: Cordell Richardson

Hancocks receive ‘good news’ at best time

Hancocks A-Grade women’s coach Mark Eleison was celebrating a psychological win before his team even started their grand final warm-up.

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FINAL FLASHBACK: Although some club regulars are missing from Saturday night's latest A-Grade grand final, Hancock Brothers and Norths are sure to turn on a terrific show of skills and speed at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. Picture: Rob Williams

Youth, hot shots and rapid-fire excitement on offer

With two grand final combatants capable of scoring in the blink of an eye, lessons from past clashes are crucial.

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