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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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Palm Beach Currumbin State High School senior rugby league side at training. Tom Weaver and Oskar Bryant. Picture Glenn Hampson

NRL Schoolboys final, Murphy Cup schoolgirl X-factor players

Players to Watch in Wednesday’s NRL Schoolboys Phil Hall Cupgrand final between PBC SHS and St Brendan’s – and also in the schoolgirls Karyn Murphy Cup round-robin.

Ipswich

Hockey finals: Power clubs, players to watch and junior feats

Hancocks have an incredible record seven sides preparing for this weekend’s grand finals. See how the major rivals shape up for the premiership challenges.

Ipswich

Essential form guide for latest Ipswich footy final battles

After the exciting elimination and qualifying Rugby League Ipswich finals, it’s time for some teams to get a second chance in Sunday’s preliminary final. Winners advance to season decider.

Ipswich

Sizzling junior talent: How all the grand final rivals shape-up

The latest burst of youth speed and skill is showcased this weekend when the top Ipswich junior rugby league sides battle for premiership honours. We check out the players to watch.

Ipswich

Brothers buzzing in bid to have three teams in grand finals

Club stalwart Sam Krueger said it was satisfying advancing directly to the grand final, hopefully followed by the Brothers A-Graders. Brothers go through after late game drama.

Ipswich

Simply the best: Our most valuable netball players revealed

As each Ipswich netball side worked hard to achieve victory, a group of most valuable players produced special performances. See who starred on grand final day.

Ipswich

One of Ipswich’s best reveals what stopped him playing on

“I need to be able to move and I have a young family. I don’t want to not be able to enjoy that.’’ Read about Josh Cleeland’s career highlights.

Ipswich

Easts Tigers rugby league halfback Greg Holben.

A cold beer with . . . crafty halfback in tough footy era

Loyal Easts rugby league player Greg Holben was not a footballer to be messed with. However, read about his punching stories that didn’t always go as planned.

Ipswich

The Marsden State High year 7 rugby league side that won the Brisbane Broncos Old Boys grand final at Carina.

Ipswich players of the future learn from Marsden’s footy might

After seeing the standard Marsden set, coach Josh Seage said his year 7 players left Carina with a renewed focus to go one better in next year’s elite schoolboy competition.

Ipswich

Emerging talent gives Ipswich team shot at grand final glory

Whatever the result against the powerful Marsden side, the second-placed Ipswich State High team will return home proud of their 2021 progress. Tuesday’s grand final is being live streamed.

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