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Premium Content Subscriber only CELEBRATING her first national success as head coach, Sara Rogers also has a better understanding of what the NRL and AFL teams are enduring during COVID restrictions. After initially fearing the Queensland under-18 women would miss the latest Australian hockey tournament in Tasmania, Rogers oversaw the teams unbeaten performance. Queensland won the gold medal match against Victoria after sudden death shootouts. That was Queenslands sixth victory to go with a...

Premium Content Subscriber only AS a premiership-winning A-Grade captain, Sam Morgan is used to high intensity hockey and pressure situations. However, the Thistles womens first grade mentor concedes his new role requires a different level of anticipation. "Its a lot more stressful because you want to get out there, help out the team but you cant as much, Morgan said. That situation is enhanced for Morgan taking over the coaching role from Hancocks teammate Jay Pavitt, who guided Thistles t...

Premium Content Subscriber only ITS just as well Ipswichs everywhere player, coach and captain Sara Rogers is so fit and focused. Her impressive time management skills will be tested even further in three competitions and as a Queensland head coach this season. Rogers has mentored the Hancocks men and captained the Hancocks women in recent seasons along with her Brisbane competition (Ascot) and other representative commitments. Shes added three more roles to her incredible list. Rogers is ...