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Premium Content Subscriber only WITH a strong family connection to the military, Jordan Godfrey appreciated how the Ipswich Eagles continue to respect Anzac traditions. However, he was clearly disappointed after watching his team come within a goal of victory after tonight's late rally at Limestone Park. The Eagles went down 50-46 to Moorooka in the annual Anzac weekend encounter, having come from 11 points down at three-quarter down to almost secure a last-gasp victory. "It was a real tough break,'' Godfrey said. "It was a bit too late for us to fight back in the end.'' Godfrey moved a...

Premium Content Subscriber only WITH a massive Anzac weekend clash against the competition favourites next, Ipswich Eagles head coach Kym Mansell wanted a promising start to the new season. He got that and more in Ipswich's opening QFA Division 2 North encounter for 2021. Captain Tyler Hall led the way with the full forward booting eight goals in Ipswich's 21.17-143 to 9.3-57 away victory over Gympie. After performing a vital but unsettled team role playing in multiple positions last season, Hall was able to settle up front and help the Eagles roll on in the hot conditions. "Tyler was ou...

Premium Content Subscriber only EVEN with all the weather disruptions, the Ipswich Eagles have trained the best they can for this weekend's season opener. That's the view of head coach Kym Mansell, who expects victory in Ipswich's QFA Division 2 North match against Gympie away on Saturday. "I don't want to blame the preparation because of all the hurdles we've had for the last six weeks with grounds being closed by Council and stuff like that,'' Mansell said. "We've prepared the best that we possibly can do considering those situations.'' After training - weather permitting - at Woodcres...

Premium Content 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 th...

Premium Content Subscriber only ALWAYS reflecting on the game and looking for ways to improve, Kym Mansell was clearly disheartened with last season. Even with the disruptive COVID challenges, he expected more from his Ipswich Eagles side. The loyal clubman also questioned what he could have done better in the QFA Division 2 North competition where Eagles teams regularly make the playoffs. "It was very disappointing that we didn't make the finals,'' Mansell said. "If you have a look at the calibre of players we had in our team, and then the bar we set ourselves . . . we were probably the...