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‘Heartfelt’ speech, remembering club greats provide winning edge. Norths eager to build on massive victory preparing to tackle Fassifern this weekend.

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING made the Australian under-21 squad for the first time, Zac Profke knows he has a huge challenge ahead. That is to promote his name up the list of 44 hockey players chosen for a week-long national training camp at the Gold Coast starting on Sunday. Being one of the newcomers, the Ipswich sharpshooter has a chance to show what he can do with a goal of representing Australia at the FIH 2021 Junior Hockey World Cup scheduled for later this year. Profke, who turns 20 in August, is realistic about his prospects. He understands other players vying for nati...

Premium Content Subscriber only NEW Norths A-Grade coach Michael Williamson concedes his team will be rusty for their opening game of the Rugby League Ipswich season after a first round bye. However, Williamson was just as concerned about former Tigers mentor Gary Lawrence as his side prepares to tackle Fassifern at Harrisville on Saturday night. Former Toowoomba Clydesdales premiership-winning coach Lawrence was appointed in the pre-season to take over from Mick Newton for the 2021 season. However, Lawrence has stepped aside due to health issues. Having overseen major junior development...

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 Profk...

Premium Content Subscriber only AFTER the Norths juggernaut clicked up a gear and rolled to another huge victory, the warning was clear. The Norths Devils will only get better in this year's Ipswich A-Grade hockey competition. Sunday night's 7-1 victory over Easts came after the Devils surrendered the first goal. "We probably needed a goal against us to start with just to wake up,'' coach Steve Profke said. With only four training sessions under their belt, last year's grand final runners-up displayed plenty of firepower with Profke's sons Zac (four) and Riley (two) dominating the goal f...