Shayne Neumann (Blair, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to highlight a fantastic sporting success in my electorate of Blair. Last Saturday evening, the Western Pride FC senior men's team scored their first-ever victory in the National Premier League Queensland grand final. The 2-1 victory over Moreton Bay was made more special because it was in front of their home crowd in Ipswich. Western Pride represents the Greater Ipswich and Western Corridor football heartland, providing opportunity to over 6,000 players and supporters in the community. There are many people who want to see the Western Pride in the proposed FAA Hyundai A-League expansion, currently rumoured to commence in 2018-19. General Manager Pat Boyle and his team have fixed on that target and I wish them every success. Pat has had a long career in Ipswich football, representing Ipswich Knights and Coalstars. I congratulate the whole team for what they have achieved. Well done, Western Pride.

House adjourned at 20:00