A favourite son is back in the Jets fold next year, with exciting speedster Marmin Barba signing up to again play for Ipswich after returning from Mackay.
Rugby league fans will also look forward to seeing what recruit Sam Caslick can bring to the side, with the Australian Rugby Sevens convert (and brother of Women’s Sevens star Charlotte), set to bring more speed to the team.
Another convert to keep an eye out for is Silas Redd from the USA who played 15 NFL games for Washington. The former US college running back impressed Jets coaches Ben and Shane Walker when he lined up for his first ever game of ruby league in Ipswich's Ohana Cup game against Tweed Heads in Hawaii in October.
The full list of gains and losses is below. *
Ipswich Jets Gains and Losses 2018
Gains: Marmin Barba (returns from injury/Mackay), Ben Shea (Wynnum-Manly Seagulls), Pio Seci (Fiji Bati - RLWC), Julian Christian (Brisbane Broncos NYC), Sam Caslick (Australian Rugby 7s), Silas Redd (USA – Washington NFL), Josh Robinson (Oakey Bears).
Losses: Lachlan Roe (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Mikaere Beattie (released).
Where they finished in 2017: 7th
2018 coach: Ben Walker and Shane Walker
*Submissions made by clubs and correct at the time.
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QRL Media will be featuring the Gains and Losses for the 2018 season for each of the Intrust Super Cup clubs in coming weeks. Stay tuned to QRL.com.au to see all the player movement.
2018 Intrust Super Cup Gains and Losses
Mackay Cutters
Burleigh Bears
Easts Tigers
Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Redcliffe Dolphins
Souths Logan Magpies
Northern Pride
