Cricket

Hornets build stronger side for future, junior award winners

FROM T20 captain to one of his team’s most consistent performers, Noah Emmerson has every reason to be excited about the future. Although disappointed the Ipswich Hornets lost their Queensland Premier Grade semi-final, Emmerson summed up the...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Paul embraces Cricket Ipswich leadership change

ACTING Cricket Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has left the door open to nominating for a full-time position in the future. However, the highly regarded Fassifern born and bred administrator is keen to continue serving country and city cricket...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Hornets leader’s positive message for Qld cricket final

WHEN stylish batsman Harry Wood leads from the front, the Ipswich Hornets regularly secure victories in the Queensland Premier Grade competition. Fresh from scoring a decisive 151 runs, first-season captain Wood is hoping that trend continues when...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Hornets gloveman backs Qld Premier Grade finals bid

IPSWICH Hornets wicketkeeper Matt Andrews gains a valuable perspective performing his work behind the stumps. At a crucial stage of the season, he has seen the positive vibe in the Hornets Queensland Premier Grade camp. With one qualifying match to...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025

Sport

Hornets junior coach helps build pathway

THE term “progression” has added meaning for loyal Ipswich cricket coach Marcus Hillier. The former Marburg and Northsiders premiership-winning allrounder has been appointed Ipswich Hornets Lord Taverners [under-17] coach for next season. That...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Helping Bushies keeps Marshall connected to sport

SCENIC Rim Councillor Marshall Chalk has achieved many successes in his accomplished sporting career. He represented the Canberra Raiders in 71 NRL matches and made 13 appearances for Welsh Super League side Crusaders between 2004 and 2009. The...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Wood brothers lift Hornets Qld Premier Grade final hopes

POWERHOUSE efforts by Wood brothers Jack and Harry have kept the Ipswich Hornets with a chance of making the Queensland Premier Grade cricket finals. However, it took a sensational turnaround to ensure the Hornets have plenty to play for in their last two qualifying matches.

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Bluedogs back on top in country cricket boost

EVER-successful captain Alex Welsh was extra pleased after leading a Laidley Mulgowie District team to a historic Cricket Ipswich one-day grand final victory. Country clubs Laidley and Mulgowie agreed to share resources this season in what Welsh...

David Lems

12 Feb 2025

Sport

Jack’s Spanish quest after BBL boost with Brisbane Heat

BRISBANE Heat cricketer Jack Wood was happy to be back with the Ipswich Hornets after his latest Big Bash League (BBL) experience. He returned to watch his Queensland Premier Grade teammates complete one of the club’s best comebacks in many years...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

Vikings ‘primed’ for one-day final showdown

ALL you need is faith in your own ability. That’s the reassuring message Lockyer Valley Vikings head coach Graham Bichel believes has turned his team’s fortunes around this season. The Vikings are preparing for their first Cricket Ipswich...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

Dependable Jacob to play on after milestone reward

ALL going to plan, Ipswich cricket stalwart Jacob Sarra hopes to still be playing aged 50. Having given so much to his sport and still going strong, Sarra has no reason to cut short his goal. Sarra, 42, has just joined an elite Ipswich first grade...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Rain ends Centrals bonus point charge minutes from victory

IF only Centrals had 10 more minutes to seal a vital victory. The defending Cricket Ipswich Division 1 champions had Northsiders on the ropes before the major rain arrived and shattered the Kookaburras bonus point hopes. The heavyweight one-day...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

David Lems

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Smashing 306 not out hot topic as Hornets rise

AS Ipswich Hornets players toiled hard for a confidence-boosting Queensland Premier Grade victory, much talk was about an incredible performance in Community Cricket. A Springfield Sports and Cultural Club Lions batsman known as ‘R Bal’ blasted...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Tight cricket battles shine through gloomy weather

THROUGH the frustration of three weekend washouts, Cricket Ipswich president Simon Emmerson sees positive signs for the months ahead. They include Brothers jostling for the Division 1 competition lead with the Tigers. Recent matches have been...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Jack turns up Heat after Aussie stint in Hong Kong

BOUNDARY-clearing Ipswich Hornets all-rounder Jack Wood hopes to be involved in more franchise cricket after an “awesome” experience at the recent Hong Kong International Sixes tournament. Wood, 28, represented Australia for the first time in...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Sport

Farm life keeps Bushrangers stalwart Geoff batting on

WELL-TRAVELLED cricketer Geoff Freiberg keeps playing a valuable role aged 66 and having retired after decades of farm work. However, the Fassifern Bushrangers opener has no intention trying to match another team stalwart Graham Andrews who recently...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Sport

Hornets spearhead Jem keen for test against India’s best

RAPIDLY rising Ipswich Hornets cricketer Jem Ryan hopes India fields a strong batting line-up in this weekend’s day-night game in Canberra. Ryan, 20, wants nothing more than to test himself representing the Prime Minister’s XI for the first time.

David Lems

27 Nov 2024