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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Tigers help dad Levi keep batting on

WITH a third child on the way, former Ipswich Hornets batsman Levi Thomson-Matthews didn’t want to give up cricket completely this season. While excited about the pending arrival with wife Alyssa, he couldn’t commit to full weekend play often...

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

Champions plot comeback: Centrals out to rebuild winning rhythm

CENTRALS First Grade captain Lachlan Vellacott could easily get frustrated with the recent weather and his team’s slow start to the Cricket Ipswich season. The defending one-day and two-day competition champions have yet to find their winning rhythm.

Timely Bushrangers boost from last-gasp win

AFTER guiding his team to a thrilling last-over victory, Fassifern Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey was more focused on his team performance than his winning score. Harvey was 41 not out when fill-in batting partner Daniel Brannelly hit the winning...