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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...

Amberley’s major venue in the spotlight

ONE of the most important sporting facilities in the Moreton Border region is set to become even more valuable. The Ivor Marsden Memorial Park at Amberley has five fields, AFL goal posts, sightscreens, practice nets and a fully functional clubhouse...

Harry’s new Hornets mission after English boost

REFRESHED after a beneficial five-month stint in England, new Ipswich Hornets captain Harry Wood expected his youth-laden team to create a new cricket culture. Wood has taken over leadership of the Queensland Premier Grade team after playing 20 one...

Will’s cricket return halts Tigers attack

THE Laidley Mulgowie District side working together this season would welcome more returning players like Will Peasley-Macfarlane. The Hatton Vale State School teacher helped rescue Laidley Mulgowie in the latest Cricket Ipswich First Division match...

Loyal Rowan regaining his Hornets rhythm

BOONAH bred cricketer Rowan Lutter always enjoyed a healthy rivalry growing up with his twin Sean. The accomplished brothers continue to provide experience and leadership when they represent the Ipswich Hornets in Queensland Premier Grade or Second...

Timely advice for Hornets top team’s Baxter Oval return

THE Ipswich Hornets First Grade side will return to the new-look Baxter Oval wicket this weekend needing to score plenty of runs and having a spinning edge to secure victory. That was the assessment of Hornets Second Grade coach Adrian Bidgood and...

Brothers rebuilding with strategic new leader

AS an energetic new captain, Regan Griffiths is setting “realistic goals” this season for the rebuilding Brothers first-grade cricket side. He rates his team the best in recent seasons but knows what to expect against competition big guns like...

Marburg name dropped in Thunder club’s new direction

IT’S a sign of the times that sporting clubs are looking to streamline their organisations and move into growth areas. The former Marburg-Mt Crosby Cricket Club is a classic example. With a declining player base in Marburg, club officials made an...

Levi’s arrival provides Tigers boost, Centrals fire up

NORTHSIDERS made an early impression rising above a player drain and battling difficult conditions in the opening round of Cricket Ipswich First Grade matches. The Tigers launched the latest one-day season bowling out Brothers for 160 in 47.4 overs...

Loyal Hornets mentor backs young guns

AS captain of the former Ipswich Logan Hornets, Mark Rasmussen saw how experienced players can deny rising talents opportunities in first grade. Rasmussen led the early Hornets sides, from 2012, working with seasoned campaigners like Geoff Paulsen...

Noah’s learning boost as new Hornets captain

NEWLY-appointed Ipswich Hornets captain Noah Emmerson appreciated his team’s support during his rapid-fire leadership role in the latest T20 Max Challenge. With long-time Hornets captain Anthony Wilson retired and vice-captain Harry Wood in...

Trinity takes on cricket development roles with valued mentor

AMBITIOUS Marburg-bred cricketer Trinity Doyle will have a highly-respected ally assisting her in expanded Ipswich Hornets roles next season. Trinity, 17, is one of the Hornets’ most exciting prospects having been selected in Queensland under-19...

Brothers’ best remembered at 75th milestone event

BROWSING the list of surviving Brothers Cricket Club life members highlights the quality people associated with one of Ipswich’s most iconic sporting organisations. The impressive list features family connections like Kev, Brent and Mark Kinnane...

Cricket Ipswich’s top player shares new mission with Qld Bulls

IPSWICH Hornets bowling spearhead Jem Ryan is focusing on his fitness until he launches his exciting higher-level cricket career. Ryan, 19, will begin his Queensland Bulls Rookie contract early next month, fresh from his stellar season for the...

Life member Mick’s high-flying reward at Amberley

CRICKET Ipswich’s latest life member Mick Homburg enjoys having the sport’s Amberley headquarters as his “second home”. Apart from having to keep kangaroos off the five wickets and wet weather challenges, Mick relishes watching the aircraft...

Community benefits from $2.99m Ipswich facility

THE recently opened $2.99m clubhouse at Eastern Heights has strengthened the city’s multi-use sporting assets. Raceview Soccer Club, Brothers Ipswich Cricket Club and touch football teams are major beneficiaries of the project funded by the...

Leaving coach’s praise after ‘bumper’ season

DEPARTING Hornets head coach Brendan Creevey was delighted to see Jem Ryan receive the premier honour at the latest Cricket Ipswich awards. Ryan was named Player of the Year after taking 51 wickets at an incredible average of 14.55, with a best haul...

Centrals adopt proven ‘blueprint’ for final glory

THE victorious Centrals cricketers are looking to create a dynasty like former champions Laidley after winning their fourth First Division premiership in seven years. Laidley dominated the Cricket Ipswich competition for a decade before Centrals...