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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...

Bushrangers beaten by run rate rule

LOSING a cricket match under the Duckworth-Lewis formula often raises more questions than answers. Could the beaten team have scored an extra 20 runs or capitalized better on a strong position with the ball? Was enough effort put in at crucial...

Maroon community event on winning Wicket

THE Maroon Single Wicket has generated wonderful community spirit for the past 49 years. It has grown from a small group of cricketers testing the concept in 1975 to decades of excitement and fundraising for Maroon State School. However, many of the...

Graham’s epic effort in huge Bushrangers win

IN-FORM Fassifern Bushrangers opener Graham Andrews thrived in blustery conditions and with shorter boundaries to add another milestone to his ever-growing list of achievements. The seasoned cricketer scored an incredible 176 off just 116 balls in...

Maroon braces for annual centre of community attention

THE 49th Maroon Single Wicket competition on Sunday will bring together a mix of talented cricketers showcasing their skills and testing their luck at a tradition-rich annual event. As Maroon State School P&C president Emma Gnech aptly...

All-rounder Alex praises Bushrangers teamwork

VALUABLE Fassifern Bushrangers contributor Alex Pressler is reluctant to single out his all-rounder ability in a team with several committed cricketers. However, when his bowling and batting comes together in a match, he is happy to have played an...

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...

Bushrangers master keen to help out

AFTER a previous successful stint representing Queensland in masters cricket, reliable allrounder Graham Andrews is happy to focus on the Fassifern Bushrangers this season. His experience and all-round cricket wisdom is particularly important...

Bushrangers miss chance to storm home

THE Fassifern Bushrangers were most likely saved by thunder around Coronation Park in their opening match of the latest Cricket Ipswich Third Grade season. While captain Grant Harvey was unbeaten on 13 when the game was abandoned and called a draw...

Bushrangers looking for new openers

THE Fassifern Bushrangers will need to build a new opening partnership after losing two of their most experienced players for the Cricket Ipswich Third Grade season. Mitch Neuendorf, the competition’s highest run scorer in recent seasons, has...

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...

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...

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...

Bushrangers enjoy double celebration – with red carpet

FASSIFERN Cricket Association players, coaches and supporters had plenty to celebrate at this season’s award functions after completing a rare senior and junior club title double. The Bushrangers senior side seized on a second chance to play...

Bushrangers heroics in dramatic final feat

THE mighty Fassifern Bushrangers only needed a second chance to maintain their winning grand final record. They took advantage of their remarkable reprieve to beat main rivals Strollers White by three wickets with just nine balls to spare on...

Captain ‘proud’ as Bushrangers denied final spot

THE Fassifern Bushrangers delivered the final round victory they desperately needed to keep their Third Division grand final hopes alive. However, they finished three points behind second placed Strollers White to miss a spot in the Post-Christmas...

Grand final-winning Bushrangers juniors inspire other kids

DELIGHTED coach Leo Lochran praised his young Fassifern players, club officials and parents after a memorable junior cricket grand final victory. The Bushrangers Level 2B Brown under-13 mixed side upstaged competition leaders Brothers to achieve...

Bushrangers seniors, juniors on title quest

PERHAPS Fassifern Bushrangers master blaster batsman Mitch Neuendorf should bowl fast rather than spin more often. The aggressive opening batsman made a rare duck in his team’s latest 71 run victory over Brothers in the Post-Christmas Third Grade...