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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

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Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

Bombers efforts impress coaches preparing for bonding camp

IT’S always a positive sign of future success when a club leader is training the proverbial house down. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where last year’s Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell has shelved retirement thoughts in a quest to enjoy more finals’ football.

Bombers juniors focus on bringing community together

FASSIFERN Bombers junior rugby league officials and supporters have an added reason to celebrate being honoured with the Scenic Rim Australia Day Community Event of the Year award. Club officials are preparing for their rescheduled 50th anniversary...

Bombers’ special day before 2025 kickoff

FASSIFERN Junior Rugby League Football Club president Jess Gill hopes this weekend’s rescheduled 50th anniversary celebration provides an added boost for the new season. Jess said apart from acknowledging a wonderful club milestone, Saturday’s...

New coach Finch thrives on ‘professional’ Fassifern vibe

RESPECTED mentor Wayne Finch has kicked off a new year impressed with the “welcoming vibe” he has received coaching a country team for the first time. The former Swifts premiership-winning coach has taken over the reins of the Fassifern Bombers...

Top Fassifern officials hope to light up 2025

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock has two extra reasons to be excited about next year as leading regional administrators share what’s on their wish lists. The FCA committee is planning a 125th anniversary reunion and...

Bombers build on historic women’s team foundation

FASSIFERN Bombers coach Cary Cobbin described the club’s first women’s rugby league team as “just beautiful, beautiful ladies and people.” He was clearly elated with what the historic side achieved in its debut SEQ Women’s Community South...

New president Jess shares ‘big ideas’ for Bombers

NEWLY-elected Fassifern Bombers Junior Rugby League Football Club president Jess Gill brings a strong family focus and “big ideas” to her important role. She is confident of building on the work of her predecessor Tim Ryall who stood down at the...

Club mourning: Aleeta leaves legacy of Bombers spirit

SHE was ever-helpful and always a welcoming club person despite her personal health battle. Fassifern Bombers Rugby League Club supporters are mourning the passing of valuable volunteer Aleeta Wozencroft. Aleeta had displayed tremendous resilience...

Finchie, Isi, Shane unite in new-look Bombers approach

NEW Fassifern Bombers A-Grade coach Wayne “Finchie” Finch is eager to launch pre-season training this week, reuniting with another rugby league warrior. Finchie is part of a new-look senior coaching team with experienced clubman Shane Gillett...

Leaving Bombers coach thanks club

AS Fassifern Bombers officials look to secure senior rugby league team coaches for next season, one club supporter has decided to stand aside. Brenden Riley has ended four years of service at the Harrisville-based club, having played a leading role...

Star performer: Pat leads Bombers award winners

PLAYERS who often sneak under the proverbial radar and gain the respect of teammates are what every side needs. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where hard-working frontrower Pat Samatua was rewarded with two of the club’s premier...

Players’ Player Sam on new Bombers mission

AFTER thinking about retirement, fearless Fassifern Bombers leader Sam O’Connell knew he had to play another season. Receiving two major Reserve Grade awards at the latest Bombers presentation night helped O’Connell make his decision.

Busy Bombers coach reviews up and down season

HEAVILY involved Fassifern Bombers coach Brenden Riley concedes overseeing two senior rugby league teams this season was challenging. Riley said that was especially the case after guiding the club’s Reserve Grade side to a 10-6 grand final victory...

Bombers success built on more than winning finals

FASSIFERN Bombers club president Paul Roderick likes to see his senior teams in grand finals. However, that isn’t his main measure of success. Roderick is more focused on leading a proud country club that builds player talent, has valuable...

Bombers A-Graders’ extra reason to return to spirited club

THROUGH Fassifern’s A-Grade final series disappointment, player/coach Luke Pollock found plenty of encouragement for the future. The Bombers have some outstanding young talent coming through with players like halfback Hayden Miles and forward...

Bears threat grows as uneasy Jets need quick fix

THE Ipswich Jets are looking for second half stability this weekend after surviving another stunning Swifts recovery in the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade qualifying final. The Jets held on 28-20 in a controversial match at the North Ipswich...

Bombers twin final hopes crushed by hungry Bears

THE Fassifern Bombers bid to make back-to-back grand finals in two grades was shattered by defending A-Grade premiers Redbank Plains. The try-hungry Bears showcased their unstoppable attacking form in the second half to overpower the Bombers 42-18...

Fassifern Bombers leaders back finals’ revival

VERSATILE Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade player Bryson O’Sullivan is a barometer of how his team is faring. Seeing him leave the field upbeat after his side’s latest elimination final victory showed the defending premiers were very much still...