Rugby League

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...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

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.

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

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...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Proud Brothers boss shares winning club formula

IPSWICH sporting icon Mark Hennelly has endured the highs and lows of sport from every angle being a premiership-winning player, committee person, club president and chairman for many years. He is well qualified to rate this season one of the...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Bombers’ strong connection with Boonah High

BOONAH State High School principal Dan Marrone thoroughly enjoyed his first season at the Fassifern Bombers having played a lot of sport, coached and been a HPE teacher. Working with this year’s Bombers Maroon under-11 team provided a range of...

David Lems

28 Aug 2024

Sport

Brothers major awards boost for finals charge

RUGBY League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade Player of the Year Taj Hinton shared in a winning club vibe as his team prepares to make another grand final. Hinton, 24, was among seven Brothers award winners at the latest RLI Presentation Night at the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre.

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Major junior awards cap Bombers success

FASSIFERN Junior Rugby League president Tim Ryall is celebrating another wonderful club achievement as he prepares to step down from his leadership role. Ryall will stand aside after five years guiding the club to multiple successes from grassroots...

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Brothers best club as rivals threaten for RLI finals

BROTHERS head into the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) senior finals as the leading club with four teams being strong contenders for 2024 titles. However, the former A-Grade pacesetters face renewed threats from defending premiers Redbank Plains and last...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Bombers A-Graders rally on special Cultural Day, presentation

THE Fassifern Bombers have a mighty challenge to qualify for back-to-back Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) grand finals. However, after two powerhouse performances, the Bombers are back in business in the countdown to next month’s A-Grade season...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Jesse’s final hopes revived coming back from injury setback

DEPENDABLE Fassifern Bombers interchange player Jesse Hoyland-Meaker knows making back-to-back Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) grand finals would be a huge bonus. After the Bombers Reserve Grade side held fifth spot despite two consecutive losses, Hoyland-Meaker is just happy to be back playing and making valuable contributions.

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Desperate Bombers boost A-Grade final hopes

THE Fassifern Bombers re-ignited their A-Grade finals hopes by upstaging the competition leaders at just the right time of the Rugby League Ipswich season. Facing the prospect of missing this year’s playoffs, last year’s grand finalists turned...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Brothers brace for title battle as Jets celebrate special moment

BROTHERS learnt about themselves and the rising threats as they prepare to secure the Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade minor premiership this weekend. The competition leaders were unable to lock up top spot for the finals after losing 30-26 to the...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024