Sport

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...

Extra Fassi incentive in pennants showdown

FASSIFERN will launch their latest pennants campaign on Saturday with four teams rich in experience and youthful talent. The Fassifern Seniors and Veterans sides feature a number of Queensland’s best players who enjoy their annual three-match...

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...

Tennis praise after final battle in Boonah

WINNING co-captain and Fassifern Tennis Association president Graham Prickett has been described as “such a gentleman of the game, such a classy player but so welcoming to all different levels of tennis”. Long-serving player and match...

Beaudesert team celebrates hard-won racing victory

WINNING a race holds various meanings for different trainers. To some it might be another one on the pile. To James Hepworth it’s vindication and cause for serious celebrations. James and his partner Nicole Jackson live on a farm at Christmas...

Peter Foley

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...

Pearls shine brightly in Fassifern tennis final

PEARLS are the latest champions in the Fassifern Tennis Association Sunday Mixed competition. Pearls beat Sapphires 37-31 in another terrific battle. The winning team was captained by Fassifern Tennis Association president Graham Prickett. Other...

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Horse Racing

Donna’s happy in charge of Mike’s horse empire

DONNA Stanbridge is living her equine dream, taking charge of a private training operation and guiding horses in her care from the womb to the racetrack.

Peter Foley

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...

US trip, award gives junior star Eli timely boost

WINNING the Boonah State High Junior Sportsman of the Year award capped a fine 12 months for Kalbar teenager Eli Collyer. However, he is already plotting more representative opportunities in 2025 as a year 9 student and through his club baseball...

Rebels setting the standard in Fassi competition

DEFENDING premiers Rebels can increase their winning advantage with two victories in Saturday’s Fassifern vigoro competition. After becoming the first team this season to achieve that last month, Rebels secured their fourth win in a row against Aussies last weekend.

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...

30 Oct 2024

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...

30 Oct 2024

Maz’s brilliant batting with special family reward

IT’S a rare feat for someone to bat through an innings, especially when the bowling is fast and furious in a shortened vigoro format. However, that’s exactly what Rebels opener Maz Watterson achieved in her team’s latest 45-run victory over...

30 Oct 2024

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...

23 Oct 2024

First doubleheader success: Rebels find form at right time

WITH one round of ‘V Bash’ fixtures complete, Fassifern Ladies Vigoro Association president and Rebels captain Jan Dover couldn’t be happier with the state of play. Sharing in her team’s latest doubleheader success lifted Rebels to four...