Cricket

Maroon event’s remarkable 50 year milestone

FROM streakers to storms, nearby bushfires to farmers ‘ducking off’ to milk their cows: The annual Maroon Single Wicket competition is extraordinary in every way. It could even be the only current cricket event of its kind in Australia with...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Bushrangers’ batting recruit makes early impact

BUSHRANGERS newcomer Chris Hurlock jokes that 51 has become his “jinx number’’ playing for Fassifern. He has been dismissed twice on that total in his first three matches for the Third Grade side. However, the former Ipswich Centrals top order...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Boonah school mates share in amazing Bushrangers’ feat

FORMER Boonah State High teammates Jack Freeman and Lachlan Andrews enjoyed batting together through their school and junior club years. However, it was as adults that they have achieved a cricketing milestone that will take some beating. Jack and...

David Lems

22 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern’s vital role in Cricket Ipswich growth

FASSIFERN-bred Paul Newlove is embracing his new role as Cricket Ipswich (CI) president. He has made a smooth transition from acting president last season to overseeing a number of important areas for the 2025/26 season. His priority is encouraging...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bushrangers survive in bizarre victory

IN near darkness and with eight overs remaining, the Fassifern Bushrangers were declared winners under bizarre circumstances. The Bushrangers were just two runs ahead under the Duckworth-Lewis formula when play was called off at 5.59pm at Coronation...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bushrangers building for more cricket success

EVER-reliable Fassifern Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey is always humble about his team’s cricketing success. The Bushrangers are rarely far from finals’ action in Cricket Ipswich Third Grade competitions. Last season, the Bushrangers finished...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Community cricket to build on winning Ipswich Hornets start

COMMUNITY cricket will return next month after a series of early season successes. Cricket Ipswich general manager Simon Emmerson welcomes grassroots senior and junior matches following impressive new lights being turned on at Baxter Oval and...

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

Midweek Fassifern cricket idea as new season lights up

AS the Fassifern Bushrangers build up playing numbers for the new cricket season, club official Ian Pocock is already looking ahead. The Fassifern Cricket Association president has raised the idea of staging a midweek cricket competition at...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Fassifern Bushrangers looking for higher level help

LOYAL Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock would appreciate more “grassroots” support from state and national bodies. After being re-elected at the recent AGM, Pocock is keen to build on the association’s historic country...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Darren displays Fassifern team values all year round

DURING the summer months, Darren Mullenberg is one of the most dependable Fassifern Bushrangers cricketers, happy to help out where needed including grabbing the wicketkeeping gloves. He is popular and humble - the type of person every team needs...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Fassifern’s cricket quality shines in exceptional awards

FASSIFERN’S highly credentialled cricket connection was acknowledged with multiple awards at the latest Cricket Ipswich presentation night. Freiberg sisters Hannah and Keely were among the winners, along with dad Brad. The dedicated Freiberg...

David Lems

09 Apr 2025

Sport

Bushrangers juniors in expanding cricket success

FASSIFERN Bushrangers junior coach Gary Lindsay gains incredible satisfaction seeing young cricketers enjoy their sport and develop new skills. The self-confessed “cricket tragic” had extra reasons to savour a series of Fassifern association...

David Lems

26 Mar 2025

Sport

Bushies never gave up in gallant semi-final effort

IT was always going to be a difficult semi-final assignment after Springfield Lions batting ace Rahul Bal smashed 84 off 42 deliveries. However, the Fassifern Bushrangers never gave up the fight, dismissing eight Lions batsmen before the latest...

David Lems

26 Mar 2025

Sport

Murray going fishing after winning Coronation Park home ground tribute

POPULAR Coronation Park groundsman Murray Schneider appreciated being recognized at the recent Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA) anniversary. “It was lovely. That 125 year night was like a farewell,” he said, after earlier announcing he was...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

‘Level-headed’ Paul steps up cricket commitment

ACTING Cricket Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has left the door open to nominating for a full-time position in the future. However, the highly regarded Fassifern born and bred administrator is keen to continue serving country and city cricket...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Tennis ace Graham keen to become cricket hit

WITH a powerful tennis forehand and superior skills around the court, Graham Prickett could easily become a handy cricketer. After his first taste of senior cricket with the Fassifern Bushrangers, Graham is hoping for more opportunities in the...

David Lems

12 Mar 2025

Sport

Major milestone: Lifetime praise for Fassifern cricket

THE Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA)’s latest life member Darren Noe praised the efforts of his predecessors after being recognized at the organisation’s 125th anniversary function. “To enjoy it with the other life members is an honour,”...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Tom’s terrific effort in surprise Bushrangers loss

EVER dependable Bushrangers allrounder Thomas Lehmann displayed his true grit compiling his highest score for the Fassifern cricket side. However, his 40 not out anchoring a rescue mission was not enough as the Bushies fell 19 runs short of victory...

David Lems

05 Mar 2025

Sport

Bushrangers double celebration for milestone occasion

IT was the perfect time for the Fassifern Bushrangers to produce one of their best performances in many games. They upstaged Third Division competition rivals Los Redbacks at Coronation Park before honouring the Fassifern Cricket Association’s...

David Lems

26 Feb 2025