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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

Teacher’s cricket lesson keeps Bushies in hunt

THE Fassifern Bushrangers have consolidated a top three spot for the Post-Christmas finals after a tremendous all-round effort by teacher Jack Freeman. The Bushies have another shot at the competition-leading LOS Redbacks returning to Coronation...

Helping Bushies keeps Marshall connected to sport

SCENIC Rim Councillor Marshall Chalk has achieved many successes in his accomplished sporting career. He represented the Canberra Raiders in 71 NRL matches and made 13 appearances for Welsh Super League side Crusaders between 2004 and 2009. The...

Victorious Bushies brace for Lions test; Sean’s great save

THE Bushrangers are building winning momentum with some help from regular performers and a teacher returning to Boonah. Having played for the Bushies in the past, allrounder Jack Freeman returned in the latest 62-run victory over Centrals, providing...

Qld players share in rich Fassifern cricket history

QUEENSLAND Masters allrounder Graham Andrews still gains immense satisfaction playing for Fassifern. The consistent Bushrangers opening batsman and medium pace bowler regularly inspires the next generation with his performances. “It’s been great...

Fassifern cricket celebration rich in tradition

SITTING in the old grandstand at Coronation Park, Ian Pocock recalls many great memories during his time involved with the Fassifern Cricket Association (FCA). The current FCA president and former player said the grandstand used before the opening...

Fantastic efforts revive Bushies’ Post-Christmas hopes

TWO outstanding individual efforts and a massive opening partnership provided the boost the Fassifern Bushrangers needed to remain in the Post-Christmas finals hunt. After a washout and loss to the Los Redbacks, the Bushies returned to their...

Bushrangers on mission to strike back after Redbacks victory

FASSIFERN Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey is banking on a run of momentum-building wins after his team fell victim to Third Division cricket rivals LOS Redbacks for the second time in weeks. The Bushrangers were bowled out for 165 in the 34th over...

Washout frustration: Bushrangers keen to build on consistency

ASTUTE Fassifern Bushrangers captain Grant Harvey was disappointed to lose the first scheduled match of 2025 to wet weather. Forty millimetres of rain in Boonah last Friday night made it impossible for the opening game against Strollers Mallara to...