PHOTOS

‘Fassi Crew’ rise above major Qld titles challenges

IT was a near perfect finish after a “minefield” of challenges that at one stage threatened to end this year’s Queensland Senior Club Vigoro Championships. However, the Fassifern Ladies Vigoro Association (FLVA) committee and “Fassi Crew...

David Lems

22 Jan 2025

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

Hayden’s no-injury mission for unbeaten Bombers

FORMER Bombers A-Grade player Hayden Quade is satisfied with where he is rebuilding his rugby league career. That’s especially the case after he shared in Fassifern’s third consecutive Reserve Grade victory at Hayes Oval last Sunday. While the...

David Lems

01 May 2024

Sport

Bombers young gun rises in victorious muddy challenge

MUD-splattered Fassifern Bombers winger Regan O’Brien was delighted to score his first try of the season in his Reserve Grade team’s latest rugby league victory. He didn’t mind getting soaked and covered in Hayes Oval dirt learning from some...

David Lems

24 Apr 2024

Sport

Margie, Jan lead Fassi’s terrific pennants success

FASSIFERN stalwart Margie Lane attributed her latest incredible effort to luck as she helped secure a vital Veterans pennants win. Her 9/33 against Ipswich was one of the best bowling performances in the annual challenge between the vigoro...

David Lems

29 Nov 2023

Rural Life

Country fun happening again at Kalbar

IT’S the time of the year when hay bales get makeovers, and everyone is invited to Kalbar to experience everything the town has to offer.

Lara Hart

04 Oct 2023

PHOTOS

Wave hay-lo to cre-hay-tive sculptures

ALL manner of weird and wonderful hay creations are popping up around the Scenic Rim; it’s a sight that acts as a reminder that Kalbar Country Day is not far away.

Lara Hart

04 Oct 2023

Sport

Loyal clubmen share special Bombers moments

DOMINANT Bombers forward Henry O’Donoghue was briefly “lost for words” joining his jubilant teammates thanking the exceptional Fassifern fans. However, immense pride was etched in his face being a player who had risen through the club’s...

David Lems

13 Sep 2023

Sport

Warrior’s reward for displaying Bombers loyalty

FORMER Fassifern Bombers captain Dale Ward had every right to stand tall after the club’s A-Grade side secured second spot for this year’s Rugby League Ipswich finals. Ward had fearlessly led his side through some tough times in recent years...

David Lems

16 Aug 2023

Sport

Bombers celebrate minor premiership with ‘fine wine’

FASSIFERN Bombers Reserve Grade coach Brenden Riley summed up inspirational fullback Scott Ireland after his team secured the Rugby League Ipswich competition minor premiership. “He is like a fine wine,” Riley said, praising Ireland after his...

David Lems

16 Aug 2023

Sport

Gwen’s striking loyalty helps Boonah rise

THREE games into a higher level competition, Boonah’s top women’s side is looking at home. Playing at Coronation Park helps as Boonah’s Division 1 side showed in their latest 2-1 victory over St Pauls Uniting Gold. However, skilful players...

David Lems

10 May 2023

Fassifern Guardian

Top photos: Valuable recruit enjoys determined Fassifern spirit

EVEN after a disappointing loss, dependable team man Iain Davey is glad to back with the Fassifern Bushrangers. He returned to the Third Grade team late last season following a lengthy break. Keen to resume cricket, the teacher joined the club after...

David Lems

16 Nov 2022

Sport

Great photos: Boonah wonder boys thrive with hockey skills

HAVING a police officer applying hockey skills to soccer is one way of improving standards and securing a grand final. Having a dedicated husband and wife duo willing to learn and encourage young players is another approach to enjoy a successful...

David Lems

14 Sep 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Stunning Brothers, miraculous Bears charge into finals

EVEN winning assistant coach Shane Downer was stunned by his team’s “flawless” first half performance as the Swifts juggernaut was overtaken by a Brothers freight train. Grand final specialists Brothers lived up to their big match reputation...

David Lems

24 Aug 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Farewell Purga: Swifts build footy excellence

FORMIDABLE club Swifts are planning to relocate to a “Centre of Excellence” as winners after a triumphant farewell at their Purga football fields. The Swifts Reserve Grade men’s team played the last-ever match at the grounds, handling added...

David Lems

17 Aug 2022

Sport

Exciting under-13 duel kicks off footy finals

AS someone who loves rugby league, Jye Tuaimau-Gadsdon couldn’t resist “another” coaching role this season. But after stepping up to help Goodna Blue’s Under-13 Development League team, the busy Ipswich Jets and Goodna supporter was glad he did...

David Lems

17 Aug 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Fantastic photos: Try-happy Brothers launch finals onslaught

AS Brothers mounted a massive case to challenge the Swifts A-Grade juggernaut, the countdown is on to this year’s Rugby League Ipswich finals. Excitement is building for “Super Sunday” on September 4 when five grand finals will be played at the...

David Lems

10 Aug 2022

Sport

Bombers finals hope rises from Brothers mauling

PREPARING for ankle surgery this week, Fassifern Bombers captain Dale Ward has plenty of time to ponder his team’s 2022 Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade season. “Frustrating” and “the one that probably we let go” are among Ward’s thoughts on...

David Lems

10 Aug 2022

Rugby League

Playmaker’s vital return as Bombers so close to upset

IN a welcome boost for the Fassifern Bombers, playmaker Luke Pollock completed his return match eager to soldier on. “I came back a little bit early but it pulled up all right,” he said, having missed a month of Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade play...

David Lems

27 Jul 2022