Rugby League

Fassifern Bombers leaders lift youth confidence

WATCHING his team score more than 40 points across the field gave new Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade coach Shane Gillett plenty to get excited about. “It was a good start to the year,” Gillett said, pleased how his team repelled West End’s...

David Lems

21 hours ago

Sport

High-flying start to Rugby League Ipswich duels

THE first thrilling draw of the season was staged, along with a powerful display by country visitors and the defending premiers returned as a major threat. The opening round of Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade matches provided a feast of early excitement kicking off the 2025 season.

David Lems

22 hours ago

Sport

Fassifern Bombers mates power ahead with exciting support

BOMBERS player of the match Wilson Malaesilia felt at home making a huge impact in Fassifern’s first A-Grade victory of the new Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) season. Malaesilia, 25 this year, enjoyed reuniting with former Swifts premiership-winning...

David Lems

22 hours ago

Sport

Latia’s hat-trick ices Bombers women’s victory

FASSIFERN Bombers Open women’s coach Cary Cobbin was delighted powerhouse co-captain Latia Schefe kicked off a new SEQ Community competition with a hat-trick. Schefe’s bulldozing runs up the middle were difficult to stop. However, Cobbin...

David Lems

22 hours ago

Sport

Bombers switch into match mode after Magic lead-up

AS a proud Fassifern Bombers clubman, Shane Gillett is among the first to help out where needed. However, he gains better insights than most when he performs sports trainer duties when not coaching. Gillett is preparing to coach the Bombers Reserve...

David Lems

23 Apr 2025

Sport

Magic moments to help teams prepare for new footy season

PLAYERS involved in the inaugural Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) A-Grade Magic Round will be nursing sore bodies this week after battling on in heavy rain. They slipped and slided, dripped and dived when the downpour arrived at the Redbank Plains Recreational Reserve.

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Bombers building for Magic season, young guns benefit

THE Fassifern Bombers head into their first 2025 competition match after Easter having benefitted from the Rugby League Ipswich’s inaugural A-Grade Magic Round. Although 10 regular top graders were unable to share in Fassifern’s three 30 minute...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Strong family links boost Bombers junior club

FASSIFERN Bombers junior coaching director Robin Gilloway rates family involvement one of the club’s major strengths. The club’s latest coaching and manager appointments highlight that Bombers quality. In his sixth season performing his vital...

David Lems

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Bombers girls shine at Walker Weekend Challenge

THE Fassifern Bombers under-13 girls’ team has impressed preparing for this year’s South East Queensland representative season. The girls recently showcased their talent and teamwork at the prestigious Walker Weekend Challenge. In a display of...

Guest Writer

16 Apr 2025

Sport

Thanks Jets: Ipswich footy focus on retaining high school players

HAVING been involved in junior sport since 2002, Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) chairman David Nugent still gains immense satisfaction each season. “You see kids come through - 12 year olds now playing seniors - and still in love with the game as much...

David Lems

19 Mar 2025

Sport

Bombers efforts impress coaches preparing for bonding camp

IT’S always a positive sign of future success when a club leader is training the proverbial house down. That’s the case at the Fassifern Bombers where last year’s Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell has shelved retirement thoughts in a quest to enjoy more finals’ football.

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Bombers juniors focus on bringing community together

FASSIFERN Bombers junior rugby league officials and supporters have an added reason to celebrate being honoured with the Scenic Rim Australia Day Community Event of the Year award. Club officials are preparing for their rescheduled 50th anniversary...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

Bombers’ special day before 2025 kickoff

FASSIFERN Junior Rugby League Football Club president Jess Gill hopes this weekend’s rescheduled 50th anniversary celebration provides an added boost for the new season. Jess said apart from acknowledging a wonderful club milestone, Saturday’s...

David Lems

29 Jan 2025

Sport

New coach Finch thrives on ‘professional’ Fassifern vibe

RESPECTED mentor Wayne Finch has kicked off a new year impressed with the “welcoming vibe” he has received coaching a country team for the first time. The former Swifts premiership-winning coach has taken over the reins of the Fassifern Bombers...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Top Fassifern officials hope to light up 2025

FASSIFERN Cricket Association (FCA) president Ian Pocock has two extra reasons to be excited about next year as leading regional administrators share what’s on their wish lists. The FCA committee is planning a 125th anniversary reunion and...

David Lems

11 Dec 2024

Sport

Bombers build on historic women’s team foundation

FASSIFERN Bombers coach Cary Cobbin described the club’s first women’s rugby league team as “just beautiful, beautiful ladies and people.” He was clearly elated with what the historic side achieved in its debut SEQ Women’s Community South...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

New president Jess shares ‘big ideas’ for Bombers

NEWLY-elected Fassifern Bombers Junior Rugby League Football Club president Jess Gill brings a strong family focus and “big ideas” to her important role. She is confident of building on the work of her predecessor Tim Ryall who stood down at the...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

Sport

Club mourning: Aleeta leaves legacy of Bombers spirit

SHE was ever-helpful and always a welcoming club person despite her personal health battle. Fassifern Bombers Rugby League Club supporters are mourning the passing of valuable volunteer Aleeta Wozencroft. Aleeta had displayed tremendous resilience...

David Lems

27 Nov 2024

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...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024