Rugby League

Bombers share coach’s grief in tough footy grind

EMOTIONAL Fassifern Bombers players missed an ideal opportunity to improve their third place standing on the Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade ladder. With top four threats Norths outclassed 42-4 by Redbank Plains, the Bombers could have strengthened...

David Lems

8 hours ago

Sport

Female force: Fassifern’s wet weather victory treble

FASSIFERN’S female forces showcased their skills in tough conditions to complete another winning treble preparing for SE Community rugby league finals. The Bombers women’s side capped the successful afternoon by beating Aspley 12-0 in the rain...

David Lems

9 hours ago

Sport

Resurgent Bombers deliver vital win among surprises

HARD-working Fassifern Bombers try scorer Joel Carr summed up the major turnaround perfectly after sharing in his team’s much-needed A-Grade victory. “This week, we came back with a different attitude at training and it definitely paid off,”...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Bombers juniors grow, surge ahead with confidence

FASSIFERN Bombers under-11 Maroon coach Andrew Gill has many reasons to enjoy spending time at the progressive junior club this season. Among them is having strong family ties to the sport. “Last year I coached my other son’s team, so it was...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

‘Resilient’ Bombers under-13 girls step closer to final

THE tenacious Fassifern Bombers under-13 girls side highlighted why they deserve a spot in the upcoming SE Community North final after their latest rugby league victory. The Bombers came from 8-0 down against Norths to win 34-14 and consolidate...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Bombers boost top three goal for footy finals

THE Fassifern Bombers Reserve Grade team accepts that Brothers and Redbank Plains are setting the standard at this stage of the season. However, the players and coaching staff know that holding third spot for the Rugby League Ipswich finals is the...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Ex-Bomber Rhys back helping Norths rise

FORMER Ipswich Grammar School student Rhys Teelow felt at home making his A-Grade comeback for Norths in the Tigers’ latest 58-16 victory. However, the powerful second rower scarcely recognized the patched-up Fassifern Bombers team he had played...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Diggers carnival success major boost for Ipswich

“SUPER proud” Diggers coach Paul Srama believes his Ipswich women’s team sent a “massive” message for the future after creating history in the latest SEQ Chairman’s Challenge carnival. In only their second year in the competition, the...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Fassifern connection ‘massive’ in Diggers successes

VICTORIOUS Ipswich Diggers coach Paul Srama praised the contribution of the Fassifern connection after they shared in his team’s historic SEQ Challenge Carnival success. The Diggers women won the annual carnival on superior goal difference, being...

David Lems

09 Jul 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

Bombers training setback hinders tough task

BEING unable to train preparing to tackle the competition leaders provides an unwanted challenge for any team. That was the situation for the Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side last week leading into their latest duel with Redbank Plains in Ipswich. The...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

Loyal Sam’s valuable leadership role at Bombers

EVER dependable Bombers Reserve Grade captain Sam O’Connell is in his 27th year of footy and still standing tall. After shelving retirement plans late last year, O’Connell is performing a valuable role in Reserve Grade and helping out in A-Grade...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

Brock locks in A-Grade skills with Bombers

AS the future of the Fassifern Bombers, Brock Taylor was keen to forget the A-Grade side’s latest defeat. Taylor said going down 58-16 to the speedy and skilful Ipswich Jets was a valuable learning experience for the depleted Bombers. “Last week...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Young Fassifern Bombers learning resilience

AS Fassifern Bombers junior coaching director, Robin Gilloway knows the importance of encouraging young players and building their skills for the future. With an added role as the club’s under-15 boys’ mentor, Gilloway also appreciates the value...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Bombers women respond to Tigers threat

THE Fassifern Bombers women are back in winning form after a minor setback in this year’s SE Community competition. After their first loss of the season to competition frontrunners North Lakes, the Bombers beat Norths Tigers 26-10 in Ipswich...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Mitch’s inspired footy return from three cruel setbacks

FORMER Fassifern Bombers footballer Mitch Harsant has displayed incredible tenacity just to be back playing. He has endured two knee reconstructions and three ACL injuries since the 2022 season that threatened to derail his promising rugby league...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Bombers girls on top after tough weekend for club

THE player-depleted Fassifern Bombers A-Grade side has a weekend off to reflect on their worst defeat in months, ending a run of victories at their home ground. With 12 footballers unavailable for the club’s latest A and Reserve Grade games, the...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Bombers back Boonah Bulls school development

BOONAH State High School (BSHS)’s sporting program has received a major kickalong with community support from the Fassifern Bombers. The Bombers are sponsoring about 60 training shirts for students involved in the school’s Rugby Development...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Brothers building momentum in ‘hard footy’ battles

DEFENDING premiers Brothers are back of top and building some winning momentum after a classic Rugby League Ipswich A-Grade top-of-the-table clash. However, it took plenty of Brothers commitment – including two patched-up heads - to hold out the...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025