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Bombers club grows on special day for Old Boys, women

FASSIFERN’S 2023 grand final teams joined forces for the first time this year, enjoying more success on another historic day for the club. The Bombers A and Reserve Grade sides defeated Norths at their Hayes Oval home base after a women’s team...

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...

Kyesha’s brilliance lifts Boonah in gritty effort

BEING agile, athletic and just 160cm tall, Kyesha Schneider is a proverbial pocket rocket. However, it’s her experience, especially in Division 1 soccer, that makes the Boonah goalkeeper so valuable. Schneider displayed her class as one of...

Maz, ‘Krause Krusaders’ make a valuable wish

GENEROUS, caring and community-minded are among the best descriptions of Fassifern tennis icon Marion ‘Maz’ Verrall. Maz is always eager to promote her sport and Scenic Rim being an accomplished tennis player in midweek and Sunday competitions...

Ideal time to become a female referee in Ipswich

DEDICATED official Graham Nipperess is thrilled to see a major development in his second stint as Ipswich Rugby League Referees Association (IRLRA) president. “The growth of women’s footy is really catching on,” Nipperess said. “It’s...

Bombers women build on fine club traditions

FORMER Fassifern Bombers A-Grade player and proud clubman Cary Cobbin needed little encouragement to help establish a women’s open rugby league side. Having strong ties to the club and from a fanatical football family, Cary appreciated some extr...

Promising signs, major Anzac carnival as Bombers return home

FASSIFERN Bombers A-Grade player-coach Luke Pollock gained plenty of encouragement from the club’s opening Reserve Grade performance of the new season. With regular Reserve Grade mentor Brenden Riley away, Pollock kept a close eye on the Bombers’ 18-14 victory over Goodna at Hayes Oval.

Boonah women to improve after early QCSA lesson

“KEEP the chins up and we’ll get better’’ was the message after Boonah’s bruising first-round defeat in the 2024 Division 1 women’s competition. Ever-positive coach Nick Nordstrom was eager to support his players moving forward after...

Walking Netball’s beneficial appeal at Boonah courts

IN a changing world where children’s sport is often modified to increase participation, Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials are backing another playing opportunity. The FNA committee is offering a fifth season of Walking Netball, eager...

Bombers hit the hills after major player boost

MOTIVATED Fassifern Bombers footballers made a wise response to their wash-out disappointment – tackling a boot camp instead of having a weekend off. The Bombers A-Grade players were scheduled to open their 2024 Rugby League Ipswich [RLI] season...

Upskilling to build on netball growth

WITH an increased number of teams for the new season, Fassifern Netball Association (FNA) officials could easily be satisfied with their off-season efforts. However, president Amanda Dover and her progressive committee are continuing to explore ways...

Boonah women kick off Division 1 quest

IT’S just as well Boonah Soccer Club president Nick Nordstrom loves a sporting challenge, especially when he is unable to play. Nordstrom is ready to step up as head coach for the Division 1 Queensland Christian Soccer Association (QCSA)...

Bombers C-Graders fit to give club a lift

FASSIFERN Bombers C-Grade players have an extra incentive to start the season with a victory. After being revved up to play Rosewood last weekend, the Bombers return home to Hayes Oval for Saturday’s second round Rugby League Ipswich [RLI]...

Bombers girls create 50 year history

THE Fassifern Bombers have taken another positive step forward in the junior club’s 50th anniversary season, building a promising new under-13 girls’ team. Club president Tim Ryall has praised new head coach Jamie McCourt for generating so much...

Exciting Fassi talent in top vigoro awards

FASSIFERN junior vigoro coach Krissie Sorensen summed it up perfectly when she reflected on the tremendous achievements of this year’s young players. “The kids have all come on in leaps and bounds,” she said. Sorensen watched the skills being...

Major boost for Ipswich competition footy teams

THE 2024 Rugby League Ipswich (RLI) season enters a new era this weekend with additional teams, a strong country focus and five-team final series. Chairman David Nugent was upbeat about the first round of senior matches on Saturday and Sunday after...

Bushrangers enjoy double celebration – with red carpet

FASSIFERN Cricket Association players, coaches and supporters had plenty to celebrate at this season’s award functions after completing a rare senior and junior club title double. The Bushrangers senior side seized on a second chance to play...

Warren slices through extra Boonah club challenges

LATEST Boonah Golf Club champion Warren Maudsley overcame three extra challenges on his way to winning his fourth title in one of his most rewarding efforts. The long-time club member cut his left hand working with an angle grinder before the two...

Bushrangers heroics in dramatic final feat

THE mighty Fassifern Bushrangers only needed a second chance to maintain their winning grand final record. They took advantage of their remarkable reprieve to beat main rivals Strollers White by three wickets with just nine balls to spare on...