AFL

Amberley’s major venue in the spotlight

ONE of the most important sporting facilities in the Moreton Border region is set to become even more valuable. The Ivor Marsden Memorial Park at Amberley has five fields, AFL goal posts, sightscreens, practice nets and a fully functional clubhouse...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Lions partnership to boost Ipswich profile

THE Mayor says a three-year partnership between the Council and the Brisbane Lions will open sporting pathways for future female athletes and aspiring sport administrators.

Rob Mellett

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Premier Ipswich venue energises Lions, fans

AS the Brisbane Lions reflect on their latest AFLW grand final victory, the future of Ipswich’s “world class’’ $80 million facility at Springfield is assured. The Brighton Homes Arena has cemented its place among Queensland’s leading...

David Lems

06 Dec 2023

Sport

Ipswich star’s high-flying grand final reward

IPSWICH’S latest sporting supremo Dakota Davidson didn’t want to touch the AFLW Premiership Cup on a recent visit to Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. She feared handling the prized cup at her former school would jinx her team’s grand final...

David Lems

06 Dec 2023

Sport

Mick’s mission to help Eagles fly high again

KEEN to help out but setting realistic expectations is how returning Ipswich Eagles coach Mick Rush sums up his immediate challenge. While he has guided Eagles senior men’s teams to grand finals before, Rush is more focused on regaining a positive...

David Lems

21 Dec 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Springfield success puts focus on North Ipswich Reserve

OPINION IPSWICH-enhanced Aussie rules is the clearcut winner in the battle of the footy codes. The AFL-backed Brisbane Lions picked up the ball and kicked a massive goal while the National Rugby League and A-League soccer organisations were left...

David Lems

30 Nov 2022

Sport

Ipswich benefits from AFL home city footy exposure

REAPPOINTED Ipswich Eagles women’s coach Rex Watts is eager to see multiple regional benefits from the Brisbane Lions staging the latest AFLW grand final at Springfield Central’s new stadium. “It’s tremendous,” Watts said, having worked with the...

David Lems

30 Nov 2022

Ipswich Tribune

Star Ipswich duo in ‘whirlwind’ Lions history

PROUD home-grown sporting all-rounders Dakota Davidson and Kate Lutkins will create some wonderful Ipswich history and share in a national milestone during Sunday’s AFLW grand final at Springfield. Davidson and Lutkins will be the first Ipswich-bred...

David Lems

23 Nov 2022

AFL

Senior Ipswich player’s wise words to get team kicking on

IT’S not only onfield experience that the Ipswich Eagles currently need from players like Aaron Fortescue. It’s also his pre-game knowledge.

David Lems

04 May 2022

Sport

‘Hammered’ Eagles need to lift after receiving brutal footy lesson

AFTER a 100 point flogging, the post-game message was razor sharp. “I told them after the game at the moment there is no pride or passion in this club, no pride or passion in each other, not prepared to work for each other.“

David Lems

13 Apr 2022

Sport

New Eagles club president leads way focused on junior growth

AN Ipswich sports club president’s work is never done – especially when you are as loyal as Chris “Fatty” Devlin. As Devlin aptly shared after coaching a group of promising juniors: “I love it. They’re the future”.

David Lems

06 Apr 2022

Sport

Floodwaters reach highest level at Kalbar Showgrounds, sports fields

SPORTS club officials in the Fassifern area were largely counting their blessings after the recent weather onslaught that created havoc in South East Queensland. However, it was far from third time lucky for everyone involved with the Kalbar...

David Lems

09 Mar 2022

AFL

Stadium name handballed around council chambers

The Brisbane Lions’ new training and administration facility will be named Springfield Central Stadium following lengthy debate at the last Ipswich City Council meeting.

Brian Bennion

07 Jul 2021