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Wednesday, 30 July 2025

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Cricket’s ‘cream of crop’ celebrated at elite Ipswich night

A FUTURE Ipswich Hornets captain, exceptional achievements and a popular life member were honoured at the latest Cricket Ipswich (CI) awards. CI general manager Simon Emmerson was delighted to see his son Noah secure the prestigious Gold Jersey as...

Sopper effort delivers Centrals amazing rare feat

WEATHER frustration turned to record-creating joy as Centrals completed a remarkable Cricket Ipswich Division 1 grand final victory. Leading by 194 runs after the first weekend’s play, Centrals needed at least two sessions to deny minor premiers...

Baxter Oval rated highly as floodwaters subside

CRICKET Ipswich general manager Simon Emmerson hopes recent fencing damage at the Amberley fields can be fixed as soon as possible in the off-season. However, he acknowledged a lot of other regions received more extensive damage than Ipswich’s...

Redbacks rebuild for even more cricket success

SOUTH East Redbacks club president and coach Brad Hines is hopeful a first grade side can be reformed for next season’s Cricket Ipswich competition. With seven loyal club players already keen to move up a grade, Hines will wait and see who can...

Centrals in hunt for outright final milestone

CENTRALS captain Lachlan Vellacott will “more than likely’’ enforce the follow-on as his First Division team strives to achieve a rare cricket feat. Defending premiers Centrals are in a strong position challenging to become the first side to...

Hornets build stronger side for future, junior award winners

FROM T20 captain to one of his team’s most consistent performers, Noah Emmerson has every reason to be excited about the future. Although disappointed the Ipswich Hornets lost their Queensland Premier Grade semi-final, Emmerson summed up the...

Paul embraces Cricket Ipswich leadership change

ACTING Cricket Ipswich (CI) president Paul Newlove has left the door open to nominating for a full-time position in the future. However, the highly regarded Fassifern born and bred administrator is keen to continue serving country and city cricket...

Hornets leader’s positive message for Qld cricket final

WHEN stylish batsman Harry Wood leads from the front, the Ipswich Hornets regularly secure victories in the Queensland Premier Grade competition. Fresh from scoring a decisive 151 runs, first-season captain Wood is hoping that trend continues when...

Hornets gloveman backs Qld Premier Grade finals bid

IPSWICH Hornets wicketkeeper Matt Andrews gains a valuable perspective performing his work behind the stumps. At a crucial stage of the season, he has seen the positive vibe in the Hornets Queensland Premier Grade camp. With one qualifying match to...

Hornets junior coach helps build pathway

THE term “progression” has added meaning for loyal Ipswich cricket coach Marcus Hillier. The former Marburg and Northsiders premiership-winning allrounder has been appointed Ipswich Hornets Lord Taverners [under-17] coach for next season. That...

Helping Bushies keeps Marshall connected to sport

SCENIC Rim Councillor Marshall Chalk has achieved many successes in his accomplished sporting career. He represented the Canberra Raiders in 71 NRL matches and made 13 appearances for Welsh Super League side Crusaders between 2004 and 2009. The...

Wood brothers lift Hornets Qld Premier Grade final hopes

POWERHOUSE efforts by Wood brothers Jack and Harry have kept the Ipswich Hornets with a chance of making the Queensland Premier Grade cricket finals. However, it took a sensational turnaround to ensure the Hornets have plenty to play for in their last two qualifying matches.

Bluedogs back on top in country cricket boost

EVER-successful captain Alex Welsh was extra pleased after leading a Laidley Mulgowie District team to a historic Cricket Ipswich one-day grand final victory. Country clubs Laidley and Mulgowie agreed to share resources this season in what Welsh...

Jack’s Spanish quest after BBL boost with Brisbane Heat

BRISBANE Heat cricketer Jack Wood was happy to be back with the Ipswich Hornets after his latest Big Bash League (BBL) experience. He returned to watch his Queensland Premier Grade teammates complete one of the club’s best comebacks in many years...

Vikings ‘primed’ for one-day final showdown

ALL you need is faith in your own ability. That’s the reassuring message Lockyer Valley Vikings head coach Graham Bichel believes has turned his team’s fortunes around this season. The Vikings are preparing for their first Cricket Ipswich...

Dependable Jacob to play on after milestone reward

ALL going to plan, Ipswich cricket stalwart Jacob Sarra hopes to still be playing aged 50. Having given so much to his sport and still going strong, Sarra has no reason to cut short his goal. Sarra, 42, has just joined an elite Ipswich first grade...

Rain ends Centrals bonus point charge minutes from victory

IF only Centrals had 10 more minutes to seal a vital victory. The defending Cricket Ipswich Division 1 champions had Northsiders on the ropes before the major rain arrived and shattered the Kookaburras bonus point hopes. The heavyweight one-day...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...