Netball

Re-signed Jets netball coaches to build on ‘positives’

RE-SIGNED Ipswich Jets Ruby Division coach Julia Wadham was keen to focus on the positives after her team bowed out of the Premier Netball League finals. The third-placed Jets fought hard before going down 57-51 to the Gold Coast Titans in the...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

Captain’s praise: Jets lead the way supporting netball talent

JETS Ruby Division captain Emily Latter appreciated the Ipswich club’s support as her team progressed to the preliminary final in the second tier Premier Netball League competition. The third-placed Jets kept their grand final hopes alive by...

David Lems

03 Sep 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jets netballers need to peak for finals

AFTER three contrasting results, the Ipswich Jets are keen to refocus quickly for the upcoming Premier Netball League Ruby Division finals. The Jets Rubies lost their latest game 49-48 to the Bond Uni Bull Sharks after a 62-51 win over Thunder and...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies battle on after Sapphires miss netball finals

THE Jets Ruby Division team will carry the Ipswich flag into this year’s Premier Netball League finals after a tough doubleheader weekend in Brisbane. The Jets Rubies retained third place despite a 64-64 draw against the Cougars last Saturday and...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

Doubleheader crunch time for Jets netballers

IF ever the Ipswich Jets Sapphire team needed a winning weekend, it is this Saturday and Sunday in the Premier Netball League. Being just two points outside the top four, the Jets face the second-placed Cougars on Saturday before a Sunday showdown with fourth-placed Thunder at Nissan Arena.

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Jets gain valuable experience in double success

ANOTHER winning double has propelled the Ipswich Jets a step closer to their first goal in this year’s Premier Netball League. That is to lock up top four spots for the finals starting at the end of August. The Jets Ruby Division side remained in...

David Lems

30 Jul 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jets benefit from timely Firebirds boost

THE Ipswich Jets players received a special visit before their latest Premier Netball League victory in the Sapphire Division. Jets head coach Megan Lynch invited Firebirds mentor Kiri Wills and her assistant Paula Stuart to run a Wednesday night...

David Lems

23 Jul 2025

Sport

Skilful Holly shooting for higher netball goals

TALENTED Aratula netballer Holly Maskelyne and her family deserve praise for their commitment helping a promising teenager fulfil her sporting dreams. Holly is travelling regularly from her country location to Ipswich and Brisbane as part of her...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Growing bond: Jets netball teams build rising talent

THE Ipswich Jets were left to reflect on a Premier Netball League victory that got away after losing a one-point thriller to the Bond University Bull Sharks. The Bull Sharks won the latest Sapphire Division encounter 61-60 at Nissan Arena. However...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

Sore bodies after Jets double netball success

IPSWICH Jets coach Julia Wadham expected to see some tired bodies this week after her team’s hard-fought doubleheader success in the Premier Netball League Ruby Division. The Jets consolidated third place after securing their seventh and eighth...

David Lems

09 Jul 2025

Sport

Jets in winning form for tough doubleheaders

THE Ipswich Jets head into a testing doubleheader weekend after encouraging performances in their latest Premier Netball League games. The Jets Sapphire series side beat Moreton Bay 47-42 at Nissan Arena despite still being without some key players having Firebirds commitments.

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

‘Amazing’ Amy shines in fine Jets shooting effort

IPSWICH Jets shooter Amy Williams showcased her skill and composure in guiding her team to a valuable victory in the latest Premier Netball League games. Williams was named player of the match after a superb 100 percent shooting record in the Jets...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

Winning double keeps Jets netballers rising

THE Ipswich Jets are building some valuable momentum with both teams delivering encouraging performances in their latest Premier Netball League encounters. After a first-round 56-52 loss to the Gold Coast Titans, the Jets Sapphire series side led...

David Lems

18 Jun 2025

Sport

Ipswich Jets recognise value of netball legacy

THE defending champions made a powerful statement even before the Ipswich Jets launched their latest Premier Netball League Sapphire season. The Jets Sapphire players received their official playing dresses last week as part of a special Player...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Jets Sapphires to build on club team’s premier netball start

AS the Jets players reflected on a heart-breaking one-point loss in their latest Premier Netball League Ruby Division match, they had plenty to keep them motivated moving forward. The Jets Sapphire Series team is preparing to start defending their...

David Lems

04 Jun 2025

Sport

Amy’s netball rise highlights value of Jets Rubies

CONSISTENT Ipswich Jets goal shooter Amy Williams is a terrific example of how the Premier Netball League Ruby competition is showcasing the most promising up-and-coming players. Williams was named Jets’ Player of the Match in her team’s latest...

David Lems

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets kick off ‘bold’ pickleball expansion

PROGRESSIVE Ipswich Jets CEO Richard Hughes is thrilled to link another, although “unexpected”, sport to the club’s growing portfolio. “We’re officially adding pickleball to our sporting program, right alongside football and netball,”...

Guest Writer

28 May 2025

Sport

Jets Rubies rebound in ‘much improved’ winning effort

A WEEK of reflection and hard work has rewarded the Ipswich Jets Rubies with their first victory of the new HART Premier Netball League season. After a disappointing first-up 59-51 loss to the Darling Downs Panthers, the Jets rebounded strongly to beat the Moreton Bay Pulse 71-52 at Nissan Arena.

David Lems

21 May 2025

Sport

Gail’s wise words after receiving top recognition

FOR someone who has contributed so much over more than 50 years, Gail Lyne appreciates being recognised. Not that the former long-serving Ipswich Netball Association (INA) president looks for that.

David Lems

14 May 2025