Rugby League
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Cold beer with . . . astute, ‘cranky’ coach
IF I was looking to sit back with a cold beer and talk with a great coaching mind, Ron Raper would get the call-up. Raper…
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Respected clubman rates Ipswich A-Grade opponents
IN the twilight of his career and being one of the proudest clubmen in Ipswich, Wayne Finch keeps playing footy for all the right reasons.…
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Drenched Brothers showcase might ending drought
IT was only a matter of time before the muscled-up, powerful-looking Brothers A-Grade side ran riot. They did in style despite the heavy rain during…
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Jets brace for next major threat as hookers take aim
THE Ipswich Jets are preparing to tackle their third giants in a row having already met the premiers Norths and top of the table Sunshine…
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Stronger Diggers sides urged to showcase attacking skills
PREPARING to trim his Ipswich Diggers squad, head coach Scott Ireland had plenty of encouragement. Ireland was happy with the 24-strong group he and his…
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Comeback hero’s moving try tribute as Tigers roar home
WHAT a comeback. What a try. What a tribute. It was also fitting that the winning four-pointer was scored by Norths stalwart Tonga Mounga who…
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Promising debut for Bomber as Jets close on elusive victory
A TRIP to the beach can mean chips and sunscreen but for the Ipswich Jets on Sunday it will be tangling with the Sunshine Coast…
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Cold beer with . . . only ‘invincible’ brother to represent Australia
IF I was wandering past my local and saw a Kangaroo, FOG, Bear, Devil, Sea Eagle, Tiger and Rooster having a beer, it would probably…
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A cold beer with . . . sidestepping try whiz
IF I wanted to sit down for a beer with a glamour player from the 1970’s, Alan Mills would be a good choice with his…
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‘Community’ Bears team return to league with victory
AS his new-look Redbank Bears team celebrated an opening win returning to A-Grade, first-year coach Rota Setu was happy to quietly reflect on the result.…










