Hornets Second Grade News Today

Premium Content Subscriber only AFTER some rejuvenation time on his Pine Mountain farm, Tony Potbury is eager to coach again next season. Having seen his young Hornets Second Grade cricket team gain valuable grand final experience, Potbury is keen to build on what has been achieved. The Hornets lost Saturdays grand final against University after making 111 in reply to the home sides 7/125 at Graceville. Potbury said the pressure of the occasion got to some of his younger players. However, w...

Premium Content Subscriber only LOYAL Ipswich Hornets womens coach Tony Potbury is reminded how young his side is every time he sees them arrive. "Its a bit surprising when you turn up at training and all the girls are rolling in with cars that have got L-plates on, he said. With the exception of tireless ring leader Leanne Bichel, the Hornets side includes a number of players aged in their teens. However, that youthful enthusiasm is one of the reasons the Hornets Second Grade side has adva...

Premium Content Subscriber only WHEN you score a masterful l78 at this stage of your career, you cant be batting too badly. That is especially the case when you have to deal with arthritis and are captain of a talented young side that needs an experienced hand to guide them. Ipswich Hornets Second Grade captain Nick De Giusti is doing just that in this years Allan Pettigrew Shield competition. De Giustis fine 249 ball knock against Redlands at Wellington Point last weekend left him understa...

Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING a set of dependable siblings in your side can often provide the X-factor edge needed for victory. At the Ipswich Hornets, they have three such connections - and all are matchwinners. Wilson brothers Anthony and Dan, and Wood siblings Harry and Jack, are major contributors to the clubs success in the Queensland Premier Grade cricket competition. Captain Anthony guided his side to victory with an unbeaten ton in the previous match and Jack returned from ...

Premium Content Subscriber only THE next generation of Ipswich Hornets cricketers head into the new year with a shot of confidence after an encouraging weekend of T20 matches. The under-15 Hornets girls beat Gold Coast by eight wickets on Sunday morning before a spirited 12 run loss to Wests in the afternoon at Baxter Oval. After the first two games in the annual Paul Pink Shield competition were washed out, Hornets manager Leanne Bichel was delighted how her young players responded when giv...

Premium Content Subscriber only EIGHT Ipswich Hornets teenagers will receive another valuable opportunity in their cricket development when they represent their region in this weeks Queensland under-15 championships. Arya Pal, Emily Titmarsh, Felicity Koch, Laura Brown, Sarah Walker and Trinity Doyle will line up for Southern Blaze in the titles scheduled to start on Monday at Redlands Cricket Club. Southern Blaze covers the SEQ and Gold Coast areas. Jasmine Lewis and Eloise McKenzie will re...

Premium Content Subscriber only SOME of Jack Woods Ipswich Hornets teammates were just as anxious as him as the left-handed wrist spinner made his Big Bash League debut. "I reckon there were a fair few nervous Hornets as well, just nervous for Jack, head coach Aaron Moore said. "I cant watch, one teammate declared on the group chat. The Hornets were sharing thoughts as they cheered on Wood playing his first game for Brisbane Heat against the Melbourne Stars in Canberra on Friday night. "He...