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Premium Content Subscriber only HAVING both Ipswich womens teams in this weekends Queensland Premier Grade semi-finals is a massive indication of how well the Hornets are progressing. Having one of the Hornets regular players Ellie Johnston currently playing for the Queensland Fire enhances that ongoing cricket development success. But while the Hornets first grade side will be without Johnston for Sundays elimination showdown with the Gold Coast, head coach Wayne Bichel sees it as another o...

Premium Content Subscriber only FOR an Ipswich sportsman who needed both hips replaced, Mark Sharrad can honestly say he has scaled incredible heights. Hiking 7.5km up Mt Everest with his partner Leanne for 19 days proved that. "It was awesome - the reward at the end of it to see Everest base camp, Sharrad said. Given Sharrad had his hips replaced four years ago, his epic 2019 climb highlighted the tenacity of the former Ipswich Jets footballer and Wests A-Grade hockey goalkeeper. He savou...

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 ...