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Nick TuckerSports journalist

Nick Tucker is a sports writer for the Courier-Mail/Quest Newspapers, and CODE Sports, focusing largely on junior, school and club sport.

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Bulls Masters first grade cricket between Valley and Redlands.Valley batsman Josh NeillSaturday December 14, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Smash hit players of men Premier Cricket last weekend

Club cricket’s smash hit players of the weekend included two former GPS First XI foes who both scored centuries opposing each other in a Bulls Masters match. Full story here.

Local sport

Cooper Benvenuti. Connell Cup under-17s action between the Tigers and Dolphins. Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Meninga Cup countdown: How the Brisbane Tigers look; full squad

Meninga Cup countdown: Key recruits add snap, crackle and pop to the Brisbane Tigers U19s in 2025. Full squad, key players to watch here.

Sport

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Caleb Jewell of the Hurricanes plays a shot during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at The Gabba, on January 16, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Hurricanes fire as Heat’s Test spinner suffers injury

The Hurricanes retain top spot despite a Marnus Labuschagne half-century in his return for the Heat in a BBL match delayed by an electrical fire. And a member of the Test squad for Sri Lanka could miss the tour with a fresh injury.

News

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats shoots during the round 16 NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and Perth Wildcats at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, on January 15, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Horror second term humbles Bullets as Wildcats capitalise

The Brisbane Bullets’ push for the playoffs took another wrong turn on Wednesday when a horrid second quarter resulted in a 112-85 loss against the Perth Wildcats.

Local sport

Read on to see who made the Taverners team of the season.

Does Queensland have a Konstas-type player to unleash at the U17 championships?

Here’s four Sam Konstas-type batsmen from Queensland who could ignite the U17 national cricket championships starting Thursday in Hobart.

Local sport

Valley bowler Cameron BoyceValley Mens 1st Grade v Toombul Mens 1st GradeSaturday September 21, 2024. Picture, John Gass

Club cricket special: 70 grade, sub-districts players of the season – so far

Club cricket special: Here’s 70 players of the season – so far – from Queensland Premier grade and multiple sub district competitions.

VideoSport

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw of the Heat pump fists during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder at The Gabba, on January 06, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Watch: Heat blasters ruin Thunder coach’s BBL comeback

Brisbane Heat rose from the embers to win a thriller, with Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw propelling them back into BBL finals contention. WATCH FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Basketball

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Casey Prather of the Bullets in action during the round 15 NBL match between Brisbane Bullets and New Zealand Breakers at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, on January 08, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Prather explodes as Bullets beat the Breakers

Casey Prather underlined his status as one of the NBL’s best players as he led an understrength Bullets to a crucial win against the Breakers. Get the latest NBL news from round 15 here.

Big Bash

Glenn Maxwell produced a stunning catch.

‘Absolutely insane’: Freak BBL act goes global

Aussie Glenn Maxwell’s silly BBL act is going viral with cricket fans around the world left with their jaws dropped.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Jordan Silk of the Sixers celebrates after taking the catch to dismiss Jimmy Peirson of the Heat during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers at The Gabba, on December 29, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Silk screamer, Heat howler seal BBL13 grand final revenge

Taking chances in the field proved the difference between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers in the BBL as Jordan Silk proved why he’s the best fielder in the competition. SEE HIS RIPPING CATCH.

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