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Saturday December 6 2025

Qld club cricket: Ton of fun for Scorchers star; full grade wrap

Queensland Premier Cricket latest: Sandgate produced the biggest upset of the women’s season while the top guns came to play in first grade men action. Here’s all you need to know about club cricket’s latest round, along with a bumper 60+ image picture gallery.

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50+ names: A to Z guide on top performers in Qld Prem Cricket

Here’s our A to Z guide featuring more than 100 club cricket stars from the men’s and women’s first grade competitions. See who is firing with bat and ball inside.

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Eli Brain batting for Northern Suburbs against Toombul in their Under 17 cricket clash at Ian Healy Oval on Sunday. Picture Lachie Millard

U17 rising stars: Tav’s team of the season named as finals confirmed

Qld Premier Cricket: Roll out the red carpet for this bumper Taverner’s cricket Team of the Season, a squad full of high achievers. See who starred in this year’s Lew Cooper Cup here ahead of the UQ-Sandgate finale.

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Gold Coast Bulletin Student-Athletes of the Year 2025

100+ Names: Gold Coast’s finest student athletes of 2025

From Paralympic medallists to world record holders, these Gold Coast students are achieving extraordinary sporting feats while juggling their studies.

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Joe Root suiting up for the Prospect Pirates in SACA Premier Cricket all the way back in the summer of 2010/11.

Legend who didn’t even ‘stand out’; ‘genuinely scary’ sledge reply — Poms in Aussie grade cricket

Nine of this England Ashes squad played Australian grade cricket. One ‘lippy’ star got dropped to seconds, one terrorised his teammates and another couldn’t hack the sledging.

UQ bowler Bryce Street. Qld Premier Cricket between Wests and UQ. Saturday November 8, 2025. Picture, John Gass

Qld Premier Cricket’s 35 best players since 2000 revealed

Unlucky Bulls omissions, club legends and young excitement machines. Some of Australia’s best cricketers have featured in Queensland’s elite Premier Cricket competition since 2000. Here are the 35 best first graders of the last 25 years.

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Andrew Flintoff and son Corey Flintoff. Pictures: Getty Images

Freddie Flintoff’s son turning Australian for Ashes

The son of English cricket great Andrew Flintoff is turning Australian for a summer after signing on with a Gold Coast cricket club to further his development.

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Taverners under-17s round 9 between Toombul and Wynnum at Oxenham Park. Pic Annette Dew

Qld club cricket latest: Tav’s, grade top guns strike like thunder

Queensland Premier cricket latest: top talking points, performers and pictures from the weekend of Tav’s cricket and first grade women’s action.

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Souths batsman Moe Spencer Action in the 1st grade game between Norths V Souths Saturday October 25 2025. Picture, John Gass

Club cricket latest: Ton of fun for Goldy duo; Tav’s, grade top guns

The latest round of Queensland Premier Cricket had everything, including tons by UQ’s run machine and a fifer from an outstanding Scorcher. More here on who starred in first grade men and women, along with Taverners.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Xavier Bartlett of the Heat bowls during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

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SuperCoach BBL: Verdicts on best round 2 trade targets

Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder play twice in round 2 of SuperCoach BBL, which starts on Friday. These are the players you should be targeting.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Tim Seifert of the Renegades celebrates making a century during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL late mail: Seifert allays injury fears after century heroics

Melbourne Renegades centurion Tim Seifert has played down fears he was injured during his matchwinning knock after failing to field in his side’s win over Brisbane Heat.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Matthew Wade of the Hurricanes celebrates the wicket of Josh Phillipe of the Sixers during the BBL match between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers at Blundstone Arena, on January 01, 2025, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

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Be like Mike: Not too late to catch Hussey’s flying SuperCoach BBL start

Aussie champ Mike Hussey picked the two top scorers in the first game of the SuperCoach BBL season. See his final team and how you can join the action.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Marcus Stoinis of the Stars celebrates the wicket of Matthew Renshaw of the Heat during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Top scorers nailed – not too late to copy the best in SuperCoach BBL

This expert SuperCoach BBL cheat sheet singled out the top four scorers from the season opener. One game down, it’s not too late to check the full list and start picking your ultimate team.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: England captain Ben Stokes prepares to bat during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

WATCH LIVE: Stokes grilled on Noosa, England Ashes drama

Ben Stokes is set to face the media in Adelaide as he tries to keep England’s Ashes dream alive. WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE LIVE HERE.

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Uzzie OUT again! 3rd Test XI revealed

Uzzie OUT again! 3rd Test XI revealed

Cricket: Returning Australian captain Pat Cummins has revealed the playing XI for the side that will take on England in the 3rd Test in Adelaide…

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Pat Cummins has confirmed Australia's team changes.

Two stars axed, bombshell Khawaja call

There was some drama in Adelaide as Steve Smith was felled and Pat Cummins announced multiple changes to his team for the third Test.

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'Hit home pretty hard': Pat Cummins speaks on Bondi terror attack before the third Ashes Test

‘Hit home pretty hard’: Pat Cummins speaks on Bondi terror attack ahead of third Ashes Test

Pat Cummins shared his condolences for the victims of the Bondi terror attack ahead of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images)

Australia’s bombshell Khawaja call

Australia has made two key changes for the Adelaide Test, with selectors making a huge call on one of their veterans.

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Police are investigating allegations a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a junior player.

Police probe alleged sexual touching of junior cricketer

NSW Police are investigating claims a Sydney grade cricketer sexually touched a teenager at a club where he is a coach.

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Smith absolutely FLOORED in nets

Smith absolutely FLOORED in nets

Cricket: Steve Smith shrugged off illness to return to the nets on Tuesday ahead of the third Ashes Test, but was floored within overs, cutting…

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: England captain Ben Stokes speaks with coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Atherton: Can Stokes’ ‘rare stern words’ change England fortunes?

Harry Brook claimed they were ‘overrated’ in the lead-up to the Ashes but with England reeling at 0-2, Mike Atherton asks if Ben Stokes’ ‘rare’ all-team meeting can change his team’s fortunes at the Adelaide Oval.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pat Cummins talks to coach Andrew McDonald during an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 15, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

Cummins makes major call mid-Ashes

Pat Cummins has made a huge call on his playing future a day before the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Trav-SMR | 40 seconds of pure unadulterated Travis Head

Trav-SMR | 40 seconds of pure unadulterated Travis Head

Enjoy 40 seconds of the sweet sounding bat of Travis Head in the Adelaide Oval nets.

Security will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test.

Cummins ‘devastated’ amid cricket tributes

Security measures will be ramped up for the third Ashes Test starting on Wednesday following the Bondi terror attack.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Shaheen Afridi of the Heat prepares to bowl during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Watch: ‘Dangerous’ BBL superstar thrown out of game

Shaheen Shah Afridi’s BBL debut turned into a nightmare as he was thrown out of the Brisbane Heat attack mid-over during their loss to a big-hitting Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Players, officials and fans stand for a minute silence paying tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach tragedy during the BBL match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat at GMHBA Stadium, on December 15, 2025, in Geelong, Australia (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

BBL’s touching tribute to Bondi victims

Cricket Australia has revealed its plans to honour the Bondi victims at BBL matches this summer, with touching scenes on Monday night in Geelong.

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Superstar BBL recruit thrown out of game

Widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket, Shaheen Shah Afridi only managed 16 deliveries in his BBL debut before being being thrown.

Tim Seifert bashes brutal BBL ton

Tim Seifert bashes brutal BBL ton

BBL: Kiwi Tim Seifert battered a brutal 102 runs in rapid fashion to help the Renegades to a win over Brisbane Heat in Geelong.

Warner to miss BBL opener for Thunder

Warner to miss BBL opener for Thunder

Cricket: David Warner will miss the Sydney Thunder’s season opener with injury, but step-in skipper Chris Green says their depth will provide…

Cricket NSW suspends player

Cricket NSW suspends player

Cricket: A player, who has featured in Sheffield Shield and Big Bash forms of the game, has been suspended by Cricket NSW for sending illicit…

Renegades v Heat: Match Highlights

Renegades v Heat: Match Highlights

BBL: Catch all the highlights as the Renegades took on the Heat in a blockbuster clash.

Michael Neser on the verge of joining a club which includes Martin Love, Jason Gillespie and Kurtis Patterson.

Gillespie, Love, Law: Neser joins the club all cricketers dread

The dream of most sportsmen is to finish their career with a bang. The dread is to finish with a bang when they are still craving more. Michael Neser is the latest inclusion.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Konstas of the Blues warms up ahead of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales Blues and Victoria at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Cricketer banned in nude photo scandal

A professional cricketer, who has played Sheffield Shield and in the BBL, has been banned over allegations of sending nude photos to juniors.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 15 2025; Executive Council of Australian Jewry, Alex Ryvchin is seen at Bondi Beach Pavilion where people have been laying flowers at a memorial after two gunmen opened fire on Bondi Beach, late yesterday Sunday 14th December, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community. Photo: Gaye Gerard /NewsWire

Ashes rivals unite in touching Bondi tributes

The Ashes rivalry has been put to the side as Australian and English players united to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific Bondi attack.

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Shaheen's over from Hell

Shaheen’s over from Hell

Cricket: Shaheen Afridi endured a nightmare over, struggling badly with his line and length.

Seifert scores maiden BBL 15 Ton!

Seifert scores maiden BBL 15 Ton!

Cricket: Tim Seifert has scored the first century of BBL 15, putting on a clinic for the Renegades in Geelong.

BBL players & staff honour Bondi tragedy

BBL players & staff honour Bondi tragedy

Cricket: Players and staff of the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Renegades stopped for a moment’s silence, honouring those whose lives were lost…

Venue manager, Emily Baryczka-Quick with duty manager, Jemima Richter from the QueenÃs Head in North Adelaide, ahead of Gather Round, Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture: Matt Loxton

In town for the Ashes? These are the best Adelaide pubs to visit

Made the trip to Adelaide for the Ashes Test? Or just a local who wants to soak up the atmosphere? We’ve got you covered – here are the best venues to enjoy the cricket at this week.

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